Biography:

Kenny Ansems, CA, CAFM, is MNP’s Provincial Director of Aboriginal Services for the B.C. and Yukon region. Working out of the Nanaimo office, Kenny delivers assurance, taxation and business advisory services with a focus on First Nations and other Aboriginal businesses and organizations.

With more than 19 years of experience in public and private practice, Kenny helps clients set strategic directions and realize their visions. As well as providing core accounting services, Kenny also participates in financial co-management engagements and assists clients in structuring joint ventures. He is MNP’s national leader in the areas of First Nations taxation and trust set-up and administration.

Before joining MNP, Kenny worked with an international accounting firm, and also contracted directly as a financial manager for several First Nations, giving him in-depth understanding of Aboriginal issues and challenges. He takes pride in playing a role in his clients’ successes and in his ability to deliver timely solutions to even the most challenging problems.

Kenny was designated a Chartered Accountant (CA) in 1991 after receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Acadia University. In 2000, he became a Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM). Active in his community, Kenny is co-chair of the United Way Central Vancouver Island 2010 campaign.