Leadership Team

ROBERT GAUVREAU, FCPA, FCA, LPA

Partner

Robert Gauvreau is the founder and CEO of Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory and a Partner at ONBusiness Advisory, two forward-thinking professional service firms dedicated to helping entrepreneurs scale profitable businesses and make confident financial decisions.

As a visionary leader in the accounting and advisory space, Robert has built a team of more than 200 professionals and grown Gauvreau into an eight-figure enterprise. His firms have collectively earned national recognition, including multiple appearances on The Globe & Mail’s list of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies.

Robert is a regular contributing expert to publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Advantage, where he shares insights on strategic finance and entrepreneurship. A highly sought-after speaker, Robert has shared the stage with global business icons such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Robbins, Kevin O’Leary, Keith Cunningham, and Robert Herjavec.

He is the bestselling author of The Wealthy Entrepreneur: The Formula for Making Money and Gaining Financial Clarity in Your Business, and he’s on a mission to equip business owners with the financial literacy, strategy, and confidence they need to build thriving companies and create a lasting impact.

KEN DAY, CPA, CA

Partner

Phone: (204) 985-4004

ken@onbusiness.ca

Ken works closely with his clients in providing sound professional advice in the areas of business development, cash flow management, corporate and personal tax planning, personal financial planning, and estate tax planning. Ken takes a personal interest in all his clients to assist them in growing their business.

Position: Co-Owner and Business Leadership

Business Advisor
Coach
Financial Statement Services
Personal/Corporate/Estate Taxation
Personal Financial Planning

Designation:

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – 1980
Chartered Accountant designation – 1983
Certified Financial Planner designation – 1998

Outside interests:

Ken is married with four children. They share their love of music and regularly lead contemporary worship at their church
Currently plays in a contemporary worship and bluegrass band at his church
Plays violin in the Winnipeg POP’s Orchestra
Completed serving 8 year term as National Treasurer of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada as of July 31, 2019

ARIEL EPSTEIN, CPA, CGA

Partner

Direct Line: (204) 985-4005

ariel@onbusiness.ca

Ariel has over 20 years of experience both in industry and public practice.

Ariel has gained considerable expertise in a wide range of taxation matters and has served clients in a variety of industry sectors including manufacturing, real estate, service industry, financial services, agribusiness, retailing, and investment companies. In addition, he has extensive experience serving individuals, public and private companies, trust and partnerships with their restructuring, personal and estate planning needs.

Education:

Certified General Accountant – 2008
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Public Accountancy – 1995

MARK SINGLE, CPA, CA, MACC.

Partner

Direct Line: (204) 985-4005

mark@onbusiness.ca

Mark has extensive experience which includes over 25 years in public practice at an international Firm serving local, national and global companies reporting under Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), IFRS, Not-for-profit GAAP, Government not-for profit GAAP and US GAAP.

Mark has worked with small and large companies across multiple industries, providing advice on best practices at various stages of the business life cycle. He has experience advising on acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence mandates, domestic and international operational issues and working with clients from start-up to going public.

Mark enjoys listening to an entrepreneur’s journey to success. He relates well to the small business community as he grew up in a family business and is currently involved in the operations of a local private company. Mark finds entrepreneurs fun and interesting to work with since every year there are always exciting new challenges to overcome and opportunities to pursue. Mark finds it a rewarding experience when helping a client achieve their goals and providing advice as a valuable member and contributor to their advisory team.

Position: Co-Owner and Business Leadership

Business Advisor; Coach
Financial Statement Services
Personal / Corporate / Estate Taxation
Audit Principal – Financial Services Group

Designations:

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – 1991
Masters of Accounting – 1992
Chartered Professional Accountant designation – CPA CA – 1994

Outside interests:

Past board member for New Directions for Children Youth and Families and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Loves spending time with his family, curling, relaxing by the pool, and watching the Jets.
Married with two kids.

JOE NG

Partner

Joe brings over 18 years of experience in personal and corporate taxation through his work in both public practice and private and publicly traded companies.

Joe has developed expertise across a variety of industry sectors including. He supports businesses at all stages of the lifecycle, from growth and expansion to restructuring and succession. In addition, Joe advises on cross-border transactions and works closely with family-owned businesses on tax planning, compliance, and intergenerational transitions to help preserve wealth and support long-term continuity.

Education:

Bachelor of Commerce (Hon.)
Bachelor of Science
CPA In-Depth Tax Program
CPA In-Depth Corporate Reorganization
CPA In-Depth International Tax

Education:

Certified General Accountant – 2008
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Public Accountancy – 1995

ALLISON SCHULTZ, CPA, CA

Partner

Allison Schultz, CPA, CA, is a Partner in financial services with over 17 years of experience. She draws on her scientific background to bring a unique perspective and problem-solving skillset when bringing solutions to her clients. Allison’s focus on continuous learning ensures she will constantly search for better ways to help her clients accomplish their goals.

Allison focuses on financial and tax services for a wide range of clients in the privately-owned businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She has extensive experience spanning small to large businesses and organizations, providing a variety of services including audits, reviews, corporate and charity returns, as well as a variety of compliance reporting.

Designations:

Bachelors of Science, Physics major, University of Victoria – 2005
University Certificate, Accounting, Athabasca University – 2008
Chartered Accountant designation, 2011

Outside interests:

Past board member for The Manitoba Hydro Santa Clause Parade
Loves spending time with her family playing board games
Married with two kids

SCOTT WOTHERSPOON, CPA, CA

Partner & Retired

Direct Line: (204) 985-4001
scott@onbusiness.ca

Scott’s diversified background includes experience in public practice, industry, and government. In his nine years in public practice with an international firm, Scott was responsible for servicing small to large-sized clients in audit, tax, accounting, and business. Scott gained further experience in industry where he was responsible for financial reporting, tax planning, bank relations, and regulatory compliance in a public company environment. Scott’s four years with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency provided an in-depth working knowledge of the GST and a very different perspective.

Position: Co-Owner and Business Leadership