The School of Accounting and Finance has hosted an annual Women in Accounting and Finance event for several years. This event features fantastic speakers in Toronto, thanks to the generous support of PwC hosting in their Toronto office.
The Women in Accounting & Finance Event Celebration is an occasion filled with discussion and learning as distinguished executives share their career and leadership experiences. The celebration brings together women to hear inspirational stories, learn valuable advice, and gain insight on topics that matter most.
This is a great opportunity to meet outstanding female industry leaders and uncover successful personal and professional growth strategies!
Our panelists
2024 Event Panelists
Benita Brown (MAcc ‘04)
Tax Partner, Private Equity & Pensions Tax Leader at PwC
Lucy Qi (MAcc ‘10)
Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance at OMERS
Renee Milligan, CPA, CA (MAcc ‘15)
Partner, Transformative Tax Advisory, International Corporate Tax at KPMG
Meng Wang (BAFM ‘12)
Founder at Our Little Treasures
2022 Event Panelists
2021 Event Panelists
Carmen Chung (MAcc '10, CPA, CA)
Head of Finance and Business Advisory for the Asia General Account Investments at Manulife
Carmen Chung (MAcc '10, CPA, CA) is the Head of Finance and Business Advisory for the Asia General Account Investments at Manulife. She leads a team that oversees the business infrastructure and finance for General Account investment entities across the region. Outside of the workplace, Carmen is passionate in sharing her experiences and giving back to the community. She volunteers as a Treasurer for a Chiropractic College Foundation and provides mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurial accountants.
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Carol Leaman (MAcc '89, FCPA)
CEO of Axonify Inc.
Carol Leaman (MAcc '89, FCPA) is the CEO of Axonify, a SaaS based training and learning platform used in over 150 countries. Over the past 20 years, Carol has built an impressive track record of successfully leading technology companies. Carol is a celebrated entrepreneur and award-winning thought leader whose articles appear in leading learning, business and technology publications. Carol sits on the boards of many organizations and advises a variety of Canadian high-tech firms.
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Julia Klann (MAcc '05, CPA, CA, US CPA)
Partner, Eastern Canada Leader, US Corporate Tax at Grant Thornton LLP
Julia Klann (MAcc '05, CPA, CA, US CPA) is the US Corporate Tax leader for Eastern Canada at Grant Thorton and has over 16 years’ experience assisting clients with US and cross-border tax issues. She has designed and taught an introductory US tax course for the University of Waterloo and has been named in bestselling book Total Rethink as the best tax mind in US deal planning. Outside of the workplace, Julia is passionate about child welfare, education and development, sitting on the Board of Directors for both Nutrition for Learning, as well as Rising Oaks Early Learning Ontario.
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2020 Event Panelists
2019 Event Panelists
2018 Event Panelists
2017 Event Panelists
2016 Event Panelists
Lisa Coulman (BA ’88)
Partner, PwC
Panel: Lean in - What does it truly mean in 2016?
Carol Wilding (BBA, York)
President and CEO, CPA Ontario
Panel: My Brand: Define yourself before others define you
Pamela Steer (MAcc ’94)
Chief Financial Officer, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Panel: ESGfor me: Sustainability in your career and life
2015 Event Panelists
Colleen Johnston (BBA ’82, York)
Group Head Finance, Sourcing and Corporate Communications, and Chief Financial Officer,
TD Bank Group
Panel: Be yourself, But be your best self
Tracey Riley (BA ’88)
Managing Partner, Assurance, PwC
Panel: Professional services - Still exciting after 30 years
Federica Nazzani (MAcc ’95)
Founder and President, Capital Assist (Valuation) Inc.
Panel: Bringing confidence to the table