About the Author — Fuad Efendi
Educator and author focused on accounting education for Canada. Fuad blends a deep background in mathematics with real-world work in Canadian banking to craft exam-true, first-principles study materials for IFRS, ASPE, assurance, and tax.
Biography
I began my career teaching mathematics and quantitative subjects at the university level. Later, I spent 20+ years building data-intensive and regulatory-sensitive systems across several of Canada’s largest banks. The through-line— whether in classrooms or capital markets—has been the same: reduce complexity to first principles, then rebuild with clear, verifiable steps.
At AccountingExamsMastery.ca, I apply that approach to accounting preparation—translating IFRS and ASPE, assurance methodology, and tax rules into plain language, visual summaries, and targeted drills that mirror exam blueprints. My goal is durable knowledge: what you learn for the exam should help on day one at work.
Experience Highlights (Accounting)
- 23 years in banking/fintech: core platforms, risk, data & regulatory reporting.
- IFRS/ASPE mapping for learning paths (revenue, leases, instruments, taxes, consolidation).
- Assurance flow: planning, risk, evidence, sampling, reporting.
- Tax fundamentals: personal/corporate basics and GST/HST orientation.
Teaching Philosophy
- First principles: understand mechanisms before mnemonics.
- Blueprint-aligned: outcomes mapped to IFRS/ASPE, assurance, and tax domains.
- Case-driven: vignettes and PBQ-style walkthroughs with exhibits and model answers.
Trust, Independence & Disclosures
- Clear disclosure: I am not acting as a CPA mentor or providing professional advice on this site.
- Independence: This site is independent and not affiliated with CPA Canada, the IFRS Foundation, AICPA/NASBA, or any standards body.
- Trademarks: IFRS®, IAS®, and CPA® are trademarks of their respective owners. All trademarks belong to their owners.
- Sourcing: Pages cite primary sources where relevant (standards, exposure drafts, practice advisories).
- Corrections: If you find an error, email fuad@efendi.ca with a source; substantive fixes are logged on-page.
Collaborators & Reviewers — Volunteers Welcome
This site is free to read. I’m seeking volunteer collaborators and reviewers to improve depth and accuracy:
- Subject-matter reviewers (IFRS/ASPE, assurance, tax)
- Question/item writers and editors
- Data/visualization helpers for exhibits
Perks: on-page credit, reviewer badge, link to your profile, and early access to drafts.