About Our Firm
We believe in the value of relationships – not just numbers.
Who They Were: Glen
Did you know Glen used to sell cameras and worked for a photo finishing company before becoming an accountant and ultimately starting Gadowsky & Associates LLP.
Who They Were: Usha
Did you know Usha was always an accountant and worked for a large accounting firm before starting Usha Pawluski Professional Corporation.
Who They Are: GPA LLP
Glen and Usha's commitment to growth and delivering relationship-driven service inspired the creation of GPA LLP.
Who We Are
Accounting Partners & Advisors for 35+ Years
The business world moves quickly, and we stay ahead of the curve to help you adapt and thrive. We build long-term partnerships designed to withstand the ups and downs of the economy. Our foundation is built on three core values: people, relationships, and accountability.
We Are Agile
We work alongside you to create business and personal solutions that are tailored to your specific goals. As your needs change, we evolve with you ensuring our support remains relevant and effective.
From small business startups to large corporate enterprises, we deliver the information, insights, and guidance you need to succeed.
Leveraging extensive experience in accounting, tax, and consulting, our team delivers reliable expertise you can count on.
Our Story
We began as a small accounting firm focused on helping small businesses navigate their financial challenges. Over the years, we’ve assisted many clients with resolving years of overdue tax filings, responding to CRA requests, and launching new businesses. As our clients’ businesses have grown, we’ve supported them with more advanced needs, such as transferring assets into a corporation on a tax-deferred basis and successfully applying for waivers of penalties and interest resulting from unforeseen circumstances.
For businesses in later stages of growth, we’ve provided guidance on succession planning, creating holding companies, setting up trusts, and other strategies to diversify wealth and defer taxes, all while helping them make informed financial decisions and stay compliant. We also recognize that many entrepreneurs are experts in their own fields but may not be familiar with the financial or regulatory aspects of running a business. That’s where we come in, offering back-office support and financial management services so they can stay focused on growing their business.
Glen Gadowsky
FCPA, FCGA - Partner
Glen began his accounting career later in life, following a successful period selling cameras and working in the photo finishing industry. He earned his Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation in 2000 and launched his own practice under Glen Gadowsky Professional Corporation. Over time, this evolved into GPA LLP, his current partnership with Usha Pawluski, which now includes 13 staff members and the two partners.
An active member of the accounting community, Glen was awarded the prestigious Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants (FCPA) designation in 2019…
This honor recognized his dedication to fostering professional growth through networking events, knowledge sharing, seminars, and sponsorship of an annual accounting conference.
He currently serves as a Director with the Edmonton CPA Club, Chair of the Edmonton Public Practitioners Group, and Host of the Red Deer Public Practitioners Conference.
Additionally, Glen contributes to several boards in roles such as Director, President, and CFO.
Outside of work, Glen enjoys reading, traveling with his wife Darlene, and hosting gatherings at their home.
Usha Pawluski
BSc, BCom CPA, CA, TEP - Partner
Usha Pawluski has been a CPA for the past 15 years as a practicing accountant. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a major in accounting and then articled at a local firm in Edmonton.
Usha has volunteered for various charitable organizations including the Edmonton United Way Chapter. She was recently involved with Early Onset Dementia Alberta foundation to provide financial literacy for families dealing with the disease of dementia.
Sukhi Grewal
BSc, CPA, CGA - Tax Incentives Lead
Sukhi is an experienced accounting professional with a diverse background in public practice, industry, government, and the not-for-profit sector. She spent six years as an Income Tax Auditor with the Canada Revenue Agency, building deep expertise in compliance, audit, and tax strategy.
She specializes in SR&ED and innovation funding, helping research-driven companies access tax incentives and scale strategically.…
Her expertise extends to fractional CFO services, strategic advisory, and operational scaling for startups and established companies across Alberta’s research and innovation ecosystem.
Passionate about supporting startups and growing businesses, Sukhi actively collaborates with Alberta’s innovation hubs to provide strategic financial guidance.
