Meet The Team

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Our team lead by Steven Lee CPA regularly participates in industry conferences, workshops, training, and seminars, keeping up to date with ever-changing Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) policies, and the accounting industry.

Steven is joined by dedicated team members that include, Laura Peart – Tax Services Specialist, Paola Verteramo – Bookkeeping Services, Shay Lee – Bookkeeping and Payroll, and Kianna Stickle – Administrative Assistant.

Steven Lee, CPA

Owner/Operator – CPA
Started Accounting Minds in 1997

From an early age, Steve showed an affinity for bookkeeping and accounting. What began as a bookkeeping role with his own family’s business eventually led him to getting his credentials as a CPA. Steve has a passion for education, both in keeping himself up to date with the ever-changing tax system, and in educating clients so that they can make the best wealth management and tax choices.

Laura Peart

Tax Services Specialist
Since 2017

After starting out in a career in the trades, Laura quickly realized that her true passion was for accounting and tax planning. Working alongside Steve, Laura has learned a great deal and has completed courses in areas such as advanced income tax, corporate/business taxation, and bookkeeping. Always learning and growing in knowledge of the accounting profession, she continues to enroll in courses and seminars to keep up to date on ever-changing tax requirements. Laura’s main joy in her work comes from finding any benefit or credit suited to her clients’ situations.

Paola Verteramo

Office Management; Bookkeeping Services
Since 2014

With a background in reception and administration, Paola’s organized and methodical mind makes her the perfect person to keep the team organized and on task. Paola is the smiling face that you will be happy to be greeted by.
Paola’s organization also makes her the perfect bookkeeper. She has years of experience in bookkeeping, filing payroll, source deductions, and WSIB.

Kiana Stickle

Administrative Assistant
Since 2021

The most recent addition to the Accounting Minds team, Kianna is working as the office administrative assistant. Her willing spirit, intelligence, attention to detail and love of learning has prompted her to seek out education in the accounting field.

Shay Lee

Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
Since 2020

Shay has been working with Accounting Minds since 2020. Her eagerness in the workplace and focus on the task at hand make her well suited to assisting with bookkeeping, payroll, and source deductions.