2019 Member Engagement Tour Recap
- Surrey/Langley/North Delta
- Richmond
- Burnaby
- Cranbrook
- Dawson Creek
- Fraser Valley
- Kamloops
- Kelowna
- Nanaimo and Campbell River
- Nelson - West Kootenay
- North Vancouver
- Pitt Meadows
- Prince George
- Vancouver
- Vernon
- Victoria
Surrey/Langley/North Delta
November 28
The CPABC Surrey/Langley/North Delta Chapter hosted the annual Member Engagement Tour (MET) event at the Northview Golf and Country Club on November 28.
Approximately 140 CPAs were in attendance to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the other CPA and celebrate member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Jamie Midgley, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Regulation & Registrar, and Kerri Wilcox, Vice President, External Affairs & Communications.
The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones. Among them were Terry Fearn, CPA, CA, Ron McGregor, CPA, CGA, Hugh Rebiffe, CPA, CMA, Ivor Richardson, CPA, CGA, and Philip Snobelen, CPA, CA, all of whom marked 50 years of membership.
Richmond/South Delta
November 25
This November, the CPABC Richmond/South Delta Chapter hosted the annual Member Engagement Tour (MET) event at the Executive Hotel and Resorts.
Approximately 110 CPAs were in attendance to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the other CPA and celebrate member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services & CFO and and Kerri Wilcox, Vice President, External Affairs & Communications.
The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones. Among them were Robert Johnson, CPA, CA, who marked 60 years of membership and Jim Morrison, CPA, CA, and Mel Young, CPA, CA, both of whom marked 50 years of membership.
Nanaimo and Campbell River
November 14 and 15
The CPABC Upper Vancouver Island Chapter hosted its annual Member Engagement Tour (MET) stop in Nanaimo at the Nanaimo Golf Course on November 14, as well as in Campbell River at the Anchor Inn & Suites on November 15.
Over 100 CPAs came out to these events to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the other CPA and celebrate member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, CPABC’s President and CEO, and Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA, CPABC’s Board Chair. The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of these events was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones:
50 Year Member: James Hughes, CPA, CA
25 Year Members: Deborah Ewart, CPA, CGA, Doreen Gatt, CPA, CMA, Liette Gobeil, CPA, CA, Douglas Holmes, CPA, CA, Susan Kennedy, CPA, CA, Rod Mitchell, CPA, CGA, Mike Mullin, CPA, CGA, Douglas Parkhurst, FCPA, FCA, Kevin Roden, CPA, CGA, Robbin Sinclaire, CPA, CGA, Michelle Young, CPA, CA
10 Year Members: Deborah Kitchener, CPA, CGA, Chris Nudd, CPA, CGA, Trevor Topping, CPA, CA
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
Burnaby
November 12
The CPABC Member Engagement Tour (MET) made its annual stop in Burnaby on November 12.
The local chapter hosted approximately 120 members for a dinner event at the Executive Suites Hotel and Conference Centre. There, attendees heard about the latest labour market research for accountants, connected with the other CPAs and celebrated member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and CFO, and Kerri Wilcox, CPABC’s Vice-President, External Relations and Communications.
The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market, changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and into the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made by CPA Canada on the Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones. Among them were Daniel McDonald, FCPA, FCA, who marked 60 years of membership and Ron Chan, CPA, CA, who marked 50 years of membership.
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
North Vancouver
November 8
On November 8, 2019, the CPABC Member Engagement Tour (MET) made a breakfast stop in beautiful North Vancouver.
The local chapter hosted 55 members at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier where attendees heard about the latest labour market research for accountants, connected with the other CPA’s and celebrated member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Jamie Midgley, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Regulation & Registrar.
The speaker provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market, changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and into the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made by CPA Canada on the Foresight Project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the event was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones:
- Bill Winnett, CPA, CA (60 years);
- David Crawley CPA, CA, Ron Hepting, CPA, CGA, John Heskin, CPA, CA (25 years); and
- Paul Hargreaves, CPA, CMA, Juanita Lohmeyer, CPA, CMA, Sally Ong, CPA, CGA, and Ramin Sabouhi, CPA, CMA, all of whom were celebrated for 10 years of membership.
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
Vancouver
November 6
This November, the CPABC Vancouver Chapter hosted the annual Member Engagement Tour (MET) event at the Sutton Place Hotel.
Approximately 150 CPAs were in attendance to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the other CPA and celebrate member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Jamie Midgley, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Regulation & Registrar, and Kerri Wilcox, Vice President, External Affairs & Communications.
The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones. Among them were Robert Buxton, FCPA, FCA who celebrated 60 years of membership and Wolf Bergelt CPA, CA, Derek Hamill CPA, CA, Dennis Linfoot CPA, CA, Clifford Ruddell CPA, CA, Gary Weston CPA, CMA, all of whom celebrated 50 years of membership.
