CPA Saskatchewan supports student success

Posted: October 23, 2015 3:00 p.m.

(l-r) Dr. Andrew Gaudes, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; Ms. Shelley Thiel, CEO of CPA Saskatchewan; Dr. Thomas Chase, Provost and VP (Academic), U of R; and Mr. Martin McInnis, CPA Saskatchewan Board Chair. U of R Photography Department

The University of Regina has received philanthropic and sponsorship support from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan (CPA Saskatchewan) for students in the Faculty of Business Administration.

“We are delighted to receive support from CPA Saskatchewan,” said Dr. Andrew Gaudes, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration. “It maintains our close relationship with the accrediting body, which provides the professional designation for Hill business students who aspire to be professional accountants. Their generous donation will have tremendous impact in sustaining several student experiential programs, as well as faculty research in accounting.”

Sponsorship and philanthropic support includes the Hill Business Dinner, Faculty Accreditation, JDC West Competition, ICBC Competition and CPA Scholars, to name a few.

“The Faculty of Business Administration plays an important role in developing business leaders who have and continue to make valuable contributions to our profession and our province,” said Shelley Thiel, CEO of CPA Saskatchewan. “CPA Saskatchewan is pleased to be able provide this funding to the faculty members and their students to assist them in their pursuit of achieving excellence in accountancy.”

Student support from CPA Saskatchewan aligns with the University of Regina’s Strategic Plan, peyak aski kikawinaw, enhancing student success.

To learn more about the Faculty of Business Administration, visit: www.uregina.ca/business

To learn more about CPA Saskatchewan, visit: www.cpask.ca/en