Conversation with a CPA

Are you curious about what CPAs actually do? If yes, join this short 45-minute conversation and listen to two real-life CPAs and learn about what accountants do and where they work. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions about a career in accounting.

Speakers

Dana Gunn, CPA 
Manager, Corporate Income Tax and Integrated Operations (Income Taxation Branch) 
BC Public Service

Dana Gunn is a manager for the BC Ministry of Finance’s Revenue Division. She has ten years of experience working at public practice firms and in government. She began her career in 2015 in KPMG’s audit practice and shortly after writing the CFE exam, decided to specialize in tax and complete the In-Depth Tax Program. Dana decided to make a switch to the BC Government in 2021 and transitioned to a leadership role in 2022. Dana enjoys working within a team and mentoring students that are pursuing their CPA designation.
 

David Turpin, CPA, CGA 
Audit Project Manager, Consumer Taxation Audit Branch 
BC Public Service

David Turpin is a CPA and project manager for the BC Ministry of Finance.  He has over 20 years experience leading teams and working with commodity taxes including the British Columbia provincial sales tax, federal GST and HST.  Before working in the public service, David thought accounting was all about numbers.  He now says accounting is about helping people to achieve their goals and to address their challenges.  David has a passion for learning and assisting others.