Biki Kochhar
B.Com, B.Ed, CPA, CA
Biki Kochhar is a Chartered Professional Accountant and owner and founder of Kochhar & Co. Biki’s focus is to ensure the client’s experience is a memorable one. Whether you are a new or returning client, Biki and his team believe that their clients always come first.Biki obtained a degree in Commerce from the University of British Columbia in 1999. In 2001, he received a second...
Ross Dwhytie
CPA, CA
Ross obtained his Business Degree in 2002 from Wilfrid Laurier University, and went on to earn his Chartered Accountant designation in 2003. His experience has ranged from public practice to various positions in industry, including Controller and CFO. Ross began his career in Ontario, and has also worked and lived in Alberta, before calling Kelowna home for the past 12 years.Ross’ current career focus at...
Clint Hastings
CPA
Clint is a Senior Accountant at Kochhar & Co. and grew up in the Okanagan. Clint obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from Okanagan College in 2013 and later obtained his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.Clint brings a wealth of local public practice experience, and he is known for delivering accurate and concise tax advice to all clients of the firm.Clint is currently enrolled in...
Julie Tonhauser
Senior Staff Accountant
Julie has spent 15 years in the public industry as a staff accountant serving many local companies around her proud hometown of Penticton, British Columbia. While working in the public practice Julie has earned accreditation in Tax Preparation and has obtained certification in several accounting related courses and software programs. She is diverse in both Corporate and Personal Taxes and continues to be a constant...
Kristen Robinson
Bookkeeper
Kristen Robinson is a Bookkeeper in our Kelowna office. Kristen earned her Bookkeeping Certificate from Okanagan College in 2017, and also has taken courses in tax and accounting. Kristen is a highly proficient bookkeeper and takes care of client’s full-cycle bookkeeping needs on a daily basis. Kristen records transactions, and handles payroll, GST, PST, and WorkSafe compliance for several of Kochhar & Co.’s small and...
Christina Witt
Office Manager
Christina brings well over 20 years of experience, coming from the retail sector. Christina enjoys the daily interaction with clients and staff. Working closely with the Accountants to ensure the smooth running of the Kochhar & Co. office, client projects and staff.Christina’s bouncy personality greets you as you are either visiting the Kochhar & Co. offices or on the phone as she ensures every visit...
Sherri Anderson
Staff Accountant
Sherri is a 5th generation resident of Kelowna and is a staff accountant. She has over 30 years of experience preparing all levels and complexities of personal and trust tax returns as well as having taught income tax courses to both co-workers and the public. She has 20 years experience preparing full cycle bookkeeping, payroll and government remittances. She has prepared compilation engagements and corporate...
Sandi Braley
Bookkeeper
Sandi has over 20 years of bookkeeping and small business consulting experience which she brings to Kochhar & Co. with a focus on Year-End accounting, full cycle bookkeeping and Income Tax Returns.After several years working with a trust company as the Assistant Manager and Licensed Mutual Fund Broker, Sandi completed the first and second year Accounting and Business Management courses as well as becoming proficient...