Garth Sheriff

Garth Sheriff – CPA, CA, CIA, CFE, Professional Speaker, Educator & Podcast Host

Garth Sheriff is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with over 20 years of experience in public practice, professional development, and ethics training. He is the founder of Sheriff Consulting, a leading provider of professional speaking and continuing education programs designed to equip CPAs, finance leaders, and professionals across industries with the tools to navigate ethics, fraud, leadership, and the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence.

What sets Garth apart is his ability to merge technical expertise with creativity and storytelling. As both a CPA and a professional actor, he delivers presentations that are educational, entertaining, and unforgettable. He is a proud member of ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) and a graduate of The Second City in improvisation. This unique background allows him to engage audiences with humor, dramatic flair, and real-world insights that resonate long after the event.

Professional Experience

• Founder, Sheriff Consulting – Garth designs and delivers professional development programs for CPAs and business leaders across North America, focusing on ethics, leadership, fraud prevention, and artificial intelligence (AI). His sessions are interactive, practical, and aligned with professional standards, such as those set by NASBA and CPA Canada.
• Professional Speaking – Garth is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for conferences, firms, and organizations.

Podcasts & Media

Garth is the creator and host of two professional podcasts:

• The Fraud Complex – A true-crime-meets-professional-ethics podcast that dives into infamous fraud cases like Wirecard, FTX, and Boeing with storytelling and humor. Co-hosted with comedian Josh Sager, the podcast explores the human psychology of fraud, ethical breakdowns, and lessons for professionals.
• The CPA Intelligence and Ethics Show – A forward-looking podcast at the intersection of AI, ethics, and professional judgment. Garth interviews industry leaders, technologists, and ethicists to explore how agentic AI and generative AI are transforming the knowledge economy.

Both podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other major platforms.

Signature Speaking Topics

Garth’s most requested keynote and workshop topics include:

1. The AI Alignment Problem: What It Means for Professionals
   – Exploring how generative and agentic AI challenge traditional notions of judgment, integrity, and accountability.
2. Fraud Complex: The Human Side of Financial Crime
   – Unpacking famous frauds like Wirecard, FTX, and Theranos, with insights into why smart people make unethical choices and how organizations can prevent similar failures.
3. Ethics in Action: Learning from Boeing, FTX, and OpenAI
   – Real-world case studies that bring the CPA Code of Professional Conduct to life and challenge audiences to reflect on their own ethical decision-making.
4. Leadership in the Age of AI
   – How leaders can guide their organizations through technological disruption while fostering trust, innovation, and accountability.
5. Storytelling for Professionals
   – Leveraging improvisation and performance techniques to communicate with impact, inspire teams, and make technical content resonate.

Education & Credentials

• Master of Accounting – University of Waterloo
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours – Accounting) – University of Waterloo
• CPA, CA – Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
• CPA (Illinois), CGMA – American Institute of CPAs
• CIA – Institute of Internal Auditors
• CFE – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
• ACTRA Member – Professional actor with screen and stage credits

Why Audiences Love Garth

Audiences consistently describe Garth’s sessions as “engaging,” “thought-provoking,” and “different from any professional training I’ve experienced.” He avoids the monotone lecture style that too often characterizes professional development, instead delivering interactive experiences that combine rigorous technical content with humor, storytelling, and audience participation.

His speaking style is high-energy, accessible, and inclusive. Whether he is breaking down complex AI concepts, role-playing an ethical dilemma, or unpacking a multi-billion-dollar fraud, Garth creates moments that stick with audiences long after the event.

Personal Note

Garth lives in Canada with his family and enjoys tennis, yoga, and travelling. He is also a passionate supporter of lifelong learning and believes that education should be both meaningful and enjoyable.

“Professional Speaker | CPA | Ethics, Fraud & AI | Making Learning Engaging and Unforgettable”