Collins Barrow partner takes on associate professorship at SMU

DARTMOUTH, NS, Oct. 5, 2012 /CNW/ - Collins Barrow Tax Partner John Oakey recently completed his first teaching term at Saint Mary's University, where this summer he was Associate Professor of a course on taxation. Throughout his career, John has helped educate professionals through the Atlantic School of Chartered Accountants, the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia.

John has also published and presented multiple papers for the Canadian Tax Foundation, and he is a current member of the steering committee that develops the program for the Atlantic Provinces Tax Conference held annually at Saint Mary's University.

"At Collins Barrow, we pride ourselves on education and professional development. Knowledge is one of the fundamental keys to success," says John. "To enrich the profession, our partners take every opportunity to share their expertise with other professionals, students and clients, both within the firm and out in the community."

SOURCE: Collins Barrow National Cooperative Incorporated

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