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GREETINGS FROM THE CEO OF CPA SASKATCHEWAN On behalf of C PA S a s k a t c h e w a n , congratulations to the successful Common Final Examination (CFE) writers! This is a significant accomplishment and a demonstration of your dedication and perseverance. I wish you well as you embark on your careers as CPAs.
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On March 20, the Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan celebrated the outstanding achievements of 133 successful CFE writers at its Virtual Convocation Celebration. Richard Olfert, FCPA, FCA, and Vice-Chair of the CPA Canada Board of Directors, congratulated this year’s graduates, with this encouraging message: On behalf of CPA Canada, congratulations on your achievement! I am thrilled to celebrate this professional milestone with all of you—Saskatchewan’s newest graduates. And to the 2020 National Honour Roll recipients—Cameron Dubé, Lee Farrer, Janessa Fox and Brennan McClelland—I offer special congratulations. In any year, the Common Final Examination (CFE) is recognized as rigorous and challenging. The resolve and resilience that you demonstrated in 2020 is a hallmark of the profession and a testament to your dedication and to your perseverance. Globally respected, your CPA designation will open doors to a lifetime of opportunity. Now more than ever, the world needs professional accountants to help re-im-
agine how organizational performance is measured and how value is created for society. As bright and ambitious individuals, you will play a leading role in helping to make that happen. Being a CPA is about more than just what it brings you, as an individual. We have a responsibility as a profession—across business, industry, and government—to help our society tackle some of the challenges it faces. For example, one of the tasks before our profession is to rethink basic assumptions of what makes our country competitive and sustainable. As CPAs, you have an opportunity, and in my view the responsibility, to be involved in “giving back”—to be proactive, collaborative and play a leading role in developing ideas and executing strategies to take on these challenges. Gone are the days when CPAs were simply the keepers of finance. Today, we are daily contributors, advancing the performance of our organizations and the communities that we are part of. I firmly believe being part of our profession and shaping its future will be one of the most rewarding aspects of your career. In the early part of 2020,
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before all events went virtual, I was privileged to attend several provincial convocations in person. One of my favourite things to do at these events when meeting CPAs that I did not already know was to ask them this question: “What is the coolest thing that your CPA has allowed you to do in your career?” The answers always warm my heart because each is delivered with a smile and sparkling eyes that convey the deep sense of satisfaction and personal fulfilment that accompany that person’s particular experience. For example, one indi-
vidual said, “My CPA gave me the tools to take over my Dad’s business and make him proud that I could grow it even further.” Another replied, “It enabled me to become CEO of my organization. That was a very proud day.” And yet another commented, “I had to pinch myself. There I was sitting in the Legislature’s cabinet room offering advice to the Premier and the Minister of Finance…and they were listening!” These are stories from only three of your CPA colleagues from across the country. That means there
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are more than 220,000 other stories of personal achievement and satisfaction. Now it is time for you to begin writing yours, as a fully qualified CPA. No matter where you are headed over the coming years, I encourage you to lean on your learnings from the past year. Your success—both in the pandemic CFE and in the future—is borne from an open mind, carefully analyzing situations, applying your training and trusting your judgment. And then put that together with staying true to the strong ethical compass that is synonymous with the designation, and you are set to soar. This year you may be celebrating virtually, but there is nothing virtual about your success. It is very real. It is very tangible. And it demonstrates that nothing can limit your potential. I welcome you to the profession. Be proud of your accomplishment and move forward with confidence! To v i e w t h e C P A Saskatchewan Spring 2021 Virtual Convocation Celebration event video, go to: https://www.cpask.ca/ events-and-professionald e v e l o p m e n t /e v e n t s / convocation.
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CPA SASKATCHEWAN CPA Canada’s financial literacy program CPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of lack of financial literacy in Canada. CPAs have the opportunity to become a fundamental driver of the economic health of individual Canadians, their businesses and the broader economy. CPA Canada delivers free financial literacy education at the grassroots level through our national CPA member network. Due to the pandemic, currently sessions are virtual. The program’s mission is to deliver unbiased objective financial literacy education and information to improve the overall state of financial literacy in Canada. Our CPA members are professional financial experts who have a solid reputation and position of trust with
Canadians. Their top priorities are protecting and acting in the public’s interest. They are active in their communities and have a long history of giving back. FIVE KEY COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAM
1. Financial literacy sessions—provided for free in local communities to targeted audiences, presented by local CPAs. Our sessions provide direct education to the following targeted audiences: adults, seniors, new Canadians, elementary and high school students, postsecondary students, small and medium businesses, entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, remote communities and low-income. Currently, the literacy sessions are virtual due to the pandemic.
