What We Do

CPA Assist provides confidential, free counselling to Alberta and Saskatchewan CPAs, candidates, and their immediate families.

Supporting Your Well-Being

CPA Assist is designed to help Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs), candidates and their immediate family to address mental illness, addictive behaviours, substance abuse and other personal or professional issues in order to ensure their well-being and the well-being of their communities, the accounting profession and the public.

Mission

Enhance CPA wellness and protect the public.

Vision

CPA Assist will be viewed by professional accountants, candidates and their families as an essential and trusted contributor to their well-being and part of the culture of the profession.

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Forbes Psychological Services

Professional Services are provided by Forbes Psychological Services. Forbes is a leading provider of assistance services and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of service by the most highly trained, experienced and qualified counsellors. Forbes is committed to the highest level of confidentiality. Information obtained in counselling sessions is held in strict confidence and will not be released without expressed written permission, except under certain risk situations and/or legal conditions.

CPA Assist Confidentiality

Confidentiality is a core function and commitment of the CPA Assist program. The confidentiality of clients who use this program is strictly protected. Professional services are delivered by third party professionals who are governed by their profession’s requirements and ethical standards. No personal information is ever disclosed by the service provider to CPA Assist. CPA Assist only receives statistical data.