CPABC in Focus
CPABC in Focus serves as the voice of the accounting profession in BC. Published six times a year, it is distributed to approximately 30,000 CPA members, students, and candidates. Each issue focuses on professional matters facing the accounting profession, ranging from taxation and changes to standards, to ethical dilemmas and a broad variety other topical subjects.
Latest Issue
CPABC in Focus – May/June 2024
Cover story: Meet CPABC's newest Member Recognition Program honourees.
Plus: Part III of the "Let's Chat about AI" series; an update on CPABC's Indigenous Engagement Strategy; an infographic on workplace mental health in the Canada; tax considerations for estate liquidity planning, and more!
Past Issues
CPABC in Focus Articles in Newsroom
Resources for CPAs
Are you paying attention to your team's mental health?
By Tammy Robertson
May 9, 2024
CPA Profession
Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery
By Megan Hooge
May 8, 2024
Career Development
Taking time: How to successfully navigate leaves of absences
By Jennifer Campbell
Apr 2, 2024
Resources for CPAs
Winding up a partnership: Minimizing the tax effect
By Tino Chou
Mar 25, 2024
Resources for CPAs
Let’s chat about AI, Part II: Risks and considerations for CPAs using AI
By Mitchal Derksen
Mar 13, 2024
CPA Profession
Advancing women in leadership: How two CPAs are paying it forward
By CPABC's Communications Team
Mar 7, 2024
CPA Profession
The earning potential of BC CPAs
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 31, 2024
ESG
Beyond polarization: Why we need a new approach to ESG
By Morgan Hamel
Jan 24, 2024
CPA Profession
CFE roll call
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 17, 2024
Resources for CPAs
Let’s chat about AI, Part I: A practical discussion for CPAs
By Mitchal Derksen
Jan 15, 2024
Personal Finance
Celebrating a decade of CPA financial literacy education
By CPABC
Nov 30, 2023
Resources for CPAs
ASPE and the changing world
By Martha Okot Thomas
Nov 28, 2023
Resources for CPAs
How digitalization is driving change in the natural resources sector
By Nancy Spagnut
Nov 23, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Amendments to Bill C-208: Opportunities and new restrictions for intergenerational business transfer
By Ashley Kim
Nov 21, 2023
ESG
Order out of chaos
By Douglas Stuart, CPA, CA; Alison Parker, CPA, CMA; Basma Majerbi; and Stuart Snaith
Nov 16, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Combatting money laundering: important regulatory updates from CPABC
By Jessica McKeachie and Martin Eady, CPA, CA
Nov 14, 2023
Economy & Policy
Work in BC
By Jack Blackwell
Nov 9, 2023
Cybersecurity
Ransomware 101
By CPABC in Focus
Sep 29, 2023
Resources for CPAs
A cybersecurity update for CPAs
By Michelle McRae
Sep 21, 2023
Resources for CPAs
The GST/HST Self Supply Rules: What residential builders should know
By Lawrence Tam, CPA, CGA
Sep 19, 2023
Career Development
Optimize your workday with a proactive routine
By Ann Gomez
Sep 14, 2023
CPA Profession
Making his mark on the profession
By Megan Hooge
Sep 7, 2023
Economy & Policy
Life in BC - Immigration driving growth as housing crisis persists
By Aaron Aerts
Jul 26, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Why Power Query is a game-changer
By Ken Puls
Jul 17, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Avoiding the perils of misinformation and disinformation
By CPABC's Professional Conduct Department
Jul 13, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Business travel to the US: The implications for employer payroll and employee tax
By Lawrence Bell, CPA, CA
Jul 11, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Three keys to enterprise success (or failure)
By Vijay Jog
Jun 23, 2023
Resources for CPAs
AI will change your job - so what should you do about it?
