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CPABC Post-Secondary Recruitment Guidelines
The CPABC Post-Secondary Recruitment Framework and Guidelines provides recommendations on how students, employers, post-secondary institutions (PSIs) and the BC accounting profession should all effectively and productively engage in the post-secondary recruitment process. It demonstrates the profession’s strong commitment to best practices, professionalism, as well as ethical intent and behaviour.
Information Sessions and Events
Information Sessions
Online CPA Information Session
Date
Dec 17, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Information Sessions
Online CPA Information Session
Date
Jan 7, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Information Sessions
Post-Secondary CPABC Information Session
Date
Jan 16, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Information Sessions
Online CPA Information Session
Date
Jan 22, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Information Sessions
Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A Session
Date
Jan 23, 2025
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Competition
CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2025
Date
Jan 24, 2025 1:00 PM
Information Sessions
Online CPABC Accounting Night in Canada
Date
Jan 28, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Career Events
CPABC Career Week
Date
Apr 1, 2025
- Apr 3, 2025
Meet Some of Our CPAs
CPA Profession
Backstage pass: What’s it like to be a CPA working in entertainment?
By Michelle McRae
Dec 2, 2024
CPA Profession
How Indigenous financing is building the future
By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 29, 2024
CPA Profession
Bringing the pieces together
By Megan Reid
Sep 9, 2024
CPA Profession
Bringing your whole self to work: A chat about living and working authentically
By Michelle McRae
Jul 8, 2024
CPA Profession
From a PhD in chemistry in Brazil to a CPA in Canada
By Leah Giesbrecht
Jun 25, 2024
CPA Profession
How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver
By Vince Kanasoot
May 10, 2024
CPA Profession
Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery
By Megan Hooge
May 8, 2024
CPA Profession
CFE preparation secrets revealed
By CPABC
May 7, 2024
CPA Profession
Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession
By Vince Kanasoot
Apr 25, 2024
CPA Profession
Giving back and saving lives
By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 3, 2024
CPA Profession
In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation
By Business in Vancouver
Mar 18, 2024
CPA Profession
We asked this CPA about how they balance personal interests and career goals successfully
By Katy Brennan
Feb 28, 2024
CPA Profession
From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better
By Business in Vancouver
Feb 12, 2024
CPA Profession
CFE roll call
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 17, 2024
CPA Profession
Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business
By Business in Vancouver
Dec 4, 2023
CPA Profession
Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president
By Daily Hive
Nov 14, 2023
CPA Profession
Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising
By Vince Kanasoot
Oct 19, 2023
CPA Profession
Making his mark on the profession
By Megan Hooge
Sep 7, 2023
CPA Profession
Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising
By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 24, 2023
CPA Profession
Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 22, 2023
CPA Profession
Celebrating Excellence
By CPABC
May 16, 2023
CPA Profession
Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future
By Vince Kanasoot
May 8, 2023
CPA Profession
Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA
By Vince Kanasoot
May 2, 2023
CPA Profession
Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan
By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 4, 2023
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses
By Katy Brennan
Apr 3, 2023
CPA Profession
Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves
By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 15, 2023
CPA Profession
Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town
By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 6, 2023
CPA Profession
Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA
By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 22, 2023
CPA Profession
Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li
By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 17, 2023
CPA Profession
CFE success stories!
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 10, 2023
CPA Profession
Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin
By Leah Giesbrecht
Dec 14, 2022
CPA Profession
Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business
By Rob Csernyik
Oct 4, 2022
CPA Profession
Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 29, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 26, 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
Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits
By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 17, 2022
CPA Profession
‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’
By Michelle Singerman
Aug 3, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 22, 2022
CPA Profession
A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA
By Vince Kanasoot
May 18, 2022
CPA Profession
‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’
By Sophie Nicholls Jones
May 4, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Adam Karim
By Megan Hooge
May 3, 2022
CPA Profession
The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer
By Mathieu de Lajartre
Apr 21, 2022
CPA Profession
Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese
By Business in Vancouver
Apr 14, 2022
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
CPA Profession
The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career
By Daily Hive
Mar 31, 2022
CPA Profession
Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA
By Vince Kanasoot
Mar 28, 2022
Career Development
No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges
By Amy Lam
Mar 21, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Nelson Soh
By Vince Kanasoot
Mar 8, 2022
CPA Profession
Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision
By Business in Vancouver
Mar 3, 2022
CPA Profession
Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha
By Business in Vancouver
Mar 2, 2022
CPA Profession
A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path
By Daily Hive
Feb 24, 2022
CPA Profession
We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success
By Daily Hive
Feb 1, 2022
CPA Profession
How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world
By Vince Kanasoot
Jan 14, 2022
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
By CPABC in Focus
Jan 13, 2022
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
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
By CPABC in Focus
Sep 8, 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
CPA Profession
Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 1, 2021
CPA Profession
Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight
By Vince Kanasoot
Aug 20, 2021
CPA Profession
"It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA
By Megan Hooge
Jul 7, 2021
CPA Profession
Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 23, 2021
CPA Profession
Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital
By Business in Vancouver
Jun 4, 2021
CPA Profession
CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada
By Business in Vancouver
May 12, 2021
Career Development
Prioritizing mental health at work
By Michelle McRae
May 5, 2021
Career Development
Why it’s important to encourage positive mental health in the workplace
By Kerri Brkich
May 4, 2021
Career Development
Mental health in the workplace: What will the new normal look like?