Pitt Meadows
October 30
On October 30, 2019, the CPABC Member Engagement Tour (MET) made a stop in beautiful Pitt Meadows, BC.
The local chapter hosted 85 members at the Meadow Garden Golf Club where attendees heard about the latest labour market research for accountants, connected with the other CPA’s and celebrated member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and CFO, and Kerri Wilcox, CPABC’s Vice-President, External Relations and Communications.
The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market, changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and into the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made by CPA Canada on the Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones:
- John Madsen, CPA, CA (60 years);
- James Brodie, CPA, CMA (50 years);
- Gary Chan, CPA, CGA, Zaheer Shivji, CPA, CA, Bill Thiesssen, CPA, CA, and David Willoughby, CPA, CGA (25 years); and
- Brant Classen, CPA, CGA, Cordeila Dailey, CPA, CGA, Hanif Dhrolia, CPA, CGA, Peter Gomes, CPA, CMA, Fiona He, CPA, CGA, Jeong Weon Lee, CPA, CGA, Wayne McGregor, CPA, CGA, Sherry-Anna Roberge, CPA, CA, Mario Romero, CPA, CMA, Xueqin Wang, CPA, CGA, and Hong You, CPA, CGA, all of whom were celebrated for 10 years of membership.
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
Fraser Valley
October 25
This fall, CPAs gathered in Abbotsford for the Fraser Valley Chapter Member Engagement Tour stop to learn the latest labour market research for CPAs, connect with their CPA network, and celebrate member milestones. The event took place over breakfast at the Quality Inn Hotel, with over 70 CPAs in attendance
After networking and breakfast, two members of CPABC’s leadership team gave the afternoon’s presentation. President and CEO Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, and Executive Vice President, Corporate Services and CFO, Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the impact of technology on the accounting profession, as well as changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future.
Member milestone celebrations rounded out the event. Each Member Engagement Tour stop acknowledges local-area members who are celebrating 10-, 25-, 50-, and 60-year membership milestones, and seven members were celebrated in Abbotsford, including Rudy Kasdorf, CPA, CMA, who marked 50 years of membership and James Goertz, CPA, CGA, and Renita Sawkins, CPA, CGA, both of whom marked 25 years of membership.
An enthusiastic thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to organize the Fraser Valley MET stop and to everyone who attended!
Prince George
October 23
In late October, the CPABC Member Engagement Tour (MET) made a stop in BC’s “northern capital” of Prince George. The local chapter hosted 60 members at the Prince George Civic Centre where attendees heard about the latest labour market research for accountants, connected with the other CPA’s and celebrated member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Jamie Midgley, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Regulation and Registrar, and Al LeFebvre, FCPA, FCA, CPABC Board Member and the Board Liaison to the CPABC Prince George Chapter.
The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market, changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and into the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made by CPA Canada on the Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones: Ulrich Schmidt, CPA, CGA, with 25 years, and Kari Buckley, CPA, CGA, Kristin Giannotti, CPA, CGA, and Christine Lobermayer, CPA, CA, all of whom were celebrated for 10 years of membership.
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
Vernon
October 18
Vernon-area CPAs gathered on October 18 for the biennial Member Engagement Tour event hosted by the CPABC Okanagan Chapter to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the local CPA network, and celebrate member milestones.
Approximately 40 CPAs were in attendance to listen to a presentation by members of CPABC’s leadership team – Jan Sampson, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Member and Student Experience, and Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA, CPABC Board Chair. The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
Charlene Smart, CPA, CGA, chair of Vernon’s Practitioner Forum, was also in attendance and acted as the official photographer at the event.
The MET provided an opportunity to acknowledge members attaining key milestones. Robert Shuler CPA CA was recognized for 55 years as a member followed by Patrick Lett, FCPA, FCA, for 50 years. Two other members, Olaf Plummer, CPA, CA, and Teresa Kolman, CPA, CGA, were recognized for 25 years and 10 years respectively.
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
Kelowna
October 17
This fall, the CPABC Okanagan Chapter hosted the annual Member Engagement Tour (MET) event at the Manteo Hotel and Resort located on Kelowna’s beautiful lakefront.
Approximately 60 CPAs were in attendance to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the other CPA and celebrate member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Jan Sampson, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Member and Student Experience, and Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA, CPABC Board Chair. The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of nine members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones:
50 Year Members: Kenneth Almond, CPA, CA; Terrence MacDermott, CPA, CA; Mervyn Scott, CPA, CA; Bruce Klippenstein, CPA, CA
25 Year Members: Andrew Adamson, CPA, CA; Janet Dillon, CPA, CGA; Robert Shearer, CPA, CA
20 Year Members: Connie Mander, CPA, CMA
10 Year Members: Michael Chittenden, CPA, CMA
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
Kamloops
October 17
This October, the CPABC Kamloops Chapter hosted the annual Member Engagement Tour (MET) event at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and Conference Centre.
