Stefan Ferris

Stefan Ferris
CPA, CA

Chief Executive Officer, Partner, Incorporated, Office Managing Partner 
West Coast Offices

1100 - 1177 West Hastings Street

Vancouver, British Columbia  V6E 4T5

Canada

Serving as the firm’s CEO, Stefan stays focused on the big picture. He is calm, composed, organized, and creative. In an industry where small mistakes can mean high costs for clients, Stefan is the person you want working on your behalf. Applying the same entrepreneurial spirit, not only to Crowe MacKay LLP, but also to the private businesses that he serves, Stefan is motivated by guiding colleagues and clients towards new opportunities and better solutions. As the CEO, Stefan motivates and leads the firm in fulfilling its strategic plan, while ensuring the practice aligns with Crowe MacKay’s core values. He continues to balance the growth of the firm with its entrepreneurial spirit.

Since joining the firm in 2002, Stefan has been applying this forward-thinking approach to his assurance practice to better serve private companies. Clients may come to Stefan for the preparation of financial statements and general business advisory, but they stay with him for his commitment to providing sound advice, financial reporting standards, and taxation environments. He has developed an extensive knowledge of several niche industries including, real estate and construction, wholesale distribution, retail, and technology, allowing Stefan to know the right questions to ask to make sure his clients get the right answers.

Stefan's Expertise

Service Focus
Industry Focus
Service Focus
  •  Audit
  • Advisory
Industry Focus
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Technology
  • Wholesale and Distribution
  • Professional Services Firms

Professional Affiliations

  • Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia

Education

  • University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Commerce
  • Chartered Accountant (CA) designation 

Community Involvement

  • Serves on the board of directors for several not for profit organizations
  • Is part of his local golf and hockey communities
  • Coaches his children’s sports teams