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BEHIND EVERY DOLLAR IS A UNIQUE STORY

Behind every dollar donated to the Foundation is a success story, a changed life, a flourishing career. Thanks to the unbelievable generosity of donors and partner organizations, as well as to devoted educators, every year, hundreds of young people are able to get closer to their ultimate goal: become a CPA.

Testimonials from donors
Find out what motivates some donors to show such extraordinary generosity to the next generation.

CPA: a professional designation that offers many opportunities!

  • Chantal Dufresne, CPA 
My career path as a CPA has led me to meet motivating and inspiring people since the very beginning. Their experience and knowledge helped me grow personally and professionally and become the businesswoman (not just the accountant) I am today. I give to the CPA Foundation because I want to support our young adults and give them the opportunity to fully achieve their own potential!
Chantal Dufresne, CPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscal 2024-2025)

Paying it forward

  • Louis-Philippe Carrière, FCPA 
The Chartered Professional Accountant designation has opened many doors for me in my career. To me, the CPA profession is the most wonderful profession of all, as the training we receive allows us to work in many different business-related fields.
 
Throughout my career, and more specifically at the organization where I have spent my entire career, I have given a lot of time to the next generation, such as by helping younger professionals advance and grow in many different sectors. I have always been well surrounded and supported by CPAs in this organization, and we worked as a team to overcome numerous challenges.
 
I understand why scholarships are so important, because I also received some during my time at university. If my support for the Foundation can incite and motivate young people to move forward on their path to the CPA designation and cross the finish line, I will have accomplished my mission. I have been blessed by the profession; it is now my turn to give.
Louis-Philippe Carrière, FCPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscals 2023-2024, 2024-2025)

The art of explaining your knowledge in non-technical terms

  • Michel Chénier, FCPA 
As a CPA, I have acquired wide-ranging knowledge and expertise. There is no question that this major asset has opened many doors for me. However, knowing how to explain what you know in general terms so that everyone can use that knowledge is the most important thing if you want to keep it alive for future generations. I hope with all my heart that my humble contribution encourages the next generation to think of others.
Michel Chénier, FCPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscals 2023-2024, 2024-2025)

The power of a donation

  •  Tommy Choinière, CPA 
As a CPA, I feel it is important to encourage the next generation to excel. My donations to the Foundation and my involvement in activities with young people are my way of supporting them. Obtaining the CPA designation is an excellent gateway into the business world. Believing in our future CPAs opens the doors to an infinite world of opportunity for them!
Tommy Choinière, CPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscals 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025)

Proud of a designation that contributes so much, both personally and professionally

  • Brigitte Chartier, CPA 
Supporting the next generation of CPAs has always been a priority throughout my career. I am proud to have and use the CPA designation in both my personal and professional activities. I am grateful for the opportunities that this designation has given me and continues to give me. I support the Foundation so that young people can learn about all the benefits and opportunities that this widely recognized designation in the business world can offer them.
Brigitte Chartier, CPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscals 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025)

Giving to the Foundation to train tomorrow's leaders

  •  Yanick Gervais, CPA 
I am very appreciative of what my CPA training has given me in terms of tools and instincts that have made a real difference in the decision-making process throughout my career. Not to mention the leadership skills, and there is just no better foundation for someone who wants to exert influence and leave their mark on the business world. By supporting the CPA Foundation, I hope to inspire future generations to pursue their ambitions.
Yanick Gervais, FCPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscal 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025)

EDUCATION, THE CORNERSTONE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S GROWTH

  • Louis-Marie Beaulieu 
Out of gratitude to a profession that has given me so much, including a very solid education outside the metropolitan areas, I feel it is now important to give back to society. Universities play an essential role in Quebec’s development; let's give our future generations a chance to go to university and enjoy an exciting career so that they can, in turn, give back to the community.
Louis-Marie Beaulieu, FCPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscals 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025)

Creating favourable conditions for success

  •  Guy Blanchette 
Education is the very foundation of society and CPAs have an important role to play in shaping tomorrow's world. It is important to create conditions that help anyone who wants to join the profession succeed in doing so. We must do everything we can so that determined candidates are not forced to give up their dream because they lack the financial resources. Out of gratitude for what the profession has given us, we can make a big difference by giving CPA candidates an opportunity to follow in our footsteps, even in hard times.
Guy Blanchette, FCPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors' Circle (fiscals 2020-2021, 2021-2022)

Boosting the potential of future CPAs: a collective responsibility

  • Alain Paris 
For a long time, I have had a keen interest in the CPA profession and in Quebec entrepreneurship; two fields that go hand in hand and that call for solid skills, as well as human values such as collaboration and mutual aid. It therefore seems to me essential for the future of our economy that we support, within our respective means, young talents from various backgrounds to help them reach their full potential.
Alain Paris, FCPA
GOLD category member
of the Mentors’ Circle (fiscal 2020-2021)
Testimonials from scholarship recipients
Read the testimonials of dozens of scholarship recipients who all say “thank you!"

