Ryan Stack, PhD, CPA, CA

Experience

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  Shell

  Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Royalty Compliance Analyst (Co-op)

  -Provided support for the In Situ Royalty Analyst, responsible for Shell Canada's in situ royalty reporting-Assisted in the completion of Month-end and Quarter-end statements-Participated in audit of Royalty Reports-Wrote a comprehensive research report detailing the changing royalty regieme in Alberta and its possible implications for the industry, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the members of the Royalty Compliance department. This report was given Pass With Distinction Show less

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  EnergyWise

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Lead Market Researcher - Iran (Co-op)

  -Conducted a robust analysis of the Natural Gas market in Iran in order to determine possible opportunities for EnergyWise-Reported directly to the CEO of the company for weekly review-Report and Work Performance awarded Pass With Distinction

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  Verafin

  May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Money Laundering Researcher / Marketing Team Member (Co-op)

  -Worked alongside members of the Marketing team to develop strategic marketing plan-Assisted in database coding and management-Conducted research on international anti-money laundering organizations and their effectiveness

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  Noseworthy Chapman Chartered Accountants

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2013

  Senior Staff Accountant

  Responsible for the completion or support or year-end compilation, review and audit files, as well as the related T2 filings. Communicate with staff, partners and clients to reach desired outcomes. Responsible for compilation of quarterly internal newsletter. Member of the Marketing and Communications Committee. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CaseWare, CaseView, JazzIt, DocIT, and various other software packages.

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  St. John's International Airport Authority

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Senior Accountant

  Here I was responsible for the timely completion of month-end process, oversight of activities of A/R and A/P accountants, compiling routine and ad hoc reports for senior management, preparing board reports, maintenance of records for PPE with cost in excess of $160M, and preparing relevant documents and schedules in advance of the annual financial statement audit. During my time here I was also able to evaluate various existing processes and discover opportunities for improvement.

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  R Stack Consulting

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2017

  Owner
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  PwC Canada

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Senior Associate

  Responsible for preparation of Notice to Reader and review files using firm technology and a variety of programs. Demonstrated a commitment to process improvement, file standardization and leveraging of technology to ensure best outcomes. Also responsible for preparation of corporate and personal taxes where required.

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  CPA Atlantic

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Facilitator (Contract)

  -Review candidates'​ responses and provide constructive criticism and valuable feedback to improve understanding of material and prepare candidates for final module exams-Track candidate progress and report to organizers-Inform candidates of potential issues making them ineligible to sit final exams-Supervise PREP and PEP exams as required-Invigilator for Newfoundland and Labrador's first Common Final Examination (CFE)

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  College of the North Atlantic

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Fall 2015 - Intro Finance, Managerial FinanceWinter 2016 - Intro Bookkeeping, Excel, Cost Accounting Responsible for the instruction of courses on Finance to classes enrolled in the Business Administration program, including ensuring the meeting of all learning outcomes perscribed by PEDS.

  • Instructor

    Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Instructor - Introduction to Finance and Business Finance

    Sept 2015 - Oct 2015
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  Acadia University

  Jul 2021 - now

  Assistant Professor

  As a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Manning School of Business Administration at Acadia University, I am responsible for designing and delivering courses for aspiring accounting and general business students, conducting research that has both theoretical and practical value, and undertaking service activities that benefit the school, the broader academy, and the broader community within and without the Annapolis Valley.I am actively open to offers to collaborate, especially in projects involving fraud, ethics, professionalism and Indigenous accounting. Show less