Mackenzie Shaw, CPA, CA

As Principal, Research and Analytics, Mackenzie is responsible for the sourcing, evaluation, due diligence and on-going monitoring of Westcourt’s recommended private investments. This includes meeting with alternative investment managers and identifying potential investment opportunities.

Prior to joining Westcourt, Mackenzie was the Controller at a digital asset trading platform where she led what is believed to be the first digital asset trading company audit globally. Mackenzie was key in building the platform’s accounting team and in developing policies and procedures to meet industry standards and regulatory compliance.

Mackenzie’s past experience also includes working at a national accounting, tax and business consulting firm, in the firm’s Toronto public companies accounting practice. At this firm, Mackenzie gained experience in engagement planning, risk assessment, financial analysis, execution, and presentation, providing high-quality services to both regulated private and public clients. Mackenzie has a demonstrated knowledge of specific audit, financial and regulatory requirements, including additional disclosures and filing requirements for OSC regulated entities, CIRO (formerly IIROC) regulated investment dealers, mutual fund dealers, exempt market dealers, and portfolio managers.

Mackenzie earned a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) degree with a Specialty in Accounting from McMaster University and obtained her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation.