George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Ray Vaughan,
CPA, MBA, FCSI
Professor
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Biography
Prior to academia, Ray Vaughan was an agent of change, establishing business and financial systems with the joint goals of informing stakeholders and of moving organizations to their next steps(s).
At George Brown, Ray is passionate about leaving students with the skill set of informed and passionate critical thinking; and the ability to communicate/ persuade others based on this. Coupled with this is his insistence of a business world practical connect and his mantra of “never stop learning”.
Academic Credentials
CPA, CPA Ontario, 2015
FCSI, Canadian Securities Institute, 1998
MBA, York University (Schulich) (Finance), 1990
CMA, Society of Management Accountants of Ontario, 1984
B.Com (Economics), McGill University, 1976
Areas of Specialization
Accounting (introductory and intermediate), Finance
Financial systems and Canadian Business
Career Highlights
2000 to Present: Professor, George Brown Polytechnic Centre for Business
1995 to 2000: Merrill Lynch, Financial Advisor
1993 to 1995: GESCO, Systems consultant
1989 to 1993: BMO, Commercial Lending
1984 to 1989: Alkaril Chemicals Ltd. Controller
Other Activities
Toastmaster following Engineering Courses