 Our Speaker, Chris Pilger  Bob Holland Thanks Our Speaker |
| Club member Dan Adams introduced our speaker Chris Pilger, Communications Director with CPA Alberta. Mr. Pilger's presentation on corporate social responsibility provided insights into the role of CPA Alberta in supporting its members as they work for the benefit of all Albertans. CPA Alberta, the province's professional association of more than 28,500 chartered professional accountants, launched the CPA profession in 2015 by unifying three former accounting designations (Certified Professional Accountants, Certified General Accountants and Chartered Accountants). Since that time, CPA Alberta has developed a number of educational development and personal assistance programs for its members. While corporate social responsibility means different things to different organizations, it has been shown that customers are far more likely to trust and to be loyal to companies that embrace some form of corporate responsibility. Additionally, job seekers are far more likely to consider employment with companies that place a strong emphasis on it. The CPA Alberta board has developed a strategic plan that emphasizes protecting the public, developing an understanding of Alberta that ensures its members remain valued and essential to the province, dealing with disruption, achieving smart growth, and ensuring fiscal accountability. The CPA Education Foundation promotes educational opportunities in accounting, encourages financial literacy, and promotes connections with Indigenous communities. Following a lively question and answer session, Bob Holland thanked our speaker. |