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CPA Saskatchewan BUILDING THE CPA BRAND provides leadership and support
GREETINGS FROM THE CEO OF CPA SASKATCHEWAN On behalf of CPA Saskatchewan, congratulations to the successful Common Final Examination (CFE) writers! This is a significant accomplishment and demonstrates your dedication, perseverance, and hard work. You should begin this next step of your career filled with pride and enthusiasm. I wish you well as you embark on your careers as CPAs. - Shelley Thiel, FCPA, FCA
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CPA Saskatchewan congratulates its 142 candidates who successfully completed the Common Final Examination (CFE) from September 2019 and who are on their way to becoming CPAs. They have developed and demonstrated technical and professional skills they will take with them into the next stage of their careers. The demonstration of these skills earned two CPA Saskatchewan candidates recognition on the CPA Canada National Honour Roll. The CPA designation is Canada’s pre-eminent There are more than 5,000 Chartered Professional Accounaccounting and business tants in Saskatchewan. CPA Saskatchewan provides leaddesignation. With more ership, support and a variety of services to its members. than 5,000 members in Sas- PH O T O : GET T Y IM AGES katchewan, and over 217,000 members across Canada and support and a variety of ser- the profession in the provabroad, CPAs provide crucial vices to its CPA members ince. It represents all areas of expertise of the accountfinancial expertise to busi- and candidates. ing profession, including finesses in every sector of the G OV E R NA N C E nancial accounting, manageeconomy. CPA Saskatchewan is ment and management acCPA Saskatchewan is a self-regulatory profession- governed by a Board of 13 counting, finance, assurance al body established under members, including 11 CPAs and taxation. Professional accountants The Accounting Profession and two public appointees, Act (the Act). The objectives in accordance with the Act. in Saskatchewan are repreof CPA Saskatchewan are There are four Committees sented by a single, self-reguto regulate the practice of of the Board including Aud- lating body and hold the the profession, govern the it, Future Innovations, Gov- designation Chartered Proregistrants in accordance ernance, and HR & Nomin- fessional Accountant (CPA). with the Act and the Bylaws, ating. As well, we have five Legislation to create the Inand to assure the public of Regulatory Committees, stitute of Chartered Profesthe knowledge, skill, profi- namely the Discipline, Pro- sional Accountants of Sasciency and competency of fessional Conduct, Profes- katchewan (CPA Saskatchregistrants in the practice of sional Practice, Registration ewan) was proclaimed Novprofessional accounting and and Rules Committees. ember 10, 2014. Last fall CPA CPA Saskatchewan en- Saskatchewan celebrated its other services provided by registrants. CPA Saskatch- sures the protection of the fifth anniversary since unifiewan provides leadership, public and the visibility of cation!
Our national branding campaign is raising awareness of our profession, with more than 217,000 Chartered Professional Accountants at home and abroad. We are united under the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. The evolution of the brand campaign continues to strengthen awareness and recognition of the value of the CPA designation, and showcases the benefits CPAs bring to the business world. C U R R E N T C A M PA I G N – T H E N EW FAC E O F C PA
Building on last year’s successful approach, the current
campaign continues to showcase real CPAs as the “new face” of leaders in business and society, positively influencing all sectors where their skills and experience can make a difference. Seven new CPA stories are being featured in TV ads, billboards, digital media platforms and social media posts. Their stories illustrate the range of skills, competencies and ethical standards that represent the diversity, strength and innovative spirit that exemplifies the Canadian CPA profession. One of the seven CPAs currently featured in the national branding campaign is from Saskatchewan.
THE FACE OF ADVANCEMENT CeCe Baptiste, CPA, CMA cpask.ca The newest brand campaign promoting the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation tells the stories of seven CPAs. One of those seven featured CPAs is from Saskatchewan: CeCe Baptiste. SUPPLIED PHOTO
Become a CPA and be a recognized leader Anyone becoming a Canadian CPA would be part of one of the world’s largest, most prestigious and influential accounting organizations. Being a CPA means you are a part of an influential global brand. Canada’s accounting profession has long been recognized as punching above its weight in the national and international financial community. The unification of all Canadian accountants into a single profession under the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation made the profession even stronger. Now one of the largest accounting bodies in the world, our members are part of one of the world’s most prestigious and influential accounting organizations – and that provides recognition that will benefit CPAs personally and professionally.
nancial reporting and assurance standards through its volunteer and financial support of the Accounting Standards Board (AcSB), the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB), as well as their oversight by the Accounting Standards Oversight Council (AcSOC) and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Oversight Council (AASOC). A DV O C AT I N G F O R T H E PU B L I C
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CPAs are highly sought after by international boards, committees and advisory councils to help guide the direction of business and best practices. CPA Canada has one member serving on the
Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) board and 17 members serving on International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) boards and committees. CPA Canada is the only organization with two members on the IFAC board. This broad representation ensures that the
Canadian profession has an impact globally. PROTE CTING C A NA D I A N S T H R O U G H S U PP O RT O F S TA N DA R D S E T T I N G
CPA Canada contributes to the development of fi-
The federal and provincial governments of Canada value the views of our organization. CPA Canada has established relationships with federal ministers’ offices, members of Parliament, various departments and national organizations to press
for a range of policy improvements, for both the profession and public. CPA Canada provides recommendations on a vast array of important and emerging issues including international taxation, consumer debt levels, foreign affairs, immigration, and Canadian innovation and productivity. I M PROV I N G O U R COMMUNITIES
CPAs are the engine behind what has been recognized by the Institute of Financial Literacy as one of the world’s best worldwide financial literacy programs. A network of close to 10,000 members goes into communities across Canada to teach people of all ages how to make good financial decisions that will support their financial health.
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Our difference makers Congratulations to our successful CFE writers – talented professionals from our Saskatoon and Regina offices who passed a major milestone to become Chartered Professional Accountants.
REGINA
SASKATOON
Remi Dufour
Eric Holloway
Jared Christensen
Jena Delahey
Heidi Dick
Erika Gartner
Taylor Logan
Andrea Pettigrosso
Nathan Guy
Brooke Healey
Joshua Moreau
Nick Seredynski
Caroline Tan
Harjot Mavi
Jade Shirley
Gavril Tarasoff
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