Creating opportunities

After a stellar first year of podcasts and videos, the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre is expanding its reach and creating opportunities for high school students in rural Alberta.

Creating those opportunities is what both the Hesje Centre and the CPA Education Foundation are all about. Together, they are funding a partnership with 4-H Alberta—a like-minded, forward-thinking organization focused on building skills for youth in rural communities. The Hesje Centre is excited to share the knowledge of CPAs with more high school students across the province and work with 4-H Alberta to develop new programming and mentorship opportunities. Stay tuned for more as the Hesje Centre has exciting plans in the works.

And what about the podcast? Season two of Straight From the CPA’s Mouth has shifted gears from profiling individual CPAs to exploring subjects and stories about leadership, business, education, and more. Now, it covers topics like the differences between generations, the power of moving across the world, and the importance of data analytics. For example, in episode six of season two, the podcast delves into the value of volunteering and how getting out of your comfort zone can help you develop new skills and become a more well-rounded member of your community.

Be sure to visit the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre, where you can listen to all podcast episodes, check out the CPA Smart video series, and stay up to date with the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre.

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 of resources and materials featuring Alberta CPAs sharing their unique perspectives and vast expertise on a wide range of topics and issues.