Our Story

Erwin Dely grew up just outside of Simcoe, Ontario, alongside his two brothers. After taking a bookkeeping course at Waterford High School — where he was the only male student — he landed his first job at Millard’s in Simcoe. With the support of early mentors like Larry Hemeryck and Rick Stewart, Erwin discovered what would become a lifelong passion for accounting and tax.

He continued his education through evening courses at Mohawk College, working through the levels of the CMA designation.

After marrying Jane in 1983, Erwin steadily grew his career—first continuing to learn and grow at Millard’s, then moving on to White, Johnson & Hyde under Ron White, and eventually becoming the controller at Dell’s Auto Electric. At Dell’s, he gained invaluable hands-on experience managing accounting systems and operations—insights that would later shape his approach to helping clients run their own businesses smoothly.

After the birth of their two daughters and a move to the small town of Delhi, Erwin and Jane took a leap of faith by buying into Culp & Dely. A few years later, Erwin branched out completely on his own, forming what would become Dely & Associates. By 1999, the firm was officially incorporated. Built on a foundation of practical experience and genuine care, the business grew quietly and steadily—one loyal client at a time. Many of those clients are still with the firm today, and many have become close friends along the way.

While his daughter Lauren joined the firm in 2012, Erwin returned to his studies the following year and earned the Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) designation—marking a proud milestone in a career already built on dedication and real-world experience.

Lauren brought with her a wide-ranging skill set—gained through studies in accounting, business law, and a paralegal honours diploma. She started at the front desk and worked her way through every corner of the office, from bookkeeping and tax to business consulting.

As the firm evolved, Lauren stepped into a management role—mentoring staff, leading tech initiatives, and continuing the firm’s client-first approach.

In 2017, Dely & Associates took another big step and purchased the office building at 57 Colborne St W, Brantford, solidifying the firm’s presence in the community.

In December 2024, the firm acquired LRH Larry R Hemeryck CPA Professional Corporation, expanding into Simcoe—bringing Erwin’s story full circle, back to where it all began. The acquisition allowed us to support even more individuals and small businesses with the same care, consistency, and friendliness that have always defined our approach.