Meet our Alumni and Faculty

BMus (UBC), MM (Boston Conservatory, Berklee), Enrolled in CPA PEP
Staff Accountant, Deloitte Canada

As a freelance musician, I made the transition into accounting through UBC DAP, which provided me with networking opportunities and career coaching that were indispensable in preparing me for my new career path.

HBSC Immunology (Toronto), CPA
Deals Senior Associate, PwC

UBC DAP prepared me for a career in public practice, not only from a technical standpoint, but also through fostering relationships that extended beyond the classroom environment.

BSc Biology (UBC), CPA
Senior Accountant, Northland Properties

The foundation knowledge and staff support provided by UBC DAP program allowed me to apply myself and commit to completing the partial fast track route of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).

BMM (University of Mumbai), MM (UBC), Enrolled in CPA PEP
Staff Accountant, KPMG

Not only did I gain valuable learning experiences from UBC DAP instructors through online learning but the program also opened many doors and opportunities for me.

BCom Finance (UBC), CPA
Senior Financial Planning Analyst, Rakuten Kobo Inc.

My involvement with the UBC DAP Student Club helped me to grow connections within the accounting industry, and gave me the opportunity to enhance and develop my soft skills.

BA Economics (McGill), Enrolled in CPA PEP
Staff Accountant, KPMG Canada

UBC DAP’s flexible learning environment allowed me to engage in real-life application of various accounting topics and the career workshops, one-on-one coaching and career development support gave me the confidence to navigate the job search process.

BSc (UBC), CPA, CA
Courses taught: BUSI 335, BUSI 414

Alym Amlani is a UBC DAP grad (2005) who started teaching full-time in 2010 and is a recent recipient of the DAP Teaching Excellence award. Alym's career in accounting started at Deloitte, which included a consulting role with the Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC).

BCom (UBC), MEd (UBC), CPA, CA
Courses taught: BUSI 455

Mary Chong has been teaching in our program since 2008, following a 17-year career in audit and taxation at PwC. Mary is an 8-time recipient of the DAP Teaching Excellence award.

BBA (BCIT), CPA, CA
Courses taught: BUSI 293, BUSI 294, BUSI 354

Alina McGuinness has been teaching in our program since 2017 and is a 4-time recipient of the DAP Teaching Excellence Award. Prior to joining DAP, Alina worked at KPMG and in management roles in the transportation and food services sectors.

BCom (UBC), CPA
Courses taught: BUSI 354, BUSI 355, BUSI 450, BUSI 485

Richard Wong joined our program in 2021, after an 8-year career at PwC. Richard is a recent recipient of the DAP Teaching Excellence award.

BSc (Calgary), CPA, CGA
Courses taught: BUSI 453

Barbara Wyntjes has been teaching at UBC Sauder since 2009 and is a 5-time recipient of the DAP Teaching Excellence award. Barbara has been a CPA Faculty Ambassador since 2020.