Our Team

We are committed to providing prompt and creative professional services, to establishing open relationships to facilitate business advisory services and to minimizing costs. We know that behind the experience and reputation of a firm are the individuals who make the difference between competence and excellence in professional service. Our staff continually demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring clients receive responsive, innovative, and forward-looking service.

We would like to take the opportunity to introduce to you the partners.

Philip H. Foucher B.Comm., FCA

Philip was born and raised in Prince George. After graduating from Duchess Park Secondary School, he attended the College of New Caledonia on the University Transfer Program for two years, then completed his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of British Columbia. Philip articled with a local national firm and obtained his membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1991. He is currently the Chair of the Practice Review and Licensing Committee of the Institute of the Chartered Accountants of British Columbia. Philip brings to the firm over 19 years of accounting and auditing experience with a strong professional background in small and medium sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

Philip is a past president of the Prince George Chartered Accountant's Association, and is currently the President of the Prince George Child Development Center. He is active in the Prince George Master's Basketball League, and is also Treasurer for the Prince George Minor Basketball Association. Philip is married with three children.

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Direct line: (250) 612-4840

J. Alain D. LeFebvre, B.A., CA, M.B.A.

Al was born and raised in Prince George, received his university training at Simon Fraser University, graduating in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts (Commerce Major, Economics Minor). After graduation he returned to Prince George and completed his term of articles with a national firm, attaining membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia in 1982. In 1991 Al obtained a Master of Business Administration from City University, and has lectured on accounting for the College of New Caledonia, and on accounting and finance at the Masters level for City University.

Al has held positions outside of public practice including Deputy Treasurer for the City of Prince George (7 years) and thereafter the Director of Finance for the University of Northern British Columbia (5 years).

Al brings to the firm over 20 years of accounting and auditing experience with a particularly strong professional background in the not-for-profit sector and the technical areas of cash management, budgeting, financial projections, internal controls and accounting systems.

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Direct line: (250) 612-4842

Sheila Nelson, CA, M.B.A.

Sheila was born and raised in North Vancouver, BC and received her university training at the University of British Columbia, graduating in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science followed by a Licentiate of Accounting degree in 1982. After graduation, she articled with an international accounting firm in Vancouver and obtained her Chartered Accountant designation in 1985.

Sheila left public practice in 1988, moved to Edmonton, Alberta shortly thereafter and worked in both the aircraft and service industry as a controller. In 1996, she moved to Prince George where she completed her Masters of Business Administration through the University of Alberta as well as the In-Depth Taxation Program offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants while working for a international accounting firm. Since 1996, Sheila has specialized in providing taxation services to small and medium sized businesses.

In September 2005, Sheila was admitted into the partnership of Chan Foucher LeFebvre LLP and brings with her a strong, professional background in taxation, including corporate and personal tax, estate planning, corporate amalgamations and break-ups, reorganizations and buying and selling of businesses.

Currently, Sheila is a member of the Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC, treasurer for both the Rotary Club of Prince George and the Barracuda Swim Club and the President of the Prince George Estate Planning Council.

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Direct line: (250) 612-4847

Julie Izgerean, B. Comm., CA

Julie was born in Terrace and raised in Prince George where she attended The College of New Caledonia obtaining a Business and Administration diploma in Accounting and Finance. She received her university training from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Commerce. Julie obtained her Chartered Accountant designation in February 2005.

Julie joined Chan Foucher LeFebvre LLP in May 1999 under the co-op program with UNBC. She worked her way from student to manager gaining experience in not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, construction, hotels and owner-managed businesses.

In January 2010, Julie was admitted into the partnership of Chan Foucher LeFebvre LLP and brings over 10 years of accounting and auditing experience with a strong professional background in small and medium sized businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

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Direct line: (250) 612-4849

Corey S. Naphtali B.Sc., CA

Corey was born and raised in Vancouver and graduated from the University of Victoria in 2001 with an honours degree in psychology. He started his training in accounting in 2003 obtaining a diploma in accounting from the University of British Columbia. Corey articled with an international firm of Chartered Accountants in Vancouver.

Corey joined Chan Foucher LeFebvre LLP in November 2006 with experience in the audits of public and private organizations in various industry sectors. In January 2012, Corey was admitted into the partnership of Chan Foucher Lefebvre LLP. He has 8 years of auditing and accounting experience with a client base ranging from owner-managed companies to large public companies. Corey has also been involved in the audits of many not-for-profit and public sector organizations since moving to Prince George.

Corey is actively involved in the Prince George Community as a director of the Kiwanis Club of Prince George and serving as the Treasurer for Pacific Sport Northern British Columbia.

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Direct line: (250) 562-4522 loc. 1226