Foresight: The CPA Podcast – Season 3

Season 3 looks to answer questions like whether sustainability is an added burden or new opportunity, who should be responsible for it and whether the CPA can wait before incorporating sustainability into their practice.

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In Season 3, we explore the importance and impact of sustainability and how it relates to the accounting profession. There’s an opportunity for CPAs to become leaders on sustainability issues and our host and producer, Neil Morrison, speaks to current industry leaders to discuss the path forward in six 20-minute episodes. Whatever your stance on the topic, this season will get you prepared and up to speed.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of CPA Canada.

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S03E01: Is sustainability an added burden?

Bettina Pierre-Gilles CPA, MBA shares her experience bringing renewable power to Canada’s oil and gas sector and how she went from CPA to President and CEO.

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S03E02: Help future-proof your career

Blake Phillips, PhD discusses how CPAs need to future-proof their careers to understand financial, social and natural systems equally.

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S03E03: The rise of stakeholder capitalism

President and CEO of Desjardins Group, Guy Cormier, joins us to share his take on the rise of stakeholder capitalism and the importance of integrating sustainability throughout a business.

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S03E04: CPAs advantage on sustainability reports?

Armand Capisciolto FCPA, FCA shares his perspective on the difference between sustainability reports and financial statements, and whether CPAs are the best choice to produce them.

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S03E05: CPAs need to be ESG-literate

Roopa Davé CPA, CA, explains the importance of understanding data processes pertaining to climate solutions. Just as the digital revolution required an upgrade to digital skills, it’s now time for CPAs to become ESG-literate.

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S03E06: Who is responsible for sustainability?

Janice Tran CPA, MSc explores how CPAs can lead businesses focused on solving the climate crisis, and if the government or private sector alone can meet Canada’s 2050 net zero carbon emissions targets.