Melanie E. Russell
B. Comm., CPA, CA, CBV, CIM, CFE, CFF, ABV
Ph: 416-488-9590 Ext 225
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Melanie is the founder of Kalex Valuations Inc. and began professional practice in 1985, which includes several years of industry experience. Throughout her professional career she has been involved in many assignments for a variety of public and private companies of various sizes and across many industries, obtaining her training at two of the largest international accounting firms in the industry. Melanie placed second in Canada on the CICBV membership examination. She founded Kalex Valuations Inc. in 1996.
Ms. Russell has been active in teaching business valuations and related topics since 1987 at various universities and professional organizations, and runs the premiere preparatory course for CBV students in Canada taking their national Membership Qualification Examination. She has written various articles, taught professional courses and had many public speaking engagements on matters relating to business valuations and related topics.
Melanie has qualified as an expert in the areas of business/asset valuation, quantification of damages, income determination and forensic accounting. She has testified as an expert in business valuations in the Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court, and for the Investment Dealers’ Association and the Discipline Committee of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, as well as in alternative dispute forums.
Professional Designations
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Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA)
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Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) – second highest mark in Canada
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Certified Investment Manager (CIM)
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Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
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Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)
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Accredited in Business Valuations (ABV)
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Certificate Program in Dispute Resolution
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Collaborative Family Practice
Memberships
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CPA Canada
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CPA Ontario
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Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators
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National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario
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Estate Planning Council of Toronto
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ESOP Canada
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Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO)
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Ontario Expropriation Association
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Collaborative Practice Toronto
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York Collaborative Practice
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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M&A Club Toronto
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Association for Corporate growth
Education
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Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – University of Manitoba
Other
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President of GTA Accountants/Finance Network
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Frequent presenter, lecturer and author on various topics: Valuations, income analysis, financial reporting, finance, accounting, auditing/assurance, personal financial planning for various organizations.
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Volunteer fitness instructor in Boxfit, Arriba, muscleworks, etc
Praise
"On behalf of CPA Ontario’s student recruitment team I’d like to thank you again for representing the CPA designation as the keynote speaker at Jr. Achievement of Central Ontario’s ‘Student Interview Night’.
Your keynote address was received very well by students / JA staff and received quite a bit of praise from students who approached the CPA Ontario booth.
I hope you also enjoyed the experience judging a company program award and the event in general. We really appreciate the time our members take out of their busy schedules to help our team have meaningful interactions with students who may be interested in pursuing a CPA designation."
- Jordan Cukier
Student Recruiter
Upcoming Presentations
Saskatoon - October 17, 2019
Winnipeg - October 18, 2019
Ottawa - October 23, 2019
Burlington - October 24, 2019
London - October 25, 2019
Markham - October 30, 2019
Toronto Downtown - October 31, 2019
Calgary - November 13, 2019
Edmonton - November 14, 2019
Vancouver - November 15, 2019
For further information contact Melanie at