Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hunston Kachafanas CPA ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hkcpa.co/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://hkcpa.co/) - ASSURANCE & ACCOUNTING TAX COMPLIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES ABOUT HK CPA Your Expert in Accounting, Tax, and Advisory Services At Hunston Kachafanas CPA, we believe that great accounting is about more than numbers. It’s about trust, relationships, and helping you achieve financial peace of mind.Our team provides expert accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals, families, - [Our Team](https://hkcpa.co/our-team/) - Experience You Can Trust Our Team At Hunston Kachafanas CPA, our strength lies in the people behind the numbers. Alister Hunston, CPA, CA Managing Partner Kiki Kachafanas, CPA, CA, ICD.D, TEP Partner Bernard Curry, CPA, MBA Partner Sandy MacNeill, CPA, CA Associate Partner Shauna MacAulay Manager Karen Filek Manager Gladys Mae Lerios Senior Accountant Katherine - [Community](https://hkcpa.co/community/) - Hunston Kachafanas CPA proudly supports Sydney and Cape Breton through charities, youth programs, and community involvement. - [Contact](https://hkcpa.co/contact/) - Contact Hunston Kachafanas CPA in Sydney, Cape Breton for accounting, tax, and advisory services. Call, email, or book a consultation today. - [Join Our Team](https://hkcpa.co/join-our-team/) - Explore rewarding accounting careers at hk CPA. Join our Sydney, Cape Breton team and grow your future with mentorship, community, and professional support. - [Services](https://hkcpa.co/services/) - Hunston Kachafanas CPA offers assurance, tax compliance, and advisory accounting services in Sydney, Cape Breton, and across Nova Scotia. - [Who We Are](https://hkcpa.co/who-we-are/) - Discover who we are at Hunston Kachafanas CPA. Experienced Chartered Professional Accountants in Sydney, NS delivering integrity, expertise, and proven results. ## My Templates - [CTA](https://hkcpa.co/?elementor_library=cta) - Contact us and discover how Hunston Kachafanas CPA can help you plan for tomorrow, today. Contact HK - [About](https://hkcpa.co/?elementor_library=about) - ABOUT HK CPA Your Expert in Accounting, Tax, and Advisory Services At Hunston Kachafanas CPA, we believe that great accounting is about more than numbers. It’s about trust, relationships, and helping you achieve financial peace of mind.Our team provides expert accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals, families, and businesses across Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, - [Default Kit](https://hkcpa.co/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [footer](https://hkcpa.co/?elementor_library=footer) - Hunston Kachafanas CPA, is an accounting firm based in Sydney, NS focusing on accounting, tax, and advisory services. Pages Home About Services Join Our Team Community Contact Contact 77 Kings Rd., Sydney, NS | B1S 1A2 902-567-1088 help@hkcpa.co OFFICE HOURS Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm ## Team Persons - [Robert Gildert](https://hkcpa.co/team/robert-gildert/) - Robert is a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Cape Breton University, where he majored in Accounting. Throughout his education, he enjoyed growing his accounting knowledge and learning about different areas of the accounting field including tax, assurance, planning and control, as well as cost accounting. Robert looks forward to continue to - [Paige MacInnis](https://hkcpa.co/team/paige-macinnis/) - [Kaylee Higgins](https://hkcpa.co/team/kaylee-higgins/) - Kaylee is a graduate from Nova Scotia Community College where she took Business Administration – Accounting. She started with us on a work placement, which is when we decided to make her a part of our team. Kaylee plans to continue her education at Cape Breton University to complete her Bachelor of Business Administration. She - [Josh MacKay](https://hkcpa.co/team/josh-mackay/) - [Erica MacNeil, BBA](https://hkcpa.co/team/erica-macneil-bba/) - Erica joined hk CPA as a Staff Accountant in 2025, bringing a solid foundation in accounting and financial management. