About David Trahair
David Trahair is a Chartered Accountant, speaker and author of Smoke and Mirrors: Financial Myths That Will Ruin Your Retirement Dreams and The Entrepreneurial Itch: Don’t Scratch Until You Read This Book!
Smoke and Mirrors was released in 2004 and the fourth edition is due in stores January 2007. A related book, The No Smoke and Mirrors Workbook, was released in 2006. Combined sales have reached over 35,000 to date. The Entrepreneurial Itch, his new book is also due out in January 2007.
David has made many television appearances including CITY TV Breakfast Television, ROBTV, CBC NewsWorld, CTV and CFTO News, CBC Venture and CHTV. He has also been featured on many local and national radio programs including CBC Radio One.
He has experience with public speaking having given talks to the Human Resources Professional Association of Ontario (HRPAO), the Purchasing Manager’s Association of Canada, several Provincial Government small business seminars, a consortium of C.A. firms and University classes. He has also written and taught courses on issues related to small business and personal financial issues.
David is a straight-shooter able to explain the often confusing world of personal finance in plain English. Canadians love David’s no-nonsense style and the fact that his views are totally independent. There are no sponsors behind the scenes shaping what he says. David says and writes about what he wants to – unfiltered advice for the hard-working Canadian.
David was born in Toronto and attended public and high school in Oakville, Ontario. He received his undergraduate degree – a Bachelor of Science and Business from the University of Waterloo - in 1981. He received his C.A. designation in 1985 while working for the firm of Clarkson Gordon (now Ernst & Young). David is a Board member of the Credit Canada, a Registered Charity dedicated to providing consumer-oriented credit counselling services to families and individuals.
Services
Writing
Dave Trahair is a Chartered Accountant with a difference – he is also a freelance writer. But not just any writer - his strength is making financial information easy to understand. Perhaps your organization could use him to help you get the message out. Here are the writing services he offers:
Annual Reports
Whether it’s the President’s message or the detailed management discussion and analysis (M, D &A) section, Dave is uniquely qualified to convert the myriad of financial information into something your shareholders can easily digest.
Educational Writing
Whether it’s related to personal finance, accounting and taxation, consumer interests or business in general, Dave can produce the material you need. Updating exiting material also offered.
Training Materials
Let’s face it, many courses are boring. Let Dave spice up your training material so that students keep coming back for more.
Government Proposals
Grant applications can be tedious and demand significant detailed financial information. On the other hand it’s often well worth the effort considering the dollars involved. Many companies find it difficult for staff to find the time to produce the required materials. That’s where Dave comes in.
Newsletters and Websites
Need current content in tune with the world of today? Dave can create what you need when you need it and within your budget.
Audit Related
As a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of audit experience, Dave is also well qualified to help you with your year-end audit. Here are the services he and his staff have to offer:
Financial Control Documentation
Are your auditors demanding to see your documented financial policies and procedures? They are necessary and valuable but many companies never get around to formally documenting their financial controls ... until it’s too late. Make a resolution to get it done this year with Dave and his staff’s help.
Year-end Audit File Preparation
Is your company’s Finance department over-worked at year-end time? Dave and his staff can produce an entire year-end audit file including financial statements ready for your auditors’ review. Take the pressure off … and reduce your audit fee by hiring Dave directly.
Contact David for further information. He is experienced, flexible and dedicated to helping you achieve your objectives.
