Kelly Khalilieh FCPA, FCA

Partner, Professional Standards and Quality Management

Kelly joined McGovern Hurley as a partner in 2021 with over 20 years of experience, including experience in forensic accounting and four years as an investigator for CPA Ontario. She is responsible for the firm’s system of quality management and professional standards.  Previously, Kelly was with CPA Canada where she was the Director for the Accounting Standards Board, and with EY as an Associate Partner in the firm’s National Accounting and Assurance group.  With a focus on improving the quality of information reported by Canadian entities, Kelly led the Accounting Standards group that supports the Accounting Standards Board in developing new reporting standards and reviewing existing standards in collaboration with external stakeholders and volunteers. 

Kelly is currently a member of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario’s Professional Conduct Committee, International Federation of Accountants’ Small and Medium Practices Advisory Group, and the Audit and Assurance Standards Board’s Audits of Less Complex Entities Advisory Group.

Areas of Practice
  • Quality Management
  • Accounting and Audit Standards
  • Process Improvement and Project Management
Accreditations and Education
  • Fellow – CPA Ontario – 2023
  • Chartered Accountant, Chartered Professional Accountant – CPA Ontario – 1998
  • Masters, Accounting – University of Waterloo – 1997
  • Bachelor of Arts, Chartered Accountancy Studies – University of Waterloo – 1997