Meet the team
When you crunch the numbers (which we do), our experience really does add up. We’re a team backed by over 35 years of experience in all aspects of financial, taxation and business planning, so get to know us a bit better by clicking on our photos below!
PARTNER
David Martin
CPA, CGA, QAFP
David received a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) degree from Memorial University in 1997, obtained his Certified General Account designation in 2001, completed the In-depth Tax Course in 2007 and completed the Qualified Associate Financial Planner program in 2016. David has a wide variety of accounting and financial management experience in private and public enterprises and with government and government entities.
David also spent several years with the provincial government at Workplace NL, as Financial Analyst; the Department of Finance, as Manager of Public Accounts; and Nalcor, as Term Lead of Budgeting and Financial Reporting. These roles provided experience in accounting system implementation and government accounting and financial reporting.
He spent two years as Accountant with Rutter Inc responsible for divisional accounting and financial reporting. The role provided experience in multicompany accounting, financial consolidations and stock exchange reporting.
He spent five years as Vice President at Alec G. Henley Group responsible for the group’s financial reporting and managing the group retirement benefits division. This role provided experience in financial investing and retirement and estate planning.
He spent a combined ten plus several years at PricewaterhouseCoopers as Tax Manager, and Accounting and Management Services, as Senior Accountant in a tax, accounting and business advisory role. Those roles provided experience in the areas of personal, corporate and trust tax, business reorganizations, estate planning, preparing year-end compilation engagements for private companies, preparing financial statements in accordance with various accounting standards, as well as business advisory and accounting services.
Contact: d.martin@powerassociates.ca
PARTNER
Ryan Gosse
CPA, CA
Ryan received an undergraduate degree in business from Memorial University in 2007 and obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 2008 where he articled with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Ryan managed and lead audit and tax teams at a national accounting firm for various small and medium sized business as well as public companies across a variety of industries including oil and gas, shipping, fishing and construction. Ryan then spent several years employed by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, working as a Budget Officer, where he consolidated the mid-year and annual government budget.
He then moved into the private sector working for medium sized businesses in a variety of industries including construction, health care, restaurants, real estate, industrial supplies, and fabrication. Ryan has a strong understanding of personal and corporate tax, reorganizations, estate planning and trusts. He has also assisted clients and employers in numerous reporting standards including IFRS, US GAAP, and ASPE. Ryan has international experience as well working in multiple jurisdictions including the USA, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong. Ryan completed the three-year Indepth Tax program in 2023.
Ryan is also a member of various board of directors including Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador and The Life savings Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. He is a former two-time board member of St. John’s Pride.
Contact: r.gosse@powerassociates.ca
PARTNER
Lesley Fagan
CPA
Lesley graduated from the College of the North Atlantic Business Management Accounting Program in 2017, obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 2019 and obtained her Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2022.
Lesley has been working in the accounting industry since 2016 and joined Power & Associates in February of 2017. Lesley has a wide variety of experience including preparing audit engagements for not-for-profit and public sector organizations, preparing year-end review and compilation engagements for private companies, preparing financial statements in accordance with various accounting standards, corporate and personal tax returns, as well as advisory and accounting services.
Contact: l.fagan@powerassociates.ca
SENIOR ADVISOR
Charlie Follett
CPA, CA
Practice Areas: Accounting & Assurance · Taxation
Charlie provides his clients with audit and review engagements support as well as a variety of advisory services including strategic planning, financing, personal and corporate taxation as well as succession planning.
Charlie works one-on-one with a broad range of companies of all sizes, including local and national businesses. Over the years he has worked with clients in many industries – fishing harvesting and processing, oil production and related offshore services, automobile, mining, pulp and paper, retail and wholesale, construction, airline, insurance and professional organization.
With his over 40 years of experience with national and regional accounting firms, Charlie has always emphasized open communication with his clients and many of his clients have been with him since the start of his professional career.
He is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and received his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 1990. He is past member of many business organizations such as the Board of the Mount Pearl Chamber of Commerce where he was rewarded their member of the year for his outstanding contribution to the business community of the City of Mount Pearl.
