Tony Stanco, Cpa, Ca
About Tony Stanco, Cpa, Ca
Tony Stanco is a seasoned professional in the field of auditing and compliance, currently serving as the Manager of Inspection and Enforcement at the Ontario Energy Board since 2018. He has extensive experience in academia and various leadership roles in auditing across several organizations, including Sears Canada, Toronto Hydro, and PwC.
Current Role at Ontario Energy Board
Tony Stanco serves as the Manager of Inspection and Enforcement at the Ontario Energy Board since 2018. In this role, he leads a team focused on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and assessing performance measures within the energy sector. His responsibilities include overseeing inspection processes and enforcement actions to uphold industry standards.
Previous Experience in Corporate Audit
Prior to his current position, Tony Stanco held several significant roles in corporate audit. He worked as the Chief Auditor at Toronto Hydro from 2007 to 2012 and as the Chief Auditor at Bell MTS from 1990 to 2004. Additionally, he served as the Director of Corporate Audit at Sears Canada from 2004 to 2007. His extensive experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in risk management and internal audit functions.
Teaching and Academic Involvement
Tony Stanco has a strong background in academia, having taught Governance, Accounting, and Auditing for over 25 years. He has held positions as a part-time instructor at York University and the University of Toronto. His teaching roles included instructing in the Bachelor of Administrative Studies program at York University from 1991 to 2004 and serving as adjunct faculty in the Masters of Financial Accountability program from 2013 to 2022.
Educational Background and Professional Qualifications
Tony Stanco studied at the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from 1977 to 1981. He later achieved his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation through CPA Ontario from 1981 to 1984. His educational background supports his extensive career in accounting and auditing.
Leadership in Internal Audit Functions
Throughout his career, Tony Stanco has demonstrated leadership in establishing internal audit functions that facilitate organizational success. He worked as the Director of Field Audit at Ontario Tire Stewardship from 2016 to 2017, where he was responsible for overseeing audit functions. He also served as a team leader for the Uniform Final Exam with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants for six years.