Our team
Matt Sharp, CPA, CA, TEP
Tax Partner
matt@structurecpa.com
403.930.6760
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Matt Sharp is a Tax Partner with Structure Chartered Professional Accountants.
Matt’s practice is focused on estate planning and compliance, trusts, holding corporations, complex corporate groups, and high-net-worth individuals. He has a particular interest in assisting clients’ external wealth management teams with tax-efficient transactions and asset structuring. Matt has presented on tax matters to the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Estate Planning Council of Calgary, and several wealth management teams and trust companies.
Professional designations and education:
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (2023)
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Issues for Owner-Managed Business (2019)
CPA Canada In-Depth Corporation Reorganizations (2018)
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax (2017)
Chartered Professional Accountant (2015)
Chartered Accountant (2014)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of Alberta (2009)
Ben Stobbe, CPA, CA
Partner
ben@structurecpa.com
587.391.1021
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Ben is a Partner with Structure and specializes in owner-managed businesses, holding companies, and corporate tax planning and compliance with over 14 years of experience.
Ben works closely with his clients from startup to maturity and provides business, tax, and accounting advice throughout the company’s life. He has experience with clients operating in the professional, retail, service, manufacturing, and construction industries. He is also experienced with corporate structures that include family trusts, holding companies, and foreign corporations.
Professional designations and education:
Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners, Affiliate Member (2023)
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Issues for Owner-Managed Business (2019)
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax (2017)
Chartered Professional Accountant (2015)
Chartered Accountant (2014)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of Calgary (2010)
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), University of Calgary (2010)
Marcel ter Denge, CPA, CA
Partner
marcel@structurecpa.com
587.391.4799
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Marcel is a Partner with Structure and works primarily with owner-managed businesses, corporate, personal, and trust tax compliance, and tax planning. He is passionate about working with his clients to help them achieve their goals through appropriate tax and business strategies.
Marcel specializes in dealing with clients in the agriculture and professional spheres. First-hand experience on the family farm and working with medical, dental, and legal professionals for the past eight years has given Marcel unique insights into these industries.
Professional designations and education:
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax (2024)
CPA Canada Income Tax for the General Practitioner (2017)
Chartered Professional Accountant (2015)
Chartered Accountant (2015)
Bachelor of Management (Accounting), University of Lethbridge (2012)
Nancy Wang, CPA, CGA
Manager
nancy@structurecpa.com
587.349.9141
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Nancy is a Manager with Structure with over 15 years of experience.
Nancy is experienced in corporate tax, estate planning, post-corporate reorganization transaction tax compliance, and trusts. With an intimate understanding of Canada’s intricate financial landscapes, Nancy ensures that every client’s strategy aligns seamlessly with their unique financial goals and aspirations.
Professional designations and education:
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Affiliate Member (2023)
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax (2018)
Chartered Professional Accountant (2015)
Certified General Accountant (2011)
Janice Shin, CPA
Tax Partner
janice@structurecpa.com
587.393.3774
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Janice is a Tax Partner with Structure and specializes in trusts and estates.
Janice is passionate about working with multiple-generation high net worth families to help them with tax planning (including wealth and business succession) and various estate matters. Janice has over 15 years of experience in tax compliance and planning for estates, trusts, private corporations, holding companies, and individuals.
Professional designations and education:
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Affiliate Member (2023)
CPA Canada In-Depth Tax (2023)
Chartered Professional Accountant (2019)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), University of Victoria (2012)
Seonah Hong
Senior Accountant
seonah@structurecpa.com
587.391.9209
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Seonah is a Senior Accountant with Structure.
Seonah brings her experience with owner-managed businesses on corporate taxes, personal taxes, and trusts. She is working on the CPA PEP program having passed the CFE in 2024.
Selena Tougas
Accounting Technician
selena@structurecpa.com
587.349.9140
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Selena is an Accounting Technician with Structure and specializes in corporate tax, personal tax, and trusts tax compliance. Selena brings over 3 years of experience to her role. With a total of 6 years in public accounting, she excels in assisting clients with their tax and accounting needs.
Professional designations and education:
Commissioner of Oaths of Alberta
Financial Accounting courses from Bow Valley College
College diploma in Legal Administration from Robertson College
Wendy Zhang
Accounting Technician
wendy@structurecpa.com
403.930.2203
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Wendy is an Accounting Technician with Structure and specializes in corporate tax, personal tax, and trusts tax compliance. Wendy enjoys analyzing each client’s unique situation and assisting partners and managers to ensure each client receives excellent service.
Professional designations and education:
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic), Kunming University of Science and Technology
Diploma of Business (Accounting), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Kari Fowkes
Administrator
kari@structurecpa.com
587.392.5871
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Kari is an Administrative Assistant with Structure specializing in over 15 years of experience in public accounting.
Kari not only supports our office with day-to-day tasks but also excels in providing outstanding customer service.
Professional designations and education:
Accounting Basics Certificate
Writing Skills for Business
Land Administrative Foundation and Advanced Certificate