Year: 2023

Please join our Firm in congratulating Emily Devenish, Anoj Fernando, Kyle Hergott, Spencer Lee, Michael Lloyd, Oksana Polischuck, Brett Schenk, Laura Smith, and Sierra Varga for successfully passing their 2022 Common Final Evaluation (CFE). The CFE is the final educational requirement leading to the Chartered Professional Accountant designation.

Please join our Firm in congratulating Nicholas Scaglione on his admission to partnership.

In January 2008, Nick joined DJB as a co-op student at the Hamilton office and became full time in 2011. He was promoted to Manager in January 2015, Senior Manager in 2019, and was admitted to partnership in 2023. Nick provides assurance and tax services to owner-managed businesses in the Hamilton area, working with clients in various industries, including real estate development, construction, and professionals.

In 2010, Nick graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Accounting degree from Brock University and obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2012.

Please join our Firm in congratulating PJ Cole (Hamilton), Michelle DeLuca (St. Catharines), Paige Haggett (Hamilton), and Danielle Vander Vegte (Hamilton) on their promotions to Manager.

PJ Cole

In 2016, PJ was admitted to Beta Gamma Sigma at Brock University, he completed his Bachelor of Accounting (Co-op) in 2018, and Master of Accountancy in 2019 from Brock University. He obtained his CPA designation in early 2020. PJ is currently enrolled in the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program. He joined DJB as a co-op student in 2015, became full-time in the fall of 2019, and was promoted to Manager, Tax in January 2023.

Michelle DeLuca

Michelle has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Business, as well as a Bachelor of Education, specializing in adult education. She has completed the Workplace Investigations Certificate Program through Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP. Michelle was promoted to Manager in January 2023.

Paige Haggett

Paige is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College, as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Toronto. She is an active member of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) in Halton region. Paige has also successfully completed the Workplace Investigations Training and Certificate Program conducted by Bernardi Human Resource Law in consultation with Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). She was promoted to Manager in January 2023.

Danielle Vander Vegte

Danielle joined DJB as a co-op student in 2016 while completing her Bachelor of Accounting degree from Brock University in December 2018. She graduated with honours and was offered full-time at DJB in January 2019. Danielle also completed her Master of Accountancy at Carleton University in 2020 and received her CPA Designation in 2021. She was promoted to Manager, Assurance in January 2023.

Please join our Firm in congratulating Arber Dick on her admission to partnership.

Arber works out of the Firm’s Burlington office where she has experience in providing business, financial, and tax consulting services (as well as GST/HST assistance) to owner-managed businesses. This includes audit and assurance services to businesses throughout the Halton and Niagara regions.

Arber was admitted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honours society for business programs accredited by AACSB International in July 2006. She qualified as a Chartered Professional Accountant in 2009, after graduating from Brock University in 2008 with an Honours Bachelor of Accounting degree. Arber began her career as a co-op student in DJB’s Burlington office in 2005, became a Manager in 2012, Senior Manager in 2019, and was admitted to partnership in 2023. In 2016, she completed the GST/HST In-Depth Tax course.

In the community, Arber serves as Treasurer for International Needs Canada and volunteers at charity events. She also served as Treasurer for Vineland Missionary Church.  Arber enjoys beach volleyball and baseball.  She loves spending free time with her husband and 4 children, going for walks, playing sports, and enjoying the outdoors.

Please join our Firm in congratulating Olaoluwa “Ola” Amuwo (Burlington), Derek Smith (St. Catharines), and Nick Visser (St. Catharines) on their promotions to Senior Manager.

Olaoluwa “Ola” Amuwo

Ola obtained both her Bachelor and Master of Science in Accounting degrees from the University at Buffalo, New York, and received her Certified Public Accountant designation from the state of New York in 2016. She joined DJB as a Manager in the Burlington office in September 2019 and became Senior Manager in January 2023.

Derek Smith

Derek obtained his Bachelor of Accounting degree from Brock University in December 2015 and obtained his CPA, CA designation in December 2017. He has completed all three years of the CICA In-Depth Tax program. Derek started his career at DJB in 2012 as a co-op student and began working full time in 2016. He was promoted to Manager in January 2020 and to Senior Manager in 2023.

Nick Visser

Nick graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Accounting degree in 2013 and received his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2014. He joined DJB in January 2017 in the Assurance In-Charge capacity, was promoted to Manager in January 2019, and became Senior Manager in January 2023.