Why Become a CPA?
Join a globally recognized profession with a world-wide community of over 217,000 professionals.
Equip yourself with the skills needed to make you an effective business leader.
Ensure a high starting salary and opportunities in any sector.
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CPABC Post-Secondary Recruitment Guidelines
The CPABC Post-Secondary Recruitment Framework and Guidelines provides recommendations on how students, employers, post-secondary institutions (PSIs) and the BC accounting profession should all effectively and productively engage in the post-secondary recruitment process. It demonstrates the profession’s strong commitment to best practices, professionalism, as well as ethical intent and behaviour.
Information Sessions and Events
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Information Sessions
Online CPA Information Session
Jul 4, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Information Sessions
Online CPA Information Session
Jul 12, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Information Sessions
Post-Secondary CPABC Information Session
Jul 17, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Information Sessions
Online CPABC Accounting Night in Canada
Jul 29, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
![The CPA Way as a Candidate The CPA Way as a Candidate](/getmedia/d7b0203a-4043-47da-8c85-798c096a7829/The-CPA-Way-as-a-Candidate.png?width=415&height=256&ext=.png)
Networking/Panel
The CPA Way as a Candidate
Jul 31, 2024
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Meet Some of Our CPAs
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CPA Profession
From a PhD in chemistry in Brazil to a CPA in Canada
By Leah Giesbrecht
Jun 25, 2024
![How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver](/getmedia/397c5fee-40f3-4d28-a7b5-8f932610fd38/How-a-CPA-is-restoring-Chinatowns-vibrancy-in-Vancouver-newsroom.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver
By Vince Kanasoot
May 10, 2024
![Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery](/getmedia/afb026b7-24f3-45f7-91f7-6c87dbb98dcc/Carlos-Yam-leverages-private-sector-experience-as-new-CFO-of-Vancouver-Art-Gallery-Newsroom-Image.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery
By Megan Hooge
May 8, 2024
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CPA Profession
CFE preparation secrets revealed
By CPABC
May 7, 2024
![Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession](/getmedia/cf8db3a2-fe34-4844-adfa-883acbdeb6b0/Leaving-their-signature-How-FCPAs-have-contributed-to-the-profession-newsroom.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession
By Vince Kanasoot
Apr 25, 2024
![Giving back and saving lives Giving back and saving lives](/getmedia/068e4d90-ec00-4d21-b63b-a4ae59c05ba3/Giving-back-and-saving-lives-newsroom.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Giving back and saving lives
By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 3, 2024
![In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation](/getmedia/0c7b783c-59ff-4990-89de-fc62d97feabf/Hero-image-In-Cities-Of-All-Sizes.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation
By Business in Vancouver
Mar 18, 2024
![We asked this CPA about how they balance personal interests and career goals successfully We asked this CPA about how they balance personal interests and career goals successfully](/getmedia/dfc857e4-bb2f-49d8-be95-f3b741c597b5/We-asked-this-cpa-about-how-they-balance-personal-interests-newsroom-hero.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
We asked this CPA about how they balance personal interests and career goals successfully
By Katy Brennan
Feb 28, 2024
![From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better](/getmedia/aa490953-98ff-4cc0-af38-5f59be6ece3e/CPAs-are-changing-the-world-for-the-better-hero-image-newsroom.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better
By Business in Vancouver
Feb 12, 2024
![CFE roll call CFE roll call](/getmedia/aa79500a-e1d5-4bd6-903b-f664f4d0d8a9/CFE-Roll-Call-2023.jpg?width=800&height=415&ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CFE roll call
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 17, 2024
![Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/derek-young-hero-image-newsroom.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business
By Business in Vancouver
Dec 4, 2023
![Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Allison-Francis-Headshot.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president
By Daily Hive
Nov 14, 2023
![Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/CPAxJustinDavis-hero-image-resized.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising
By Vince Kanasoot
Oct 19, 2023
![Making his mark on the profession Making his mark on the profession](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Making-his-mark-on-the-profession-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Making his mark on the profession
By Megan Hooge
Sep 7, 2023
![Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/HERO.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising
By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 24, 2023
![Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Ashleigh-Hero-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 22, 2023
![Celebrating Excellence Celebrating Excellence](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Celebrating-Excellence-MR-2023-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Celebrating Excellence
By CPABC
May 16, 2023
![Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Asian-Heritage-Month-2023-Newsroom.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future
By Vince Kanasoot
May 8, 2023
![Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Unicorn-leader-Michael-Pickup.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA
By Vince Kanasoot
May 2, 2023
![Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Staying-ahead-in-tech-Catching-up-with-CPAs-at-Accelerate-Okanagan-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan
By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 4, 2023
![CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/How-this-CPA-used-his-designation-to-start-two-small-businesses-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses
By Katy Brennan
Apr 3, 2023
![Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Hero-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves
By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 15, 2023
![Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/Planning-100-years-ahead-This-CPA-is-essential-to-her-coastal-town-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town
By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 6, 2023
![Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Owning-her-seat-at-the-table-Gopi-Chande,-FCPA,-FCA-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA
By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 22, 2023
![Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Leaning-into-curiosity-leads-to-career-leaps-CPA-Rising,-Jocelyn-Li-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li
By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 17, 2023
![CFE success stories! CFE success stories!](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2023/CFE-Success-Stories-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CFE success stories!
