33 Nova Scotia Candidates Pass the CPA Common Final Examination 

 For Immediate Release 

Halifax, August 16, 2024 – The results of the Common Final Examination (CFE) were released today, and CPA Nova Scotia proudly recognizes the success of 33 Nova Scotia candidates.  

“On behalf of CPA Nova Scotia, I am delighted to extend heartfelt congratulations to the candidates who have successfully passed the Common Final Examination. This accomplishment is a major milestone, and the technical and professional skills they have developed in preparation for the exam will undoubtedly benefit their careers. We look forward to welcoming them into our membership.” Patricia Towler, President and CEO, CPA Nova Scotia.   

The successful candidates from Nova Scotia are: 

Paul Breski, Sydney 
Sarah Brining*, Halifax 
Christopher Broderick, Middle Sackville 
Sundeep Chopra, Cole Harbour 
Inna Derii, Halifax 
Brittany Dillabough, Halifax 
Daniel Fagioli, Truro 
Owen Fahey, Halifax 
Robert Hingley, Halifax 
Nicole Hull, Halifax 
Siying Kang, Dartmouth 
Pankaj Kapoor, Middle Sackville 
Shelby Keizer, Lantz 
Yanze Kong, Halifax 
Jessica Labelle, Upper Sackville 
Geoffrey MacDonald, Gore 
Robin MacEachern, Sydney 
Carter McNutt, Valley 
Vandita Mehindru, Sydney 
Varun Mehta, Bridgewater 
Thomas Messenger, Halifax 
Tan Dat Nguyen Huynh, Bedford 
I. Matthew Oliver, Glace Bay 
Joseph Pacheco, Halifax 
Tenaj Pinder, Halifax 
Xiaoxi Qin, Langford, BC 
Kimberly Rankin, Dartmouth 
Amy Rensink, Halifax 
Alexander Slorach, Halifax 
Bing Wang, Halifax 
Qianyi Wu, Halifax 
Guangjun Zhou, Glace Bay 
Nina Zurabyan, Halifax 

*Sarah Brining is the recipient of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Gold Medal for the highest standing in Atlantic Canada on the Common Final Examination 

About the CFE  
 
The three-day Common Final Examination is held simultaneously across Canada. The purpose of the CFE is to measure the proficiency in the technical and enabling competencies of future CPAs, who will be called upon to practice their profession in all sectors of the economy. The examination covers various subjects, including financial reporting, strategy and governance, management accounting, audit and assurance, finance and taxation. CPA Candidates must also complete 30 months of relevant work experience before receiving the CPA designation.  
 
**We respect the privacy of the candidates; therefore, we have only published the names of those who have expressed consent.