2. Financial literacy volunteer program—our national network of CPA member volunteers. 3. Online information, tools and resources. 4. Research. 5. Publications. CPA CANADA’S FINANCIAL LITERACY PUBLICATIONS
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CPA Canada developed the Financial Wellness Guide to help you understand money basics as they apply to you. This questionnaire will guide you through a series of questions about your current financial situation, your plans and your needs and goals, explaining the most common financial terms in plain language as you go along. When you are finished, it will provide you with a free, straightforward report that includes tools and information you can use to plan your next steps. Take control of your financial situation. n Learn key money terms on
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Canadians cannot afford to let their guard down when it comes to fraud prevention, according to a new survey conducted by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). Almost three-quarters of the individuals surveyed (73 per cent) reported having received fraudulent requests and one out of three (33 per cent) noted they had fallen victim to one or more types of fraud at some point in their lives. The good news for Canadians is that 62 per cent are doing more to prevent
themselves from being a victim of fraud than they were five years ago. “Fraudsters are always looking for new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting Canadians, therefore, vigilance in protec ting yourself is essential,” says Doretta Thompson, CPA Canada’s financial literacy leader. “ With our lives increasingly being lived online due to COVID-19’s new world, it’s more important than ever for Canadians to be diligent, on alert and safeguarding their private information.”
March is Fraud Prevention Month. As part of its financial literacy initiatives, CPA Canada offers its top fraudprevention tips: 1 . B e c a re f u l w h e n conducting online activities According to the survey, more than half of respondents (52 per cent) are concerned about the online businesses they deal with being vulnerable to cyberattacks. In cases where it’s necessary to provide personal information, it’s important to only do so on secure websites, which 70
per cent of respondents are already doing. An easy way to check if a website is secure is by looking for the padlock icon in your web browser— if it is locked, the website is secure. 2. Protect your passwords Pa s s w o r d p r o t e c t i o n remains an area for improvement for many Canadians, as 51 per cent of survey respondents opt to memorize their passwords. It’s important to store passwords in a secure place and to shred all documents containing
personal information, which 75 per cent of the survey participants reported doing. 3 . D o n o t re s p o n d to calls and texts from unrecognized numbers Since telemarketing fraud remains one of the most common types, it’s important to screen calls and texts from unknown numbers. According to the survey, 38 per cent of respondents reported answering calls from unrecognized numbers. Text messages are much easier to screen, with just over one in ten (11 per cent) respondents replying to texts
from unknown numbers. 4. Monitor your credit card and banking transactions It’s important to review and track your banking and credit card transactions at least once a month to monitor for illegitimate activities. While about eight in ten respondents (82 per cent) already review their transaction history on a monthly basis, only 39 per cent have set up text or email alerts for banking and credit card transactions, which can help them catch fraudulent activity right away. (CNW)
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CPA SASKATCHEWAN Who are CPAs and what do they do? CPA Saskatchewan is pleased to congratulate this year’s graduates, who are on their way to becoming Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Who are CPAs? What do they do? Who do they work with? Find these and other answers here. CPAs play key roles within diverse segments of the economy including industry, government, education, public accounting, and the notfor-profit sector. They offer a strong set of accounting and managerial skills required for
CPA Saskatchewan is proud to congratulate its 133 successful CFE writers from September 2020, who are on their way to becoming Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Why become a CPA? Globally recognized and respected, the CPA designation is your key to a successful career. If you’re looking to enter the world of business or finance, you’ll need the professional accounting credential that will open doors and enhance your prospects. Becoming a CPA is a wise decision. While stereotypes still exist framing accounting as dull and overly precise, the fact is that Canadian CPAs are well-paid professionals who are in
today’s complex and evolving environment. CPAs are broadminded, forward-thinking professionals who undertake appropriate analysis, exercise good judgment, communicate effectively and act to protect the public interest. These professional accountants are highly attractive to employers and recruiters for the solid training and expertise that contribute to improved efficiency and growth. So, how do CPAs help the various sectors? INDUSTRY
CPAs working in industry
