Steven Krause, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), ICD.D

As one of the founding partners of Avisar Chartered Professional Accountants, Steve brings a wealth of experience in both owner-managed businesses and public companies.

Steve’s strategic vision and commitment to quality results have been a key factors in the continued growth of Avisar as a firm, as well as the development and maintenance of client relationships. By applying his skills in business analysis, strategic acquisitions and financings, financial and securities reporting, prospectuses, business plans and taxation, Steve helps ensure that businesses are on solid financial footings. Steve’s experience stretches through many sectors including mining, high tech, land development and manufacturing. He has also dealt extensively with multi-jurisdictional public companies conducting business in foreign countries.

Steve has served and continues to serve as an officer or director of both private and public companies. He is the former CFO of Bear Creek Mining Corporation, which raised over US$280 million during his tenure. He is also the former chairman of Luna Gold where he was integral in recapitalizing the corporation. During his time as chairman, Steve brought in an executive mining leadership team and was instrumental in the $360 million merger of Luna Gold and JDL Gold to form Trek Mining.