About Us

James Whittier
James Whittier, CA, CPA
Jim graduated from electrical engineering at the University of Western Ontario in 1987, received his Chartered Accountancy designation in 1994 and completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant’s in-depth tax course in 2000.
Born and raised in Dundas, Ontario, Jim moved to Penetanguishene after articling with the firm Durward Jones Barkwell & Company in Hamilton. Since receiving his C.A. designation, Jim has served a variety of corporate and individual client needs in the area of taxation and accounting.
Jim has been very involved in community activities. A member of Session for the Knox Presbyterian Church in Midland, and the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene, Jim has served in a variety of volunteer capacities including: past treasurer of the Huronia District Hospital; past chair of Penetanguishene Winterama; past treasurer of the old Penetanguishene Chamber of Commerce; past treasurer of the Simcoe North Federal PC association.
Jim, his wife Cathie and their two very active, young daughters live in Penetanguishene.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 203
Jim graduated from electrical engineering at the University of Western Ontario in 1987, received his Chartered Accountancy designation in 1994 and completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountant’s in-depth tax course in 2000.
Born and raised in Dundas, Ontario, Jim moved to Penetanguishene after articling with the firm Durward Jones Barkwell & Company in Hamilton. Since receiving his C.A. designation, Jim has served a variety of corporate and individual client needs in the area of taxation and accounting.
Jim has been very involved in community activities. A member of Session for the Knox Presbyterian Church in Midland, and the Rotary Club of Penetanguishene, Jim has served in a variety of volunteer capacities including: past treasurer of the Huronia District Hospital; past chair of Penetanguishene Winterama; past treasurer of the old Penetanguishene Chamber of Commerce; past treasurer of the Simcoe North Federal PC association.
Jim, his wife Cathie and their two very active, young daughters live in Penetanguishene.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 203
Elizabeth Schandlen, PCP, CGA

Elizabeth Schandlen
Liz is an Accounting manager in our office handling many accounting, tax, compilation, review and audit engagements. In 1981 she graduated from the General Business Accounting program at Georgian College, in 1999 received her Certified General Accountant Designation, in 2003 received her degree as Payroll Administrator, and in 2004 Payroll Supervisor from the Canadian Payroll Association. Liz is continuously upgrading her education to keep on top of the changing guidelines and regulations. She also has considerable experience in Simply Accounting.
Liz is extremely involved in the community as past Treasurer of the Marl Tiny Matchedash Conservation Association, Treasurer of the Friends of Wye Marsh from 1998 to 2001, on the board of the Huronia Ballroom Dance Club and is the past President of the Midland Penetanguishene Field Naturalist Club.
Obviously a nature and animal lover, she enjoys hiking with her husband David and 4 dogs (Argo, Lucy, Millie and Indy), the two cats stay home, skiing and snow shoeing in the winter and birding and gardening in the summer.
She is also a member of the Midland Horticultural Society, Pursuits and has taken lessons in the ancient art of weaving. International style ballroom dancing and RV’ing are also Liz and David’s passions.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 205
Liz is extremely involved in the community as past Treasurer of the Marl Tiny Matchedash Conservation Association, Treasurer of the Friends of Wye Marsh from 1998 to 2001, on the board of the Huronia Ballroom Dance Club and is the past President of the Midland Penetanguishene Field Naturalist Club.
Obviously a nature and animal lover, she enjoys hiking with her husband David and 4 dogs (Argo, Lucy, Millie and Indy), the two cats stay home, skiing and snow shoeing in the winter and birding and gardening in the summer.
She is also a member of the Midland Horticultural Society, Pursuits and has taken lessons in the ancient art of weaving. International style ballroom dancing and RV’ing are also Liz and David’s passions.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 205
Mary Ann Spurling

