Episodes

  • From Start-Up to C-Suite: David Filewich's Journey to CEO

    From Start-Up to C-Suite: David Filewich's Journey to CEO
    Jan 23 2025
    In this episode, CPA David Filewich, the current CEO of CPA Insurance Plans West (CPAIPW), talks about his journey from entrepreneur in the tech sector to leadership of an organization that serves CPAs and their families across western Canada. He offers insights and reflections about entrepreneurship based on his experiences and also provides a valuable overview of CPAIPW and its services to the CPA profession and CPA candidates.
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    22 mins
  • A Bit About Bitcoin: An Introduction to the World of Cybercurrencies

    A Bit About Bitcoin: An Introduction to the World of Cybercurrencies
    Jan 16 2025
    In this timely episode, CPA Candy Davis introduces us to the complicated and fascinating world of cybercurrencies and provides some valuable tips on how to avoid being victimized in cryptocurrency scams. If you don't know your bitcoin from your non-fungible tokens, then you don't want to miss this episode.
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    28 mins
  • Staying Ahead of the Curve: The Role and Evolution of the CPA Western School of Business

    Staying Ahead of the Curve: The Role and Evolution of the CPA Western School of Business
    Jan 7 2025
    The CPA Western School of Business and its predecessor have educated generations of CPAs in Alberta and across western and northern Canada. As 2025 begins, the School's Executive Vice President of Learning, Lara Greguric FCPA, FCA, joins the podcast to discuss current trends, changes and programming at the School. If you're an employer of CPAs, or if you're thinking of becoming a CPA or know someone who is thinking about it, this episode is for you!
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    40 mins
  • Putting a Fence at the Top of the Cliff: In Conversation with ECF CEO, Tina Thomas

    Putting a Fence at the Top of the Cliff: In Conversation with ECF CEO, Tina Thomas
    Dec 19 2024
    In this episode, CPA Tina Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Edmonton Community Foundation, chats about career and community with CPA Education Foundation Director Erin Schwartz. Tina discusses her unique career path and how she balances risk vs. reward as a professional. She and Erin also chat in-depth about the important role of the Edmonton Community Foundation, the nature of philanthropy in Alberta today, and the extensive reach and impacts of the charitable sector in communities. NOTE: This is the last episode of Uncommon Sense for 2024. We'll be back with new weekly episodes starting January 9. Season's greetings to everyone who has listened to our podcast!
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    44 mins
  • Special Episode: Meet Your Employer

    Special Episode: Meet Your Employer
    Dec 12 2024
    Special "Streeter" episode, recorded live at CPA Alberta's "Meet Your Employer" CPA student recruitment event on September 6, 2024.
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    34 mins
  • Landing That Dream Job: Tips From a Pro

    Landing That Dream Job: Tips From a Pro
    Dec 5 2024
    CPA and long-time executive recruitment specialist Joe Gagliardi discusses the best ways for new graduates and young professionals to seek out and obtain the jobs they’ve always wanted in the post-pandemic era.
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    39 mins
  • How Restorative Justice Works: A CPA’s Perspective

    How Restorative Justice Works: A CPA’s Perspective
    Nov 28 2024
    For many years, Alberta CPA Mark Mowbrey has dedicated much of his time to supporting the restorative justice approach to dealing with young offenders. In this episode, Mark talks about his experiences and the value to the community of restorative justice.
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    27 mins
  • Sustainability and the CPA Profession, Part 2

    Sustainability and the CPA Profession, Part 2
    Nov 21 2024
    In the final episode of this two-part discussion, Janice Anderson shares her perspectives on businesses achieving sustainability, "greenwashing," and the outlook for the future.
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    44 mins