Karen Stone, Cpa, Ca
About Karen Stone, Cpa, Ca
Karen Stone is a CPA and CA who serves as the Vice President of Taxation at Boat Rocker Media in Toronto, Ontario, since 2021. With a strong background in tax management, she has held various positions in the industry, including Director of Canadian Tax at Entertainment One and Senior Manager at PwC.
Work at Boat Rocker Media
Karen Stone serves as the Vice President of Taxation at Boat Rocker Media, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's tax strategy and compliance in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her experience in taxation and finance contributes to the company's financial operations and strategic planning.
Previous Experience in Taxation
Before joining Boat Rocker Media, Karen Stone worked at Entertainment One as the Director of Canadian Tax from 2009 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed tax-related matters for the organization over a 12-year period. Prior to that, she was a Tax Manager at Resolve Corporation from 2007 to 2009 and held the position of Senior Manager at PwC from 1989 to 2001, accumulating extensive experience in the taxation field.
Education and Expertise
Karen Stone has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University, where she studied from 1985 to 1989. She also obtained her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario between 1989 and 1991. Additionally, she completed the CICA In-Depth Tax Course, Parts I and II, at the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants from 2007 to 2009, further enhancing her expertise in taxation.
Professional Designations
Karen Stone holds multiple professional designations that reflect her expertise in finance and taxation. She achieved the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation and the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators, where she studied valuations from 1993 to 1996. These designations underscore her proficiency in tax management and business valuation.