Mary Ann Spurling
Mary Ann is our reception and accounting assistant who has been with us for almost 2 years. Her keen eyes keep everyone accurate and on track.
Mary Ann grew up on a farm in Oro Medonte, then moved to Barrie when she married her husband James, in 1978. They moved to Midland in 2005 because of its peacefulness and quiet surroundings. Originally Mary Ann worked in a retail position but discovered that she was more interested in bookkeeping and other aspects of office work. Wanting to work in an accounting office, she decided to upgrade her education, receiving a diploma in a two year Business/Accounting course at Georgian College in Barrie in 2009.
Mary Ann enjoys spending time with her husband James doing a wide variety of activities, such as walking, hiking, reading and decorating her home. She also enjoys playing with her two cats, Keira and Kalli.
Email: [email protected] Direct line:705 527 1884 Ext 200
Mary Ann grew up on a farm in Oro Medonte, then moved to Barrie when she married her husband James, in 1978. They moved to Midland in 2005 because of its peacefulness and quiet surroundings. Originally Mary Ann worked in a retail position but discovered that she was more interested in bookkeeping and other aspects of office work. Wanting to work in an accounting office, she decided to upgrade her education, receiving a diploma in a two year Business/Accounting course at Georgian College in Barrie in 2009.
Mary Ann enjoys spending time with her husband James doing a wide variety of activities, such as walking, hiking, reading and decorating her home. She also enjoys playing with her two cats, Keira and Kalli.
Email: [email protected] Direct line:705 527 1884 Ext 200
Christine McKay

Christine McKay
Christine is a staff accountant working on numerous client accounting and tax engagements. Christine is one of our Simply Accounting experts.
Christine was born and raised in Penetanguishene. She joined us in 1994 after receiving her diploma in Business Administration – Accounting from Georgian College. She continued her education by completing many CGA and CPA courses. Having a knack for numbers made the decision to pursue accounting an easy one and she likes the variety of work that is involved with so many clients.
She and her husband, Duane, have 2 children, Alison and Matthew. When she is not hard at work Christine enjoys cooking, walking and spending time watching her children in swimming and skating.
Christine has two cats Waggles and Squeakers and a yet to be named hamster.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 207
Christine was born and raised in Penetanguishene. She joined us in 1994 after receiving her diploma in Business Administration – Accounting from Georgian College. She continued her education by completing many CGA and CPA courses. Having a knack for numbers made the decision to pursue accounting an easy one and she likes the variety of work that is involved with so many clients.
She and her husband, Duane, have 2 children, Alison and Matthew. When she is not hard at work Christine enjoys cooking, walking and spending time watching her children in swimming and skating.
Christine has two cats Waggles and Squeakers and a yet to be named hamster.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 207
Heather Nicholson-Bressette

Heather is a Senior Accountant in our office. She works on audits, reviews and compilation engagements along with various personal & corporate tax matters.
The youngest of 12 children, Heather was born in Midland to a long-time local Honey Harbour family. After completing her high-school education at Midland Secondary, she attended Seneca College where she was enrolled in Early Childhood Education, until college teachers went on strike. She decided to move home to Midland and attend Georgian College where she completed her Business Administration-Accounting degree. Heather also completed her 4th level CGA.
After completing college, she joined James McCready’s team, in 1994 and worked on handling numerous client files, so she has many years of accounting and business experience. Heather continues to stay abreast of GST/HST as well as personal and corporate tax changes. She advises clients and provides assistance with computer systems and bookkeeping systems having a vast knowledge of Simply Accounting and QuickBooks.
She is currently treasurer of Midland Minor Hockey, president of the bingo committee for her children’s school and treasurer for the Predator 2000 hockey team.
When not crunching numbers, Heather enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with her husband, David, at the arena, and two children Brandon and Brett and their two cats.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 202
The youngest of 12 children, Heather was born in Midland to a long-time local Honey Harbour family. After completing her high-school education at Midland Secondary, she attended Seneca College where she was enrolled in Early Childhood Education, until college teachers went on strike. She decided to move home to Midland and attend Georgian College where she completed her Business Administration-Accounting degree. Heather also completed her 4th level CGA.
After completing college, she joined James McCready’s team, in 1994 and worked on handling numerous client files, so she has many years of accounting and business experience. Heather continues to stay abreast of GST/HST as well as personal and corporate tax changes. She advises clients and provides assistance with computer systems and bookkeeping systems having a vast knowledge of Simply Accounting and QuickBooks.
She is currently treasurer of Midland Minor Hockey, president of the bingo committee for her children’s school and treasurer for the Predator 2000 hockey team.
When not crunching numbers, Heather enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with her husband, David, at the arena, and two children Brandon and Brett and their two cats.
Email: [email protected] Direct Line: 705 527 1884 Ext 202