Kathy Steffan
“My passion for Welch stems from the highly energetic and entrepreneurial approach we use in managing our own business. This translates into providing innovative solutions for sustained growth, profitability and stability of our clients.”
Kathy Steffan’s experience has focused on a broad range of private client engagements and solutions including Assurance and compilation, Outsourced CFO/ Controllership, Virtual Accounting Office, Foreign Business coming into Canada, and Start-up enterprises. In addition, she has significant experience providing assurance and advisory services to Government funded and Not for Profit organizations; and been involved with Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s).
Kathy was recruited to Welch to head up the brand new Toronto office which opened in 2011. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1979 and obtained her CA designation in 1982. Her experience before Welch LLP includes Ernst & Young (Clarkson Gordon) 1979 to 1982; Murray Keeso 1982 to 1983; Sole Practitioner 1984 to 2004; Lannick Group of Companies 2004 to 2008; Fuller Landau LLP 2008 to 2011.
Quick Facts
Joined Welch in
2011
Education
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto
Associations
Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE), Canadian Franchise Association, Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), The National Club
Specialties
Not-for-Profit Assurance and Advisory; Franchise Industry; Foreign Business in Canada; Virtual Accounting Office; CFO/Controllership Solutions; Start-up enterprises
Favorite quote/ Words of Wisdom
Be fabulous!
Community involvement
Board member and Treasurer of the National Club; Board Member of CSAE Trillium Chapter; Charity Gala Committee (BILD)
Hobbies/ talents
Fitness fanatic (swimming, running, yoga, golf); entertaining and preparing gourmet meals for family and friends
Favorite books (or authors)
Author- John Grisham
Most memorable vacation
Wedding in Ireland
Favorite music
Beatles & Lucinda Williams
Favorite movie
Favorite movie
Personal accomplishment/ most proud of?
My four wonderful kids!
Phone
647-288-9200 #401
Related Resources
Kathy Steffan Appointed President of the National Club
August 04, 2022 – Congratulations to Kathy Steffan, Partner at our Welch Toronto office, on your recent appointment as President of the National Club. Having been a member of the club for 11 years, Kathy is excited to have been appointed this very prestigious role. “I am honoured that the Club had confidence in me,” says Kathy.
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