She is dedicated to advancing the accounting profession through leadership and mentorship within CPA Alberta, helping emerging companies navigate growth challenges and achieve long-term success.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, reading, and making memories with her family.
Edward Juszkiewicz
CPA, CGA - Associate LLP
Edward Juszkiewicz received his Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation in 1981. He has applied his varied knowledge and experiences in accounting and taxation to provide comprehensive services to small business, estates, and individuals. Edward joined the GPA LLP team in 2015.
Dianne Curley
PCP - General Manager
Dianne Curley joined the GPA LLP team in February of 2008 as a payroll clerk. She received her Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) Certification from the National Payroll Institute (NPI) in 2010. Dianne has continued to grow with the firm and became General Manager in 2016.
Dianne works directly with clients completing monthly, semi-monthly, and bi-weekly payroll, ensuring payroll compliance, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits/reviews for payroll as well as performing full service corporate bookkeeping and managing Human Resources (HR)…
In her off time, Dianne enjoys spending her free time with her family, is a dedicated soccer mom and massive Oilers fan. Go Oilers Go!!
Andrew Chang
CPA, CGA - Senior Accountant
Andrew Chang graduated from University of Alberta majoring in accounting. He has been in public practice since 2007 and received his Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation in 2010. He joined the GPA LLP team in April 2013. Andrew is currently working as a senior accountant, preparing corporate compilation, review and audit engagements. He also works on corporate client bookkeeping and assists with bookkeeping clean up.
Natalya Volyanyuk
BBA - Senior Accountant
Natalya Volyanyuk completed cooperative work placements with GPA LLP in 2007 and 2008 before joining the firm full-time in September 2009 while pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration (BBA) with a major in Accounting, which she completed in 2011.
Natalya is currently employed as a Senior Accountant, preparing compilation and review engagements. She also provides bookkeeping services and trains team members and clients in accounting practices.…
In addition, she assists clients in correcting accounting records and supports them during Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits and reviews. When required, she also provides onsite bookkeeping services at client offices.
Fluent in Ukrainian, Natalya sparks creativity through painting and curiosity through reading.
Andy Lu
BCom - Junior Accountant
Andy Lu graduated from Grant MacEwan University in 2023 with a major in Accounting and a minor in Finance. He joined the GPA LLP team shortly after and is currently pursuing his CPA designation. Andy supports the team with compilation, review, and audit engagements, as well as bookkeeping, GST filings, and Personal income tax returns.
Erin Pierce
BBA - Junior Accountant
Erin Pierce (nee Sims) earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with an emphasis in Accounting from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in 2015. She joined GPA LLP in January 2017, bringing strong organizational and client service skills to her initial role in office administration.
In June 2023, Erin transitioned into the role of Junior Accountant. She now supports the GPA LLP team in a variety of key areas, including the preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns, compilation engagements, bookkeeping, GST filings, and payroll processing.…
Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband and family, always seeking out new adventures together.
Donna Zacharuk
BEd - Accounting Technician
Donna began working for the firm in October 2005, assisting clients with personal tax audits. She began her bookkeeping training at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in the same year and is currently working toward her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
With nearly two decades of experience, Donna now works primarily from home, focusing on cloud-based bookkeeping and the preparation of personal tax returns. While her current availability is part-time, her depth of knowledge and consistent quality of work remain a strong support to the firm’s operations.
Meet Patel
BCom - Accounting Technician
Meet Patel joined the GPA LLP team in May 2023. He completed his Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Gujarat University (India), majoring in Advanced Accounting and Auditing. Additionally, he obtained certification in Advanced Accounting & Finance from Seneca College (Toronto). Meet currently works as an Accounting Technician/Junior Accountant, assisting the team in preparing compilation, audit, and review engagements. He is also responsible for bookkeeping, GST filing, and tax returns for both corporate and personal clients.