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting from Cape Breton University in 2023. Erica began her career in industry accounting, gaining valuable experience over two years before transitioning to the - [Clay Brace](https://hkcpa.co/team/clay-brace/) - [Anne Marie MacIssac](https://hkcpa.co/team/anne-marie-macissac/) - [CA. Pooja Bhatt, ACA, CS, LL. B, B. COM](https://hkcpa.co/team/pooja-bhatt/) - Pooja is a qualified Chartered Accountant, and an active member of ICAI. She also has another professional qualification called Company Secretary from the ICSI. She is a double bachelor's degree holder, Bachelor of Laws, and Bachelor of Commerce from Veer Narmad South Gujarat University, India. She carries seven years of post-qualification experience from India in - [Gladys Mae Lerios](https://hkcpa.co/team/gladys-mae-lerios/) - Gladys was an international student who recently graduated from Cape Breton University under the program Post Baccalaureate in Business Management. She was a Dean’s lister with distinction in 2020 and was given the CBU Award of Excellence during the 2021 spring convocation. Between studies and her part-time job, she became a volunteer at the CVITP - [Kameron Clarke, BBA](https://hkcpa.co/team/kameron-clarke/) - Kameron comes to us as a graduate with a 4-year Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration, with a concentration in Accounting from Cape Breton University. From a very young age, his love of numbers and formulas has always led him to career as an Accountant. He brings years of experience in customer service, combined with - [Katherine Donovan, BBA, GDiPA](https://hkcpa.co/team/katherine-donovan/) - Katherine Donovan graduated from Cape Breton University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting. Following her undergraduate studies, Katherine pursued further education at the University of Toronto, where she earned a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting from the Rotman School of Management. Katherine began her career at Ernst & Young LLP in Halifax - [Karen Filek](https://hkcpa.co/team/karen-filek/) - Karen received a Diploma in Business with an Accounting concentration from the University College of Cape Breton and has focused her career on providing accounting and administrativeservices. She has been employed by another accounting practice and an industrial service business prior to being employed by A.N. Sandy Macneill, CPA, CA. She has focused her duties - [Shauna MacAulay](https://hkcpa.co/team/shauna-macaulay/) - Shauna brings to the table 26 years experience in the accounting industry. Her focus has always been servicing individuals and businesses with tax and accounting needs. Her knowledge and skills in the not-for profit sector complements her tax and accounting background. Shauna focuses on building business relationships by making herself available to clients and taking great - [Sandy MacNeill, CPA, CA](https://hkcpa.co/team/sandy-macneill/) - After graduating from Dalhousie University Sandy commenced his accounting career with Deloitte & Touche Sydney office. Upon receiving his CA designation Sandy practiced in the special services department of Deloitte providing a variety of services to financial entities, government agencies and owner managed enterprises. Sandy commenced his own practice in 1994 and enjoyed twenty-nine years - [Bernard Curry, CPA, MBA](https://hkcpa.co/team/bernard-curry/) - Bernie joined hk CPA in 2018, upon its inception, after qualifying as a CPA with another local firm in Sydney in 2017. He has developed his practice with a focus on providing superior client service while maintaining a high level of precision and expertise. He has advised and assisted clients with a variety of accounting - [Kiki Kachafanas, CPA, CA, ICD.D, TEP](https://hkcpa.co/team/kiki-kachafanas/) - Upon graduating from Acadia University, Kiki accepted employment with Deloitte & Touche in Sydney, Nova Scotia receiving her CA designation, followed by her TEP designation. Together with a partner, she purchased the assets and accounts of the Deloitte & Touche office in Sydney, where she continues to practice in the areas of assurance and taxation. - [Alister Hunston, CPA, CA](https://hkcpa.co/team/alister-hunston/) - Alister began practicing in 2010, qualified as a CA in 2013, and completed CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Course in 2017. Alister advises and assists a diverse group of private-sector clients; from one-man operations to large corporate groups. His areas of practice include corporate compliance, tax planning, financial accounting, audit and assurance, business review and analysis, ## Teams - [Staff](https://hkcpa.co/teams/staff/)