Daryl Robbins

Daryl Robbins

BBA, CPA, CGA

Daryl Robbins | BBA, CPA, CGA

The principal of the accounting practice, Daryl Robbins, Chartered Professional Accountant, was born and raised in the Comox Valley. His years of experience and education in the business sector, banking industry and several years in public practice accounting provide him a full understanding of financial planning for you and your business.

Daryl completed his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) at North Island College in Courtenay, BC. He graduated on the Dean’s Honour Roll. Following his degree, Daryl completed the Certified General Accountant (CGA) program. In addition, Daryl has completed the Canadian Securities Course, the Investment Funds in Canada Course, the Computer Information Systems Certificate (North Island College, Courtenay, BC), and an Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Diploma (AICB) from the Institute of Canadian Bankers. He also completed a Master of Arts in Applied Legal Studies (MAALS) at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC).

Outside of work, Daryl spends time with his wife Christine, their sons Brian and Blake, and their daughter Amy. Family camping trips on Vancouver Island, as well as hockey, keep their family busy. He is the former Treasurer of the Comox Valley Baseball Association; the Past President of the Comox Valley Major Men’s Fastball League, and is now involved in the Comox Valley Skating Club. Daryl enjoys his accounting practice because he likes to help clients achieve their goals through sound financial planning.

Jay Dzuba

Jay Dzuba

BBA, CPA, CGA

Jay Dzuba | BBA, CPA, CGA

Jay has been raised his entire life in the Comox Valley. After graduating from G.P. Vanier, Jay relocated to Nanaimo to pursue further education. During his time in Nanaimo, Jay completed his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) – Accounting Concentration and worked in public practice. After obtaining his BBA degree, Jay returned to the Comox Valley, joined the team at Robbins & Company, and went on to complete his CGA designation. Jay became a Partner in the firm in 2016.

Jay is a graduate of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program. Through a combination of advanced learning and practical experience, Jay is continuing his ongoing pursuit to be a leader in the field of taxation.

Jay strives to utilize his knowledge of tax to help his clients navigate the ever-changing and increasingly complex tax environment here in Canada. Jay primarily works with owner-managed business and their shareholders, drawing on his experience to assist clients in meeting their personal and corporate goals while minimizing their overall tax burden.

Outside of work Jay enjoys a variety of sports including baseball, golf, and curling. Jay enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children in the beautiful outdoors the Comox Valley has to offer.

Brandon Charlesworth

Brandon Charlesworth

BBA, CPA, CGA

Brandon Charlesworth | BBA, CPA, CGA

Brandon was raised most of his life in the Comox Valley. After graduating from Highland Secondary School, Brandon moved to Nanaimo where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Accounting Concentration. Following graduation, he moved to Vancouver to continue his career where he went on to complete his Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation.

While in Vancouver he spent a number of years working with small- to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Brandon welcomes the opportunity to return to Vancouver Island and work in public practice.

When not working, Brandon likes to spend as much time in the outdoors and is the Treasurer for the British Columbia Federation of Fly Fishers (BCFFF). Brandon enjoys time with his wife Marni, family and friends.

Susanna

Susanna East

BBA, CPA, CGA

Susanna East | BBA, CPA, CGA

Susanna East grew up in the Clayton area of Surrey, BC on a beef cattle farm. Powell River was a frequent family vacation spot which eventually lead to her family purchasing property in and district and in town. While working part-time she graduated in 2010 from Kwantlen Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. She worked hard over the next several years to complete the capstone courses and the full time work experience required to achieve a CGA Accounting Designation. Susanna moved to Powell River in May of 2018 with her husband and young family. She began working at Reid Hunter CPA’s immediately and has become a valued member of their team. In October 2018, Susanna and her husband Jeremy purchased a local business (Westview U-Vin/U-Brew Ltd.). Because, Susanna is also a business owner she has a deeper understanding of the challenges her clients face on a day to day basis. She is very excited with her role at Robbins & Company Chartered Professional Accountants as Powell River Branch Manager and is looking forward to continuing to serve her clients. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family and her fur babies, volunteering with inclusion Powell River, gardening, knitting, and crocheting.

John Moors

CPA

John Moors | CPA

John moved to the Comox Valley from Victoria in 2001. After Graduating from Highland Secondary School in 2004, John spent his summers working at fishing resorts in Tofino and Sonora Island. During those winter months, he completed the Tourism & Hospitality Diploma at North Island College and discovered a passion for Accounting.

In August 2008, along with two close friends, John moved to Burnaby to attend BCIT. John completed a rigorous two-year Financial Management Diploma in 2010 and began his accounting career working at not-for-profit organizations in the lower mainland.

In 2016, while working full-time, John completed the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Accounting degree through BCIT and began his journey towards becoming a CPA, articling with one of the larger firms in BC. That year was full of change as he and his wife also welcomed their first daughter into the world.

After 10 years of living in the city, John is happy to be back in the Comox Valley as a designated CPA and now has a second daughter born June 2019.

John brings a wealth of assurance experience to Robbins & Company, as he has provided audit and review engagement services to not-for-profit organizations, school-districts, car dealerships, restaurant groups, forestry clients and many others. He is looking forward to leading this side of the practice and providing mentorship to future CPA candidates.

In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his family at beaches, lakes and on the ocean. He also enjoys playing hockey, golf and fishing with his dad and younger brother.