provide valuable input on key decisions, apply a unique blend of expertise to identify new market opportunities, ensure corporate accountability, manage risk and help the company maintain a longterm competitive advantage. CPAs add value to organizations in roles such as CEO, president, CFO/vice-president of finance, treasurer, controller, consultant or systems developer, to name a few. GOVERNMENT
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demand around the world. They are CEOs, board members, management consultants and more—and are critical to the success of any business or organization. Why become a CPA? DEMAND
Highly qualified professionals in the accounting, business and finance field will always be in demand. With a Canadian CPA designation, you can be sure that you’re trained to meet Canadian and international market needs and that there is always room to grow. COMPENSATION
A CPA designation can help ensure a high starting salary and opportunities for advancement over time. GROWTH
The CPA designation can
take you from the beginning of your career to the top position in any type of organization, in any sector of the economy. Along with comprehensive financial management skills, a CPA designation provides you with the soft skills that can make you an effective senior executive. CPAs hold many executive positions, including: CEO OR PRESIDENT
A CPA background and experience is highly respected and many CEOs and presidents come up from the accounting and finance department. CFO
CFOs are responsible for advising the board and CEO on the financial direction of the company, and a CPA
cial planning and to maintain fiscal control. Roles include tax auditors, policy planners and financial analysts. EDUCATION
Many CPAs are educators who teach future leaders about business, values and ethics. You can find them teaching at universities, technical institutes or high schools. PUBLIC PRACTICE
CPAs working in public practice provide their clients with services such as: n start-up counselling n purchases and sales of businesses
n business valuations n business planning and financial projections n process deployment and improvement n developing strategies for securing financing n corporate and personal income tax planning n information technology need analysis n assurance (audits and reviews) n preparing and analyzing financial information n acting as trustee for receivership, insolvency or bankruptcy
background can be the key to a CFO’s success. TREASURER
You need to understand not only what the risks are, but what to do about them. CPAs are trained to see the big picture. When community and not-for-profit associations need help, they go to a CPA first. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The board of directors is the highest governing authority at any company and the insights of a CPA are always welcome. ACCOUNTING MANAGERS
Accounting managers such as budget directors, auditing managers, comptrollers and more, require a special mix of qualifications that can only be learned through a CPA designation.
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.
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Stakeholders, including the general public, are taking a greater interest in the administration of organizations receiving donor dollars, tax benefits or government grants. CPAs help not-for-profit bodies with effective strategy development, accounting stewardship and the delivery of high-quality transparent annual reports.
CHARTING THE COURSE: CPA NATIONAL BRANDING CAMPAIGN
CPA Canada's current national print and digital brand campaign features the stories of real CPAs from across Canada who have helped their businesses navigate the current economic and social landscape. Charting the course of sustainable growth is Saskatchewan's Catherine Beaudoin, CPA, CMA. She is the coowner and CEO of ZestyKits Incorporated and its sister company, CookieKits, in Regina. Beaudoin is responsible for the strategic growth of both businesses, sales and finances. In her profile video, she explains how her company boosted revenues by 300 per cent with a three-part strategy. “Having a strong finance background as through CPA
Catherine Beaudoin, CPA, CMA, is the co-owner and CEO of ZestyKits and CookieKits. SUPPLIED PHOTO
is foundational as a business owner,” she said. “Understanding the finances of our business is what helps us really understand how our business is growing.” To view Beaudoin’s profile video, visit cpask.ca/news.
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CPA Saskatchewan provides leadership and support CPA Saskatchewan congratulates its 133 candidates who successfully completed the Common Final Examination (CFE) from September 2020 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 four of our candidates recognition on the CPA Canada National Honour Roll: Cameron Dubé, Lee Farrer, Janessa Fox and Brennan McClelland. The CPA designation is Canada’s pre-eminent accounting and business designation. With more than 5,000 members in Saskatchewan, and over 220,000
members across Canada and abroad, CPAs provide crucial financial expertise to businesses in every sector of the economy. CPA Saskatchewan is a self-regulatory professional body established under The Accounting Profession Act (the Act). The objectives of CPA Saskatchewan are to regulate the practice of the profession, govern the registrants in accordance with the Act and the Bylaws, and to assure the public of the knowledge, skill, proficiency and competency of registrants in the practice of professional accounting and other services provided by registrants. CPA Saskatchewan provides leadership, support and a variety of services to its CPA members and candidates.
