Ray Vaughan, CPA, MBA, FCSI

Ray Vaughan,
CPA, MBA, FCSI

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 College 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