Our Story

How we became Vancouver's trusted partner for small business success

The Journey That Got Us Here

Started in a tiny office above a coffee shop, built on late nights and too much caffeine. Here's how we grew into what we are today.

2012

The Beginning

Eldryn started out solo, working from home helping local entrepreneurs figure out their taxes. Back then it was just a laptop, determination, and way too many spreadsheets. First client? A food truck owner who became a lifelong friend.

Startup office
2015

Growing Pains

Word got around, and suddenly we're juggling 40+ clients. Moved into our first real office space on Burrard Street. Hired our first team member, Thavo, who brought incredible energy and a knack for making complex tax stuff actually make sense to people.

Team collaboration
2018

Specializing Smart

Realized we couldn't be everything to everyone. Decided to focus on what we're genuinely good at - helping small businesses and startups navigate tax optimization. Brought in specialized software, upgraded our processes, and stopped pretending we liked doing personal returns for everyone's cousin.

Strategic planning
2021

Pandemic Pivot

COVID hit everyone hard. We helped dozens of clients navigate CEBA loans, wage subsidies, and all that confusing government support. Those were intense months, but seeing our clients survive and even thrive? That's when we knew we'd built something meaningful.

Remote work
2025

Today & Tomorrow

Now we're a tight team of seven, serving 200+ businesses across BC. We've figured out our rhythm - combining old-school relationship building with modern tech. Still in that same Burrard Street building, just took over another suite because we're running out of room.

Current office

The People Behind The Numbers

We're not your typical buttoned-up accountants. We're real people who happen to love making sense of financial chaos.

Eldryn Chen
Eldryn Chen, CPA

Founder & Principal

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Thavo Martinez
Thavo Martinez, CPA

Tax Partner

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Sarah Kim
Sarah Kim

Senior Bookkeeper

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Marcus Thompson
Marcus Thompson, CPA

Business Advisory

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What We've Built Together

These numbers actually mean something to us - they're real businesses we've helped grow.

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Years in Business

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Active Clients

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Returns Filed

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CRA Audits Won

CPA Designation

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia members in good standing

CRA Authorized

Authorized representatives for CRA matters and audit defense

Continuous Learning

100+ hours annual professional development to stay current on tax law

Data Security

Bank-level encryption and secure cloud storage for all client information

Business BC Partner

Registered advisors with Business BC for startup consulting services

Client Satisfaction

4.9/5 average rating with 95% client retention year over year

Our Philosophy

Look, we're not gonna sugarcoat it - taxes are complicated and sometimes frustrating. But they don't have to be scary or overwhelming. We believe good financial management isn't about finding loopholes or cutting corners. It's about understanding the rules, planning ahead, and making smart decisions that actually fit your business goals. We're here to translate the tax code into plain English, answer the "dumb questions" (there aren't any, by the way), and help you keep more of what you earn - legally and ethically. Your success is literally our business, and we take that pretty seriously even if we don't always take ourselves too seriously.

- The Team at Eldryn Thavo Accounting

Ready to Work Together?

Let's grab a coffee and talk about where your business is headed. First consultation is on us.

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