By Simon Lindley
Jun 20, 2023
CPA Profession
Understanding the proposed EIFEL rules
By Edmund Chow
May 23, 2023
CPA Profession
Celebrating Excellence
By CPABC
May 16, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Managing hybrid teams with mental wellness in mind
By CPABC in Focus
May 11, 2023
ESG
Toward a global baseline of sustainability reporting: Movement gaining momentum
By Douglas Stuart
May 9, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Mental wellness in the profession: A follow up
By Jamie Midgley
May 3, 2023
CPA Profession
CPABC's Indigenous strategy: Progress update
By Lori Mathison
Mar 21, 2023
Career Development
How bias can affect decision-making
By CPABC's Professional Conduct Department
Mar 16, 2023
Personal Finance
Owning Canadian residential real estate - recent federal and BC developments
By Janice Hutchison and Aurash Yazdgerdian
Mar 14, 2023
Career Development
Breaking the cycle of perfectionism
By Dr. Jessica Metcalfe
Mar 7, 2023
CPA Profession
Toward a more flexible future: Employment trends for CPAs in BC
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 31, 2023
CPA Profession
Future-proofing: Ensuring the ongoing attractiveness of the CPA profession
By Michelle McRae
Jan 24, 2023
Personal Finance
A look at the federal underused housing tax
By Nadeen Sakic
Jan 19, 2023
CPA Profession
CPA supply and demand: What's the forecast in BC?
By Aaron Aerts
Jan 12, 2023
CPA Profession
CFE success stories!
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 10, 2023
Economy & Policy
The Cullen Commission: What's next?
By Jessica McKeachie
Nov 17, 2022
Resources for CPAs
Quality management – Implementation advice for smaller firms
By Bridget Noonan
Nov 16, 2022
Resources for CPAs
Claiming the lifetime capital gains exemption on holding company shares
By Justine Alder
Nov 15, 2022
Resources for CPAs
Your duty to report conduct matters and other events to CPABC
By From CPABC’s Professional Conduct Department
Nov 10, 2022
Economy & Policy
Work in BC
By Aaron Aerts
Nov 8, 2022
Resources for CPAs
The impact of Federal Budget 2022 on CCPCs with investment income
By Wynn Vo
Sep 20, 2022
Resources for CPAs
An update on ESG: What you should know
By Andrew Sweeney
Sep 14, 2022
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE Success!
By CPABC in Focus
Sep 12, 2022
CPA Profession
A perfect start
By Michelle McRae
Sep 6, 2022
CPA Profession
Plagiarism: Its Scope and Its Repercussions
By CPABC’s Professional Conduct Team
Jul 20, 2022
Personal Finance
Alter ego and joint spousal trusts: requirements, benefits, and drawbacks
By Bilal Kathrada
Jul 18, 2022
Economy & Policy
The high cost of living in British Columbia
By Aaron Aerts
Jul 13, 2022
Career Development
How daily routines can make you happier and more productive
By Brooks Duncan
Jul 8, 2022
Career Development
Tools to help you navigate the hybrid work world
By Scott Orth
Jul 5, 2022
Resources for CPAs
Five tips for creating effective data visuals
By Dave Paradi
May 27, 2022
Personal Finance
Giving the gift of life insurance to charity
By Farzin Remtulla
May 25, 2022
Career Development
Detoxifying the office: How to create healthy and secure workspaces
By CPABC in Focus
May 11, 2022
Career Development
The future of work - what it means for leaders
By Tammy Robertson
May 10, 2022
Career Development
Envisioning the post-pandemic workspace
By CPABC in Focus
May 9, 2022
CPA Profession
Mental wellness in the CPA profession
By Jamie Midgley
May 5, 2022
Resources for CPAs
Bill C-30: Changes to the taxation of employee stock options
By Alex Ha
Mar 14, 2022
CPA Profession
Twenty years later: Lessons from Enron
By CPABC's Professional Conduct Team
Mar 10, 2022
Economy & Policy
BC Check-Up: Invest
By Aaron Aerts
Mar 8, 2022
Career Development
Women in the C-suite: The long road to gender parity
By Michelle McRae
Mar 4, 2022
Career Development
Breaking down communication breakdowns
By Corinne Impey
Feb 3, 2022
Career Development
Generational diversity at work
By Michelle McRae
Jan 24, 2022
ESG
Doughnut Economics and the push for regenerative, distributive systems
By Mia Maki and Douglas Stuart
Jan 20, 2022
Career Development
How to strengthen your writing skills (And why you should)
By Sharon Habib
Jan 17, 2022
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 13, 2022
Resources for CPAs
What's the buzz? Considerations on the current and temporary BC PST rebate program
By Katherine Reinhardt
Jan 12, 2022
CPA Profession
Insolvency expert turns memorable cases into thrilling fiction
By Megan Hooge
Jan 6, 2022
Resources for CPAs
Maintaining confidentiality and public confidence
By CPABC's Professional Conduct Team
Nov 22, 2021
Resources for CPAs
Bill C-208 opens the door to new tax-planning opportunities for family businesses
By Tina Huang
Nov 19, 2021
CPA Profession
Digital transformation: The national picture
By Lori Mathison
Nov 18, 2021
Economy & Policy
Work in British Columbia
By Aaron Aerts
Nov 17, 2021
Resources for CPAs
Managing cash difficulties
By Stephen Priddle
Nov 10, 2021
Personal Finance
Declaring revenue: Is it a hobby or a business?
