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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
  • A CPA in the World of Biotechnology: In Conversation with Matthew Alexander CPA, CA

    A CPA in the World of Biotechnology: In Conversation with Matthew Alexander CPA, CA
    May 15 2025
    If you have ever wondered how the common fruit fly can be used in groundbreaking scientific work (and who hasn't wondered that?), then you'll want to tune in to this episode of Uncommon Sense, featuring guest Matthew Alexander CPA, CA. Matthew is Vice President of Finance and Administration at Future Fields, an Edmonton-based biotechnology company. In this conversation with host Jessica de Groot, Matthew talks about the exciting work Future Fields is doing in developing proteins from fruit flies and how this technology can be applied in the areas of food science, health, and the environment. Matthew describes this work in plain language, so you don't need to be a biologist to understand him as he gives listeners a peek into the fascinating world of contemporary biotechnology and talks about how Alberta is poised to become a leader in this field.
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    30 mins
  • The Case for Case Competitions: A Discussion with Trish Stringer FCPA, FCMA, FCA

    The Case for Case Competitions: A Discussion with Trish Stringer FCPA, FCMA, FCA
    May 8 2025
    With over 15 years of experience as an accounting educator and student mentor at the U of A's Alberta School of Business, Trish Stringer FCPA has made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of students. And, her contributions to student learning don't end at the classroom door. She has devoted countless hours to advising and coaching student case competition teams, including many of those that have participated in (and often won) the CPA Education Foundation's annual Business Challenge competition. In this episode of Uncommon Sense, Trish talks with host Jessica de Groot about her career move from the boardroom to the classroom, the evolution of accounting education over the past decade and a half, and her experiences with advising student case competition teams. She reveals the keys to building a successful team and talks about the importance and value of case competitions—for students and for advisors alike.
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    33 mins
  • From Accountant to Counsellor: The Unique Career Journey of Cheryl Pereira CPA, CA

    From Accountant to Counsellor: The Unique Career Journey of Cheryl Pereira CPA, CA
    May 1 2025
    CPA Cheryl Pereira's career path has taken a sharp turn in 2025—by applying her CPA skills and completing some recent further education, she has moved into the field of psychological counselling. With her training as a counsellor nearing completion, Cheryl is launching her own counselling practice focused on what she calls financial therapy. In this episode, Cheryl talks about what led to her moving into the field of therapy, her path to earning her therapist credentials, and the connection between people's personal finances and their psychological characteristics. And, while you might not think there's not much overlap between being a CPA and being a therapist, Cheryl draws on her own experience to demonstrate that the skills one acquires as a CPA definitely have a place in the field of counselling. Be sure to listen to this episode to learn more about Cheryl's fascinating career journey.
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    29 mins

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