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Rob Heron, FCPA, FCA, CFP, ICD.D

Partner, Assurance and Advisory

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Oil and gas services
Rob Heron, Partner, Assurance and Advisory, Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP, Edmonton
33Years with KRP
4Professional designations
3Sectors served
1Service lines led

Profile

Rob Heron, FCPA, FCA, CFP, ICD.D, is a Partner in the Assurance and Advisory group at Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton, Alberta. He has been with KRP since 1993 and manages many of the firm's larger clients in the manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas services industries. Alongside his audit and assurance work, Rob gives owner-managed businesses clear, concise financial, business, and tax advice.

Service lines

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    Audits

    The highest level of assurance on a set of financial statements.

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Timeline

Career timeline, 1993 to 2026: joined KRP and Bachelor of Commerce 1993, Chartered Accountant 1996, In Depth Tax Specialization 1997, Certified Financial Planner 2003, ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program 2017 2000 2010 2020 1993: Joined KRP. Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta. Joined KRP BCom, University of Alberta 1993 1996: Chartered Accountant, Alberta. 1996 CA, Alberta 1997: In Depth Tax Specialization. 1997 In-Depth Tax Course 2003: Certified Financial Planner. 2003 CFP 2017: ICD-Rotman, Directors Education Program. ICD.D, ICD-Rotman 2017 2026: Today. 2026 Today

Education

  • Numerous professional development courses through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
  • ICD-Rotman, Directors Education Program, 2017
  • Certified Financial Planner, 2003
  • In Depth Tax Specialization, 1997
  • Chartered Accountant, Alberta, 1996
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Alberta, 1993

Experience

Rob spent the first five years of his career at KRP in the corporate tax group, where he developed specializations in corporate reorganizations, general estate planning for owner/managers, and basic tax research. He advises many organizations, with significant experience in leadership transition and business succession, changes (upwards and downwards) in the financial capacity of organizations, negotiation of key transactions, and new financing alternatives.

Professional & Community Activities

  • Chair of the Board of Governors, NorQuest College
  • Past Director and Officer, Edmonton Elks Football Club Board, 2015 to 2021
  • Past Chair and Director, Capital Regional Housing Corporation, 2009 to 2017
  • Past Chairman and Life Trustee, Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation
  • Past Director and Officer, Kids Kottage
  • Past President, St. Albert Progressive Conservative Board
  • Member, Institute of Corporate Directors, ICD.D
  • Member, Chartered Professional Accountants Alberta
  • Member, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (formerly CICA)