CPA Stories
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Guiding Growth: Reagan Bromley, CPA, on Facilitating the Next Generation of CPAs
Reagan Bromley, CPA, is the recipient of this year’s Kouri Berezan Heinrichs (KBH) Award for Professional Growth, recognizing her dedication to candidate success and commitment to the profession.
Oct 6, 2025
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Teaching with Dedication: Erikka Ogrodnick, CPA – 2024 CPAWSB Recognition Instructor Award Winner
CPAWSB recently presented Erikka Ogrodnick, CPA, with the 2024 CPAWSB Recognition Instructor Award, celebrating her dedication to teaching, mentorship, and her lasting impact on candidates’ CPA journeys.
Sep 23, 2025
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Lessons in Resilience: CPAWSB Honours Dennis Shon, CPA, with the David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award
CPAWSB recently recognized Dennis Shon, CPA, with the David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award, an honour that highlights CPA PEP facilitators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to candidate success and embody the spirit of mentorship within the CPA profession.
Sep 19, 2025
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Teaching with Empathy: Cathleen Elliot, CPA, CA – 2024 CPAWSB Facilitator Award Winner
CPAWSB recently presented Cathleen Elliot, CPA, CA, with the 2024 CPAWSB Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Sep 9, 2025
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Leading with Purpose: Shannon Wong, MET, CPA – 2024 CPAWSB Session Leader Award Winner
CPAWSB recently presented Shannon Wong, MET, CPA, with the 2024 CPAWSB Session Leader Award, which recognizes session facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Sep 2, 2025
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Nomination Deadline Extended: 2024 Exemplary New Professional Award
Each year, CPAWSB presents its Exemplary New Professional Award to a single recent CPAWSB graduate in one of the four western provinces or three territories.
Sep 16, 2024
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Meet Owen Kot, CPA, 2023 Exemplary New Professional Award Winner
CPAWSB recently presented the Exemplary New Professional (ENP) award to Owen Kot, CPA, a recent graduate, who demonstrated the qualities of a Chartered Professional Accountant during his time as a candidate, and during the year following successful completion of the Common Final Exam. The award is made possible through the generosity of Kouri Berezan Heinrichs of Edmonton in their gift to the CPA Education Foundation of Alberta.
Apr 24, 2024
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2023 KBH Award Winner Series: Shannon Kroeker, CPA, CA
Shannon Kroeker, CPA, CA won the 2023 Kouri Berezan Heinrichs (KBH) Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions as a facilitator and session leader. For Shannon, this recognition represents not just her dedication to her role but also her journey within the accounting profession. Let's dive into Shannon's story as she shares insights, challenges, and invaluable advice for CPA candidates navigating the Core 1 module.
Apr 2, 2024
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Nominations for CPAWSB's 2023 Exemplary New Professional Award
Each year, CPAWSB presents its Exemplary New Professional Award to a single recent CPAWSB graduate in one of the four western provinces or three territories. Nominations for 2023 are now open.
Sep 8, 2023
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Calvin Loi, CPA - Winner of 2022 Exemplary New Professional Award
Every year, CPAWSB looks forward to finding exemplary new professionals. In 2022, we are proud and honoured to award Calvin Loi, CPA. Watch the video to learn about Calvin's journey!
Sep 7, 2023
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Nominations for CPAWSB's 2022 Exemplary New Professional Award
Each year, CPAWSB presents its Exemplary New Professional Award to a single recent CPAWSB graduate in one of the four western provinces or three territories. Nominations for 2022 are now open.
Oct 10, 2022
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Lauren Holland, CPA - Winner of 2021 KBH Exemplary New Professional Award
Lauren Holland, CPA was awarded with the KBH Exemplary New Professional Award. The Exemplary New Professional Award recognizes a recent CPAWSB graduate who demonstrates the defining qualities of a Chartered Professional Accountant: professionalism, integrity and sound judgment, and commitment to the profession and the community.
