Andrew Nelson, CPA

Andrew Nelson, CPA has a diverse work experience in the mining industry. Andrew is currently working as a Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer at Westward Gold Inc., a publicly listed gold mineral exploration company. Prior to this, they were a Partner in Mining Capital Markets at GNA Financial Advisors Inc., where they provided capital markets advisory services to mining companies. Andrew also co-founded and served as a Director at Momentum Minerals Ltd., which was later acquired by IM Exploration and renamed Westward Gold. Earlier in their career, Andrew worked as an Executive Officer at Young Mining Professionals and as a Mining Investment Analyst and Investment Banker at Dundee Goodman Merchant Partners and Dundee Securities Ltd. respectively. Andrew started their career as a Financial Mining Audit Associate at Davidson & Company LLP and later worked as a Financial Auditor at Grant Thornton LLP, specializing in mining engagements. Andrew Nelson's work experience spans various roles in the mining industry, providing him with a strong background and expertise in finance, capital markets, and financial reporting.

Andrew Nelson, CPA completed their education history with various qualifications and degrees. Andrew began their educational journey at Magee Secondary School, although specific dates are not provided. Later, from 2009 to 2013, they attended Langara School of Management and achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance. In 2011, Andrew furthered their education by attending Bloomberg University, where they obtained a Bloomberg Certificate in Financial Software & Databases. During the same year, they also studied at the Canadian Securities Institute and pursued studies in the Canadian Securities Course. Lastly, between 2014 and 2017, Andrew became a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), earning the CPA designation.