Interviewer: Ryan, can you tell us about yourself and your role at Davis Martindale ?
Ryan: I am a Partner at Davis Martindale focussing on the delivery of assurance services to Pension Plans as well as owner-managed businesses. Having joined the firm over 8 years ago, Davis Martindale has now grown to over 100 staff with offices in London and Toronto.
Interviewer: How and why did you get started in this industry Ryan?
Ryan: I got started in this industry 15 years ago and have always had a passion for numbers and business. The accounting industry has allowed me to combine these two passions together. Interviewer: We would love to know how long have you been involved with CPBI and what do you enjoy most about your involvement with CPBI?
Ryan: I began attending CPBI social and educational sessions hosted by the London Chapter and have now been involved with CPBI for 6 years. I am currently Chair of the London Chapter and sit on the Ontario Counsel. CPBI has provided great networking opportunities in the pension and benefits space.
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Interviewer: What is one of the most exciting things that you see going on in the pension plan space right now?
Ryan: It’s nice to see that Defined Contribution pension plans no longer require the administrative burden of being subject to an annual external audit.
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Interviewer: Can you tell us more of your thoughts and insight on the industry Ryan? Ryan: Like a lot of other industries, the accounting industry is experiencing a war for talent. The best and the brightest are in high demand. It’s forcing firms to challenge how they work, what benefits they offer to employees (both monetary and non-monetary) and where people work. The constraints of working in the city that you live in no longer apply.
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