Jun 10, 2022
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Award Winners 2020/2021
CPAWSB presented these members with CPAWSB Award for the past year. These awards recognize facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their students and candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Dec 6, 2021
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Meet Bjornda Bjornson, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Bjornda Bjornson, CPA, CA, with the David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award. Funded by CPA Alberta, this award is given annually to a facilitator residing in Alberta, who is a Chartered Professional Accountant and is delivering the CPA Professional Education Program modules through the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB). The recipient of the award is selected by the CPAWSB and is recognized for their exemplary contribution to furthering CPAWSB's education objectives.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
Jul 9, 2021
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Meet Kathleen Gerber, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate
CPAWSB presented the 2020 Exemplary New Professional award to a recent graduate, Kathleen Gerber, CPA, who demonstrated the qualities of a Chartered Professional Accountant during their time as a candidate, and during the year following successful completion of the Common Final Exam. This award is made possible by Kouri Bezeren Heinrichs, an Alberta- based CPA firm.
Jul 2, 2021
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Meet Lynne Onofreychuk, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Lynne Onofreychuk, CPA, CGA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Apr 9, 2021
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Meet Dayna Rogowski, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Dayna Rogowski, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Mar 19, 2021
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Meet Brandy-Lee Frank, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Brandy-Lee Frank, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Mar 12, 2021
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Meet Kirsten Benzie, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Kirsten Benzie, BMus, CPA, CA, with the CPAWSB CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Mar 5, 2021
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Meet Adam Zanoni, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Adam Zanoni, CPA, CA, with the CPAWSB CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
Oct 2, 2020
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Meet Larry Davidson, an award-winning facilitator
We recently presented a CPAWSB Contractor Recognition Award to Larry Davidson, CPA, CGA. This award recognizes his notable and positive impact on his students and his dedication to excellence in his role as an in-person facilitator for the CPA preparatory courses.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
Sep 4, 2020
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Meet DeAnn Eckdahl, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented DeAnn Eckdahl, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
Jul 10, 2020
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Meet Crystal Workun, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Crystal Workun, CPA, CMA, with the David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award. Funded by CPA Alberta, this award is given annually to a facilitator residing in Alberta, who is a Chartered Professional Accountant and is delivering the CPA Professional Education Program modules through the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB). The recipient of the award is selected by the CPAWSB and is recognized for their exemplary contribution to furthering CPAWSB‘s education objectives.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
Jun 9, 2020
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Meet Wendy Wilson, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Wendy Wilson, FCPA, FCGA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Mar 24, 2020
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Meet Peter Moreira, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Peter Moreira, CPA, CGA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Mar 3, 2020
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Meet Deanna Shymkiw Yeo, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Deanna Shymkiw Yeo, CPA, CMA, with the CPAWSB CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
In this series, we ask our award winners five questions about the CPA program.
Feb 11, 2020
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Meet George Fisher, an award-winning facilitator
We recently presented a CPAWSB Contractor Recognition Award to George Fisher, MBA, CPA, CGA. This award recognizes his notable and positive impact on his students and his dedication to excellence in his role as an in-person facilitator for the CPA preparatory courses.
Nov 14, 2019
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Meet Nicole Charlesworth, an award-winning facilitator
The CPAWSB recently presented Nicole Charlesworth with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Oct 25, 2019
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Meet Lindsay McLachlan, an award-winning facilitator
We recently presented a CPAWSB Contractor Recognition Award to Lindsay McLachlan, CPA, CA. This award recognizes her notable and positive impact on her students and her dedication to excellence in her role as a facilitator for the CPA preparatory courses.
Sep 4, 2019
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Meet Erica Smith, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Erica Smith, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Aug 9, 2019
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Meet Edward Goodfellow, an award-winning facilitator
We recently presented a CPAWSB Contractor Recognition Award to Edward Goodfellow, CPA, CA. This award recognizes his notable and positive impact on his students and his dedication to excellence in his role as a facilitator for the CPA preparatory courses.
