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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.
Bromley first became interested in facilitation after completing her legacy program, where mentoring students was part of her employment role. Inspired by her own facilitators in Manitoba, she chose to give back through CPAWSB. “I had some amazing facilitators who genuinely cared about our success,” Bromley recalls. “That inspired me to take on this role myself. Shout out to Susan D. and Dean A.”
Facilitation has contributed significantly to Bromley’s own development. “Facilitating forced me to get comfortable using the electronic handbook. I now have a stronger understanding of the sections and criteria than I did in public practice.”
One of her biggest turning points came when she began to master the feedback guides used in candidate assessments. “Once I moved past ‘just reading’ them to really understanding every MPI and ranking, I was able to give more specific feedback to help candidates.”
Bromley adapts her facilitation style to support diverse learning needs. “I provide candidates with several approaches and encourage them to try different strategies to find what works best.”
Her consistent advice is the importance of planning and reflection: “Create a study plan and stick to it. Balance work, personal, and study time—and always debrief. Debriefing helps candidates learn from practice materials and become significantly stronger.”
Her personal teaching motto reflects this philosophy: “Debrief, debrief, debrief. Trust me, it will save you time later.”
Flexibility, however, is one of the advantages of the facilitator role. “It helps me keep up with technical competencies while still planning my availability around my family’s busy times.”
For aspiring CPAs, Bromley emphasizes building a strong foundation early: “Work hard and find a team that supports your growth along with theirs. Identify your limits and set boundaries to maintain balance.”
She also encourages colleagues to consider facilitating. “It can be challenging at first as you become comfortable with the materials and style, but after a few modules, it becomes second nature. Facilitating keeps technical skills sharp and provides meaningful flexibility.”
Her own network has grown through articling connections and volunteering. “Some of my strongest professional relationships remain with people I articled with years ago. And volunteering with my kids’ activities also led to unexpected networking.”
Bromley believes the profession will continue to be in high demand. While technology and data skills are important, she stresses not losing sight of interpersonal skills. “Sometimes, picking up the phone solves an issue much faster than an email.”
Receiving the KBH Award is an honour for Bromley. “It is meaningful to be recognized and appreciated for my work and commitment to candidate success.”
Reagan began her career at MNP LLP as an articling student, earning her Chartered Accountant designation in 2005. She immediately became involved with her legacy education program. After a break to be home with her young family, Reagan focused on education, instructing post-secondary Introduction to Accounting and Intermediate Assets and Liabilities classes; then moving to CPAWSB to focus on Core 1 and Core 2 modules, and advising both new candidates and unsuccessful CFE writers. Reagan also works with CPA Canada's National Marking Centre during Capstone 2. Reagan is the Finance Director for a First Nation, working with their growing business entities.
Stay tuned for the next installment of our award-winner series, where we will introduce you to another award winner. This series aims to provide insights and inspiration to new and aspiring CPAs, helping them navigate their own CPA journey and discover opportunities to give back to the profession after earning their designation. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from these accomplished professionals and explore the diverse paths within the accounting world.
Bromley first became interested in facilitation after completing her legacy program, where mentoring students was part of her employment role. Inspired by her own facilitators in Manitoba, she chose to give back through CPAWSB. “I had some amazing facilitators who genuinely cared about our success,” Bromley recalls. “That inspired me to take on this role myself. Shout out to Susan D. and Dean A.”
Professional and Personal Growth Through Facilitation
Facilitation has contributed significantly to Bromley’s own development. “Facilitating forced me to get comfortable using the electronic handbook. I now have a stronger understanding of the sections and criteria than I did in public practice.” One of her biggest turning points came when she began to master the feedback guides used in candidate assessments. “Once I moved past ‘just reading’ them to really understanding every MPI and ranking, I was able to give more specific feedback to help candidates.”
Candidate-Centered Teaching
Bromley adapts her facilitation style to support diverse learning needs. “I provide candidates with several approaches and encourage them to try different strategies to find what works best.” Her consistent advice is the importance of planning and reflection: “Create a study plan and stick to it. Balance work, personal, and study time—and always debrief. Debriefing helps candidates learn from practice materials and become significantly stronger.”
Her personal teaching motto reflects this philosophy: “Debrief, debrief, debrief. Trust me, it will save you time later.”
Balancing Commitments
Like many professionals, Bromley has had to learn to balance. “I spent several years focusing only on facilitating. Time management is critical so that I can provide both my candidates and my employer with the best version of me.”Flexibility, however, is one of the advantages of the facilitator role. “It helps me keep up with technical competencies while still planning my availability around my family’s busy times.”
Advice for Candidates and Future Facilitators
For aspiring CPAs, Bromley emphasizes building a strong foundation early: “Work hard and find a team that supports your growth along with theirs. Identify your limits and set boundaries to maintain balance.” She also encourages colleagues to consider facilitating. “It can be challenging at first as you become comfortable with the materials and style, but after a few modules, it becomes second nature. Facilitating keeps technical skills sharp and provides meaningful flexibility.”
Building Reputation and Networks
Her own network has grown through articling connections and volunteering. “Some of my strongest professional relationships remain with people I articled with years ago. And volunteering with my kids’ activities also led to unexpected networking.”
Looking Ahead
Bromley believes the profession will continue to be in high demand. While technology and data skills are important, she stresses not losing sight of interpersonal skills. “Sometimes, picking up the phone solves an issue much faster than an email.”
Recognition
Receiving the KBH Award is an honour for Bromley. “It is meaningful to be recognized and appreciated for my work and commitment to candidate success.”
About Reagan
Reagan began her career at MNP LLP as an articling student, earning her Chartered Accountant designation in 2005. She immediately became involved with her legacy education program. After a break to be home with her young family, Reagan focused on education, instructing post-secondary Introduction to Accounting and Intermediate Assets and Liabilities classes; then moving to CPAWSB to focus on Core 1 and Core 2 modules, and advising both new candidates and unsuccessful CFE writers. Reagan also works with CPA Canada's National Marking Centre during Capstone 2. Reagan is the Finance Director for a First Nation, working with their growing business entities.
Stay tuned for the next installment of our award-winner series, where we will introduce you to another award winner. This series aims to provide insights and inspiration to new and aspiring CPAs, helping them navigate their own CPA journey and discover opportunities to give back to the profession after earning their designation. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from these accomplished professionals and explore the diverse paths within the accounting world.
