Experience • Quality • Professionalism • Empathy • Confidentiality

Whether your issues are personal or corporate, our team possesses the necessary skills and strengths to solve the issues and problems you are facing.

Ira Smith, MBA, CA·CIRP
President, Trustee in Bankruptcy

Ira is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Insolvency and Restructuring Professional and a Trustee in Bankruptcy. Ira began his insolvency career in 1979 and for over 17 years was an insolvency partner in the global financial services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Ira's experience and his focussed approach, produces the highest quality of independent professional advice and service, which his name has always been synonymous with, with the extra agility, flexibility and freedom that his business model of an entrepreneurial specialty firm allows.

Ira was a long term member of the Board of Directors, including Past President, of the Ontario Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals. He continues to serve on various committees of the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals. Most notably, Ira was Chair of its Professional Conduct Committee.

Brandon Smith, BA

Brandon graduated with his BA in Business & Society from York University, and then obtained his Bachelor of Applied Technology Degree - Construction Science and Management at George Brown College. Brandon's experience prior to joining Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. includes involvement in the construction and renovation industry. Brandon's experience has proved invaluable in construction related insolvency matters in both the complex areas of verification and quantification of lien claims and asset realizations.

Brandon is an Articling Member in the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals.

Martin Wolfe, BA, CA

Martin joined Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. in April 2007. Martin is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.

Martin's experience includes both public accounting and in industry where he spent many years in the financial services sector. His background includes work assignments in the United States and Canada. Martin provides hands on management and accounting services for insolvency engagements.

Cheryl Deshane

Cheryl attended the Accounting and Finance course at Seneca College, and then went on to study at York University. Cheryl also obtained her certificate from the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals on Insolvency Administration in April, 2004.

Cheryl has 7 years experience as an Estate Administrator at PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., in the Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Group, where she worked on Interim Receiverships, Proposals, Bankruptcies; CCAAs and Liquidations. Cheryl joined Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc., in March 2008.

Steven Smith, BA (Hons.)

Since the inception of Ira Smith Trustee & Receiver Inc. in April 2005, Steven has proved to be a valuable asset to the organization. He has spearheaded many initiatives that have aided in the growth of the firm. Along with his efficiency-stimulating projects, Steven is also directly involved in a wide range of activities including account reviews and investigations, assisting in bankruptcy court matters, and taking possession of business premises and assets.