Who We Are

Cox & Company and its predecessor firms has been serving clients in the Golden area for more than thirty years. Our clientele consists primarily of small to medium sized businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals who require tax planning and services beyond traditional accounting. Our mission is to provide outstanding service and value for all accounting, tax and business requirements.

To accomplish this, our firm maintains a high level of standards and procedures, and our personnel regularly participate in professional development programs to ensure that our standard of service remains high. We are proud of our reputation, and are continually striving to build on it by delivering expanded services and an unparalleled commitment to our clients.

To better serve our business clients, Cox & Company also offers a separate consulting division which focuses on financial management, business consulting and mentoring, business plans and proposals and independent financial planning. The consulting division works closely with the accounting staff to ensure that all figures used in plans and reports are accurate, current and relevant.

	Kevin M. Cox, Certified General Accountant Email Kevin In addition to his Certified General Accountant designation (CGA), Kevin holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the Haskayne School of Business, has completed the Canadian Securities Course and has made a serious commitment to continually expanding his knowledge of Canadian tax law. He has been the proprietor of Cox & Company since 1999, and from 1992 was a partner in the predecessor firm of Goldie, Cox & Associates. Before entering the accounting industry, Kevin worked in commercial and investment banking with the Royal Bank of Canada, and his experience in financing and investing has proved highly beneficial to his clients. Kevin is very active in the local community, both through his many sports and as a community sponsor. As a local accountant, Kevin has a large clientele, to which he provides tax planning, auditing, estate planning and business advice.
	Lindsey Cox, Management Consultant Email Lindsey Lindsey has a BA in Communications and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA). She has worked as a communications and business consultant for Cox & Company since 1999, expanding that service into a separate consulting division of Cox & Company. Lindsey also has an extensive history in small business management, and provides services to start-up businesses as well as those looking to expand. She is involved in a number of community programs. Lindsey specializes in corporate writing, business mentoring, business plans and proposals.
	Frank Goldie, Accountant Email Frank Frank has been an accountant with Cox & Company and its predecessor firms for more than 30 years. He has considerable expertise in accounting for forestry related companies, and has developed a solid and loyal clientele. His long history in the community provides him with a unique and valuable perspective on business in the area.
	Hilary Smith, Certified General Accounting Student Email Hilary Hilary is working towards her CGA designation, and is currently doing her work practicum with Cox and Company. It is her goal to develop her skills in all aspects of public accounting, including monthly bookkeeping, non-resident tax, as well as personal and corporate tax returns. An avid outdoors person, Hilary takes full advantage of the many activities the Golden area has to offer, including skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking.
	Marcie Taylor, Accounting Technician Email Marcie Marcie is a long-term resident of Golden with extensive connections to the valley. She enjoys working with local businesses and individuals, providing bookkeeping and tax services, as well as with the many non-resident clients who have become so important to our community. Marcie is very comfortable with a number of business programs and is always happy to help clients out with any problems they might encounter.
	Chantell Baylis, Accounting Technician Email Chantell As a life-long resident of Golden, Chantell is a familiar face in the community. With ten years experience working in the finance department of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Chantell gained valuable working knowledge of several business programs, while establishing excellent relationships with the business community and the residents of Golden. In her position with Cox & Company, Chantell continues to expand her knowledge while providing support to both clients and staff.
	Brandi Romano, Executive Assistant Email Brandi In addition to her administrative work, Brandi deals with all areas of government policy and regulations, as pertaining to small business. She makes a point of staying current with changes in regulations, and is able to provide new and existing clients with up-to-the minute advice on HST, WCB and other government regulations and requirements. Brandi is also highly proficient in all aspects of payroll, and is a valuable source of information for new business clients.