<p><strong>Mike Zubach, CPA, CA, CAFM,</strong> is a Partner with MNP's Aboriginal Services for Alberta based in Lethbridge.</p>
<p>Mike has more than 17 years of experience working with First Nations and Aboriginal leaders, key senior management, entrepreneurs and governments. Working closely with Aboriginal communities, Mike has worked on a range of projects and specializes in assurance, business advisory services, organizational reviews and client training.</p>
<p>Mike is a frequent presenter at Aboriginal conferences and workshops hosted by the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (NAC). He also lectures across Canada on issues ranging from trends in Aboriginal financial management to financial fluency and understanding financial statements. Mike is considered exceptionally knowledgeable in the area of financial fluency.</p>
<p>Mike graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 1993 with a Bachelor of Management. He received his Chartered Accountants designation in 2004 and his Certified Aboriginal Financial Officers designation in 2005. Active in his community, Mike serves on the board of directors for the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta and on the Board and executive of Lethbridge’s Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization as Treasurer. Mike also sits on the Board of Directors for a First Nation owned business enterprise that is involved in resource development.</p>