For Immediate Release March 5, 2026  ·  Zenally Chartered Professional Accountants LLP  ·  Red Deer, Alberta
Partnership Announcement
March 5, 2026

Zenally Chartered Professional Accountants LLP Announces New Partner

Melissa Jacobson, CPA, CGA, Elevated to Partner in Recognition of Leadership and Client Commitment

Zenally Chartered Professional Accountants LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Jacobson, CPA, CGA, to Partner. This milestone reflects Melissa's exceptional contributions to the firm and her unwavering dedication to the clients and business owners she serves across Central Alberta.

A Trusted Advisor for Business Owners

Melissa joined Zenally in 2023, bringing with her a strong foundation in accounting and a career built around supporting small businesses and owner-managed companies. Since earning her CPA, CGA designation in 2015, she has dedicated her professional life to helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of tax and financial management — translating technical requirements into clear, practical guidance that business owners can easily use.

Her background is as varied as it is relevant. Melissa holds a Financial Services Diploma and a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration and gained early career experience as an Account Manager with one of Canada's major banks before transitioning into public practice accounting. That combination of financial services and accounting experience gives her a well-rounded perspective that her clients have come to rely on.

Known for her attention to detail, thoughtful approach, and genuine care for her clients, Melissa has built her reputation through long-term relationships and sound, dependable advice.

"I have always enjoyed the variety that accounting provides. Getting to work alongside business owners — helping them make sense of the numbers and feel confident in their decisions — is what keeps me motivated. I'm proud to step into this new role and continue building those relationships alongside such a great team."
Melissa Jacobson, CPA, CGA  ·  Partner, Zenally CPA

Outside the office, Melissa and her husband Brian keep busy on their acreage with their two children, miniature fainting goats and a flock of chickens. She enjoys off-grid camping, gardening, quilting, and crafting with her kids — and brings that same grounded, hands-on sensibility to her work with clients.

"Melissa embodies exactly what we look for in a partner. She's detail-oriented, she genuinely cares about her clients, and she's exactly the kind of trusted advisor that business owners need in their corner. We're proud to welcome her to the partnership and excited about what this next chapter holds for her and for Zenally."
Phil Cruickshank, CPA, CGA  ·  Founding Partner, Zenally CPA

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Zenally Chartered Professional Accountants LLP

Zenally is a Central Alberta accounting firm with offices in Red Deer, Innisfail, and Lacombe. For more than 36 years, the firm has helped small business owners and entrepreneurs take control of their finances and reduce their tax burden. The team at Zenally takes pride in being a true ally to local businesses — combining technical expertise with the kind of practical, straightforward guidance that makes a real difference. For more information, visit www.zenally.cpa.

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