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 10, 2023
![Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Set-your-goal-CPA-Rising,-Hannah-Griffin.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin
By Leah Giesbrecht
Dec 14, 2022
![Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Meet-the-CPA-who-started-a-plant-based-burger-business-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business
By Rob Csernyik
Oct 4, 2022
![Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Ed-Pereira-at-the-forefront-of-CPA-careers-in-cybersecurity-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 29, 2022
![CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/CPA-Rising-Jonathan-Wong-Hero-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 26, 2022
![Celebrating CFE Success! Celebrating CFE Success!](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Celebrating-CFE-Success-May-2022-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE Success!
By CPABC in Focus
Sep 12, 2022
![A perfect start A perfect start](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/A-perfect-start-Sheila-Nelson-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
A perfect start
By Michelle McRae
Sep 6, 2022
![Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Local-passion,-global-reach-CPA-software-developer-enables-data-driven-profits-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits
By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 17, 2022
![‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’ ‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/My-heritage-has-deeply-influenced-my-career-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’
By Michelle Singerman
Aug 3, 2022
![CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/CPA-Rising-Amanda-Collinge-Bae-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 22, 2022
![A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/A-lifetime-of-outstanding-contribution-to-his-profession-Olin-Anton,-FCPA,-FCA.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA
By Vince Kanasoot
May 18, 2022
![‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’ ‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Be-authentic-in-your-own-skin,-do-not-look-to-fit-into-a-mould-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’
By Sophie Nicholls Jones
May 4, 2022
![CPA Rising: Adam Karim CPA Rising: Adam Karim](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/CPA-Rising-Adam-Karim-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Adam Karim
By Megan Hooge
May 3, 2022
![The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/The-best-ways-to-use-your-CPA-skills-as-a-volunteer-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer
By Mathieu de Lajartre
Apr 21, 2022
![Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Why-a-successful-Vancouver-businesswoman-is-staking-her-future-on-plant-based-cheese-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese
By Business in Vancouver
Apr 14, 2022
![“It’s my way of saying thank you”: CPA volunteer makes a difference to the community of Penticton “It’s my way of saying thank you”: CPA volunteer makes a difference to the community of Penticton](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Its-my-way-of-saying-thank-you-CPA-volunteer-makes-a-difference-to-the-community-of-Penticton-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
“It’s my way of saying thank you”: CPA volunteer makes a difference to the community of Penticton
By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 4, 2022
![The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/The-program-that-led-an-Indigenous-trailblazer-to-her-dream-career-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career
By Daily Hive
Mar 31, 2022
![Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Engineering-success-by-taking-risks-Profile-on-Jimmy-Vaiopoulos,-CPA,-CA-Newsroom-image_1.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA
By Vince Kanasoot
Mar 28, 2022
![No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/No-cookie-cutter-approach-to-gender-parity-Every-woman-has-her-own-unique-challenges-Newsroom-image-2.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Career Development
No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges
By Amy Lam
Mar 21, 2022
![CPA Rising: Nelson Soh CPA Rising: Nelson Soh](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/CPA-Rising-Nelson-Soh.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Nelson Soh
By Vince Kanasoot
Mar 8, 2022
![Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Canadas-fastest-growing-plant-based-food-brand-is-powered-by-a-collective-vision-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision
By Business in Vancouver
Mar 3, 2022
![Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/Two-Vancouver-entrepreneurs-launch-Canadas-first-hard-kombucha.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha
By Business in Vancouver
Mar 2, 2022
![A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/A-local-entrepreneur-and-the-credential-that-transformed-his-career-path-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path
By Daily Hive
Feb 24, 2022
![We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/We-asked-3-BC-based-foodies-about-their-path-to-success-Hero-image-Newsroom.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success
By Daily Hive
Feb 1, 2022
![How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2022/How-Julien-Francois-helps-publishers-adapt-and-thrive-in-the-digital-world-Hero-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world
By Vince Kanasoot
Jan 14, 2022
![Celebrating CFE success! Celebrating CFE success!](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/Celebrating-CFE-Success-Sept-2021-CFE-National-Honour-Roll-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 13, 2022
![Breaking down barriers: Meet the CPA who's presenting CPABC's first financial literacy session in Chinese Breaking down barriers: Meet the CPA who's presenting CPABC's first financial literacy session in Chinese](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/Breaking-down-barriers-meet-the-CPA-whos-presenting-CPABCs-first-finlit-session-in-Chinese.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Breaking down barriers: Meet the CPA who's presenting CPABC's first financial literacy session in Chinese
By Megan Hooge
Nov 8, 2021
