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Cliff Spyker is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Mount Royal University's Bissett School of Business. His research focuses on applying accounting principles to nonprofit sector governance, particularly analyzing financial and non-financial performance metrics for Canadian registered charities. He holds a BCom from the University of Saskatchewan and a CA designation, with PhD studies at the University of Calgary.
Education includes:
- BCom - Major in Accounting & Computational Science - University of Saskatchewan
- CA Accounting - University of Saskatchewan
- PhD Accounting (All but degree) - University of Calgary
His research explores program activity drift in charities, financial vulnerability from overexpansion, and governance models. Key themes include the relationship between program diversity and financial stability, tax reporting inaccuracies, and charity deregistration patterns.
He has received significant funding including $20,000 from the Chartered Accountants Education Fund (2005-2006), $15,000 from MKS Learning Centre (2005-2007), and multiple University of Calgary awards. Awards include the 2009 American Accounting Association PhD Proposal Award ($1,500).
Teaching focuses on financial and managerial accounting at introductory and intermediate levels. His consulting includes advising startups and community organizations. Professional affiliations include leadership roles at MKS Learning Centre and Killer Squid Marketing Inc.
Community involvement spans roles like Calgary Community Partner for Canadian Youth Business Foundation, Siksika Nation Oil & Gas Company board member, and founder of multiple organizations including MKS Chartered Accountants and Ice Occasions (Las Vegas).
