Sheila has made lasting contributions to individuals and organizations across BC’s interior and northern regions throughout her career. In particular, she has strengthened small businesses and communities through her deep tax knowledge and decades of public practice experience.
Before starting her own practice, SA Nelson Inc., in 2017, Sheila worked as a tax partner first at Chan Foucher LeFebvre and later at KPMG. Earlier in her career, she held senior positions in industry with Canadian Helicopters and Frontec Logistics.
Throughout her career, Sheila has maintained an exceptional commitment to the profession. After representing the northern region at the governance level for her legacy body, she was appointed to the inaugural CPABC board. She subsequently advanced through progressive leadership roles, culminating in her tenure as CPABC chair in 2022-2023. Her contributions also include serving as a member and chair of CPABC’s Member Recognition, Board Renewal, Audit, and Governance committees.
Sheila also stands out in the world of sport. She holds Swimming Canada’s highest officiating certification and has officiated at national championships and swimming trials for both the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. A generous mentor, Sheila trains and evaluates swimming officials and has helped develop officiating standards through her work on the Swim BC Officials Committee.
“Sheila’s career of service to her business community and the swimming community, combined with her passion for the accounting profession and her huge commitment of time over the years, make her a great candidate for Fellowship.”
– Geoffrey Dodds, FCPA, Partner, Buckley Dodds