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Owner's Manual

This community is meant to spread financial knowledge. None of the contents are financial advice. I will never tell you what to do with your money as I am not certified to do so. The content is meant to be educational. If you find it useful, please share it with others. At no point should ANY sensitive or protected data be shared without consent. All figures presented can be cleaned to get the benefit of the analysis without divulging real data.

I am currently enrolled, and near the end of the CPA Canada Professional Education Program. I write the final examination in September 2026. I want to spread the knowledge I have accumulated throughout my journey in accounting and finance. I have real world experience with the concepts I will teach. I do not claim to know everything. That is why I created this community. We can learn from each other and elevate our understanding of finance and accounting.

What to expect from me:

I will always provide answers to the best of my knowledge. If I do not know something, I will say so and then find the answer.
I will be honest in my answers, even if it is not what you might want to hear. I expect the same from members of the community.
I will be active and timely. This does not mean untethered access.
I will act with integrity. I strive to do what it right, not what is easy.
I will treat everyone with respect. Everyone must start somewhere.

What to expect in the community:

I will be uploading educational content (TBD on the format).
I can answer questions. I encourage other members to share their thoughts as well.
This community is a choice. If you decide to join, I expect that you follow the same rules I listed above.
We are here to learn together. I am new to this and as such would appreciate all the feedback I can get.

I welcome and appreciate all of you who decide to join and start improving their financial education. I will end this post with a quote from an idol of mine.

“Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” - Warren Buffet

Kindest Regards,

Samuel Reid

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Owner's Manual