By Lawrence Tam
Sep 22, 2021
ESG
Understanding the need for an ESG strategy
By Lori Mathison
Sep 9, 2021
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
By CPABC in Focus
Sep 8, 2021
Resources for CPAs
Looking ahead: CPAs weigh in on the future of work
By Daniel Berardo and Nicole Clendinning
Sep 7, 2021
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
Career Development
Leveraging your CPA designation in the boardroom
By WATSON Advisors
Aug 9, 2021
Resources for CPAs
Working from anywhere - the tax implications for employers
By Queenie Wong and Lawrence Bell
Aug 4, 2021
Career Development
Zooming your negotiations
By Carrie Gallant
Jul 21, 2021
Economy & Policy
Life in British Columbia
By Aaron Aerts
Jul 14, 2021
CPA Profession
"It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA
By Megan Hooge
Jul 7, 2021
Resources for CPAs
Taking the first step to a digital transformation
By Rob Gilfoyle
May 14, 2021
Resources for CPAs
Family business continuity: How to secure the family legacy
By Elisabeth Finch
May 10, 2021
Resources for CPAs
Improving the mental health of Canadian workers
By CPABC in Focus
May 7, 2021
Career Development
Prioritizing mental health at work
By Michelle McRae
May 5, 2021
Resources for CPAs
When it comes to the debt forgiveness rules, is all really forgiven?
By Steve Youn
Mar 10, 2021
Economy & Policy
The fight continues
By Jessica McKeachie
Jan 13, 2021
CPA Profession
CPABC’s Indigenous strategy
By Lori Mathison
Jan 11, 2021
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 7, 2021
Economy & Policy
BC Check-Up: Work
By Aaron Aerts
Nov 16, 2020
CPA Profession
Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times
By Michelle McRae
Nov 10, 2020
Cybersecurity
The ethics of technology
By Ward Blatch
Oct 20, 2020
Resources for CPAs
Finding opportunities in an economic downturn: Estate freezes (and refreezes)
By Nancy Lum
Sep 22, 2020
Resources for CPAs
Accelerating business agility: Maximizing organizational effectiveness in the age of COVID-19
By Helen Fotos
Sep 17, 2020
CPA Profession
Keeping the numbers up
By Kerri Wilcox
Sep 14, 2020
CPA Profession
The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article
By Vince Kanasoot
Aug 14, 2020
Personal Finance
Family trusts: Recent changes and continued benefits
By Bilal Kathrada
Jun 3, 2020
Resources for CPAs
#MeToo – Empowering women leaders is good business
By Paul Krismer
Mar 13, 2020
Resources for CPAs
The office of 2020 and beyond: What is the future of work?
By Lori Mathison
Nov 15, 2019
Resources for CPAs
Why is strategy so hard?
By Mia Maki
Oct 30, 2019
CPA Profession
Harnessing the power of diversity
By Suzanne Berry
Aug 7, 2019
Career Development
Practice makes happiness
By Paul Krismer
May 29, 2019
Resources for CPAs
What do diversity and inclusion in the workplace truly look like?
By Alden E. Habacon
Jan 3, 2019
CPA Profession
BC tax incentives for the technology and entertainment sectors
By Jessica Yuen
Mar 12, 2018