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Michael Zhu, CA, CPASecretary of the Board

Biography:

Michael Zhu, CA, CPA, and holder of a BComm in Accountancy and Graduate Diploma from Concordia University, serves as a seasoned financial expert on our Board of Trustees. As CFO of BEGC Holdings Ltd. since 2017 and previously a partner, CFO, and senior analyst at various esteemed firms in Canada, his over two decades of experience in accounting, valuation, and business advisory provides vital financial insights. Zhu’s ongoing dedication to professional development, including his engagement in the Chartered Business Valuator Program, amplifies his valuable contributions.

Education:

  • CA, BC, Canada
  • CPA, DE, USA
  • BComm, Accountancy, Concordia University, Quebec
  • Graduate Diploma in Accountancy, Concordia University, Quebec

 

Experience:

  • 2017 to present: CFO BEGC Holdings Ltd., Canada
  • 2014-2017: Partner, Michael Zhu CA, Canada
  • 2012-2014: CFO, Mineral Hill Industry Ltd and Nass Valley Gateway Ltd., Canada
  • 2009-2012: Manager in Assurance & Business Advisory Business, Manning Elliott LLP, Canada
  • 2006-2009: Senior Research Analyst in Valuation and Business Modelling, Ernst & Young LLP, Canada
  • 2005-2006: Senior Accountant, Bessner Gallay Kreisman, S.E.N.C.R.L., LLP, Canada
  • 2004-2005: Accountant, Rabinovitch Luciano, C.A. Firm, Canada
  • 2002-2003: Accountant, Nasir Akram, C.A. Firm, Canada
  • 1997-1998: Stockbroker, Everbright Securities Co., Ltd., China
  • 1993-1997: Research Analyst, Jillian Province International Trust & Investment Corp., China

 

Professional Development:

  • 2008 to present: Chartered Business Valuator Program, Canada
  • 2006: Chartered Accountant, BC, Canada
  • 1999: Canadian Securities Course

More board members:

Greg Brandes, JDChair of the Board of Trustees

Allen Huang, Ph.D.Vice-Chair of the Board

Daniel Yu, Ph.D.Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee

Lei Fu, Msc, EEChair of the Finance Committee

Molly Zheng, MBAChair of the Audit Committee

David Cardwell, FREngChair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee

Menglin Cao, Ph.D.Trustee

John Widdowson, CBETrustee

Miao Yang, M.Ed.Trustee

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