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Information Sessions and Events

CPABC Q&A Webinar
Information Sessions
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Jun 25, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online CPA Information Session
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Online CPA Information Session
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Jul 9, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online CPABC Accounting Night in Canada
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Online CPABC Accounting Night in Canada
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Jul 15, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q&A Session
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Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q&A Session
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Jul 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Online CPA Information Session
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Online CPA Information Session
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Jul 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Post-Secondary CPABC Information Session
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Post-Secondary CPABC Information Session
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Jul 29, 2025
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
CPABC Career Week
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CPABC Career Week
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Sep 3, 2025
- Sep 9, 2025
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Zoom (virtual), Vancouver and Kelowna

Meet Some of Our CPAs

In finance, government, and community, this CPA is driving progress
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In finance, government, and community, this CPA is driving progress

By Leah Giesbrecht
May 29, 2025
CPA Tannie Lam focuses on the transformative
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CPA Tannie Lam focuses on the transformative

By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 1, 2025
CPA volunteer elevates education, funds, and support for rare genetic condition
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CPA volunteer elevates education, funds, and support for rare genetic condition

By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 18, 2025
How these two BC CPAs landed their dream jobs to match their passion and drive
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How these two BC CPAs landed their dream jobs to match their passion and drive

By Daily Hive
Mar 10, 2025
Big White’s CFO tackles tough challenges with CPA confidence
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Big White’s CFO tackles tough challenges with CPA confidence

By Leah Giesbrecht
Feb 26, 2025
This CPA weighs in on how to inspire and empower teams
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This CPA weighs in on how to inspire and empower teams

By Business in Vancouver
Feb 12, 2025
Success Stories
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Success Stories

By CPABC in Focus
Jan 28, 2025
A CPA designation makes any career change plausible
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A CPA designation makes any career change plausible

By Business in Vancouver
Jan 15, 2025
From the armed forces to AI: Big changes bring big rewards in this CPA’s career
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From the armed forces to AI: Big changes bring big rewards in this CPA’s career

By Leah Giesbrecht
Jan 14, 2025
Harnessing CPA Expertise Fuels Business Success
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Harnessing CPA Expertise Fuels Business Success

By BCBusiness
Dec 17, 2024
Backstage pass: What’s it like to be a CPA working in entertainment?
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Backstage pass: What’s it like to be a CPA working in entertainment?

By Michelle McRae
Dec 2, 2024
How Indigenous financing is building the future
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How Indigenous financing is building the future

By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 29, 2024
Bringing the pieces together
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Bringing the pieces together

By Megan Reid
Sep 9, 2024
Bringing your whole self to work: A chat about living and working authentically
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Bringing your whole self to work: A chat about living and working authentically

By Michelle McRae
Jul 8, 2024
From a PhD in chemistry in Brazil to a CPA in Canada
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From a PhD in chemistry in Brazil to a CPA in Canada

By Leah Giesbrecht
Jun 25, 2024
How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver
CPA Profession

How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver

By Vince Kanasoot
May 10, 2024
Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery
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Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery

By Megan Hooge
May 8, 2024
CFE preparation secrets revealed
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CFE preparation secrets revealed

By CPABC
May 7, 2024
Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession
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Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession

By Vince Kanasoot
Apr 25, 2024
Giving back and saving lives
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Giving back and saving lives

By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 3, 2024
In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation
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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
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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
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From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better

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

By CPABC in Focus
Jan 17, 2024
Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business
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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
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Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president

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

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

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

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 22, 2023
Celebrating Excellence
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li

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

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

By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 26, 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
‘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
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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
“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
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
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CPA Rising: Nelson Soh

By Vince Kanasoot
Mar 8, 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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs
Economy & Policy

Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs

By Lori Mathison
Dec 13, 2017
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