Melanie founded Kalex Valuations Inc. in 1996 and began professional practice in 1985, which includes several years of industry experience. Throughout her professional career she has been involved in many assignments for a variety of public and private companies of various sizes and across many industries, obtaining her training at two of the largest international accounting firms in the industry. Melanie placed second in Canada on the CICBV membership examination and runs the premiere preparatory course for CBV students in Canada taking their national Membership Qualification Examination. Melanie has qualified as an expert in the areas of business/asset valuation, quantification of damages, income determination and forensic accounting. Melanie is also President of the GTA Accountants and Finance Network.