Indigenous Learners in Accounting (ILA) Initiative

In the Spring and Summer of 2023, as part of the Indigenous Learners Initiative, AFOA Alberta and the CPA Western School of Business offered two customized courses/modules - Introductory Financial Accounting (IFA) and Core 1.
In conjunction with subject matter experts from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, CPA Canada incorporated content relevant to their communities and reflective of their world views and experiences in the learning materials.
This joint process enriches the curriculum with a breadth of Indigenous culture, content, and context. The recognition and affirmation of Indigenous peoples within the learning materials and approach is novel and a first in accounting education.
ILA Video Resources

What is the Indigenous Learners in Accounting Initiative?
From curriculum design to student support, discover how ILA is reshaping accounting education with inclusivity, cultural relevance, and academic excellence at its core.

Why it Matters
From fostering cultural pride to addressing systemic barriers, uncover the significance of ILA's mission to empower Indigenous learners and promote diversity in the accounting profession.

Inside the Framework
Learn about our intricate framework, partnerships, and support systems that empower Indigenous students to excel in accounting education, fostering inclusivity, cultural relevance, and academic success.

Student Testimony
Ashley Comrie, a student enrolled in the Indigenous Learners in Accounting Initiative, shares her experiences of overcoming doubts, finding belonging, and embracing her Métis heritage with warmth and authenticity.

Instructor Testimony
Hear from our instructors as they share their experiences, insights, and motivations behind the Indigenous Learners in Accounting Initiative (ILA).