In his leisure time, Meet enjoys watching cricket and tennis, as well as traveling with his wife and family.
Elsie Pinto
MCom - Accounting Technician
Elsie brings more than 15 years of accounting expertise to GPA, helping clients navigate bookkeeping, payroll, GST, and personal tax with confidence. With a Master of Commerce (M.Com) degree and a strong technical background, Elsie is known for her attention to detail and approachable style. She builds strong relationships by delivering timely, accurate solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
When she’s not crunching numbers, Elsie loves spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and watching crime dramas.
Shirley Holland
Personal Tax Consultant
Shirley Holland joined the GPA LLP team in February 2015, after moving to Edmonton from Medicine Hat. She brings over 30 years of personal tax and bookkeeping experience with her. Shirley has instructed several levels of tax courses and handled all levels of personal tax preparation, including sole proprietors, farming and rentals.
She works on personal bookkeeping, GST preparation and filings, CRA reviews as well as in-house reviews. Shirley is also the firm specialist for preparing T1 Final returns, T3 Estate tax returns and obtaining Clearance certificates for executors of deceased client estates.…
She splits her time between both our Edmonton and Sherwood Park locations.
In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and the grandkids and cruising around with her spouse in their ’33 Vicky, attending car shows.
Sylvia Maennchen
Personal Tax Consultant
Sylvia Maennchen joined the GPA LLP team in September 2015. She brings with her 15 years of experience with personal taxes including sole proprietorships, rental properties and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audits/reviews. She specialized in investments after completing her Canadian Securities course in 2005. She has been a course instructor for Introduction to Taxes, has done Tax Tips on CHAT T.V. on the nightly news in 2010, 2011 and 2013.
With GPA LLP Sylvia also prepares and processes corporate PHSP claims, works on client bookkeeping, GST preparation and filing, non-residence, newcomers and Estates.…
She is continuously furthering her education, enabling her to be on top of all the tax changes and updates. She splits her time between both our Edmonton and Sherwood Park locations.
In her spare time, she enjoys outside activities, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Darlene Gadowsky
C.E.T. - Office Manager
Darlene Gadowsky graduated from NAIT’s Engineering Design and Drafting program and is a certified CET (Certified Engineering Technologist) with ASET, the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta. She joined GPA LLP in February 2019 as an accounting assistant after a company downsizing led her to explore new opportunities. Her early work involved preparing client documents, testing out new software, and organizing digital records. In 2023, she shifted into office administration and became office manager in 2024.…
Today, Darlene oversees client relations, billing, annual return preparation, event planning, scheduling meetings and appointments, and keeping the client database organized and up to date.
Outside the office, she enjoys reading, spending time with her extended family, traveling with her husband Glen, and looks forward to eventually getting lost in her fabric stash and letting her creativity take over.
Josiane Bella Ingabire
MBA - Office Administrator
Josiane Bella Ingabire joined the GPA LLP Team in 2024 as an Office Administrator through the merger of Gadowsky & Associates LLP and Usha Pawluski Professional Corporation. She brings 15 years of entrepreneurship and business management experience from her home country.
Currently Bella manages client final packages, records and filing systems, performs basic bookkeeping and assists with operations to ensure a smooth functioning office.
Bella is fluent in Kinyarwanda, Swahili and French. In her free time, you’ll find her spending time with her family, listening to music or enjoying a bit of shopping.
Madison Ledgerwood
BSc - Administrative Assistant
Madison joined GPA LLP in 2025 after working part-time with the firm during a previous tax season. She holds two degrees from the University of Alberta: a BSc in Human Ecology and a BSc in Fashion Business Management. Before joining the firm, she held several roles at a local fashion company and continues to work there part-time as a fun after-hours activity.
Madison supports the team as an Administrative Assistant helping with client communications, scheduling, and the client database. She is also responsible for firm marketing through social media, newsletters, and other brand-building initiatives.…
In her spare time, she enjoys exploring the local food scene, shopping, and relaxing with her cats while watching true crime shows.
