Jane Halford FCA
As the former Executive Director of the former Chartered Accountants Education Foundation from 2005 to 2012, Jane’s commitment played an instrumental role in raising the profile and impact of the Foundation among members, government and the public.
It was through Jane’s innovative and energetic leadership that the Foundation took on several special projects that continue to serve the CA profession and community to this day.
One of the most notable projects was the CA Bridging Program, which was designed to help degree-holders who were not accounting majors to earn the necessary prerequisites to enter the CA School of Business. Jane led the development of the program itself, fostered a partnership with the University of Lethbridge to deliver the program and spearheaded a successful fundraising effort to kick start the program.
Jane’s passion and vision also inspired the Foundation’s financial literacy program. Over $225,000 was raised for the project, which launched in 2012. In 2013, the Foundation’s financial literacy web portal, 'The Money Project,' was recognized by the Government of Alberta with an Alberta Consumer Champion Award – a fitting tribute to Jane’s legacy.
Projects like these helped give the CPA Education Foundation an enhanced reputation within the profession and across the province. From the Alberta Legislature to classrooms and universities across the province, the CPA Education Foundation is recognized widely for its commitment to advancing business education and providing valued support to individuals pursuing careers in accounting. That increased recognition over the last decade can be attributed to the Jane Halford’s comprehensive and compelling vision for the CPA Education Foundation, and her success in making that vision a reality.
Her successes to expand the reach and breadth of the Foundation continue to flourish today.
Congratulations, Jane Halford!