Sonya von Heyking Cpa

Sonya von Heyking has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Sonya started their career as a Senior Accountant at KPMG LLP in 2003, where they gained experience in financial accounting. In 2006, they became an Independent Contractor at CPA Western School of Business.

In the same year, Sonya joined The University of Lethbridge as the Director of Internal Audit, a position they held for 8 years. In 2014, they transitioned to become the Director of Accounting Program Development & Instructor, responsible for program development and teaching accounting courses.

Sonya's involvement in board roles began in 2015 when they became a Director and Treasurer of the Board of Directors at Family Centre Society of Southern Alberta. Sonya served in this role until 2021. In 2017, they also joined CPA Alberta as a Director on the board, where they represented over 30,000 CPAs in the region until 2020.

Recently, Sonya has taken on more board roles. Sonya became a Director on the Board of Directors at Holy Spirit School Division in 2021. In 2022, they joined Legal Aid Alberta as a Director and CanadaHelps as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee on the Board of Directors.

Their involvement in the accounting profession extends to their role as a Director on the CPA Alberta Board since 2022, where they contribute to the governance and oversight of the CPA profession in Alberta. Overall, Sonya von Heyking's work experience highlights their expertise in accounting, internal audit, program development, and their commitment to serving in various board positions.

Sonya von Heyking obtained a B. Mgmt with Great Distinction in Advanced Accounting from The University of Lethbridge in 2003. In 2006, they completed the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) degree from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada). In 2009, they acquired the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Additionally, in 2013, they obtained certifications in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) and Controls Self-Assessment (CCSA) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. Lastly, they attended the Institute of Corporate Directors, acquiring the ICD.D qualification and completing the Directors Education Program in 2022.