Finding my place as a woman

  •  Lysa Chhiv-Lim 
Thanks to this financial assistance, I will start my bachelor’s program with peace of mind. Receiving this scholarship from the Foundation shows me that people believe in me and my desire to become a CPA. I have always made the persistent efforts required to achieve my goals. As a woman born to first-generation immigrant parents, I will continue to prove that is possible to find your place in a male-dominated field.
Lysa Chhiv-Lim
Collège de Maisonneuve
Admission scholarship towards a recognized bachelor’s degree

Determined to keep making progress toward the CPA designation

  • William Prévost 
Studying accounting is a huge personal, academic and financial challenge for me. Thanks to this wonderful scholarship from the CPA Foundation, the overwhelming weight of my financial concerns has been lifted and I can now dedicate body and soul to my studies and the university community. I am infinitely grateful to the donors for the invaluable support they provide to the next generation. Their generosity inspires me to show renewed determination to keep going and keep making progress toward the prestigious CPA designation.
William Prévost
Université de Sherbrooke
Undergraduate scholarship

An exciting profession that makes me want to give back

  •  Guillaume Picard-Lalonde 
I like that the CPA profession is able to offer enriching practical experiences while still provoking thought on complex theoretical issues. This duality, between the field and professional judgment, was what motivated me to conduct research in the field of accounting at the doctoral level. Although I have always had a desire to learn and explore the academic horizons beyond our wonderful province, I never thought that this path would lead me to a doctorate at Queen’s University. The generous support from the Foundation and its donors makes me very proud. It strengthens my commitment to come back to Quebec after my studies and do my part to advance accounting knowledge and training for the next generation of CPAs. Thank you once again for your confidence and your commitment to the profession!
Guillaume Picard-Lalonde, CPA auditor
Queen’s University
Ph.D. scholarship

A vital role for the entire community’s well-being

  • Edgar Maldo 
I would like to thank the generous donors and organizations for making this scholarship possible for many aspiring CPAs like myself and for recognizing our efforts toward the well-being of our respective communities. I pursued the knowledge of accountancy because, at first, I wanted to be able to do my mom's taxes, an immigrant lacking financial literacy. However, through my academic and extracurricular journey, I realized that CPAs have a vital role in society, particularly in the lives of immigrants and entrepreneurs. That is why I want to join the ranks of CPAs one day and help many more immigrant families.
Edgar Maldo
John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
Undergraduate scholarship

Undeniably at home in the field of accounting!

  •  Stephanie Petit 
Going back to school is a big deal! It involves drastic short and long-term decisions and requires rock-solid determination. For me, this scholarship represents the result of my efforts as well as generous financial support and recognition from the Order’s members whom I would like to join one day. As a woman, full-time student and single mother of two children, receiving this scholarship has relieved me from the financial stress I faced in the coming year. I am very excited when I think about the future that is taking shape before my eyes thanks to this extremely stimulating career. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in me and supporting me on my path to obtain the CPA designation.
Stéphanie Petit
ESG UQAM
Recipient of the “Lassonde Scholarship”
Assistance toward success scholarship

Investing in yourself to help others succeed

  • Samuel Théoret 
It is very gratifying to be recognized by a foundation like yours, and I thank your partner BJC from the bottom of my heart for its tremendous generosity! This scholarship inspires me to continue a project that I care a great deal about: creating a YouTube channel with a range of useful free video clips designed to help students at UQAM’s business school pass their financial accounting courses.
Samuel Théoret
Recipient of the “BJC Scholarship”
“Outstanding commitment” scholarship

A crucial step in executing my career plan

  •  Alpha Oumar Bah 
Obtaining the CPA designation is not an option for me; it is a goal that I must absolutely achieve. It soon became the very reason I quit my job despite the financial hardship I face because of this decision, as I am a husband and a father to a five-year-old daughter. Receiving this scholarship plots a clear course for the rest of my path toward the CPA designation; a path that is definitely filled with challenges, but worth the related opportunities. You were the magic wand that turned my problems into achievable goals. I will always be grateful to you.
Alpha Oumar Bah
Université du Québec en Outaouais
Assistance toward success scholarship

A gauge of personal success

  • Anthony Beaudoin 
I believe that giving scholarships to future CPAs is much more than about giving money; it is also a way to positively influence their academic careers. Receiving this scholarship has boosted my motivation to keep striving toward and achieving my academic and professional goals. I would like to thank both the Foundation’s generous donors and TFI International for this support. I am grateful to you.
Anthony Beaudoin
FSA ULaval
Recipient of the “TFI International Scholarship”
Undergraduate scholarship

