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Uncommon Sense

Uncommon Sense

By: CPA Alberta
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 Alberta Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) are remarkable. They’re experts and entrepreneurs; innovators and change makers; early adopters and trailblazers. And they each have a story to tell. Listen to the Uncommon Sense podcast to hear Alberta CPAs share their stories and insights on leadership, business, education, finance, technology, and so much more. Uncommon Sense is produced by the Alberta CPA Education Foundation’s Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre.All rights reserved Economics
Episodes
  • CPAs in the Community: A Frank Discussion About Volunteerism

    CPAs in the Community: A Frank Discussion About Volunteerism
    Sep 4 2025
    Frank Potter FCPA, FCMA dedicates much of his time to raising awareness about the beauty and diversity of Alberta's thousands of natural areas. In this episode of Uncommon Sense, Frank talks about his work to promote natural areas and the importance of using them wisely. He also shares his perspectives on why volunteering in the community can be uniquely rewarding. Frank's own commitment to volunteerism and giving back helped him earn his Fellowship designation from CPA Alberta in 2025. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. We’d love to hear your feedback! Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    36 mins
  • CPAs In The Community: A Chat With Mark Siderson

    CPAs In The Community: A Chat With Mark Siderson
    Aug 28 2025
    For many accountants, being a CPA isn't simply a 9-to-5 job. Across Alberta, CPAs are lending their expertise and energy to many charitable causes and volunteer projects. On this episode of Uncommon Sense, host Jessica de Groot sits down with Edmonton-based CPA Mark Siderson to talk about his involvement in community-oriented activities--activities that range from volunteering at his synagogue to serving as an occasional accounting instructor and tutor. Mark talks about his personal approach to volunteerism, an approach rooted in the saying, "You get what you give." Mark also talks about what his CPA designation has meant to him over his career, and he reflects on his commitment to personal fitness and wellness. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. We’d love to hear your feedback! Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    41 mins
  • A Gold-Medal Episode

    A Gold-Medal Episode
    Aug 21 2025
    Season 2 begins in conversation with Cheryl Gibson KC, FCPA, FCA, an Edmonton-based accountant and lawyer who has earned the highest honours in both professions. She also happens to be one of Canada's most-distinguished competitive swimmers, having won medals at the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, the Pan-Am Games, and many other competitions. In this episode, Cheryl talks about what it has been like to build a successful career as a dual-designated professional…and perhaps even shares a few thoughts about the state of competitive swimming in Canada, including current phenom, Summer McIntosh!
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    32 mins
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