Careers
Rewarding Career, Limitless Potential
Being a CPA isn't just about numbers. It's about putting real business strategy skills to work, and adding value to any business in any industry.
Becoming a CPA opens doors to boundless career opportunities in public accounting, business, industry, government, not-for-profit, and education. Choose a rewarding career that allows you to live your passion!
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Bringing the pieces together
Bringing your whole self to work: A chat about living and working authentically
From a PhD in chemistry in Brazil to a CPA in Canada
How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver
Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery
CFE preparation secrets revealed
Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession
Giving back and saving lives
In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation
We asked this CPA about how they balance personal interests and career goals successfully
From the boardroom to the classroom, CPAs are changing the world for the better
CFE roll call
Beyond spreadsheets: The value a CPA can bring to your business
Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president
Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising
Making his mark on the profession
Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising
Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising
Celebrating Excellence
Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future
Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA
Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan
CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses
Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves
Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town
Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA
Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li
CFE success stories!
Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin
Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business
Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity
CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong
Celebrating CFE Success!
A perfect start
Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits
‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’
CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae
A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA
‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’
CPA Rising: Adam Karim
The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer
Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese
“It’s my way of saying thank you”: CPA volunteer makes a difference to the community of Penticton
The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career
Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA
No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges
CPA Rising: Nelson Soh
Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision
Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha
A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path
We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success
How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world
Celebrating CFE success!
Breaking down barriers: Meet the CPA who's presenting CPABC's first financial literacy session in Chinese
Celebrating CFE success!
One cool customer: New CPABC chair Karen Horcher, FCPA, FCGA, CFA, has a knack for navigating uncertainty
Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker
Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight
"It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA
Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress
Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital
CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada
Prioritizing mental health at work
Why it’s important to encourage positive mental health in the workplace
Mental health in the workplace: What will the new normal look like?
Vancouver CPA shares his time—and his wonder dog—with those in need
Flexibility critical in hard hit service industry
Demystifying debt: CPA FinLit volunteer helps young people understand how to leverage debt to their
Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times
WELL Health leverages technology to transform healthcare
Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy
Helping kids get financially smart for life: Volunteer stokes passion for real-world skills
Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world
How KPMG’s “1,000 Acts of Kindness” has inspired employees and lifted communities
The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article
Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy
Traction Guest’s solution to minimizing traditional physical touchpoints at workplaces
Modo provides vehicles for frontline workers throughout COVID-19
Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19
Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief
Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19
Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during CO
What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting?
Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship
Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection
Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses
Employer Spotlight: Interfor
Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace
A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin
Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas
Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market
Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability
How Thinkific disrupts online learning
Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services
Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh
The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model
Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry
MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech
Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions
A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics
Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do
Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber
Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself
This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung
Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee
CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back
Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown
Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs
Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google
Career Resources
Candidates enrolled in the CPA PEP who are progressing through their Practical Experience Requirements, and designated CPAs looking to take on their next challenge have many career resources at their disposal. Attend our CPABC career events and scope out the job board.
Career Opportunities
CPABC members, candidates, and students get exclusive access to the CPABC Careers Site, an online job board with the latest in accounting industry employment opportunities. For a sneak peek at these jobs, consider becoming a CPABC CareerConnect Member.