Our Team
The Traditional Accounting Team
JOYCE A. SMITH, CGA, CFP
President, CEO, Manager of JAS Business Solutions Group, Quality Control Manager
Joyce has been in public practice since 1967. For 17 years prior to starting her own practice, she was one of ten partners in an accounting firm serving mid-Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She has developed and maintained a special interest and involvement in management consulting and establishment of performance measures for companies.
Joyce is an active and involved member in many community and association activities. Her involvement with her professional association has included compliance reviews for the C.G.A. Association of B.C. She takes pride in her service on the boards of a number of community organizations including Rotary, Kinsmen Child Development Centre, Nanaimo Festival Professional Theatre, United Way, B.C. Ferry Corporation, Vancouver Island University Foundation and Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC).
VADIM FEIGEL, BSc, PDDB
Junior Accountant/Service Provider
Vadim is the latest addition to our staff, who came from Kazakhstan to Canada in 2010. He obtained his Bachelor degree in finance in 2008 and Post Degree Diploma in Business (PDDB) in accounting from Vancouver Island University in 2012. Vadim works very diligently to deliver the best accounting services to our clients and he is currently working towards obtaining his CGA designation. He has also been actively involved in our community, holding the position as treasurer on the board of directors of St. John Ambulance, Nanaimo. Vadim also enjoys snowboarding and swimming in his free time
JULIE KNOX, BAA
Internal Accountant, Office Administrator
Julie received her BAA from Ryerson University in 2002. She transitioned to accounting and office administration from her previous career in bridal and formal wear design and alterations after completing a certificate course in Computerized Accounting. Julie gained valuable bookkeeping experience both in operating her own small business and as a long-term employee of a small owner-operated business. Her attentiveness to detail, appreciation for a job well done and superior organizational skills are a definite asset to her position.
SUSAN HARRIS
Administrative Assistant, Collections
Susan has spent the last seven years on Vancouver Island working as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. Susan shares with the firm her excellent organizational skills and strong customer service background. She enjoys golfing with her husband and downhill skiing with her children. She is also an active leader with the Girl Guides of Canada.
The Controllership Team
JOYCE A. SMITH, CGA, CFP
President, CEO, Manager of JAS Business Solutions Group, Quality Control Manager
Joyce has been in public practice since 1967. For 17 years prior to starting her own practice, she was one of ten partners in an accounting firm serving mid-Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She has developed and maintained a special interest and involvement in management consulting and establishment of performance measures for companies.
Joyce is an active and involved member in many community and association activities. Her involvement with her professional association has included compliance reviews for the C.G.A. Association of B.C. She takes pride in her service on the boards of a number of community organizations including Rotary, Kinsmen Child Development Centre, Nanaimo Festival Professional Theatre, United Way, B.C. Ferry Corporation, Malaspina College Foundation and Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC).
THERESA DYCK, CGA
Controllership Manager, Accounting Software Trainer
Theresa came to us with 5 years of previous experience in public practice accounting. The strong interpersonal skills she brings contribute greatly to our sense of team. Theresa is a skilled problem solver who is ready to find solutions when clients call with issues, which makes her position as Controllership Manager a good fit. Theresa received her CGA designation in March, 2012.
KATHY TORRIE
Service Provider -Bookkeeper
With over 20 years of experience as a bookkeeper for a variety of different types of businesses, Kathy has a solid understanding of bookkeeping practices and procedures. Having also worked for over a decade as a Rehabilitation Practitioner in the healthcare field, she is someone who cares about people and working closely with her clients allows her to make use of this side of her personality as she strives to meet their needs.
The IT Team
BILL SAFFIN, B.Ed.
Computer Support Assistance Manager and Systems Trainer – Mosaic Information Technologies Ltd.
Before joining J.A.Smith Business Solutions Group as a trainer in 2007, Bill taught in the public school system for over twenty years. He brings the same passion for education to our customers. He has introduced new Business Connect users to the system, developing a series of lessons to guide them through its features and helping them fit Business Connect into their organization. He prefers to give students as much hands-on experience as possible during the training process. Bill works with clients to develop a flexible training plan to fit their implementation schedule. Individual and small group lessons are a preferred part of the overall learning experience. He strives always to provide better training and support to clients. Bill’s first priority is meeting the individual needs of our clients.