Thomas has been a Chartered Accountant since 1986 and has practised exclusively in Victoria from the start of his career in 1981 with Touche Ross & Co.After leaving Touche Ross in 1989, Mr. Chan continued his professional development with Crawford, Patterson and Campbell before starting the firm Chan & Wong in 1991. In 2008, Mr. Chan formed his present firm, Chan & Associates. He has extensive knowledge in all facets of accounting and tax for profit-oriented businesses and audits of not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Chan has been very active in the Chinese Community in Victoria and throughout Canada. Mr. Chan presently is the national president of the Dart Coon Club and president of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. He has experience in bridging communities of different cultures proven by his various invitations by the Government of China and Guangdong Province to attend special functions and make presentations and introductions regarding business opportunities.