About the CPA Profession

About the CPA Profession

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) advise businesses and individuals throughout BC and around the world. CPA ingenuity is everywhere, in every industry, and every role.

CPAs are the visionaries, strategists, and advisors who advance business and society, reshaping every landscape. Their expertise is based on:

  • On-the-job experience that starts as a CPA student 

  • Rigorous professional training that emphasizes real-world situations

  • Highest standards of ethical conduct

  • Ongoing professional development requirement.

Become a CPA or Hire a CPA today! 

CPA Profiles

Giving back and saving lives
CPA Profession

Giving back and saving lives

By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 3, 2024
In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation
CPA Profession

In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation

By Business in Vancouver
Mar 18, 2024
We asked this CPA about how they balance personal interests and career goals successfully
CPA Profession

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

By Katy Brennan
Feb 28, 2024
From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better
CPA Profession

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

By Business in Vancouver
Feb 12, 2024
CFE roll call
CPA Profession

CFE roll call

By CPABC in Focus
Jan 17, 2024
Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business
CPA Profession

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

By Business in Vancouver
Dec 4, 2023
Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president
CPA Profession

Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president

By Daily Hive
Nov 14, 2023
Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising
CPA Profession

Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising

By Vince Kanasoot
Oct 19, 2023
Making his mark on the profession
CPA Profession

Making his mark on the profession

By Megan Hooge
Sep 7, 2023
Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising
CPA Profession

Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising

By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 24, 2023
Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising
CPA Profession

Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 22, 2023
Celebrating Excellence
CPA Profession

Celebrating Excellence

By CPABC
May 16, 2023
Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
May 8, 2023
Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA
CPA Profession

Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA

By Vince Kanasoot
May 2, 2023
Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan
CPA Profession

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

By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 4, 2023
CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses
CPA Profession

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

By Katy Brennan
Apr 3, 2023
Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves
CPA Profession

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

By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 15, 2023
Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town
CPA Profession

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

By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 6, 2023
Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 22, 2023
Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 17, 2023
CFE success stories!
CPA Profession

CFE success stories!

By CPABC in Focus
Jan 10, 2023
Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin
CPA Profession

Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin

By Leah Giesbrecht
Dec 14, 2022
Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business
CPA Profession

Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business

By Rob Csernyik
Oct 4, 2022
Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity
CPA Profession

Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity

By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 29, 2022
CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong
CPA Profession

CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong

By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 26, 2022
Celebrating CFE Success!
CPA Profession

Celebrating CFE Success!

By CPABC in Focus
Sep 12, 2022
A perfect start
CPA Profession

A perfect start

By Michelle McRae
Sep 6, 2022
Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits
CPA Profession

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

By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 17, 2022
‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’
CPA Profession

‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’

By Michelle Singerman
Aug 3, 2022
CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae
CPA Profession

CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae

By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 22, 2022
A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
May 18, 2022
‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’
CPA Profession

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

By Sophie Nicholls Jones
May 4, 2022
CPA Rising: Adam Karim
CPA Profession

CPA Rising: Adam Karim

By Megan Hooge
May 3, 2022
The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer
CPA Profession

The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer

By Mathieu de Lajartre
Apr 21, 2022
Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese
CPA Profession

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

By Business in Vancouver
Apr 14, 2022
“It’s my way of saying thank you”: CPA volunteer makes a difference to the community of Penticton
CPA Profession

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

By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 4, 2022
The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career
CPA Profession

The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career

By Daily Hive
Mar 31, 2022
Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Mar 28, 2022
No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges
Career Development

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

By Amy Lam
Mar 21, 2022
CPA Rising: Nelson Soh
CPA Profession

CPA Rising: Nelson Soh

By Vince Kanasoot
Mar 8, 2022
Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision
CPA Profession

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

By Business in Vancouver
Mar 3, 2022
Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha
CPA Profession

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

By Business in Vancouver
Mar 2, 2022
A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path
CPA Profession

A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path

By Daily Hive
Feb 24, 2022
We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success
CPA Profession

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

By Daily Hive
Feb 1, 2022
How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Jan 14, 2022
Celebrating CFE success!
CPA Profession

Celebrating CFE success!

By CPABC in Focus
Jan 13, 2022
Breaking down barriers: Meet the CPA who's presenting CPABC's first financial literacy session in Chinese
CPA Profession

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

By Megan Hooge
Nov 8, 2021
Celebrating CFE success!
CPA Profession

Celebrating CFE success!

