Shelayna Payne

Shelayna brings a background in bookkeeping and private accounting to HGA. She is currently enrolled in the CPA program and is on track to complete her studies in Winter 2027. With a strong foundation in day-to-day accounting operations, she brings both practical experience and a commitment to continued professional growth. Outside of work, Shelayna enjoys…

Alexander Yau, CPA

Alex joined the HGA tax team in 2025 after articling with the federal government. Prior to joining, Alex received his CPA designation and completed the CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program. When off the clock, Alex enjoys video games, watching the Oilers, and trying to the right cup of coffee in cafes around town!

Darien Schroter

Darien is a recent NAIT graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration, specializing in accounting, and is currently working toward his CPA designation. He is passionate about accuracy, efficiency, and continuously improving processes. Outside the office, you’ll find Darien exploring new restaurants or cooking up something in the kitchen!

Noah Stefanic

Noah is a co-op student studying business and accounting at the University of Alberta, and plans on getting his CPA in the future! In his free time you can find him watching the Oilers or playing a round of golf!

Agnes Agyare

Agnes brings a wealth of knowledge to HGA, with 10 years of experience in public practice. Agnes was born in Ghana and moved to Canada in her teens. In her free time, she enjoys watching action movies, and spending time with her two children.

Rafferty Sy

He has a decade of banking experience in one of the top 3 largest bank in the Philippines. He was a Relationship Manager in the Commercial Lending Group for 6 years focused on business loans and cash management solutions. Fun stuff about this guy – he loves playing billiards and basketball

Gladilyn Alpino-Macoy

Having worked in the food and service industry for over 18 years, Gladilyn is excited to join HGA, embracing it as her first accounting job, and she will finally be achieving her way to get a CPA designation. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce with an Accounting major from MacEwan University, but beforehand, she had…

Holden Parsons

Holden is a Graduate of University of Alberta School of Business student with a passion for numbers. with a major in Accounting, Holden will be entering the CPA PEP program May 2024. But life isn’t all about numbers for him. They’re a sports fanatic, loving basketball, football, and hockey. In the winter, you’ll catch them…

Jason Philip, CPA

Jason began his accounting journey with HGA and earned his Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2025. He enjoys gaining hands-on experience and working closely with clients and colleagues. When he’s not buried in numbers, Jason enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and settling in for a good movie or TV show.…