Contact: c.follett@powerassociates.ca
SENIOR ADVISOR
Terry English
CPA, CGA
Practice Areas: Accounting & Assurance · Taxation
Terry obtained a diploma in Business Management (Accounting) from the College of the North Atlantic in 1995 and obtained his Certified General Accountant designation in 2001. Terry has played an integral role in the Firm for 25 years. His primary areas of service include assurance engagements, compilation engagements, personal and corporate tax as well as indirect tax.
Terry is a member of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Contact: t.english@powerassociates.ca
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Janelle Anstey
Janelle graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2020 with a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) Hons. Degree and is currently working towards her Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Janelle has been working in the accounting industry since 2018 and joined Power & Associates in November of 2021. Janelle brings with her a wide variety of experience including accounting services, preparation of compilation engagements for not-for-profit and private sector organizations, as well as the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
Contact: j.anstey@powerassociates.ca
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
Natasha Tipple
B.Comm
Accounting Services Group Accountant / Office Manager
Natasha graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2001 with a Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) Hons. with a concentration in accounting and finance. She joined Power & Associates in 2018 bringing with her many years of experience. She oversees the bookkeeping, preparation of HST returns, payroll services and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for a portfolio of clients. She is proficient in using Sage Accounting and prides herself on ensuring that our clients’ needs are met with timeliness and care.
Contact: n.tipple@powerassociates.ca
ADMINISTRAIVE ASSITANT
Melissa Sarjoo
Melissa joined Power & Associates in 2019 after completing her work term at the St. John’s Board of Trade. She graduated from her Business Administration Program (Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing) at Academy Canada earlier that year.
Melissa manages reception and various administrative duties and client enquiries.
Contact: m.sarjoo@powerassociates.ca
RECEPTION / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Gail Bishop
Gail joined Power & Associates in 2018 after spending over 30 years in the travel industry.
Gail skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations for her colleagues at Power & Associates. She ensures the smooth operation of the firm with her efficient handling of client enquiries and timely access to our team of professionals as required.
Contact: g.bishop@powerassociates.ca
JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
Chantel Aylward
BBA
Chantel graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland & Labrador with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and is currently working towards her Chartered Professional Accountant designation.
Chantel has 7 years’ experience working in the finance and accounting and joined Power & Associates in September of 2022. Chantel brings with her a wide variety of experience including an extensive knowledge of finance and office management in the not-for-profit industry.
Chantel loves working with numbers and thinking outside of the box on how to make things more efficient and innovative.
Contact: c.aylward@powerassociates.ca
Seth Browne
B.Comm
Seth is currently in his fourth year of the Bachelor of Commerce program at Memorial University. He joined Power & associates in 2022 during his work term placement and is continuing to work part-time until he finishes his degree.
After he graduates, he hopes to complete the CPA program and pursue a career in public accounting.
Contact: s.browne@powerassociates.ca
RETIRED PARTNER
Michael F. Power
CPA, CA
Practice Areas: Accounting & Assurance · Taxation · Advisory · Valuation · Succession & Estate Planning
Michael obtained his Chartered Accountant designation in 1979 and shortly after became a founding part of Power & Associates.
Michael has 40+ years of experience in all facets of public accounting with particular emphasis on business consulting, income tax and estate planning. His unique combination of education and experience combined with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit has supported and guided the Firm and our clients since inception.
Michael is a member of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Michael has served nationally as a member of the Impact CA Committee with Members of Parliament on issues that affect the CPA Profession. Michael has served on several other professional committees including the Practice Inspection Committee and the local practice and discipline committees.
Michael is a Past Chairman of the Bowring Park Foundation Inc. and is a Trustee of the Bowring Park Endowment Fund. To date, the Foundation and the City of St. John’s have contributed in excess of $10 million towards restoration and improvement of Bowring Park in the City of St. John’s.
Contact: m.power@powerassociates.ca
RETIRED PARTNER
Edward P. Power
CPA, CA
Practice Areas: Accounting & Assurance · Taxation · Advisory
Ed obtained a Chartered Accountant designation in 1971 with a national accounting firm and has extensive experience in accounting and income tax.
Ed has over 45 years of accounting experience and has cultivated countless relationships through the years. Ed is very active in the community and is currently or has been involved with the Canadian Progress Club, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club, Air Cadets, and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind to name a few.
Ed is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Canada and the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Contact: e.power@powerassociates.ca