![Celebrating CFE success! Celebrating CFE success!](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/Celebrating-CFE-Success-May-2021-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
By CPABC in Focus
Sep 8, 2021
![One cool customer: New CPABC chair Karen Horcher, FCPA, FCGA, CFA, has a knack for navigating uncertainty One cool customer: New CPABC chair Karen Horcher, FCPA, FCGA, CFA, has a knack for navigating uncertainty](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/One-cool-customer-Karen-Horcher-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
One cool customer: New CPABC chair Karen Horcher, FCPA, FCGA, CFA, has a knack for navigating uncertainty
By Michelle McRae
Sep 7, 2021
![Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/Leading-with-heart-and-an-open-mind-Livleen-Veslemes,-change-maker-Newsroom-Image_2.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 1, 2021
![Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/Jeff-Wasyliw-helps-lead-Alida-in-delivering-actionable-customer-insight.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight
By Vince Kanasoot
Aug 20, 2021
!["It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA "It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/It-just-clicked-Why-Rhian-Quarry-made-the-switch-from-science-to-the-CPA.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
"It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA
By Megan Hooge
Jul 7, 2021
![Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/Jody-Kidd-helps-lead-Copperleaf-with-her-spirit-for-innovation-and-progress-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 23, 2021
![Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/Maintaining-resilience-in-tough-economic-times-is-vital-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital
By Business in Vancouver
Jun 4, 2021
![CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/CPA-led-BC-produce-company-disrupts-industry-across-Canada-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada
By Business in Vancouver
May 12, 2021
![Prioritizing mental health at work Prioritizing mental health at work](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2021/Priotizing-Mental-Health-at-Work_Newsroom.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Career Development
Prioritizing mental health at work
By Michelle McRae
May 5, 2021
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Career Development
Why it’s important to encourage positive mental health in the workplace
By Kerri Brkich
May 4, 2021
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Career Development
Mental health in the workplace: What will the new normal look like?
By Kerri Wilcox
May 3, 2021
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CPA Profession
Vancouver CPA shares his time—and his wonder dog—with those in need
By Megan Hooge
Apr 21, 2021
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CPA Profession
Flexibility critical in hard hit service industry
By Business in Vancouver
Feb 18, 2021
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Personal Finance
Demystifying debt: CPA FinLit volunteer helps young people understand how to leverage debt to their
By Leah Giesbrecht
Nov 18, 2020
![Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Bringing-Calm-Resolve-to-Turbulent-Times.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times
By Michelle McRae
Nov 10, 2020
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CPA Profession
WELL Health leverages technology to transform healthcare
By Vince Kanasoot
Nov 9, 2020
![Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Poonam_headshot_newsroom_800x415.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Personal Finance
Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy
Nov 5, 2020
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Personal Finance
Helping kids get financially smart for life: Volunteer stokes passion for real-world skills
By Leah Giesbrecht
Nov 2, 2020
![Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Gloria-Ching-headshot_Newsroom_1.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world
By Daily Hive
Sep 29, 2020
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CPA Profession
How KPMG’s “1,000 Acts of Kindness” has inspired employees and lifted communities
By Megan Hooge & Vince Kanasoot
Sep 9, 2020
![The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/The-journey-to-the-c-suite-Nick-Bozikis-CFO-at-Article-Featured-IU-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article
By Vince Kanasoot
Aug 14, 2020
![Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/Safety-and-people-How-Quails-Gate-approached-its-reopening-strategy-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy
By Vivian Tse
Aug 13, 2020
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CPA Profession
Traction Guest’s solution to minimizing traditional physical touchpoints at workplaces
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 29, 2020
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CPA Profession
Modo provides vehicles for frontline workers throughout COVID-19
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 6, 2020
![Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19 Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Thinkific-helps-lead-the-evolution-of-virtual-learning-during-COVID-19-newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 24, 2020
![Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Leading-community-cheer-How-Steamworks-pivoted-its-business-to-support-COVID-19-relief-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 22, 2020
![Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19 Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Supporting-BC-healthcare-How-HME-Mobility-helped-hospitals-create-capacity-during-COVID-19-Newsroom_1.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 15, 2020
![Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during CO Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during CO](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Disruptor-Series_Commissary_975x490.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during CO
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 8, 2020
![What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting? What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting?](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/What-I-wish-I-knew-when-I-was-starting-my-career-in-accounting-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting?
