Episodi

  • Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 2

    Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 2
    Mar 19 2026
    In Part 2 of our tax tips discussion with Ryan Clarke CPA, CA, FEA, Ryan walks listeners through some changes and new features related to filing of personal tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Ryan also outlines steps to take if you're unable to pay your taxes or if you make a mistake on your tax return. Note: This episode contains general information about filing your tax return and is not meant to be construed as personal advice. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    36 min
  • Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 1

    Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 1
    Mar 19 2026
    Tax expert Ryan Clarke CPA, CA, FEA, joins us for this annual "tax tips" episode for personal income tax filers in Alberta. In Part 1, Ryan shares a bit about his career journey, and then outlines some general information about filing personal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Note: This episode contains general information about filing your tax return and is not meant to be construed as personal advice. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    23 min
  • Volunteering As A Way Of Life: Talking with Jim Sand CPA

    Volunteering As A Way Of Life: Talking with Jim Sand CPA
    Mar 5 2026
    Jim Sand CPA, CA, CAFM is an entrepreneur and business leader who is deeply committed to his profession, his community, and his Métis heritage. On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Jim reflects on a life of volunteerism and on contributing his expertise to organizations ranging from the Accounting Standards Board to food banks and health centres. He also discusses his personal philosophy around business and entrepreneurship, and provides some observations on the importance of his work with Indigenous communities and businesses. He also finds time to talk about what it was like growing up in a national park! Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    36 min
  • Waxing Eloquent: A Conversation with CPA and Olympian Ski-Waxer Patrick Moore

    Waxing Eloquent: A Conversation with CPA and Olympian Ski-Waxer Patrick Moore
    Feb 19 2026
    Patrick Moore CPA, CA is an Assurance Partner with the accounting firm of MNP in their Edmonton office. He is also an accomplished athlete as well as a key member of the 2026 Canadian Paralympic delegation as the Waxer for the Paralympic cross-country skiing team. In this episode, Patrick talks about his Olympic experiences and how he manages a busy day job while being active in the worlds of recreational and competitive sport. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    52 min
  • CPAs Giving Back: In Conversation with Chioma and Ako Ufodike

    CPAs Giving Back: In Conversation with Chioma and Ako Ufodike
    Feb 5 2026
    With Canada marking Black History Month 2026 in February, Alberta CPAs Chioma and Ako Ufodike join our host to talk about how they partnered with the accounting firm of MNP to create and fund a unique business award of excellence for Black post-secondary students, and the inspiration underpinning the award. They also chat about their own experiences as Black students and professionals, and the importance of Black History Month. Chioma and Ako bring humour and great insights to this wide-ranging and compelling discussion. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    45 min
  • CPAs In The Community: A Conversation with Tiffany Chow CPA, CA, CBV

    CPAs In The Community: A Conversation with Tiffany Chow CPA, CA, CBV
    Jan 22 2026
    Over the course of her career, Tiffany Chow CPA, CA, CBV, has distinguished herself as a leader and skilled business valuator. She is also dedicated to making her community stronger, earning her CPA Alberta's Early Achievement Award in 2025. In this conversation with host Jessica de Groot, Tiffany discusses her work with EY Canada's Pan-Asian Professional Network as well as her contributions to Edmonton's WIN House women's shelter. This is an engaging and informative discussion about how one CPA can make a difference. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    37 min
  • A Look at the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement Planning

    A Look at the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement Planning
    Jan 8 2026
    When planning retirement, many of us focus on the financial aspects of preparing for retirement. But if you only look at the financial part of the process, then you might be neglecting some other key elements of getting ready for retirement. On this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with Terry Olexyn CPA, CMA, founder of PEAK Retirement Solutions Ltd. Terry shares his insights and expertise on the benefits of factoring-in considerations such as personal goals, self-awareness, "healthspan vs. lifespan", and other components of a well-rounded retirement plan. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    30 min
  • Celebrating Success: Conversations at the November 28 CFE Writers Celebration

    Celebrating Success: Conversations at the November 28 CFE Writers Celebration
    Dec 18 2025
    In November, Alberta's CPA profession celebrated the achievements of 443 successful Alberta writers of the profession's fall Common Final Examination (CFE). Passing this exam is a major step before CPA candidates earn their full designation. On November 28, 2025 in Edmonton, many of these soon-to-be CPAs gathered with their employers and other dignitaries at a luncheon, hosted by CPA Alberta. And Uncommon Sense was there! This "person on the street" episode features a collection of real-time comments and perspectives, ranging from tears of joy to cheers of delight. Thanks to everyone who took the time to chat with us, and thanks as well to CPA Alberta for accommodating our podcast crew. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    38 min