McIsaac Darragh Inc. is a full-service chartered professional accounting firm, providing planning and advisory services in addition to traditional tax and accounting work to a variety of industries and non-profit organizations. We pride ourselves on staying up-to-date with professional issues through in-house training and industry-sponsored professional development.
We obtain a thorough knowledge of our clients and their industries to ensure that we are aware of their related issues and challenges. We stay current on developments in Canadian tax, privacy legislation, accounting and auditing pronouncements, and other business related issues.
Our office is located in Amherst, Nova Scotia. We serve a client base in Cumberland and Colchester counties in Nova Scotia and Westmoreland County in southern New Brunswick. Prior to December 2007, the firm operated for many years as sj McIsaac Chartered Accountants.
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Leading our people are:
SUSAN J. MCISAAC, FCPA, FCA
COUNSEL
A proud Mount Allison University Commerce grad, Susan started her professional accounting career in Amherst with Doane Raymond, and Amherst has remained world headquarters for her ever since, with the launch in 1999, of SJ McIsaac CA, now McIsaac Darragh Inc. Susan’s love of public accounting started with the realization it is all about the people, not the numbers, and she feels at her best seeing, and contributing to, the growth and success of clients and staff.
You can contact Susan at Susan.McIsaac@mcisaacdarragh.ca
VICKI DARRAGH, CPA, CA
PARTNER
Vicki has been a partner with McIsaac Darragh since 2007. A graduate of Mount Allison University, she has enjoyed public practice for over 25 years. As a tax and business advisor to private business owners, she thrives on helping clients with corporate restructuring solutions, business succession planning, solving problems, and saving taxes. When Vicki is out of the office, she enjoys outdoor adventures, gardening, movies, and cards and board game time with family.
You can contact Vicki at Vicki.Darragh@mcisaacdarragh.ca
LOUISE MACKINNON, CPA, CA
PARTNER
Louise MacKinnon graduated from UPEI then obtained her CA designation. She has worked in public practice since that time, joining McIsaac Darragh in 2011 and becoming a partner effective January 1, 2022. Louise has a keen interest in providing business advisory services to small to medium sized family enterprises. She is delighted to serve the needs of clients in either the Sackville NB office or the main office in Amherst, NS.
Louise is active with various community and charity organizations such as Rotary and JDRF. Louise lives in Sackville NB with her husband, daughter and two fur babies and enjoys traveling, cross country skiing, and spending time by the water at the family cottage in Nova Scotia or in PEI.
You can contact Louise at Louise.Mackinnon@mcisaacdarragh.ca
CINDY COSTIN-FURY, CPA, CA
PARTNER
Cindy Costin-Fury, a Mount Allison University graduate, joined McIsaac Darragh in January 2008, earned her CA designation in 2010, and became a partner effective January 1, 2022. She has a passion for auditing and review engagements, bringing a thoughtful and engaged approach.
Cindy is thrilled to serve the business advisory needs of our clients in her hometown. In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, travelling, going to the gym, and powerlifting.
You can contact Cindy at Cindy.Costin@mcisaacdarragh.ca
SELENA MACDONALD, CPA, CGA
SENIOR MANAGER
A resident of Sackville NB, Selena graduated from Mount Alliston University in 2006 and was hired at McIsaac Darragh later that same year. She achieved her CGA designation in 2011. Selena’s primary focus is audits and reviews, preparing personal and corporate financial statements and tax returns. She is the office go-to for not-for-profit organizations, as well as providing advisory services to registered charities on how to maintain their charity status.
In the community, Selena is involved with the local chapter of Make-A-Wish Canada.
You can contact Selena at Selena.MacDonald@mcisaacdarragh.ca
DEB BOLLONG, CPA, CMA
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Deb a graduate of Dalhousie University and NSCC, earned her CMA designation in 2015. Prior to joining McIsaac Darragh in 2018, she was employed in the manufacturing industry where her focus was on human resources, health and safety, and inventory management. Along with a team of Accounting Specialists, Deb focuses on client advisory services, bookkeeping and payroll support and HST tax filings.
Deb is an active member of the School Advisory Council of her local school where she champions the needs of LD and ADHD students.
You can contact Deb at Deb.Bollong@mcisaacdarragh.ca
EMILY PARLEE, CPA
SENIOR TAX MANAGER
Emily began her career with McIsaac Darragh in 2015 while completing her degree at Mount Allison University and achieved her CPA designation in December 2018. She specializes in owner-managed businesses, estate and succession planning, and a broad range of tax matters. In August 2024, she completed CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program, further enhancing her expertise in complex tax issues. With deep roots in rural Nova Scotia, Emily is committed to supporting her clients and community through her professional expertise and volunteer efforts. She has held leadership roles in organizations such as Girl Guides of Canada and the Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and sharing her tax knowledge to help others succeed.
You can contact Emily at emily.parlee@mcisaacdarragh.ca.
ALLY HOLLETT, CPA
MANAGER
Ally, graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland, with a Bachelor of Commerce (co-op) in 2021. Shortly thereafter, Ally and her husband made the move from Newfoundland to Memramcook, NB to start her career at McIsaac Darragh inc.
Ally received her CPA designation in 2025, and is passionate in helping her comrades excel in the program.
Ally focuses on providing assurance engagements, as well as preparing corporate and personal tax returns.
Ally loves dogs, and will often have her dog Molly in the office. Molly is a welcomed joy in the office.
You can reach Ally at ally.hollett@mcisaacdarragh.ca
KAILI PIPES-ROBINSON, BBA
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Kaili completed her Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2018, and was Valedictorian of her graduating class at NSCC successfully completing the Paralegal Diploma program at the top of her class in 2013. Kaili has a rounded education in both the administrative and corporate worlds, and prides herself on her attention to detail and client service.
Kaili is a proud life long resident of Cumberland County, and lives in Amherst with her husband and daughter. She has been a Board member or volunteer with several organizations within Cumberland County, including the Terry Fox Run, Sea Cadets, and the SHCCC.
You can reach Kaili at Kaili.Pipes@mcisaacdarragh.ca
NATASHA TRUEMAN
SENIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT
BETHANY BICKLE
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
PATTIWAYNE RIPLEY
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
SHAIRA FAHEY
TAIESHA MOSS
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
JENNIFER SULLIVAN
TAX TECHNICIAN
KATHRYN RICHARDS
TAX TECHNICIAN
SHANNON WAYE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
JOLENE COATES
RECEPTIONIST