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Professional Accountants in Fernie, BC

At GPI Chartered Professional Accountants, we are committed to one fundamental principle - ensuring our clients' complete satisfaction through the delivery of invaluable services. Our unwavering dedication to understanding our clients' unique needs and operations in intricate detail forms the cornerstone of our approach to success.

Our Journey, Your Advantage

Established in Fernie in the year 2000, GPI has grown into a formidable team of eight dedicated professionals. With deep roots in the community, we take pride in offering a diverse range of services to both businesses and individuals in the Elk Valley.

Community-Driven Values

We cherish our role in a tight-knit community, allowing us to give back consistently. Our commitment is evident through discounted fees for not-for-profit societies and cherished charities like local churches, daycares, and special needs organizations.

Diverse Businesses, Individualized Care

Accounting Auditing Estate Planning SCOPE Advisers Statement Preparation Taxation for you.

The Elk Valley is home to a vibrant business community, and we approach every client with meticulous attention to detail.

We understand the diverse needs within our community and tailor our services accordingly.

Our Comprehensive Services

Accounting

Proficiency in Computerized Accounting, Bookkeeping, Payroll, and GST.

Auditing

Adept at auditing non-profit societies' financial statements and trust accounts, serving local lawyers and realtors.

Estate Planning

Crafting tax-efficient strategies for transferring assets.

SCOPE Financial Advisers

Providing crucial information to make challenging business decisions, along with management advisory services.

Financial Statement Preparation

Expertise in preparing both Notice to Reader and Review.

Taxation

Specializing in the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns, as well as coordinating all tax-related matters.

Our team is comprised of genuinely gifted minds.

At GPI Chartered Professional Accountants, our strength lies in our local team’s extensive knowledge, complemented by a deep understanding of broad business issues. We’re proud to introduce you to our talented and experienced professionals who make it all happen:

We’re proud to introduce you to our talented and experienced professionals who make it all happen:

Joining GPI in 2000

Gerald Price, CPA, CA

Gerald brings over two decades of experience in preparing audit, review, and notice to reader financial statements. He excels in the meticulous preparation of corporate, personal, estates, and trust income tax returns. Beyond the numbers, Gerald enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, trapshooting, and the thrill of riding motorcycles.

Gerald brings over two decades of experience in preparing audit, review, and notice to reader financial statements. He excels in the meticulous preparation of corporate, personal, estates, and trust income tax returns. Beyond the numbers, Gerald enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, trapshooting, and the thrill of riding motorcycles.
Joining GPI in 2000

Heather Price

Heather brings unique expertise in the preparation of non-resident rental returns and non-resident real estate disposition reporting. Outside the office, she finds joy in snow skiing, water skiing, and leisurely walks with her loyal canine companion.

Heather brings unique expertise in the preparation of non-resident rental returns and non-resident real estate disposition reporting. Outside the office, she finds joy in snow skiing, water skiing, and leisurely walks with her loyal canine companion.
Joining GPI in 2020

Andrius Klicius

Andrius is on his journey to becoming a CPA through the BC program. He brings hands-on experience in audit testing, notice to reader financial statements, and corporate tax returns. When not at work, Andrius enjoys skiing, hunting, fishing, playing the guitar, and cheering for Liverpool FC on the soccer field.

Geraldine has been with us since the firm was known as J.W. Fetzko. She's the welcoming voice you hear on the telephone and the friendly face that greets you at our office. Outside of work, she finds joy in camping, fishing, hiking, and spending cherished moments with her grandchildren.
Joining GPI in 2014

Ken MacLeod, CPA, CA

Ken is a seasoned professional with a knack for preparing audit, review, and notice to reader financial statements. His expertise extends to the precise preparation of corporate, personal, estates, and trust income tax returns. When he's not crunching numbers, Ken enjoys snow skiing, traveling, and the art of golf.

Ken is a seasoned professional with a knack for preparing audit, review, and notice to reader financial statements. His expertise extends to the precise preparation of corporate, personal, estates, and trust income tax returns. When he's not crunching numbers, Ken enjoys snow skiing, traveling, and the art of golf.
Joining GPI in 2015

Lily Sulapas

Lily is your go-to expert for preparing notice to reader financial statements and corporate and personal income tax returns. She handles data entry with precision in Sage 50 and QuickBooks accounting programs. Beyond numbers, Lily cherishes moments with her sister, niece, and nephew.

Lily is your go-to expert for preparing notice to reader financial statements and corporate and personal income tax returns. She handles data entry with precision in Sage 50 and QuickBooks accounting programs. Beyond numbers, Lily cherishes moments with her sister, niece, and nephew.
Joining GPI in 1985

Geraldine Rocca

Geraldine has been with us since the firm was known as J.W. Fetzko. She's the welcoming voice you hear on the telephone and the friendly face that greets you at our office. Outside of work, she finds joy in camping, fishing, hiking, and spending cherished moments with her grandchildren.

Geraldine has been with us since the firm was known as J.W. Fetzko. She's the welcoming voice you hear on the telephone and the friendly face that greets you at our office. Outside of work, she finds joy in camping, fishing, hiking, and spending cherished moments with her grandchildren.
Joining GPI in 2019

Stacey Donaldson, CPA, CGA

Stacey specializes in audit preparation, review, and notice to reader financial statements. Her dedication extends to enjoying skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and the joys of motherhood.

Stacey specializes in audit preparation, review, and notice to reader financial statements. Her dedication extends to enjoying skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and the joys of motherhood.
Joining GPI in 2019

Jennifer LaValle

Jennifer is well-versed in preparing notice to reader financial statements and corporate and personal tax returns. Her passions extend to family time, appreciating the beauty of nature, and expressing her creativity through arts and crafts.

Jennifer is well-versed in preparing notice to reader financial statements and corporate and personal tax returns. Her passions extend to family time, appreciating the beauty of nature, and expressing her creativity through arts and crafts.

Contact

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Fernie

602 2nd Ave
PO Box 970
Fernie BC
V0B 1M0

Phone: 250-423-6881
Fax: 250-423-7781

info@fernieaccountant.com

Opening hours

May 2 – Dec 23: 8.30-4.30 (closed 12-1 for lunch)
Jan 2 – Apr 30: 8.00-5.00 (closed 12-1 for lunch)

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