David Douglas

Overview

David Douglas serves as a Principal and Practice Leader for Government Funding at Ryan, based in the Mississauga office. He leads Ryan Canada’s Government Funding and SR&ED services, advising clients in technology-intensive industries on securing and defending incentives that support innovation, growth, and investment.

With extensive experience spanning accounting, tax, transaction advisory, restructuring, and business development, David brings a strategic, multidisciplinary perspective to government funding programs. He has led SR&ED engagements across oil and gas, manufacturing, software, IT, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals, including complex process industry claims successfully defended through CRA audits. David also leads Ryan Canada’s government relations initiatives and is an active member of the CPA/CRA Stakeholder Committee. He is a frequent speaker and author on SR&ED matters, presenting for organizations including the Canadian Tax Foundation, CPA Canada, and the Tax Executives Institute, and contributing published works to leading professional and academic tax publications.

Education and Qualifications

Graduate Diploma in Taxation, University of Waterloo

Master of Business Administration, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario

Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario

Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, University of Western Ontario

Experience and Achievements

Principal, Practice Leader, Government Funding, Ryan, Mississauga office

• Leads SR&ED and government funding services across Canada

• Advises clients in technology-driven industries on incentive strategy and audit defense

• Oversees government relations initiatives and stakeholder engagement

Partner, Central Region Leader, SR&ED and Government Incentives, international accounting firm

Partner and Senior Manager, SR&ED Tax Services, international accounting firm

Senior Manager, Financial Advisory Services, international accounting firm

Member, CPA/CRA Stakeholder Committee, Ryan