Sabrina Bian
About Sabrina Bian
Sabrina Bian is an Audit Manager in Wealth Management at CIBC with a background in accounting and tax compliance.
Current Title and Position
Sabrina Bian currently holds the title of Audit Manager, Wealth Management at CIBC. She has been serving in this capacity since 2016, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In her role, Sabrina is responsible for overseeing audit processes and ensuring compliance within the Wealth Management division of one of Canada's largest banks.
Past Professional Experience
Sabrina Bian has an extensive background in accounting and auditing from her tenure at EY. She served as a Senior Accountant from 2015 to 2016 and as a Staff Accountant from 2014 to 2015 in London, Greater London, United Kingdom. Additionally, she worked as a Cooperative Education Student in 2013 for a period of three months. Her diverse roles at EY provided her with valuable experience in financial analysis and compliance.
Educational Background
Sabrina Bian achieved a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Toronto Mississauga, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Economics and Accounting from Western University, completing her studies in a span of four years from 2008 to 2012.
Expertise in Accounting Standards and Tax Compliance
Sabrina Bian possesses robust expertise in Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), particularly within the retail and manufacturing industry sectors. She has strong skills in tax compliance services, including filling corporate and partnership tax returns, with familiarity in handling tax forms such as T2, T5013, T1134, and T106.
Professional Certifications
Sabrina Bian has successfully passed both the Uniform Final Examination (UFE) to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and the CFA Level I exam on her first attempt. These certifications underline her proficiency and dedication in the fields of accounting and finance.