Jul 12, 2019
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Meet Stephanie Stokes, an award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Stephanie Stokes, CPA, CA, with the CPAWSB CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
May 24, 2019
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Meet Ken Singh, award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Kenneth Singh, CPA, CA, MBA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Apr 26, 2019
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Meet Jeff Gilbert, award-winning facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Jeff Gilbert, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with a dedication to excellence.
Mar 29, 2019
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Meet Christine Kissel, Award-Winning Facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Christine Kissel, CPA, CA, with the David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award. Funded by CPA Alberta, this award is given annually to a facilitator residing in Alberta, who is a Chartered Professional Accountant and is delivering the CPA Professional Education Program modules through the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB). The recipient of the award is selected by the CPAWSB and is recognized for their exemplary contribution to furthering CPAWSB’s education objectives.
Feb 13, 2019
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Meet Samantha Taylor, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Samantha Taylor, CPA, CA, with the first ever David Inhaber Distinguished Facilitator Award. Funded by CPA Alberta, this award is given annually to a facilitator residing in Alberta, who is a Chartered Professional Accountant and is delivering the CPA Professional Education Program modules through the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB). The recipient of the award is selected by the CPAWSB and is recognized for their exemplary contribution to furthering CPAWSB’s education objectives.
Oct 24, 2018
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Meet John Wark, the September 2017 CFE Governor General Gold Medal recipient
Like most candidates who write the CFE, John Wark spent a lot of time after the exam counting all the mistakes he thought he made, and wondering what more he could’ve done. After waiting two anxiety-filled months for the results to learn that he was not only on the national Honour Roll, but was also awarded the highest standing in Canada, he was overwhelmed by the congratulations he received.
Sep 5, 2018
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Meet Erin Creagh, CPA, CGA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Erin Creagh, CPA, CGA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with dedication to excellence.
Jul 25, 2018
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Meet Dr. Norman Sheehan, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Dr. Norman Sheehan, FCMA, FCPA, CGA, ICD.D, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with dedication to excellence.
Jun 6, 2018
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Meet Rosina Rosales, CPA, CA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Session Leader
CPAWSB recently presented Rosina Rosales, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with dedication to excellence.
May 2, 2018
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Meet Sam Nguyen, CPA, CA, an Award-Winning CPAWSB Facilitator
CPAWSB recently presented Sam Nguyen, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with dedication to excellence.
Mar 21, 2018
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Meet Matt Lind, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate
CPAWSB recently presented the Exemplary New Professional award to a recent graduate who demonstrated the qualities of a Chartered Professional Accountant during their time as a candidate, and during the year following successful completion of the Common Final Exam. This award is made possible by Kouri Bezeren Heinrichs, an Alberta- based CPA firm.
Feb 21, 2018
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Meet Krystal Huebl, CPA, an Award-Winning Recent CPAWSB Graduate
CPAWSB recently presented the Exemplary New Professional award to a recent graduate who demonstrated the qualities of a Chartered Professional Accountant during their time as a candidate, and during the year following successful completion of the Common Final Exam. The award is made possible through the generosity of Kouri Berezan Heinrichs of Edmonton in their gift to the CPA Education Foundation of Alberta.
Jun 15, 2017
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Meet Kevin Kilpatrick, an Award Winning CPAWSB Instructor
CPAWSB recently presented Kevin Kilpatrick, CPA, CA, with the KBH Facilitator Award, which recognizes facilitators or session leaders who have had a notable and positive impact on their candidates and approach their role with dedication to excellence.
Jun 7, 2017
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Meet Bradley Keefe, Award-winning Facilitator
Bradley was recently recognized by CPAWSB with the KBH Outstanding Facilitator Award for his notable and positive impact on candidates and his dedication to excellence.
Mar 15, 2017
