Associate
Education
- BComm, University of Alberta - 1999
- Chartered Accountant - January, 2006
- Chartered Financial Analyst - September, 2006
In 2009, Ben became an Associate with St. Arnaud Pinsent Steman
(SPS) (formerly known as St. Arnaud Pinsent & Associates and
Daniel J. St. Arnaud, Chartered Accountant, by being promoted from
within the organization. At SPS, Ben specializes in the provision
of accounting, tax and business advisory services for owner-managed
businesses. Over his six years in public practice, Ben has built a
strong network of contacts from various industries and he regularly
uses this support network to assist his clients in their efforts to
build value for the their enterprises.
After completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree at the
University of Alberta, Ben began working for TD Waterhouse (then
known as Green Line Investor Services). He progressed from an
investment representative to a team manager in a short period of
time. He left TD Waterhouse in 2002 to pursue his desire to become
a Chartered Accountant. In 2003, he began working with Daniel J.
St. Arnaud, Chartered Accountant. He completed his articling
experience with the firm and obtained his Chartered Accountant
designation in 2006.
Ben has a long-term commitment to education and in 2006 he
obtained his Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Ben's career as a public accountant has enabled him to provide a
full range of client services - his areas of particular focus
currently include tax and financial reporting assistance and the
preparation of annual financial statements. Ben is committed to
customer service and his client's success.
Ben understands the need to always give back to the greater
community and has been actively involved in a number of local
organizations. Ben currently serves as the Treasurer for West
Meadowlark Community League. He is also currently undertaking a new
role in the community at a local playschool. Ben will be the
treasurer for the Westend Community Playschool. His youth
volunteering includes the Provincial Museum of Alberta and the
Edmonton General Hospital.
Ben and his wife Carri have been married for over 8 years and
have two children (Nicholas and Emily) who keep them young and
active!