Lilly Chen (李金萍) | MBA, CPA, CGA
TAX CONSULTANT
Area of Focus
Lilly frequently appears as a guest expert on TV and radios. She has written numerous books on personal and corporate income tax matters in Canada.
The Globe and Mail: Report on Business Magazine featured Chen on the cover of its November 1996 issue.
Chen received her bachelor’s degree from National Taiwan University – Taiwan’s top university. After moving to Canada, Chen obtained a master’s degree in finance from the University of British Columbia.
In addition to being a Chartered Professional Accountant, Chen is also a Certified Financial Planner.
Education & Professional Licenses
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), British Columbia
- Certified General Accountant (CGA), British Columbia
- Certified Financial Planner
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) —Finance, University of British Columbia
- Bachelor, National Taiwan University
Business Experience
For more than 30 years, Lilly Chen has advised clients with respect to accounting as well as individual and corporate tax matters.
A pioneer within the Mandarin speaking accounting industry in Canada, Chen established her accounting firm in the early 1990s.
Since then, Lilly’s firm has advised thousands of clients on accounting and tax matters; provided compilation and review services to numerous clients; represented numerous individual and corporate clients in CRA tax audits; audited the financial statements of a number of not-for-profit organizations; as well as assist clients in a host of other accounting and tax matters.
Hobbies & Interests
A devout Christian, during her free time, Lilly enjoys attending church meetings and Bible studies; reading up on emerging tax issues, and spending time with her three children – Flora (an accountant and stay home mom), Chris (a lawyer and accountant), and Christina (an accountant), as well as her dog Sarah (a miniature schnauzer who doesn’t yet have a job).