By Kerri Wilcox
May 3, 2021
CPA Profession
Vancouver CPA shares his time—and his wonder dog—with those in need
By Megan Hooge
Apr 21, 2021
CPA Profession
Flexibility critical in hard hit service industry
By Business in Vancouver
Feb 18, 2021
Personal Finance
Demystifying debt: CPA FinLit volunteer helps young people understand how to leverage debt to their
By Leah Giesbrecht
Nov 18, 2020
CPA Profession
Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times
By Michelle McRae
Nov 10, 2020
CPA Profession
WELL Health leverages technology to transform healthcare
By Vince Kanasoot
Nov 9, 2020
Personal Finance
Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy
Nov 5, 2020
Personal Finance
Helping kids get financially smart for life: Volunteer stokes passion for real-world skills
By Leah Giesbrecht
Nov 2, 2020
CPA Profession
Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world
By Daily Hive
Sep 29, 2020
CPA Profession
How KPMG’s “1,000 Acts of Kindness” has inspired employees and lifted communities
By Megan Hooge & Vince Kanasoot
Sep 9, 2020
CPA Profession
The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article
By Vince Kanasoot
Aug 14, 2020
CPA Profession
Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy
By Vivian Tse
Aug 13, 2020
CPA Profession
Traction Guest’s solution to minimizing traditional physical touchpoints at workplaces
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 29, 2020
CPA Profession
Modo provides vehicles for frontline workers throughout COVID-19
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 6, 2020
CPA Profession
Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 24, 2020
CPA Profession
Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 22, 2020
CPA Profession
Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 15, 2020
CPA Profession
Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during CO
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 8, 2020
CPA Profession
What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting?
By CPABC
May 28, 2020
CPA Profession
Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship
By Daily Hive
May 14, 2020
CPA Profession
Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection
By Business in Vancouver
Apr 14, 2020
CPA Profession
Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses
By Vince Kanasoot
Feb 26, 2020
CPA Profession
Employer Spotlight: Interfor
By CPABC
Oct 24, 2019
CPA Profession
Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace
By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 15, 2019
CPA Profession
A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin
By Vince Kanasoot
Oct 3, 2019
CPA Profession
Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas
By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 23, 2019
CPA Profession
Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market
By Vince Kanasoot
Sep 13, 2019
CPA Profession
Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability
By Leah Giesbrecht
Aug 21, 2019
CPA Profession
How Thinkific disrupts online learning
By Megan Hooge
Aug 14, 2019
CPA Profession
Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services
By CPABC
Aug 13, 2019
CPA Profession
Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh
By Leah Giesbrecht
Jul 31, 2019
CPA Profession
The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model
By Vince Kanasoot
Jul 25, 2019
CPA Profession
Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry
By Vince Kanasoot
Jun 14, 2019
CPA Profession
MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech
By Leah Giesbrecht
May 15, 2019
CPA Profession
Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions
By Leah Giesbrecht
Apr 29, 2019
CPA Profession
A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics
By BCBusiness Magazine
Apr 25, 2019
CPA Profession
Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do
By Business in Vancouver
Apr 15, 2019
CPA Profession
Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber
By Vince Kanasoot
Apr 4, 2019
Resources for CPAs
Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself
By Daily Hive
Mar 28, 2019
CPA Profession
This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung
By Leah Giesbrecht
Oct 1, 2018
CPA Profession
Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee
By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 5, 2018
CPA Profession
CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back
By Leah Giesbrecht & Vince Kanasoot
Jun 28, 2018
CPA Profession
Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown
By Leah Giesbrecht
Mar 5, 2018
Economy & Policy
Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs
By Lori Mathison
Dec 13, 2017
CPA Profession
Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google
By CPABC
Sep 25, 2017
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