Abby Deschene

Manager

About Abby

Abby focuses primarily on assurance engagements, with extensive experience working with First Nation communities and organizations, owner-managed businesses and not-for-profit entities. Driven by a value adding lens, she is actively looking for opportunities to bring value beyond assurance engagements to the clients she works with, helping them draw meaningful insights about, and beyond their financial statements. She is passionate about helping clients find solutions to improve operations and navigate challenges to achieve both short-term and long-term goals. She also brings experience with facilitating client training sessions, preparing corporate tax returns and personal tax returns, and estate returns.

Abby has a passion for mentoring therefore takes an active role in supporting junior staff on her engagements and helping them take on challenges with more confidence as they look to grow in their careers. She is also innovative, actively looking for ways to bring more value and efficiency through integration of technology.

Outside of the office, Abby enjoys curling, camping, spending time with her dogs, friends, and family.

Quick Facts

Professional Expertise

  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounting
  • Advisory
  • Mentorship

Education & Certifications

Laurentian University (2023) – Business Administration, specialization in accounting

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