Years in the Business
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Years of education and learning
We want to provide the latest information and strategies to our clients.
We’ve been going to Usha for our tax returns and advice since we owned a rental property in 2008. Having her do our taxes and getting advice with our accounting related to having a nanny has also been helpful. Quick, easy and to the point is what I love about working with her and her team. I love how organized they are and how personable she is…knowing who you are. Way to go!
Usha is an amazing accountant! She has SAVED me from a CRA catastrophe! I recommend Usha and her team for any business that needs to get their taxes done at a reasonable rate and in a timely manner! Thank you Usha!
I would highly recommend Usha. She does a fantastic job in her profession. She is highly friendly, courteous, and most important professional. She takes the time to sit down with you and explain the details to the issue and resolved them in a timely manner. Would recommend
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT SERVICES & ABILITY!
My brother was facing a health crisis that caused a VERY extreme financial circumstance to unfold with the CRA, which led to him being COMPLETELY locked out of his own income for 9 months, because of a hold/freeze that the CRA had placed on his bank account.
Usha worked like a DREAM to help unlock that for my brother, begin filing years worth of late paperwork, and is also helping work to challenge other areas for him, to help stabilize things, and have it all make sense! On the same token, she has also helped me work on fixing areas I have been struggling in, or with things that are challenging. She is WONDERFUL to work with, and has been a HUGE help in all things tax and government related for me, and now my family as well. Although I can imagine cases like these are certainly challenging for ANY accountant, Usha is very patient, thorough, and is a wonderful advocate for anyone looking to organize their tax situations, and even for anyone looking to FIX past mistakes, or work on creating better future tax years!
Always quick and professional. Usha and her staff are good at what they do and I couldn’t recommend her enough
Great rates and service! Usha was excellent for answering all my questions!
I have been operating my company for almost 20 years. Ten years ago, I need a help in doing bookkeeping and accounting in a more accurate and professional way. The team headed by Glen provided me with that expectations and more. They made me feel at ease with my accounting needs and supported me with enough information on how to navigate the financial rollercoaster this pandemic brings as it impacts my company. With Gadowsky & Associates LLP, I am able to do what I do best in my company, Wee-World Day Care Ltd., and leave my bookkeeping, payroll and accounting worries to them.
I have been both a business and personal tax client of Glen Gadowsky FCPA, FCGA and Gadowsky & Associates LLP for upwards of 26 years. I really appreciate Glen & the firm’s professionalism & expertise. They provide me with personalized service for me & my business that go beyond my daily accounting needs. I choose to have monthly in-person meetings where I have my accounting questions answered & business guidance when I need it. All this allows me to focus on my passion, taking care of my clients and their owners at Crestwood Veterinary Clinic.
We have been a client of Gadowsky & Associates LLP since 2013 when they took over our prior accountant’s firm. The transition was very smooth, and we gained so much knowledge from their team for both corporate and personal taxes. During changes affecting my personal life, they have been there for me and have given me very valuable advice. I always have confidence in their knowledge whenever I ask for advice on my corporate and personal tax planning. In working with their corporate, payroll and personal tax team, they make sure I understand everything and answer my questions succinctly.
Glen Gadowsky FCPA, FCGA is my go-to guy at Gadowsky & Associates LLP. He’s there to answer my questions when I call or pop in and has been there for me and my business for over 20 years. I really feel like he and his whole team have my personal & my business’ best interest at heart. They provide me with in-house bookkeeping, business advice when I ask for it & they get my accounting done to minimize my taxes, so I don’t have to worry about any of that. I get to focus on my clients and spend my time perfecting their vehicle custom work, here at Car Pretty Inc.
GPA LLP Edmonton Office
#201, 11816 121 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 5H5
GPA LLP Sherwood Park Office
#168, 150 Chippewa Road, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 6A2
(780) 488-1688
info@gpa.cpa
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