Jim Gaston is an FCA and a retired PWC partner (Toronto) after a successful 25 year career with continually increasing partner responsibilities. Jim is a proven expert in buying and selling businesses and in performing Due Diligence to assist the buyers or sellers in all aspects of their acquisition or sale decision. Over the last few years, he has been deeply involved in the sale or purchase of businesses with a total value exceeding $700 million dollars. Jim also is engaged in teaching other CPAs about Due Diligence, the acquisition or sale of businesses, and more recently financing for the CPA Institute.