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November/December 2024

Cover story: Is B.C.’s economy heading for a soft landing? New analysis from the 2024 BC Check-Up: Work report notes the Bank of Canada’s lower interest rates may trigger the soft landing policy-makers have been hoping for – or, alternatively, a bumpy ride.

Plus: Current retention trends; a money-laundering rules update; learning the art of effective delegation; the Canada Revenue Agency’s revised stance on withholding taxes on fees paid to non-resident service providers; an update on the CPA Financial Literacy Program; and an introduction to Rachel McAllister, CPA, CA, CFO of First Nations Finance Authority, and more!

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CPABC Member Stories & Opportunities

Harnessing CPA Expertise Fuels Business Success

Backstage pass: What’s it like to be a CPA working in entertainment?

How Indigenous financing is building the future

Bringing the pieces together

Bringing your whole self to work: A chat about living and working authentically

From a PhD in chemistry in Brazil to a CPA in Canada

How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver

Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery

CFE preparation secrets revealed

Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession

Giving back and saving lives

In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation

We asked this CPA about how they balance personal interests and career goals successfully

From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better

CFE roll call

Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business

Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president

Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising

Making his mark on the profession

Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising

Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising

Celebrating Excellence

Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future

Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA

Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan

CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses

Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves

Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town

Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA

Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li

CFE success stories!

Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin

Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business

Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity

CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong

Celebrating CFE Success!

A perfect start

Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits

‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’

CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae

A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA

‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’

CPA Rising: Adam Karim

The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer

Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese

“It’s my way of saying thank you”: CPA volunteer makes a difference to the community of Penticton

The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career

Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA

No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges

CPA Rising: Nelson Soh

Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision

Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha

A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path

We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success

How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world

Celebrating CFE success!

Breaking down barriers: Meet the CPA who's presenting CPABC's first financial literacy session in Chinese

Celebrating CFE success!

One cool customer: New CPABC chair Karen Horcher, FCPA, FCGA, CFA, has a knack for navigating uncertainty

Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker

Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight

"It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA

Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress

Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital

CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada

Prioritizing mental health at work

Why it’s important to encourage positive mental health in the workplace

Mental health in the workplace: What will the new normal look like?

Vancouver CPA shares his time—and his wonder dog—with those in need

Flexibility critical in hard hit service industry

Demystifying debt: CPA FinLit volunteer helps young people understand how to leverage debt to their

Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times

WELL Health leverages technology to transform healthcare

Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy

Helping kids get financially smart for life: Volunteer stokes passion for real-world skills