Alan Cosgrave, CPA, CGA

Alan Cosgrave, CPA, CGA

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Alan Cosgrave, CPA, CGAManaging Partner, MNP LLP

  • Volunteers as president of Institute of Internal Auditors (Vancouver Chapter), contributing his financial expertise and leading it to achieve its most profitable year in 2023.
     
  • With Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Canada, supports execution of major fundraiser Light the Night, including achieving its first-ever million-dollar fundraising year in 2021.
     
  • As a key participant and fundraiser with BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, has increased its impact by contributing to the success of its annual holiday mail campaign and Crystal Ball gala.

Alan is a regional managing partner for MNP in Vancouver, responsible for overseeing the firm’s advisory services practice across BC. At the same time, he prioritizes professional and community service. 

A long-standing volunteer with the Institute of Internal Auditors (Vancouver Chapter), Alan has boosted member engagement with a variety of popular in-person events since becoming chapter president in 2022. He is also a longtime contributor to CPABC, mentoring articling students and new CPAs to ensure that they have the tools needed to succeed. 

In the community, Alan leverages his Irish roots and his financial acumen as a dedicated board member and past president of the CelticFest Vancouver Society. He’s also the treasurer of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce Vancouver and has been pivotal in growing the chamber’s membership while serving on its Executive Committee. Alan has also contributed to the success of many fundraising initiatives for both the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and the BC/Yukon Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada; he has also served on the society’s Executive Leadership and Fundraising committees since 2020.

“The impact of Alan’s work for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada and our flagship event and fundraising campaign ‘Light The Night’ cannot be overstated, as his commitment has not only raised vital funds but has also fostered a sense of unity and purpose among our team and the broader community.”

– Erika Kinast, Fund Development Director, BC/Yukon Region Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada