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Welcome to Flare

FLARE combines accounting, operational support, strategy, and financial education with a deep understanding of the creative and impact-driven sectors.

We work alongside creatives, nonprofits, startups, and growing organizations to build sustainable systems, strengthen operations, and make finance feel more human and accessible.

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“Empowering visionaries by illuminating the path to prosperity, so they can focus on what they do best.”

  • With over a decade of expertise in financial and operational management across multi-national environments, Niss drives FLARE’s mission to bridge the gap between creativity and business acumen with a disruptive approach.

    As a personable Chartered Accountant (CPA & ACCA) from an artistic family, Niss understands the disconnect between creative and business realms.

    A passionate dancer herself, she deeply appreciates the unique challenges faced by artists. Inspired by her journey & love for the arts, she founded FLARE to revolutionize how creative individuals & innovative startups approach financial literacy & operational excellence, infusing business management with a touch of flare. Through strategic alliances and a commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial spirit, Niss is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of creative endeavours.

Niss Shuman

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Meet the team

Meet the team

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  • My name is Stella Alkhouri, as the Executive Director for Client Relations & Development at FLARE i will be dedicated to leading strategic initiatives to drive organizational growth, and create a community impact. I am deeply committed to creating curated client experiences that are personalized to each of our clients' needs. I aim to build within the ecosystem that FLARE provides, to secure everything artist entrepreneurs need in one place-connections, networks, financial growth, and aid. By having my goals align with FLARE‘s vision, I strive to empower artists to thrive and succeed by providing them tailored support and resources. 

Stella Alkhouri

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  • Brenda is a film, visual effects and design enthusiast, with over five years of experience in the visual effects and media sector.

    Her commitment to continuous learning inspired her to pursue a Master’s degree in Visual Effects, allowing her to contribute and deliver diverse feature films in an international visual effects and computer animation studio.

    She has gathered a blend of artistic vision and technical expertise throughout her career, bringing them to FLARE to create and innovate with other artists.

Brenda Maza

Bookkeeping and accounting specialist at FLARE Professional Corporation.

  • My name is Simranjit Kaur, and as the Bookkeeping & Accounting Specialist at FLARE, I am dedicated to supporting artist entrepreneurs, influencers, creatives, and startups by helping them build strong financial foundations. I prioritize assisting clients with accurate bookkeeping services, organized financial systems, and reliable accounting support tailored to their unique needs. I believe finance should be accessible and empowering, and I strive to provide thoughtful, support that allows creatives and businesses to focus on their growth, success, and impact.

Simranjit Kaur

FLARE Professional Corporation providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax and financial advisory services for nonprofits, charities and creative organizations in Ontario.

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