Cyndy Packard Osode, CPA, CA, CPA (TX, USA), CGMA

Owner

With over 13 years of experience in providing clients with financial accounting, assurance, taxation, and consulting services, it would be Cyndy’s pleasure to meet with you and discuss how she can be of service to you and/or your business.

Experience

Born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Cyndy began her career in public practice in 2006 providing Canadian and US tax compliance services in Calgary, Alberta with a boutique cross-border tax firm.

Cyndy then moved back to Lethbridge, Alberta to complete her Chartered Accountant articling years with KPMG LLP. After successfully completing her CPA, CA requirements in 2009, Cyndy moved back to Calgary, Alberta.

In 2013 she became a partner of a mature accounting firm in Calgary, Alberta, and in 2017 was promoted to the managing partner role of the same firm.

In 2020 Cyndy branched off on her own with Accord Professional Corporation, CPA.

Skills

Canadian financial reporting, including Compilation / Notice to Reader, Review, and Audit engagements
Cross border tax compliance, including Canada and US taxes
Cross border tax planning, including counselling on entry, departure, and rotational assignments
Bookkeeping
General individual and business advisory and consultancy

Education

2004 - Diploma of Business Administration with major in Accounting; Medicine Hat College
2007 - Bachelor or Management with major in Accounting; University of Lethbridge
2010 - CA Uniform Final Examination (UFE); Chartered Accountant School of Business (CASB)
2012 - US Certified Public Accountant International Qualifications Examination (IQEX)
2014 - Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
In progress - Masters of Science with a focus on US Taxation (TAFT)