Chartered Professional Accountant
Chartered Professional Accountant
About MaryLee
I am a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience supporting businesses at every stage of growth. My career spans small businesses—both growing and established—not-for-profit organizations, and public accounting firms. This broad background has given me a deep, well-rounded understanding of accounting from all levels of an organization.
With a genuine passion for helping small businesses thrive, I am committed to providing guidance that is clear and practical. I believe clients should always feel comfortable asking questions and strives to create long-lasting relationships built on trust, communication, and support.
Dedicated, experienced, and client-focused, I bring both expertise and heart to every engagement—ensuring that each business I work with feels confident, informed, and set up for success.
About MaryLee
I am a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of experience supporting businesses at every stage of growth. My career spans small businesses—both growing and established—not-for-profit organizations, and public accounting firms. This broad background has given me a deep, well-rounded understanding of accounting from all levels of an organization.
With a genuine passion for helping small businesses thrive, I am committed to providing guidance that is clear and practical. I believe clients should always feel comfortable asking questions and strives to create long-lasting relationships built on trust, communication, and support.
Dedicated, experienced, and client-focused, I bring both expertise and heart to every engagement—ensuring that each business I works with feels confident, informed, and set up for success.
Simple Systems. Straight Answers. Real Support.
Here’s how I work with small businesses:
I speak your language. No buzzwords or financial lectures. Just clear advice.
I am here year-round. Not just in April when things hit the fan.
I care about your business. I want you to grow, save on taxes, and sleep easier at night.
You don’t need to become an accounting expert. You just need the right partner in your corner.
Simple Systems. Straight Answers.
Real Support.
Here’s how I work with small businesses:
i speak your language. No buzzwords or financial lectures. Just clear advice.
I am here year-round. Not just in April when things hit the fan.
I care about your business. I want you to grow, save on taxes, and sleep easier at night.
You don’t need to become an
accounting expert. You just need the
right partner in your corner.
What You Can Expect
“I built this firm to take care of Small Businesses. You handle the tools. I'll handle the numbers.”
Value
Simplicity
Support
Trust
Reliability
Respect
What It Means
I make it easy — even if you’ve been disorganized.
I am a call or text away, twelve months of the year.
I treat your books like they’re our own.
I meet deadlines and keep you informed.
I treat every client with utmost respect. There are no silly questions.
What You Can Expect
“I built this firm to take care of Small Businesses. You handle the tools. I’ll handle the numbers.”
Value
Trust
Reliability
Simplicity
Support
Respect
What It Means
I treat your books like they’re our own.
I meet deadlines and keep you informed.
I make it easy — even if you’ve been disorganized.
I am a call or text away, twelve months of the year.
I treat every client with utmost respect. There are no silly questions.
What clients say about MARYLEE
Working with MaryLee this past year has been wonderful for our small business. As a brand-new business navigating our first year, we faced some challenges and she guided us through every step with patience, clarity, and genuine support.
She alleviated the stress of payroll, year-end preparations, and the specific accounting requirements of our industry. What we appreciate most is that she truly understands the unique needs of a new business. She never makes us feel overwhelmed; instead, she always explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure we’re set up for success.
We highly recommend MaryLee to anyone looking for an accountant who is knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in their clients’ success.
Jolena Hove
Lakeside Childcare
I have worked with MaryLee for well over a decade, in multiple business ventures. She has always been an integral part of our success. Not only does she possess exemplary accounting skills, she has a unique business acumen that can only be acquired from years of work within private and public sector organizations. In short, she brings real world management practices to accounting. MaryLee Vaughan is my first choice for accounting and financial consulting!
Lisa Standeven
Standstone Waste & Water Service LTD.
There’s no pressure and no jargon.
Just a real conversation about how to make your life easier.
What clientS say about MARYLEE
Working with MaryLee this past year has been wonderful for our small business. As a brand-new business navigating our first year, we faced some challenges and she guided us through every step with patience, clarity, and genuine support.
She alleviated the stress of payroll, year-end preparations, and the specific accounting requirements of our industry. What we appreciate most is that she truly understands the unique needs of a new business. She never makes us feel overwhelmed; instead, she always explains things in a way that’s easy to understand and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure we’re set up for success.
We highly recommend MarlyLee to anyone looking for an accountant who is knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely invested in their clients’ success.
Jolena Hove
Lakeside Childcare
I have worked with MaryLee for well over a decade, in multiple business ventures. She has always been an integral part of our success. Not only does she possess exemplary accounting skills, she has a unique business acumen that can only be acquired from years of work within private and public sector organizations. In short, she brings real world management practices to accounting. MaryLee Vaughan is my first choice for accounting and financial consulting!
Lisa Standeven
Standstone Waste & Water Service LTD.
There’s no pressure and no jargon.
Just a real conversation about how to make your life easier.
Contact Us
Spruce Grove, AB T7X 4R5
Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
