Cara Chesney's Bio
Cara Chesney is a Chartered Professional Accountant and Partner with MNP in Kingston. She first qualified for her accounting designation in 2005, while working for a large international firm in Toronto. As a small business advisor, she works with a wide range of local businesses and individuals, providing tax and assurance related services. An integral part of her work involves gaining in-depth understanding of all aspects of her clients’ operations, their industries, and the environment in which they operate so she can tailor advice and solutions to meet their unique needs.
Cara holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Honours) from Queen’s University and is passionate about contributing to the profession. She is an adjunct professor at the Smith School of Business and an instructor and content reviewer with CPA Ontario and CPA Canada.
Cara lives in Kingston with her husband, their two daughters and their 14 year old Goldendoodle. As a family they love going to the lake for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Cara has also served as both the Treasurer and Chair of Kingston Interval House (2014 – 2022) and the Treasurer of the Kingston Blue Marlins (2021-Present).
On her own Cara enjoys running (albeit slowly) and has completed three Dopey Challenges at Disney World.
