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
  • Two Perspectives on Mentorship with Sandy Lyons and Rod Gatti

    Two Perspectives on Mentorship with Sandy Lyons and Rod Gatti
    May 14 2026
    Two Perspectives on Mentorship with Sandy Lyons and Rod Gatti by CPA Alberta
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    28 min
  • Putting Yourself Out There: Helping Women-Led Businesses Thrive with Sarah Carver, Part 2

    Putting Yourself Out There: Helping Women-Led Businesses Thrive with Sarah Carver, Part 2
    Apr 30 2026
    In Part 2 of Sarah Carver's conversation with host Erin Schwartz, Sarah discusses the impact of tariffs and AI on small businesses such as C-West Custom Fixtures and how these impacts are being addressed. She also talks about the path to success for women-led businesses in traditionally male-dominated business sectors. As well, Sarah shares her reasons for being a dedicated supporter and mentor of younger professionals. There's much more to hear about in this engaging conversation about the many ways people can "put themselves out there" in their careers and their lives.
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    32 min
  • Putting Yourself Out There: Helping Women-Led Businesses Thrive with Sarah Carver, Part 1

    Putting Yourself Out There: Helping Women-Led Businesses Thrive with Sarah Carver, Part 1
    Apr 30 2026
    In the first episode of this two-part conversation, Calgary CPA Sarah Carver joins host Erin Schwartz CPA to talk about her career path and how her decision to become a CPA instead of a lawyer led to her current role as Financial Controller for C-West Custom Fixtures as well as co-founder of her own design studio. A common theme underpinning Sarah's career has been her belief in the value of "putting yourself out there" and taking risks. Sarah reflects on the rewards that come with being part of a women-led business and how C-West successfully managed through the COVID-19 pandemic. Sarah and Erin also discuss Sarah's volunteer work with the Narrow Road Recovery Home and what that work has meant to her.
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    33 min
  • Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom, Part 1

    Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom, Part 1
    Apr 16 2026
    Stephen Bergstrom FCPA, FCMA is semi-retired. Well, sort of. In Part 1 of a two-part conversation with CPA Education Foundation Director Erin Schwartz CPA, Stephen explains what he means when he says he's unclear on the concept of retirement and describes how he stays busy (very busy) during his semi-retirement. Stephen chats about his career as a CPA and accounting educator—a career that included serving in support of Canada's armed forces in two different conflict zones. His conversation with Erin is wide-ranging, informative, and intriguing, and even includes one of the best meet-cute stories you'll ever hear. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    29 min
  • Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom - Part 2

    Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom - Part 2
    Apr 16 2026
    Stephen Bergstrom FCPA, FCMA continues his conversation with host Erin Schwartz CPA about the value of staying busy during retirement and provides some thoughts on how people can prepare for retirement. The conversation then turns to trends in post-secondary accounting education and how students are responding to those trends. With his customary insight and wisdom, Stephen provides an informed glimpse into the value of accounting education and turning that education into a career. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    32 min