Biography

Kamran Nasir has been working with Zeifmans for around 7 years. Previously, Kamran worked in Middle East and South Asia for over 20 years primarily within the Nexia network in audit and advisory positions.

Kamran has extensive experience working on audits, assurance, services related to IPOs, public and private companies following IFRS, USGAAP and Canadian GAAP.  He has worked with a wide range of clients including technology, engineering, construction, banking, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, aviation, land development, real estate, and tourism.

Kamran Nasir has served clients with footholds in different jurisdictions including Canada, the USA, the UK, Middle East and South Asian countries.

Education

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) - Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario
  • Post Designation Public Accounting (PDPA) - Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario
  • Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales
  • Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
  • Fellow member (FPFA) of Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - University of the Punjab, Pakistan
  • Business Finance Professional (BFP) - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales

Areas of Specialization

  • Audit, review, assurance and related services and engagement quality control
  • IFRS, ASPE, ASNPO
  • Internal controls, business risks and specialized audits
  • IPOs, M&A, RTOs and reorganizations
  • Due diligence studies, financial modeling and transaction advisory
  • Optimizing clients’ tax positions in respect of M&A activities
  • Litigation support services
  • Business risk advisory and internal audits
  • Personal and corporate income taxes

Industry Experience

  • Financial institutions, financial services, mutual funds and insurance
  • Manufacturing (textile, sugar, steel, cement, cannabis)
  • Mining
  • Aviation
  • Real Estate
  • High Net Worth Individuals
  • Not for Profit and Charities
  • Privately-held small & medium sized businesses
  • Transportation & logistics
  • Pharmaceuticals, psychedelics, research and development
  • Restaurant industry
  • Engineering and construction
  • Retail
  • Machine tooling
  • Technology and startups
  • Partnerships and trusts

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