Meet The Robbins & Company Accounting Team
Our Campbell River accounting team will provide you with professional accounting, tax preparation, and advisory services to help you make sound financial decisions and maximize your financial resources.
Daryl Robbins
BBA, CPA, CGA
Daryl Robbins | BBA, CPA, CGA
The principal of the accounting practice, Daryl Robbins, Chartered Professional Accountant, was born and raised in the Comox Valley. His years of experience and education in the business sector, banking industry and several years in public practice accounting provide him a full understanding of financial planning for you and your business.
Daryl completed his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) at North Island College in Courtenay, BC. He graduated on the Dean’s Honour Roll. Following his degree, Daryl completed the Certified General Accountant (CGA) program. In addition, Daryl has completed the Canadian Securities Course, the Investment Funds in Canada Course, the Computer Information Systems Certificate (North Island College, Courtenay, BC), and an Associate of the Institute of Canadian Bankers Diploma (AICB) from the Institute of Canadian Bankers. He also completed a Master of Arts in Applied Legal Studies (MAALS) at Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC).
Outside of work, Daryl spends time with his wife Christine, their sons Brian and Blake, and their daughter Amy. Family camping trips on Vancouver Island, as well as hockey, keep their family busy. He is the former Treasurer of the Comox Valley Baseball Association; the Past President of the Comox Valley Major Men’s Fastball League, and is now involved in the Comox Valley Skating Club. Daryl enjoys his accounting practice because he likes to help clients achieve their goals through sound financial planning.
Jay Dzuba
BBA, CPA, CGA
Jay Dzuba | BBA, CPA, CGA
Jay has been raised his entire life in the Comox Valley. After graduating from G.P. Vanier, Jay relocated to Nanaimo to pursue further education. During his time in Nanaimo, Jay completed his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA) – Accounting Concentration and worked in public practice. After obtaining his BBA degree, Jay returned to the Comox Valley, joined the team at Robbins & Company, and went on to complete his CGA designation. Jay became a Partner in the firm in 2016.
Jay is a graduate of the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program. Through a combination of advanced learning and practical experience, Jay is continuing his ongoing pursuit to be a leader in the field of taxation.
Jay strives to utilize his knowledge of tax to help his clients navigate the ever-changing and increasingly complex tax environment here in Canada. Jay primarily works with owner-managed business and their shareholders, drawing on his experience to assist clients in meeting their personal and corporate goals while minimizing their overall tax burden.
Outside of work Jay enjoys a variety of sports including baseball, golf, and curling. Jay enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children in the beautiful outdoors the Comox Valley has to offer.
Brandon Charlesworth
BBA, CPA, CGA
Brandon Charlesworth | BBA, CPA, CGA
Brandon was raised most of his life in the Comox Valley. After graduating from Highland Secondary School, Brandon moved to Nanaimo where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Accounting Concentration. Following graduation, he moved to Vancouver to continue his career where he went on to complete his Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation.
While in Vancouver he spent a number of years working with small- to medium-sized businesses in a variety of industries. Brandon welcomes the opportunity to return to Vancouver Island and work in public practice.
When not working, Brandon likes to spend as much time in the outdoors and is the Treasurer for the British Columbia Federation of Fly Fishers (BCFFF). Brandon enjoys time with his wife Marni, family and friends.
Susanna East
BBA, CPA, CGA
Susanna East | BBA, CPA, CGA
John Moors
CPA
John Moors | CPA
John moved to the Comox Valley from Victoria in 2001. After Graduating from Highland Secondary School in 2004, John spent his summers working at fishing resorts in Tofino and Sonora Island. During those winter months, he completed the Tourism & Hospitality Diploma at North Island College and discovered a passion for Accounting.
In August 2008, along with two close friends, John moved to Burnaby to attend BCIT. John completed a rigorous two-year Financial Management Diploma in 2010 and began his accounting career working at not-for-profit organizations in the lower mainland.
In 2016, while working full-time, John completed the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) Accounting degree through BCIT and began his journey towards becoming a CPA, articling with one of the larger firms in BC. That year was full of change as he and his wife also welcomed their first daughter into the world.
After 10 years of living in the city, John is happy to be back in the Comox Valley as a designated CPA and now has a second daughter born June 2019.
John brings a wealth of assurance experience to Robbins & Company, as he has provided audit and review engagement services to not-for-profit organizations, school-districts, car dealerships, restaurant groups, forestry clients and many others. He is looking forward to leading this side of the practice and providing mentorship to future CPA candidates.
In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his family at beaches, lakes and on the ocean. He also enjoys playing hockey, golf and fishing with his dad and younger brother.