Mentor Application Form

CPB Canada Mentorship Program

Mentor Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the CPB Canada Mentorship Program!

Application Deadline: June 30th
The CPB Canada Mentorship Program connects experienced professionals like you with new bookkeepers who are eager to learn from your expertise. Share your knowledge, guide a mentee towards their goals, and make a lasting impact on the future of the profession.

Eligibility:
- Certified Professional Bookkeeper (CPB).
- CPB Canada member for more than three years.
- Minimum of five years of bookkeeping experience.
- No ethics violations on record
Benefits:
- Share your knowledge and experience with a mentee.
- Hone your coaching and communication skills.
- Build a supportive network of fellow CPB Canada members.
- Experience the rewards of mentorship and witness the growth of your mentee.
Please complete all sections of this form.
- Personal Information
- Name:*
  
  First NameLast Name
- E-mail*
  example@example.com
- Telephone Number*
- Member ID Number*
- Province*
- Linkedin (Optional)
- Professional Information
- Company/Organization*
- Current Job Title*
- CPB Designation Date*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Years of Experience in Bookkeeping*
- What size of business have you worked in? (select all that apply)
  
  Small (1-20)Medium-sized (20-250)Large (250+)I have worked as a sole proprietor
- Mentor Information
- Meeting Availability*
  Specify your preferred times for mentorship meetings (e.g., days, evenings, weekends)
- Availability (hours per month)*
  Indicate the number of hours per month you can dedicate to mentorship meetings.
- Have you previously participated in a mentorship program?*
  
  YesNo
- Please provide a brief description of your experience (1-2 sentences).
- Educational Background
- Highest Level of Education*
- Degrees or Certificates*
  (e.g., diplomas)
- Professional Certifications*
- Skills & Development
- Areas of Expertise (select all that apply)*
  
  Corporate TaxPersonal TaxSales TaxSoftware ProficiencyAppsBusiness OwnerPricing ExpertiseAgricultureHospitalityConstructionNot-for-profit/CharitiesManufacturingSpeakingPayrollOther
- Briefly list your existing skills and areas of expertise that you feel would benefit a new professional.*
- Identify any areas of knowledge or skills you could gain from a new professional.*
- Expectations from the Program
- If selected, what do you hope to gain from your participation? (2-3 sentences)*
- Coaching Style
- Mentees were asked to provide their preferred learning style with a mentor. To assist in matching, please select all that apply to your coaching style.*
  
  Direct instruction and feedbackCollaborative problem-solvingCase studies and real-world examplesIndependent learning with mentor support
- Reasons for Becoming a Mentor
- Explain why you're interested in being a mentor and how this opportunity may benefit your career and legacy.*
- Finish the sentence: "My ideal mentee would be....." (max 100 words)*
  
  0/100
- If selected as a mentor, would you be interested in having the ability to connect with other mentors who are participating in this years program?*
  
  YesNo
- If selected as a mentor, how many mentees would you like to mentor in the 2025-2026 program year?*
  
  OneTwo
- Agreement
- By checking this box, you confirm your commitment to actively participate in the CPB Canada Mentorship Program for six months, including attending a minimum of six one-hour meetings with your mentee, if selected.*
  
  I understand and commit to the program requirements
- Declaration:
  
  I declare that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that acceptance into the CPB Canada Mentorship Program is based on the information provided in this application and the most suitable match with available mentees.
- Signature*
  
  Clear
- Should be Empty:

CPB Canada Mentorship Program

Thank you for your interest in the CPB Canada Mentorship Program!

Personal Information

Professional Information

Mentor Information

Educational Background

Skills & Development

Expectations from the Program

Coaching Style

Reasons for Becoming a Mentor

Agreement