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Uncommon Sense

Uncommon Sense

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Alberta Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) are remarkable. They’re experts and entrepreneurs; innovators and change makers; early adopters and trailblazers. And they each have a story to tell. Listen to the Uncommon Sense podcast to hear Alberta CPAs share their stories and insights on leadership, business, education, finance, technology, and so much more. Uncommon Sense is produced by the Alberta CPA Education Foundation’s Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre.All rights reserved Economia
Episodi
  • Giving Back: A Conversation with Lifetime Volunteer Debbie Gorsline FCPA, FCMA

    Giving Back: A Conversation with Lifetime Volunteer Debbie Gorsline FCPA, FCMA
    Jun 25 2026
    We're wrapping up this season with a conversation featuring a CPA who seems to never run out of energy when it comes to supporting organizations and causes important to her—Debbie Gorsline FCPA, FCMA, a recipient of CPA Alberta's 2026 Distinguished Accomplishment Award. On this episode, Debbie talks about her career path and reflects on the work she's done to support organizations such as CPA Assist, a program that offers confidential services to CPAs and their families across four jurisdictions. She offers her perspectives on the value of providing mental health and related services to professionals, and looks back on the impact her family and community have had on her own approach to volunteerism. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    25 min
  • Overcoming Personal Challenges to Serve Others with Mika Kitagawa-Friesen

    Overcoming Personal Challenges to Serve Others with Mika Kitagawa-Friesen
    Jun 11 2026
    Content Warning: This episode covers a variety of topics, including discussion around sexual abuse and violence, which may be upsetting to some listeners. If you or someone you know could benefit from the resources discussed in this episode, please visit https://www.sace.ca/contact/. Mika Kitagawa-Friesen CPA, CMA recently received CPA Alberta's Distinguished Accomplishment Award, in part because of her work as CFO of the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton. On this revelatory episode, Mika talks about her work at the Centre and what it means to her to be part of a team that supports survivors and educates the community about sexual violence. She also discusses her unique career path, her experiences as an immigrant to Canada, and how a health crisis affected her professional and personal lives. ------- Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    46 min
  • Building Leadership Skills Through Executive Coaching with Jason Labonte CPA, CMA

    Building Leadership Skills Through Executive Coaching with Jason Labonte CPA, CMA
    May 28 2026
    Our guest on this episode is Jason Labonte CPA, CMA, a Certified Executive Coach. Jason shares some perspectives on the value and benefits of executive coaching and how coaching can help professionals hone their leadership skills. He discusses the qualities and characteristics of successful leaders, and how the demands on leaders are changing. Jason is also an accomplished Ironman athlete, so we took some time on this episode to talk with Jason about his commitment to this grueling sport. All in all, it's an eye-opening and enjoyable conversation with an insightful guest. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    41 min
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