Sam Yager

Born and raised in Victoria, Sam is a third-generation accountant. However, Sam took a circuitous route to becoming an accountant, working in retail, grocery, construction, and municipal public works before finding his calling in accounting. With over a decade of experience providing accounting and taxation services to owner-managed businesses, individuals, charities and not-for profits, Sam prides himself on strategic foresight and attention to detail. His goal is to provide clients with comfort and support in the accounting part of their lives.

Outside of the office, Sam can be found in the arena or the field raising his three children.

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Lynda Mason

Born and raised in Victoria, Lynda grew up in the Oak Bay area. She attended the University of Victoria, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics.   Lynda obtained her Chartered Professional Accounting designation in 1995 and started working at CPCM & Co LLP (formerly Crawford Paterson Campbell at that time) and became a Partner in 2005.

Lynda is passionate about helping small business owners minimize tax as well as increase profits.   She is committed to building strong relationships with her clients at all stages of their lifecycle, helping them establish, grow, or transition. She stays on top of tax and accounting changes to ensure her clients have the latest information to make the most informed decisions.

Lynda draws on decades of experience helping clients with the tax aspects of corporate restructuring, succession, and estate planning.  She delivers tailored, timely solutions designed to add value to her clients’ businesses, help them structure their organization for maximum tax efficiency, and support them in achieving their business and personal goals.

Lynda is married, has 3 sons, and loves spending time with her dog Maggie.  When not working, Lynda is likely to be found in her garden.  Over her career, Lynda has served as Treasurer on many boards such as the YMCA/YWCA, Garth Homer Society, UDI Institute and many of her children’s sports teams.  She was also the President of the Victoria CA Association for many years.

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Matthew McNeill

Matthew was born and raised in Victoria and has many ties in our local community having grown up here. The joke, but not a joke, is that Matthew has worked at the firm since he was twelve years old. Matthew loves a good problem and a new project, you can count on him for timely, thorough professional advice and clear communication. When he is not in the office he can be found on the farm, slinging hay or riding a horse.

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Grant McNeill

Grant has always found putting the needs of the client first, results in great teamwork between the firm and the client.

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Stacey Kelly

Stacey’s practice focuses on owner-managed businesses helping to plan for the day-to-day financial situations facing business owners today.  This includes owner-manager remuneration, planning for business succession, retirement and post-mortem taxation.  Stacey moved from Vancouver to Victoria over a decade ago and is proud to call Victoria her home.  Outside of work, Stacey can be found exploring the island with her husband and dog.

Stacey currently is a member of the Camosun College Foundation.  Stacey is also past Treasurer for the Rotary Club of Victoria-Harbourside Foundation.

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Jesse Campbell

Jesse was born and raised in Victoria and has many ties in our local community having grown up here. Accounting runs in his family, Jesse’s father Kent Campbell is a founding partner of CPCM & Co LLP. Jesse is a great asset to the firm, our clients can count on him for timely professional advice and clear communication. In his free time, you can find Jesse exploring Vancouver Island’s great outdoors with his family.

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