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Bailey (John) Church

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Overview

Bailey (John) Church has a passion for teaching and is a Partner leading KPMG Canada’s Public Sector ESG Hub.

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Appointment Type

Term Adjunct

Interest Topics

  • Accounting
  • Governance
  • Government & Policy
  • Social Impact & Sustainability

Faculty Details

Profile

Full Bio

Bailey (John) Church is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a passion for teaching. He has extensive experience with public sector accounting and sustainability reporting at all levels of government across Canada, and internationally.

Bailey has also led several large government reorganizations and mergers and appointed as a Fellow by CPA Ontario in January 2025. He is inspired by his students and the amazing things they achieve! Most importantly, he is a proud Queen's Bachelor of Commerce grad, excited to inspire future grads.

Academic Degrees

BCom (1996)
Queen's University, Canada

Academic Experience

Smith School of Business | Queen's University
Lecturer (2026 - Present)

University of Ottawa | Canada
Lecturer (2005 - Present)

Smith School of Business | Queen's University
Lecturer (2026 - Present)

Carleton University | Canada
Lecturer (2008-2015)

Nipissing University | Canada
Lecturer (2014)

Queen's University | Canada
Lecturer, Queens Advanced Accounting Program (2008)

Service

Professional Employment

  • Partner, Accounting Advisory Services, KPMG LLP (2006 - Present) 
  • Internal Audit Team Leader, Communications Security Establishment (2005-2006)
  • Internal Audit Manager, Export Development Canada (2003-2005)
  • Assurance Manager, KPMG (2000-2003)
  • Staff Accountant through Senior Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers (1996-2000)

Standard Setting Experience

  • Public Sector Accounting Board, Task Force Member (2025 - Present)
  • Auditing and Assurance Standards Board Sustainability Assurance Committee (2023 - Present)
  • Public Sector Accounting Discussion Group, Presenter (2021-2025)
  • Public Sector Accounting Board, Task Force Chair (2016-2020)
  • Public Sector Accounting Board Task Force Member (2009)

Community Activities

  • Natural Asset Initiative, Board Member (2022 to Present)
  • Canadian Academic Accounting Association, Board Member (2021-2024)
  • Ottawa Catholic School Board, Audit Committee Member (2010-2016) 
  • Institute of Internal Auditors, Ottawa Chapter Board Member (2004-2006)
  • Ottawa Chartered Accountants Association, Board Member (2000-2003
  • Chartered Accountants Students Association of Ontario, President (1997-2000)

Qualifications

2024 | Granted the honour of “Fellow” by CPA Ontario

2022 | NYU Stern; Executive Certificate in Advancing Sustainability

2004 | Institute of Internal Auditors; qualified as Certified Internal Auditor

1999 | Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants; qualified as Chartered Accountant