Tannie Lam, CPA, CA

Tannie Lam, CPA, CA

EARLY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Tannie Lam, CPA, CA

Vice president, Sequeira Partners 

  • Contributes to Sequeira’s growth, doubling its revenue and team size since 2019, delivering exceptional client service in M&A transactions, and guiding clients through complex deals. 
     
  • Mentored CPA candidates, implemented firm-wide training programs, taught university accounting classes, and guided prospective CPAs in career planning, inspiring many to pursue the designation.
     
  • A dedicated volunteer, advocates for youth development through the Kiwanis Club of Vancouver and champions diversity and inclusion through leadership roles with the Association of Women in Finance, Association of Corporate Growth BC, and Yi Ping Collective.

Tannie is vice-president at Sequeira Partners, a boutique transaction advisory firm in Vancouver. Known for delivering exceptional client service and guiding clients through complex deals—including a recent carve-out transaction for a large multinational firm—she has also played a key role in driving the firm’s growth, leading initiatives that have doubled its revenues. Prior to joining Sequeira in 2019, she was a senior accountant with Bison Transport, where she led due diligence, pricing analysis, and integration for several acquisitions as part of the company’s strategic expansion in the Midwestern United States.

A CPA since 2014, Tannie demonstrates a strong commitment to the profession. She previously taught accounting at the University of Manitoba and currently mentors CPA candidates while also developing training programs at Sequeira.

Tannie is equally dedicated to community service. In addition to advocating for youth development through the Kiwanis Club of Vancouver, she champions diversity and inclusion through leadership roles with the Association of Women in Finance, Association for Corporate Growth BC, and Yi Ping Collective, a group dedicated to connecting, empowering, and elevating Chinese-Canadian business leaders.

“As a highly active member of the organizing committee and incoming chair of events for Yi-Ping Collective, Tannie is committed to promoting equity, representation, and leadership in the Canadian business community.”

– Erica McGuinness, CPA, CA, Partner, Sequeira Partners