Chris Keelan
About Chris Keelan
Chris Keelan is a Tax Auditor with 19 years of experience in income and excise tax compliance. He currently works as a PEP Facilitator at Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario and has held various roles in tax compliance within the Federal Government of Canada.
Work at Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Chris Keelan has been serving as a PEP Facilitator at Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) since 2016. In this role, he facilitates the Professional Education Program, focusing on the Tax, Assurance, and Capstone 1 modules. His responsibilities include guiding students through complex tax concepts and ensuring they meet the educational requirements for CPA designation. With eight years of experience in this position, he has contributed to the development of future accounting professionals in Toronto.
Experience at Federal Government of Canada
Chris Keelan has extensive experience working with the Federal Government of Canada. He served as a Tax Compliance Manager from 2012 to 2015, where he managed compliance processes related to tax regulations. Prior to this role, he worked in Tax Administration from 2001 to 2012, accumulating a total of 14 years of service in various tax-related positions. Currently, he is employed as a Tax Auditor since 2015, where he continues to apply his expertise in tax compliance in Mississauga, Ontario.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Chris Keelan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Musical Theatre from the University of Windsor, which he completed from 1989 to 1993. He also pursued further education in accounting and finance, achieving the designation of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CGA) from Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario between 2004 and 2015. This combination of education in the arts and accounting has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable in his professional career.
Expertise in Tax Compliance and Leadership
With 19 years of experience in income and excise tax compliance, Chris Keelan possesses a deep understanding of tax regulations. His expertise extends to change leadership and public speaking, which enhances his effectiveness as an educator and facilitator. His background in tax compliance and auditing positions him as a knowledgeable resource in the field, contributing to both his roles in government and education.