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Harold M. Kingston, FCPA, FCA

Partner Emeritus, Assurance and Advisory

Harold M. Kingston, Partner Emeritus, Assurance and Advisory, Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP, Edmonton

Profile

Harold M. Kingston, FCPA, FCA, is Partner Emeritus, Assurance and Advisory at Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton. Over 39 years with the firm he provided financial, estate and strategic planning to Edmonton entrepreneurs. He retired in 2017, took on the status of Partner Emeritus, and continues to advise clients and firm members.

Timeline

Career timeline, 1973 to 2026: Bachelor of Commerce 1973, Chartered Accountant 1975, Alberta Real Estate Association 2002, retired and Partner Emeritus 2017 1980 1990 2010 2020 1973: Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta. BCom, University of Alberta 1973 1975: Chartered Accountant, Alberta. 1975 CA, Alberta 2002: Alberta Real Estate Association. Alberta Real Estate Assoc. 2002 2017: Retired, took on the status of Partner Emeritus. Partner Emeritus Retired 2017 2026: Today. 2026 Today

Education

  • Alberta Real Estate Association, 2002
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta, 1973
  • Chartered Accountant, Alberta, 1975

Experience

Harold helped build the practice from its inception to its position as the largest independent firm in Alberta. He managed some of the firm’s largest audit engagements, and developed expertise in mergers and acquisitions and in taking companies public. He has in-depth experience in governance and strategic planning, particularly with non-profit organizations. His work also covers information technology matters and, as a licensed broker, real estate.

Professional & Community Activities

  • Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (ICAA)
  • Member, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA)

Past Appointments

  • Chair, Finance & Audit Committee, MacEwan University
  • Chairman, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, National Board
  • Chairman, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Alberta/NWT Chapter
  • Chairman, Alberta Diabetes Foundation
  • Governor, MacEwan University
  • Board Member and Treasurer, Okanagan Ponderosa Resorts Ltd.
  • Board Member, W.I.N.G.S. of Providence
  • Member & Chairman, Professional Conduct and Discipline, ICAA
  • Member, F.C.A. Selection Committee, ICAA
  • Member, Joint Standards Directorate, ICAA
  • Board Member and Treasurer, Citadel Theatre
  • Northlands Park Shareholder
  • Board Member and Treasurer, Alberta Ballet Association
  • Board Member and Treasurer, Edmonton Opera Association