By CPABC in Focus
Sep 8, 2021
One cool customer: New CPABC chair Karen Horcher, FCPA, FCGA, CFA, has a knack for navigating uncertainty
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
Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 1, 2021
Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight
CPA Profession

Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight

By Vince Kanasoot
Aug 20, 2021
"It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA
CPA Profession

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

By Megan Hooge
Jul 7, 2021
Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress
CPA Profession

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 23, 2021
Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital
CPA Profession

Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital

By Business in Vancouver
Jun 4, 2021
CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada
CPA Profession

CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada

By Business in Vancouver
May 12, 2021
Prioritizing mental health at work
Career Development

Prioritizing mental health at work

By Michelle McRae
May 5, 2021
Why it’s important to encourage positive mental health in the workplace
Career Development

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

By Kerri Brkich
May 4, 2021
Mental health in the workplace: What will the new normal look like?
Career Development

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

By Kerri Wilcox
May 3, 2021
Vancouver CPA shares his time—and his wonder dog—with those in need
CPA Profession

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

By Megan Hooge
Apr 21, 2021
Flexibility critical in hard hit service industry
CPA Profession

Flexibility critical in hard hit service industry

By Business in Vancouver
Feb 18, 2021
Demystifying debt: CPA FinLit volunteer helps young people understand how to leverage debt to their
Personal Finance

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

By Leah Giesbrecht
Nov 18, 2020
Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times
CPA Profession

Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times

By Michelle McRae
Nov 10, 2020
WELL Health leverages technology to transform healthcare
CPA Profession

WELL Health leverages technology to transform healthcare

By Vince Kanasoot
Nov 9, 2020
Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy
Personal Finance

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

Nov 5, 2020
Helping kids get financially smart for life: Volunteer stokes passion for real-world skills
Personal Finance

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

By Leah Giesbrecht
Nov 2, 2020
Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world
CPA Profession

Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world

By Daily Hive
Sep 29, 2020
How KPMG’s “1,000 Acts of Kindness” has inspired employees and lifted communities
CPA Profession

How KPMG’s “1,000 Acts of Kindness” has inspired employees and lifted communities

By Megan Hooge & Vince Kanasoot
Sep 9, 2020
The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article
CPA Profession

The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article

By Vince Kanasoot
Aug 14, 2020
Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy
CPA Profession

Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy

By Vivian Tse
Aug 13, 2020
Traction Guest’s solution to minimizing traditional physical touchpoints at workplaces
CPA Profession

Traction Guest’s solution to minimizing traditional physical touchpoints at workplaces

By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 29, 2020
Modo provides vehicles for frontline workers throughout COVID-19
CPA Profession

Modo provides vehicles for frontline workers throughout COVID-19

By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 6, 2020
Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19
CPA Profession

Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 24, 2020
Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief
CPA Profession

Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 22, 2020
Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19
CPA Profession

Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 15, 2020
Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during CO
CPA Profession

Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during CO

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 8, 2020
What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting?
CPA Profession

What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting?

By CPABC
May 28, 2020
Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship
CPA Profession

Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship

By Daily Hive
May 14, 2020
Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection
CPA Profession

Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection

By Business in Vancouver
Apr 14, 2020
Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses
CPA Profession

Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses

By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 26, 2020
Employer Spotlight: Interfor
CPA Profession

Employer Spotlight: Interfor

By CPABC
Oct 24, 2019
Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace
CPA Profession

Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace

By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 15, 2019
A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin
CPA Profession

A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin

By Vince Kanasoot
Oct 3, 2019
Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas
CPA Profession

Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas

By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 23, 2019
Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market
CPA Profession

Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market

By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 13, 2019
Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability
CPA Profession

Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability

By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 21, 2019
How Thinkific disrupts online learning
CPA Profession

How Thinkific disrupts online learning

By Megan Hooge
Aug 14, 2019
Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services
CPA Profession

Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services

By CPABC
Aug 13, 2019
Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh
CPA Profession

Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh

By Leah Giesbrecht
Jul 31, 2019
The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model
CPA Profession

The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model

By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 25, 2019
Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry
CPA Profession

Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 14, 2019
MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech
CPA Profession

MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech

By Leah Giesbrecht
May 15, 2019
Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions
CPA Profession

Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions

By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 29, 2019
A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics
CPA Profession

A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics

By BCBusiness Magazine
Apr 25, 2019
Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do
CPA Profession

Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do

By Business in Vancouver
Apr 15, 2019
Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber
CPA Profession

Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber

By Vince Kanasoot
Apr 4, 2019
Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself
Resources for CPAs

Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself

By Daily Hive
Mar 28, 2019
This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung
CPA Profession

This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung

By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 1, 2018
Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee
CPA Profession

Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee

By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 5, 2018
CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back
CPA Profession

CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back

By Leah Giesbrecht & Vince Kanasoot
Jun 28, 2018
Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown
CPA Profession

Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown

By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 5, 2018
Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs
Economy & Policy

Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs

By Lori Mathison
Dec 13, 2017
Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google
CPA Profession

Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google

By CPABC
Sep 25, 2017