15 stories by Kevin Spila found in our online archive

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Supporting students. Creating impact.

by Kevin Spila

Over the past four decades, the CPA Education Foundation has been a passionate supporter of students, helping them reach their CPA designation goals by ...Over the past four decades, the CPA Education Foundation has been a passionate supporter of students, helping them reach their CPA designation goals by offering a variety of scholarships and awards. This past year alone, the Foundation has awarded ...

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Congratulations to the crème de la crème!

Hats off to the winners of the 2024 Business Challenge Case Competition

by Kevin Spila

Success in the world of business is hard to grasp in the lecture hall. Textbooks, assignments, exams, anecdotal stories, and analysis of business cases ...Success in the world of business is hard to grasp in the lecture hall. Textbooks, assignments, exams, anecdotal stories, and analysis of business cases and problems provide a strong foundation to prepare you for your future career. But what ...

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Life. Changing.

The road to the future is often paved with significant financial barriers; sometimes, you just need a boost

by Kevin Spila

Being a student is hard. Change is hard. You think about this time of your life, and at first, you’re excited for your independence—“I’m ...Being a student is hard. Change is hard. You think about this time of your life, and at first, you’re excited for your independence—“I’m gonna make up my own mind, live in my own place, eat tacos every night ...

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Listen up.

From podcasts to publishing…the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre aims to share the knowledge and experiences of Alberta CPAs

by Kevin Spila

When the late Brian Hesje FCPA, FCA helped create the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre, he had a vision of sharing CPAs’ knowledge, expertise, and ...When the late Brian Hesje FCPA, FCA helped create the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre, he had a vision of sharing CPAs’ knowledge, expertise, and unique perspectives with all Albertans. Brian was not only a successful business leader but also ...

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Get to work on your great career

CPA Education Foundation initiative gives youth a chance to experience working with CPAs

by Kevin Spila

Do you ever wonder how some people chose their career? You hear stories about those who knew exactly what they wanted to do since ...Do you ever wonder how some people chose their career? You hear stories about those who knew exactly what they wanted to do since they were kids—like the one who grew up loving horses and became a veterinarian or ...

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CPA in the DNA

Three generations of CPAs in the family business

by Kevin Spila

“It was no surprise to my family when I said I was interested in accounting,” says Emily Parker. For some, knowing what you want ...“It was no surprise to my family when I said I was interested in accounting,” says Emily Parker. For some, knowing what you want to be when you grow up doesn’t come easily. For others, like Emily, the signs ...

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Up to the challenge

Students adapt to online competition

by Kevin Spila

It can be hard to remember what life was like before the pandemic, when the most challenging aspect of special events and conferences was ...It can be hard to remember what life was like before the pandemic, when the most challenging aspect of special events and conferences was the logistics of keeping people organized. Over the past two years, we’ve all found ways ...

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What’s the big idea?

The Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre helps rural high schools transform big ideas into action

by Kevin Spila

Those who attended high school in rural Alberta know post-secondary open houses and career fairs—or even online resources!—are more accessible to those who live ...Those who attended high school in rural Alberta know post-secondary open houses and career fairs—or even online resources!—are more accessible to those who live close to or in larger communities. Obviously, when you live and learn farther away from ...

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Success that matters

How the CPA profession is supporting the next generation of CPAs

by Kevin Spila

In September 2020, the Foundation launched six new scholarships to support Alberta high school students in their pursuit of post-secondary education; those scholarships include ...In September 2020, the Foundation launched six new scholarships to support Alberta high school students in their pursuit of post-secondary education; those scholarships include awards for students in rural communities, LGBTQ2S+ students, and students who are Black, Indigenous, or ...

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What’s new at the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre

The Hesje Centre increases its support for rural high schools

by Kevin Spila

The CPA Education Foundation’s Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre was established thanks to a generous gift from Brian Hesje FCPA, FCA, an accomplished Alberta business leader and ...The CPA Education Foundation’s Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre was established thanks to a generous gift from Brian Hesje FCPA, FCA, an accomplished Alberta business leader and community builder. The Hesje Centre, which was established in March 2019, is a virtual hub ...

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Voices from the margins

The Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre podcast discusses equity, inclusion, and racism in Canada

by Kevin Spila

The CPA Education Foundation’s Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre was established thanks to a generous gift from Brian Hesje FCPA, FCA, an accomplished Alberta business leader and ...The CPA Education Foundation’s Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre was established thanks to a generous gift from Brian Hesje FCPA, FCA, an accomplished Alberta business leader and community builder. The Hesje Centre, which was established in March 2019, is a virtual hub ...

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Small towns, big dreams.

The CPA Education Foundation recognizes unique attributes of rural high schools and their students

by Kevin Spila

Rural Alberta: rolling foothills, rugged terrain, fields of gold as far as the eye can see. However, as beautiful as it is, for the ...Rural Alberta: rolling foothills, rugged terrain, fields of gold as far as the eye can see. However, as beautiful as it is, for the roughly 22 per cent of Albertans who live in rural communities, Alberta can also have ...

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