The Value of CPA - CPA or CFA? Why Not Both!

Undecided which designation to pursue – the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)? Come and attend our virtual panel discussion and learn why our panelists decided to pursue both the CPA and CFA! They will share insights about why they decided to pursue both accreditations and how does this decision aid their career growth. You will also have an opportunity to connect with the panelists and ask your own questions!

Panelists

Jessica Yang, CPA, CGA, CFA
Controller, TELUS
Treasurer, CFA Society of Vancouver

Ms. Jessica Yang is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with 10+ years of accounting and finance experience across various industries including mining, healthcare, non-for-profit, cybersecurity, and telecommunications. Jessica is currently working at TELUS Communications as a Controller, where she manages TELUS Business Solutions Commercial and Public Mobile Phones financials. Prior to this, she managed capital investments for TELUS Business Solutions. She also worked in Mergers and Acquisitions, closing transactions with a combined deal value over $50 million. Jessica achieved her CPA designation in 2015 and CFA in 2022.

Majan Mann, CPA, MAcc
Manager, Finance Transformation
KPMG Canada

Majan Mann, CPA, CFA Level 2 Holder, is a seasoned management consulting professional with a passion for business strategy and transformation, particularly as it relates to closing the gap between business and academia.

With extensive experience in management consulting and working in the industry, Majan leads end-to-end advisory projects in areas such as Finance operating model design, transformation roadmap, workforce modernization, robotics process automation, ERP implementation, and financial system selection. By leveraging a strong foundation in accounting principles and understanding internal and external reporting need, Majan delivers comprehensive solutions that help organizations navigate complex business landscapes effectively.

Selina Wang, CPA
Senior Accountant
KPMG Canada

Selina is a senior accountant at KPMG Vancouver, where she provides audit and assurance services to clients primarily in the financial services and real estate sectors. Selina holds an undergraduate degree in Finance and began her CPA journey in late 2019 through the preparatory program offered by CPA Western School of Business. Selina is currently pursuing CFA Level III.