About Us - Dravion Theris Accounting

Who We Are

Started back in 2015, Dravion Theris Accounting wasn't born from some corporate boardroom - it came from seeing too many growing businesses struggle with tax strategy that just didn't make sense for them. I'd been working at larger firms for years, watching small to mid-sized companies get cookie-cutter advice when they really needed someone who'd actually listen.

So yeah, we decided to do things differently. Based right here in Vancouver, we've built our practice around understanding what keeps business owners up at night. It's not always about the bottom line - sometimes it's about knowing you've got someone in your corner who gets it.

Our Journey

2015

The Beginning

Opened our doors with just three clients and a whole lot of coffee. We knew we wanted to focus on businesses that were past the startup phase but not quite corporate giants - that sweet spot where smart tax planning really moves the needle.

2018

Expansion

Brought on our first full-time staff and moved into the Burrard Street office. Word of mouth was bringing in more clients than we'd expected, mostly from referrals saying we actually explained things in plain English. That felt pretty good, not gonna lie.

2021

Adapting Through Change

The pandemic threw everyone for a loop, but it also showed us what mattered most. We helped dozens of clients navigate CEWS, CERB implications, and completely restructured operations. Some of our strongest client relationships were forged during those uncertain months.

2025

Where We're At Now

We've got a solid team of specialists, serve over 150 businesses across BC, and honestly haven't lost that initial drive. Yeah, we've grown, but we still know every client by name and remember what matters to each of them. That's not changing anytime soon.

Meet the Team

Dravion Theris

Founder & Lead Tax Strategist

Started this whole thing after getting tired of seeing businesses overpay on taxes. CPA with 15+ years of experience, but I promise I'm not boring at parties.

Sarah Chen

Corporate Financial Analyst

Numbers person through and through. Joined us in 2019 and has saved clients literally millions in optimized tax structures. Also makes the best office coffee.

Marcus Okafor

Business Advisory Lead

The guy who actually understands what your P&L is telling you about your business. Former CFO turned advisor, because he likes working with multiple companies instead of just one.

Jennifer Park

Bookkeeping & Payroll Manager

Keeps everyone's books cleaner than their desks. Detail-oriented doesn't even begin to cover it - she's caught mistakes that would've cost clients thousands.

What Drives Us

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Straight Talk

We don't do accounting jargon unless absolutely necessary. If we can't explain something in a way that makes sense over coffee, we're not doing our job right. Your money, your business - you deserve to understand what's happening with it.

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Proactive Planning

Tax season shouldn't be the only time we talk. We reach out throughout the year when we spot opportunities or potential issues. Better to adjust course in July than scramble in March, right? That's just common sense.

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Real Relationships

You're not a file number here. We actually remember that your daughter's in university or that you're expanding to a second location. When you call, you get someone who knows your situation - not a call center.

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Industry Focus

We've worked with enough businesses in tech, retail, professional services, and manufacturing to know the specific challenges each faces. Your industry has unique tax considerations, and we've probably dealt with them before.

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Growth Mindset

We're here for where you're going, not just where you are. Whether you're planning an acquisition, considering going public, or just trying to stabilize cash flow - we're thinking three steps ahead with you.

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Local Expertise

BC tax regulations, Vancouver business landscape, dealing with CRA's local offices - we know the territory. Being based here means we understand the actual environment your business operates in, not some generic national approach.

Why Clients Stick Around

Look, we're not gonna claim we're perfect or that we've revolutionized accounting. What we will say is that most of our clients have been with us for years, and a huge chunk of our new business comes from their referrals.

They'll tell you it's because we pick up the phone when they call, we don't charge for quick questions, and we've actually saved them money - not just on taxes, but by catching issues before they become expensive problems.

Our average client relationship is over 5 years. In an industry where people switch accountants pretty regularly, we think that says something about how we do things.

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