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Public Practice Management

The Strategic Opportunity: How CPAs Can Lead the Exit Planning Conversation and Deepen Client Relationships (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
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Overview

In a rapidly changing business environment, proactive exit planning has become critical for business owners - and a significant opportunity for CPA firms to deepen their client relationships and expand advisory services. Explore how CPAs can lead the exit planning conversation, enhance client value, and position themselves as essential advisors for clients’ long-term success. Participants will learn practical frameworks, conversation starters, and service models to incorporate exit planning into their existing practices.

NOTE: This live webinar is part of the Thriving for Public Practice Series. You don’t need to register for the full series to attend, but doing so provides exclusive savings and gives access to its benefits - including the recording of this session, which will only be available, for a limited time, to series registrants.

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants.

Content

  • Explain why exit planning is increasingly critical for business owners (and their advisors)
  • Identify key elements that make a business "exit-ready" and how CPAs can assess readiness
  • Describe how CPA firms can naturally extend traditional services into exit planning advisory
  • Apply strategies for introducing exit planning conversations with clients
  • Recognize when to engage strategic partners to support a client’s exit planning process

Course Dates & Registration

Oct 22, 2025
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Online Virtual
Gerry Lalonde
Gerry Lalonde, CPA, CGA is a seasoned executive and trusted business advisor with over 25 years of experience helping companies grow from early-stage ventures to market leaders. As a CPA and founder of X-Roads Technology Partners, Gerry brings deep expertise from decades spent in the C-suite, serving nationally and internationally as CFO, CIO, COO, and CEO. He’s taken two companies public, one on NASDAQ and one on the Canadian Venture Exchange, and is known for developing strong leadership teams and building strategic exit plans that secure both legacy and long-term growth. Gerry believes the real strength of any business lies not just in its numbers, but in its people, and their ability to meet the challenges ahead. His clients often describe him as a rare mix of strategic thinker, practical doer, and deeply committed mentor who consistently delivers results.
Past

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$120
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
1.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

Public Practice Management

The Strategic Opportunity: How CPAs Can Lead the Exit Planning Conversation and Deepen Client Relationships (Live Webinar)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online Virtual
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
You are currently viewing the description and registration page for the Online Virtual delivery format. To view and register for other available formats, click on your selection below.
Other Available Formats
Course Details
Cost
$120
Members
$120
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
1.5
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits

Overview

In a rapidly changing business environment, proactive exit planning has become critical for business owners - and a significant opportunity for CPA firms to deepen their client relationships and expand advisory services. Explore how CPAs can lead the exit planning conversation, enhance client value, and position themselves as essential advisors for clients’ long-term success. Participants will learn practical frameworks, conversation starters, and service models to incorporate exit planning into their existing practices.

NOTE: This live webinar is part of the Thriving for Public Practice Series. You don’t need to register for the full series to attend, but doing so provides exclusive savings and gives access to its benefits - including the recording of this session, which will only be available, for a limited time, to series registrants.

 


This live virtual seminar is offered in collaboration with CPA Western Provinces. The content is applicable to all participants.

Content

  • Explain why exit planning is increasingly critical for business owners (and their advisors)
  • Identify key elements that make a business "exit-ready" and how CPAs can assess readiness
  • Describe how CPA firms can naturally extend traditional services into exit planning advisory
  • Apply strategies for introducing exit planning conversations with clients
  • Recognize when to engage strategic partners to support a client’s exit planning process

Course Dates & Registration

Oct 22, 2025
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Online Virtual
Gerry Lalonde
Gerry Lalonde, CPA, CGA is a seasoned executive and trusted business advisor with over 25 years of experience helping companies grow from early-stage ventures to market leaders. As a CPA and founder of X-Roads Technology Partners, Gerry brings deep expertise from decades spent in the C-suite, serving nationally and internationally as CFO, CIO, COO, and CEO. He’s taken two companies public, one on NASDAQ and one on the Canadian Venture Exchange, and is known for developing strong leadership teams and building strategic exit plans that secure both legacy and long-term growth. Gerry believes the real strength of any business lies not just in its numbers, but in its people, and their ability to meet the challenges ahead. His clients often describe him as a rare mix of strategic thinker, practical doer, and deeply committed mentor who consistently delivers results.
Past

Improving Your Virtual Learning Experience

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

 

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department. 

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.