BOARD CHAIR REPORT

NOTES FROM THE LEADERSHIP BOARD CHAIR

REPORT

Carrie Carson, CPA, CA, Chair of the Board, CPA Saskatchewan

It is that time of year again where everyone is getting into the holiday spirit – in Saskatchewan we had our first snowstorm in November, many Christmas trees and lights are up, and everyone is excited to be able to spend the holiday season with friends and family this year. We have also been busy at CPA Saskatchewan with a few updates to share with you. As mentioned in our Summer 2021 issue, we are very proud to announce that Diana Leray, FCPA, FCA, former Board Chair, was awarded her FCPA designation this year. We had hoped to hold a Member Recognition Gala this fall to celebrate her; however, we have postponed this celebration to 2022, due to COVID-19. I would encourage all of you to go to the CPA Saskatchewan website and watch the short video that Diana provided. Speaking of COVID-19, CPA Saskatchewan offered a webinar presentation titled “Implementing Vaccination Policies,” featuring Shane Buchanan from MLT Aikins LLP. This webinar was held on December 1st and it was great to “see” so many members from across the province attend. We are currently working behind the scenes to have a virtual round table event for you soon – stay tuned!” And lastly, on December 3rd our CFE writers from September found out their results. Personally, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Congratulations to all of our successful writers. I look forward to celebrating with each of you some day soon. We haven’t had an in-person convocation since 2019 and hope that we can get together in person in March of 2022. Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I look forward to connecting with you again in 2022. Cheers.

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VISION

The Canadian CPA is the pre-eminent, globally respected business and accounting designation.

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VALUES

• Ethical behaviour • Innovation • Leadership • Excellence • Accountability

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MISSION

CPA Saskatchewan enhances the influence, relevance and value of the Canadian CPA profession by enabling economic and community development through: • Protecting the public • Supporting its members and candidates • Engaging and educating stakeholders