Going back to school helped me find my way

  •  Laurie Gervais-Laliberté 
Accounting is a field that really inspires me! That is why I am so determined and dedicated to pursuing this path, which, it must be said, is quite demanding personally, emotionally and financially. I have dedicated myself to successfully overcoming this real challenge. In fact, receiving this scholarship makes me really proud of how far I have come and of the sacrifices I have had to make. I want to sincerely thank you for supporting students who show perseverance in their efforts to obtain the CPA designation.
Laurie Gervais-Laliberté
ESG UQAM
Assistance towards success scholarship

A major boost to reach my goals

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Due to the financial instability I have experienced in my academic career, the scholarships I have received from the CPA Foundation have been a huge boost in helping me complete my qualifying courses with a solid grade point average. I have almost reached the end of the path: just two more terms to go at my university before I write the Common Final Examination! Your support motivates me and gives me the help I need to reach my goals.
Elhadji Ibrahima Fall
Université de Sherbrooke
Assistance towards success scholarship

Thank you for helping to build the future by investing in the next generation

  •  Régine Paul 
The path toward the CPA designation is long and arduous, but it shows us just how resilient we are. For me, the pandemic was one of the biggest obstacles in my path. Fortunately, my colleagues gave me pep talks to keep me going. Today, this scholarship makes me want to reach the finish line. I am proud to be part of an order that motivates and supports the next generation. Thank you generous donors; you make a huge difference!
Régine Paul
HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

Vital support on my path toward the designation

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This scholarship exemplifies the Foundation’s trust in foreign students who, perhaps like me, are fathers or mothers of a family, and who have begun the process of becoming a CPA, despite everything. Thanks to this financial assistance, I have grown from my academic experience and acquired skills and knowledge that are both practical and essential to my future as a professional. I am aware that this support is provided by CPAs who are devoted and committed to the profession and the Foundation, and that inspires me very much!
Amine Berrejeb
HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

An act of generosity that I will always remember

  •  Lounes Mazari 
This scholarship means a lot to me. In addition to the financial relief that it brings my family and me, it recognizes the many years of efforts I have made to earn the required degrees. It gave me added motivation to keep working hard to pass my CFE in September. I cannot wait to join the ranks of the Quebec CPA Order as a member and contribute to the development of my community thanks to the added value of my CPA designation. My sincerest thanks to all donors for their support.
Lounes Mazari
HEC Montréal
Assistance towards success scholarship

Inspiring values

  • Catherine Enright 
I would like to thank the donors for their generosity. The CPA Foundation’s undergraduate scholarships reward future CPAs for their volunteer activities and, in doing so, acknowledge the importance of social involvement. These wonderful values inspire me to stay on the path toward the designation and keep doing community service. I am grateful for your support, which helps me focus on my studies. Thank you for your encouragement!
Catherine Enright
McGill University
Undergraduate scholarship

Acquiring invaluable knowledge and skills

  •  Alexi Demers 
I Thanks to your support, I have an opportunity to better prepare myself for my university career. This step is essential if I hope to successfully obtain the CPA designation and take full advantage of this unique experience. This scholarship gives me a chance to participate in advanced education programs and acquire invaluable knowledge and skills that will serve me throughout my life. Thank you so much for trusting me. I promise to do my best and to be a dedicated student, a competent future professional and a citizen involved in his community.
Alexi Demers
Cégep de Trois-Rivières
Admission scholarships towards a recognized bachelor’s degree

Grateful and proud!

  • Danika Legault 
I am particularly honoured to have been chosen for this scholarship in recognition of my excellent academic results and commitment to volunteering. This scholarship is a lot more to me than just a financial reward; it is a tangible mark of recognition for my efforts, my extra-curricular activities and my dedication to the CPA profession. I am truly touched!
Danika Legault
ESG UQAM
Undergraduate scholarship
Testimonials from educators
Educators talk about the importance of giving. See what they have to say.

Financial assistance scholarships are helpful and appreciated

  • Nancy Michaud

Becoming a CPA is a process that requires a lot of time, energy and money. I notice that more and more students have parental responsibilities and must balance work, family and studies to reach their goal. The scholarships awarded by the CPA Foundation are a great way to show them that we encourage them to continue their projects. I am convinced that these future CPAs will make us proud later because we helped them during their academic careers.

Nancy Michaud, MBA, CPA

Professor, Assurance
Université du Québec à Rimouski

Your donations change the future of the next generation!

  • Lyne Rioux
I notice just how much of a difference the CPA Foundation scholarships make. This crucial financial support changes the lives of our students.
Lyne Rioux, M. Sc., CPA
Associate Professor
UQTR - Longueuil campus

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