Over 75 CPAs were in attendance to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the other CPA and celebrate member milestones.
The MET presentation was delivered by Jan Sampson, FCPA, FCA, Executive Vice President, Member and Student Experience, and Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA, CPABC Board Chair. The presenters provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
In addition to the presentation, another highlight of the evening was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones:
50 Year Member: Craig Cook CPA, CA
25 Year Members: Christina Duquette CPA, CA; Nancy Eld CPA, CA; Heather Nicholson CPA, CA
10 Year Members: Mike Broadway CPA, CA; Kim Christiansen CPA, CA; Christine Loney CPA, CA; Rod Osborne CPA, CA
Congratulations to these members on their milestone years!
Nelson - West Kootenay
October 15
CPAs gathered in Nelson for the Kootenay West Chapter Member Engagement Tour stop which took place at the Adventure Hotel. The event featured a presentation on the latest labour market research for CPAs, plus the chance for attendees to connect with their CPA network.
The tour stop was also a chance to celebrate member milestones – Bryan Carmichael, CPA, CGA, celebrated 25 years of membership and two members marked 50 years of membership – Robert Bateson, CPA, CGA, and Amed Naqvi, FCPA, FCA.
Approximately 35 CPAs were in attendance, including Chapter Chair Mitch Rinas, CPA, CGA, Vice Chair Richard Thomas, CPA, CGA, and Secretary Katarina Yule, CPA, CA.
After networking and dinner, a member of CPABC’s leadership team gave the afternoon’s presentation. Executive Vice President, Member and Student Experience Jan Sampson, FCPA, FCA, provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the impact of technology on the accounting profession, as well as changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future.
An enthusiastic thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to organize the Kootenay West MET stop and to everyone who attended!
Cranbrook
October 8
CPAs gathered in Cranbrook for the annual Member Engagement Tour event hosted by the CPABC East Kootenay Chapter to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the local CPA network, and celebrate member milestones. A highlight for the event was the venue – a luncheon held at the historic Royal Alexandra Hall.
Approximately 25 CPAs were in attendance, including CPABC East Kootenay Chapter Chair Cecil Stoochnoff, CPA, CMA, and Treasurer, Al Paetz, CPA, CMA. After networking and lunch, two members of CPABC’s leadership team gave the afternoon’s presentation. President and CEO Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, and Board Chair Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA, provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
An enthusiastic thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to organize the East Kootenay MET stop and to everyone who attended!
Dawson Creek
October 3
Kicking off the 2019 Member Engagement Tour, CPAs gathered in Dawson Creek for the Peace Region Chapter event to learn the latest labour market research for CPAs, connect with their CPA network, and celebrate member milestones. An event highlight for the Chapter, the tour stop took place over lunch at FIXX Urban Grill.
Approximately 40 CPAs were in attendance, including Peace Region Chapter Chair Alan Bone, CPA, CA, and Vice-Chair Amy Irvine, CPA, CA, who is in her first year of service with her Chapter Board.
After networking and lunch, two members of CPABC’s leadership team gave the afternoon’s presentation. President and CEO Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, and Board Chair Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA, provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the impact of technology on the accounting profession, as well as changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future.
Member milestone celebrations rounded out the event. Each Member Engagement Tour stop acknowledges local-area members who are celebrating 10-, 25-, 50-, and 60-year membership milestones, and two members were celebrated in Dawson Creek: 10-year member Jared Toth, CPA, CMA, and Bob Trobak, CPA, CA, who marked 55 years of membership.
An enthusiastic thank you to all of the volunteers who helped to organize the Peace Region MET stop and to everyone who attended!
Victoria
January 16
The 2019 Member Engagement Tour (MET) wrapped up with a visit to the CPABC Victoria/Southern Vancouver Island Chapter, which hosted the event at The Union Club in Victoria on January 16.
Approximately 200 CPAs were in attendance to learn about the latest labour market research for accountants, connect with the other CPA and celebrate member milestones.
At the event to deliver the MET presentation were CPABC president and CEO Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, and CPABC board chair Ben Sander, FCPA, FCA. Mathison and Sander provided an update on the CPABC and BC government study examining the labour market and changing market expectations and the skills needed to succeed now and in the future. They also discussed the impact of technology on the accounting profession and the progress being made on the CPA Canada Foresight project.
Another highlight was the recognition of members who were celebrated for attaining important member milestones. Among them were Doug Davis, CPA, CA, Lawrence Fox, CPA, CA, J. Trevor Jones, CPA, CGA, Robert Parker, FCPA, FCA, Robert Wilband, CPA, CA, and Peter Yearwood, CPA, CGA, all of whom marked 50 years of membership. Also in attendance were Sardul Gill, CPA, CA, and John Gordon, CPA, CA, both of whom marked 60 years of membership. Congratulations to all of the chapter members who reached career milestones in 2019!
