Cynthia MacKenzie , CPA, CA, MBA

Principal

About Cynthia

This passion permeates every aspect of her professional, extracurricular and family life, inspiring a sense of priority in the relationships that she builds with FCR’s clients.

Dedicated to delivering the best service, Cynthia continues to sharpen her accounting, assurance and taxation skill sets, providing clients with the best information to make savvy business decisions.

As a 40 Under 40 award recipient with a practiced focus in owner managed business and not-for-profit organizations, Cynthia is a strong believer of giving back.  This is evidenced by her contribution to the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce where she served over 10 years on the  board including holding positions of Chair and Treasurer of the board.  She also served terms on the Sudbury and District CA Association and volunteered with the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  Cynthia is currently the  Treasurer of the Board of Glad Tidings Church and volunteers at the church on a regular basis.

Quick Facts

Professional Expertise

  • General Taxation
  • Accounting
  • Assurance
  • Estate and Tax Planning
  • Mergers and Acquisitions

Affiliations

  • Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • Glad Tidings Church
  • Sudbury and District CA Association

Accomplishments

40 Under 40 – Award Recipient

Education & Certifications

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (2012) – Chartered Professional Accountant

Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne (2000) – MBA (Honours) Business

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (1993) – Chartered Accountant

Ryerson University (1990) – BBA Business Administration

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