By CPABC
May 28, 2020
![Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/Disruption-period-Championing-body-positivity-and-eco-friendly-entrepreneurship-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship
By Daily Hive
May 14, 2020
![Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/James-Reyes_Updated-Disruptor-Image.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection
By Business in Vancouver
Apr 14, 2020
![Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Featured-Image-Fionna-Song-Visier-CPA-Disruptors-Newsroom.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses
By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 26, 2020
![Employer Spotlight: Interfor Employer Spotlight: Interfor](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/Employer-Spotlight-Interfor-IU-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Employer Spotlight: Interfor
By CPABC
Oct 24, 2019
![Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Global-impact-Svante-is-disrupting-the-world-s-CO2-marketplace-IU-Featured-Image.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace
By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 15, 2019
![A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/A-career-dedicated-to-building-Vancouver-A-conversation-with-John-McLaughlin-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin
By Vince Kanasoot
Oct 3, 2019
![Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Disrupting-biotech-Interviewing-Zymeworks-Neil-Klompas-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas
By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 23, 2019
![Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2018/Power-disruption-Neurio-revolutionizes-home-energy-market-Newsroom-Image_1.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 13, 2019
![Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Semios-Solving-agriculture-s-challenges-with-smart-tech-and-sustainability-Featured-IU-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability
By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 21, 2019
![How Thinkific disrupts online learning How Thinkific disrupts online learning](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/How-Thinkific-disrupts-online-learning-IU-Featured-Image.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
How Thinkific disrupts online learning
By Megan Hooge
Aug 14, 2019
![Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/Loving-the-journey-Newsroom-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services
By CPABC
Aug 13, 2019
![Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2020/Championing-women-s-health-In-conversation-with-Gina-Singh-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh
By Leah Giesbrecht
Jul 31, 2019
![The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/The-journey-to-innovation-Modo-s-story-on-disrupting-the-traditional-vehicle-ownership-model-IU-Featured-Image-Ian-Boorman.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 25, 2019
![Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Article-uses-tech-and-data-mindset-to-disrupt-furniture-retail-industry-IU-Featured-Image.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 14, 2019
![MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/MineSense-Unearthing-smarter-mining-practices-with-tech-Featured-Image-Industry-Update_1.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech
By Leah Giesbrecht
May 15, 2019
![Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Construction-industry-disruptor-builds-housing-solutions_Industry-Update_Featured-Image.png?ext=.png)
CPA Profession
Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions
By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 29, 2019
![A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/A-CPA-designation-was-key-to-Matthew-Anderson-launching-A-K-Robotics_Industry-Update-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics
By BCBusiness Magazine
Apr 25, 2019
![Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Carey-Dillen-featured-image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do
By Business in Vancouver
Apr 15, 2019
![Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Leading-the-way-in-her-profession-and-community-An-interview-with-Kate-Furber.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber
By Vince Kanasoot
Apr 4, 2019
![Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Aspiring-entrepreneurs-these-are-the-three-questions-you-need-to-ask-yourself_Industry-Update-image_1.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Resources for CPAs
Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself
By Daily Hive
Mar 28, 2019
![This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Judy_Leung_Newsroom_1.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung
By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 1, 2018
![Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2019/Communicating-for-the-win-An-interview-with-Pamela-Lee_Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee
By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 5, 2018
![CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2018/CPA-and-Canadian-proud-Diverse-stories-of-CPAs-and-how-they-re-giving-back.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back
By Leah Giesbrecht & Vince Kanasoot
Jun 28, 2018
![Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2018/Shelley-Industry-Update-Banner-2.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown
By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 5, 2018
![Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs](/CPABC/media/images/News%20and%20Events/Newsroom/2017/Bridging-the-gap-Skills-vs-needs_newsroom.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Economy & Policy
Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs
By Lori Mathison
Dec 13, 2017
![Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google](/CPABC/media/PDFs/News%20and%20Events/Day-In-The-Life-Liana-Lau,-Google-Graphic-Newsroom-Image.jpg?ext=.jpg)
CPA Profession
Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google
By CPABC
Sep 25, 2017
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