On behalf of the CPA Alberta Board and the entire CPA Alberta community—congratulations to each and every one of you who passed the May writing of the Common Final Examination (CFE).
This is a moment to be proud of. A moment to pause, take a breath, and reflect on how far you’ve come. What you’ve achieved is no small feat. Passing the CFE takes tremendous focus, determination, early mornings, long nights—and a belief in yourself strong enough to carry you through it all.
And today, you’ve proven that belief was well-placed.
This milestone marks the final stretch of your journey to becoming a Chartered Professional Accountant. The letters CPA that will soon follow your name carry meaning far beyond a designation. They stand for trust, integrity, and the ability to lead when it matters most.
Wherever your path takes you—whether it’s in business, in service, or in your community—you now carry with you the knowledge and ability to make a real and lasting difference.
And you’re not doing it alone. You’re now part of a community of more than 32,000 Alberta CPAs—professionals committed to lifelong learning, to high standards, and to one another. They’re here to support you. And we hope, in time, you’ll do the same for others.
One of the greatest gifts this profession offers is the people you’ll meet along the way—colleagues who challenge you, inspire you, and remind you why you chose this path in the first place. I hope you’ll seek out those connections. Because if you do, I believe you’ll find—like I have—that they become some of the most meaningful parts of the journey.
We look forward to welcoming you at Convocation in early 2026. But today, take it all in. You’ve earned it. You’ve done something extraordinary—and I couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this moment with you.
Ruth McHugh FCPA, FCMA, MBA, ICD.D
CPA Alberta Board Chair