GOVERNANCE CPA Saskatchewan is governed by a board of 13 members, including 11 CPAs and two public appointees, in accordance with the Act. There are four committees of the board including Audit, Future Innovations, Governance, and HR and Nominating. As well, we have five regulatory committees, namely the Discipline, Professional Conduct, Professional Practice, Registration and Rules committees. C PA S a s k a t c h e w a n ensures the protection of the public and the visibility of the profession in the province. It represents all areas of expertise of the accounting profession, including financial accounting, management and management
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accounting, finance, assurance and taxation. Professional accountants in Saskatchewan are represented by a single, self-
regulating body and hold the designation Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Legislation to create the Institute of Chartered
Professional Accountants of Saskatche wan (CPA Saskatchewan) was proclaimed November 10, 2014.
The greatest asset in your future is you. Congratulations to our new graduates, who are on their way to becoming Chartered Professional Accountants! You are now equipped with the financial and strategic expertise that today’s business world requires. Globally recognized and respected, Canadian CPAs are changing every landscape in which we live and work.
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Become a CPA and enjoy unlimited opportunities CPA Saskatchewan is excited to celebrate our 133 graduates who are on their way to becoming CPAs. The Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation prepares you for a life-long, rewarding career with unlimited potential. A CPA is your gateway to a world of exciting opportunities. The value of the CPA designation is recognized by organizations worldwide. As a Canadian CPA, you will have many career choices—multiple opportunities in many roles and in all sectors of the economy, at home and abroad. WORK IN ANY SECTOR
Every organization needs an accountant. Every tech startup, financial institu-
tion, entertainment company, non-profit, government agency—everyone—needs the skills that a CPA can provide. As a CPA you will have the widest range of opportunities, so you can choose the environment that you want to work in. Regardless of your industry sector, your job is to be a forward-thinking financial leader and to apply the knowledge you’ve gained from the CPA designation to make important financial and business decisions. THINK GLOBALLY
CPA s are in demand throughout Canada, as well as internationally—there are thousands of CPAs working around the world, in the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe. CPA Canada offers a host of Mutual Recognition Agree-
ments that allow CPA members to become designated by other associations. This, combined with the fact that the Canadian CPA is one of the most widely recognized and respected designations, means that a CPA could be your opportunity to travel, once it is safe to do so, work and consult around the world. FIND YOUR NICHE
With the CPA education program, you can specialize in the area that most interests you. Economic, industrial, and technological developments have resulted in a number of specialized fields in accounting, and a CPA designation can help you along your chosen path. SPECIALTIES INCLUDE:
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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 you personally and professionally.
The CPA profession is diverse, and not all Chartered Professional Accountants offer the same types of services to the public. Our profession has: 1. Licensed CPAs, who perform assurance services such as audit engagements or review engagements. 2. CPAs who provide services through firms,
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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 is a founding member of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) and is one of 10 professional accountancy bodies represented on the GAA Tax Directors Group, which acts as a voice of the global profession on tax issues of importance. Canadian CPAs are also active on boards and committees of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). This broad representation ensures that the Canadian profession has an impact globally. PROTECTING CANADIANS THROUGH SUPPORT OF STANDARD SETTING
CPA Canada contributes to the development of financial 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). ADVOCATING FOR THE PUBLIC
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
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CPA? such as tax advice, compilation engagements, business valuations or consulting services. 3. CPAs who provide services to employers. CPAs are expected to be competent and of good character in any area of practice. There are six elements in our code of conduct: integrity, competence, objectivity, confidentiality, moral
and legal behaviour; and co-operation with the profession’s regulations. When a member of the public engages in a service arrangement with a CPA, they must ensure to get an engagement letter from the CPA. This letter forms a contract that can clarify the expectations of the parties, including billing protocols, timing of service delivery and
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