Episodes

  • Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom, Part 1

    Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom, Part 1
    Apr 16 2026
    Stephen Bergstrom FCPA, FCMA is semi-retired. Well, sort of. In Part 1 of a two-part conversation with CPA Education Foundation Director Erin Schwartz CPA, Stephen explains what he means when he says he's unclear on the concept of retirement and describes how he stays busy (very busy) during his semi-retirement. Stephen chats about his career as a CPA and accounting educator—a career that included serving in support of Canada's armed forces in two different conflict zones. His conversation with Erin is wide-ranging, informative, and intriguing, and even includes one of the best meet-cute stories you'll ever hear. NOTE: The CPA Education Foundation is currently seeking up to two new board members for three-year terms beginning September 2026. For more information or to nominate yourself, visit cpaalberta.ca/foundation. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    30 mins
  • Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom - Part 2

    Reflecting on a Remarkable Career: A Conversation with Stephen Bergstrom - Part 2
    Apr 16 2026
    Stephen Bergstrom FCPA, FCMA continues his conversation with host Erin Schwartz CPA about the value of staying busy during retirement and provides some thoughts on how people can prepare for retirement. The conversation then turns to trends in post-secondary accounting education and how students are responding to those trends. With his customary insight and wisdom, Stephen provides an informed glimpse into the value of accounting education and turning that education into a career. NOTE: The CPA Education Foundation is currently seeking up to two new board members for three-year terms beginning September 2026. For more information or to nominate yourself, visit cpaalberta.ca/foundation. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    33 mins
  • Mentorship and the CPA Profession with Deepa Mittimani CPA

    Mentorship and the CPA Profession with Deepa Mittimani CPA
    Apr 2 2026
    Having a mentor can be a key factor in any professional's career growth and success. Deepa Mittimani CPA has lent her unique skills and history of career accomplishments to her record of service as a mentor to Alberta CPAs and other professionals. In this episode, Deepa does a deep dive into her work as a mentor and shares how her own experiences as a new Canadian have shaped how she supports mentees new to Canada. She also touches on her work as an accomplished artist and writer, and the unexpected connections between life as a CPA and life as an artist. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    37 mins
  • Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 2

    Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 2
    Mar 19 2026
    In Part 2 of our tax tips discussion with Ryan Clarke CPA, CA, FEA, Ryan walks listeners through some changes and new features related to filing of personal tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Ryan also outlines steps to take if you're unable to pay your taxes or if you make a mistake on your tax return. Note: This episode contains general information about filing your tax return and is not meant to be construed as personal advice. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    36 mins
  • Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 1

    Tax Tips for 2026 With CPA Ryan Clarke - Part 1
    Mar 19 2026
    Tax expert Ryan Clarke CPA, CA, FEA, joins us for this annual "tax tips" episode for personal income tax filers in Alberta. In Part 1, Ryan shares a bit about his career journey, and then outlines some general information about filing personal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year. Note: This episode contains general information about filing your tax return and is not meant to be construed as personal advice. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    23 mins
  • Volunteering As A Way Of Life: Talking with Jim Sand CPA

    Volunteering As A Way Of Life: Talking with Jim Sand CPA
    Mar 5 2026
    Jim Sand CPA, CA, CAFM is an entrepreneur and business leader who is deeply committed to his profession, his community, and his Métis heritage. On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Jim reflects on a life of volunteerism and on contributing his expertise to organizations ranging from the Accounting Standards Board to food banks and health centres. He also discusses his personal philosophy around business and entrepreneurship, and provides some observations on the importance of his work with Indigenous communities and businesses. He also finds time to talk about what it was like growing up in a national park! Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    36 mins
  • Waxing Eloquent: A Conversation with CPA and Olympian Ski-Waxer Patrick Moore

    Waxing Eloquent: A Conversation with CPA and Olympian Ski-Waxer Patrick Moore
    Feb 19 2026
    Patrick Moore CPA, CA is an Assurance Partner with the accounting firm of MNP in their Edmonton office. He is also an accomplished athlete as well as a key member of the 2026 Canadian Paralympic delegation as the Waxer for the Paralympic cross-country skiing team. In this episode, Patrick talks about his Olympic experiences and how he manages a busy day job while being active in the worlds of recreational and competitive sport. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    52 mins
  • CPAs Giving Back: In Conversation with Chioma and Ako Ufodike

    CPAs Giving Back: In Conversation with Chioma and Ako Ufodike
    Feb 5 2026
    With Canada marking Black History Month 2026 in February, Alberta CPAs Chioma and Ako Ufodike join our host to talk about how they partnered with the accounting firm of MNP to create and fund a unique business award of excellence for Black post-secondary students, and the inspiration underpinning the award. They also chat about their own experiences as Black students and professionals, and the importance of Black History Month. Chioma and Ako bring humour and great insights to this wide-ranging and compelling discussion. Let us know what you think of this week's episode. Take our survey >> https://bit.ly/4kNI2NJ
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    45 mins