Invest Alberta’s Sam Jaber called himself a CPA despite lacking accreditation
Sam Jaber, appointed to the board of Invest Alberta, has claimed to be a certified public accountant despite lacking the necessary accreditation. An investigation revealed that he has misrepresented his qualifications, as both Canadian and American accounting organizations confirm he is not a member. Jaber is currently on leave following a police search of his accounting firm amid a procurement controversy involving a medical supply company he worked for.
- ▪Sam Jaber claimed to be a CPA for over a decade without the necessary qualifications.
- ▪He was appointed to the board of Invest Alberta by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in late 2023.
- ▪Jaber is on leave after a police search of his accounting firm related to a procurement controversy.
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Open this photo in gallery:Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a signing ceremony in Calgary on May 15.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA businessman appointed to the board of a provincial investment agency by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said he is an accredited accountant for more than a decade despite not having those qualifications, an investigation by The Globe and Mail has found.Financial statements obtained by The Globe show that Sam Jaber, who owns multiple accounting and tax preparation businesses in Edmonton, has variously identified himself as a “CPA,” “certified public accountant” and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – but both Albertan and American…
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