Awarded annually and presented by the CPA Education Foundation, the Impact Award honours an individual for his/her contributions to the work and goals of the Foundation.
Yvonne Barthel FCPA, FCA
Yvonne Barthel FCPA, FCA joined the CPA Education Foundation’s Board of Governors in 2016. She played a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the CPA Education Foundation, advocating for Indigenous student support through the No Limits campaign and overseeing the creation of the Hesje CPA Knowledge Centre. Yvonne leveraged her CPA expertise to ensure the Foundation was accountable to donors and stakeholders through her involvement on the audit committee.
Yvonne’s contributions extended beyond the Foundation and have had an impact throughout her community and the profession. Among other roles, she served the Society for Christian Education in Southern Alberta, where she found innovative solutions to make specialized education accessible to low-income families.
As a champion for women in the CPA profession, Yvonne mentored aspiring female leaders and established the KPMG Women’s Interchange Network in Lethbridge. After a 40-year career, Yvonne is retiring from KPMG. Her longstanding commitment to the accounting community reflects the significant impact she has had as an Alberta CPA.