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The CPA Financial Literacy Program delivers free, unbiased and objective financial education to British Columbians and Yukoners of all ages. Our award-winning program aims to give participants the knowledge and confidence needed to make smart financial choices and accomplish their life goals.
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Are your passwords for sale on the dark web?

How to enjoy a work-free vacation (without working 24/7 before and after)

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

Becoming indispensable: The path to peak performance

An Update on CPABC’s Indigenous Engagement Strategy

A Decade of Providing Value

Practical Issues with the Residential Property Flipping Rules

What to Do When the CRA Is Auditing You: 7 Steps for Individuals and Businesses

Professional obligations when a client relationship ends

CPABC: Incentivizing growth in B.C. a top priority as trade war kicks off

The division: Challenges women face in career advancement

How IFRS 18 will have an impact on financial reporting

Key takeaways from CPA Canada’s AML panel

Climate change metrics and targets: A primer for CPAs

Climate change reporting for CPAs: An introduction

How minimum wage affects Canada’s job market

Neurodivergence at Work: The Benefits of Being “Different”

Unlocking the Power of Unheard Voices

Savings Hacks: 7 Practical Ways to Grow Your Money

Progress versus disruption: Does ESG have a future?

CPA Tannie Lam focuses on the transformative

A History of Protecting the Public Interest: Top 10 Milestones and Programs

A lifetime of CPA impact: Celebrating three remarkable journeys

Tax Implications and Planning Opportunities on the Death of a Taxpayer

Your Duty to Report Conduct Matters to CPABC: A Refresher

Canada announces support for businesses and workers amid U.S. trade action

CPA volunteer elevates education, funds, and support for rare genetic condition

BC Check-Up: Invest

How to make a successful career pivot into accounting

How these two BC CPAs landed their dream jobs to match their passion and drive

CPABC: B.C.’s 2025 Budget focuses on core public services to support British Columbians through a period of economic uncertainty

Breaking through barriers: How to implement an ‘unstuck’ framework

Need to know: 2024 business income tax changes

Big White’s CFO tackles tough challenges with CPA confidence

What does it take to lead in accounting and finance? Nine FCPAs share their take

Integrating ESG and attracting investment: Resources for BC businesses and CPAs

Tax news: What you need to know about dental coverage

It just takes one

This CPA weighs in on how to inspire and empower teams

Prioritizing Inclusion and Diversity Earns CPABC B.C. Top Employer Status

Navigating common-law tax filing: Tips for Canadian couples

We got a sneak peek into what life in Vancouver's entertainment industry is like as a CPA

Travel smart: 10 budget tips from a CPA

Success Stories

CPABC honours 12 CPAs for remarkable careers and shaping their profession and communities

Passionate volunteerism and early career triumphs: CPABC recognizes 11 outstanding CPAs

Will Sustainability Reporting Improve Sustainability Performance?

The Road Out of the Short-Term Rental Market Is Fraught with GST/HST Traps

Internal Control Considerations: A Primer for Businesses

A CPA designation makes any career change plausible

From the armed forces to AI: Big changes bring big rewards in this CPA’s career

ESG considerations to attract venture capital and private equity

How to combat loneliness

Harnessing CPA Expertise Fuels Business Success

2024 tax tips: Navigating proposed capital gains and losses changes

Inflation update 2025 and what it means for employee benefits plans

2024 Canadian holiday outlook

CPA Yukon: Two Yukon CPA candidates succeed in national exam

CPABC: 593 B.C. CPA candidates succeed in national exam

Backstage pass: What’s it like to be a CPA working in entertainment?

Appreciating the Fine “ART” of Effective Delegation

The Retention Question

Sustainability reporting update: Key 2024 ESG developments and what to watch for in 2025

Tools to thrive in a world of change

Withholding Tax on Fees Paid to Non-Resident Service Providers

New Rules to Address Money Laundering: What You Need to Know

Is BC’s Economy Heading for a Soft Landing?

Why you should teach kids about budgeting when they’re young

The budgeting apps you need to try in 2025

Top tips for CPAs when choosing accounting software and apps

CPABC: BC Labour market has cooled significantly since April 2024

How Indigenous financing is building the future

Empower your team with this coaching framework

New tax reporting rules for crypto-assets

Using ESG’s value to drive positive change in tech

Transform your finances: Create a vision board for financial success

Have AI and automation enabled or disrupted business valuation?

The power of using habits rather than results

A close look at CRA’s new audit powers

Focus your attention on what matters most

How to maximize your child’s education fund with RESPs

Jumping into the deep end of the (cash) pool

Top cybersecurity concerns for SMEs

Bringing the pieces together

Fraud gets personal with social engineering

Watch out for these three common online frauds

How social engineering attacks manipulate your emotions

Update from CPA Canada

Tired of being tired? Use these five strategies to help you get a good night’s sleep

Celebrating CFE Success!

CPABC: B.C.’s Emily Margaret Peters leads Western Canada in national exam

Reinvention imperative: How executives can navigate GenAI

Ace your next career fair: Essential tips from a career expert

Investing basics: What is risk tolerance?

Investing basics: How to get started

Planning for and coping with disasters

Owning residential real estate in BC - legislative updates

BC's tipping point

Three trends that are driving consumer decisions: PwC Report

CPABC: Housing affordability a major challenge to business success in B.C.

How CFOs can create value through ESG

The business of election financing

Bringing your whole self to work: A chat about living and working authentically

AI uses in the financial sector

Become unshakeable - Develop a mindset to thrive

From a PhD in chemistry in Brazil to a CPA in Canada

Four strategies to change how you think about stress

CPABC announces Board of Directors 2024/2025

Why leaders should invest in delegating

Seven expert negotiation tips for effective deal making in 2024

Capital gains motion provides guidance but does not alleviate some concerns

AI risks in accounting and finance

Change your story — change your mind

Will Bill S-211 have an evolutionary impact on Canadian businesses?

Do your clients - and their children - have an estate liquidity plan?

CPABC's Indigenous Engagement Strategy: Progress update

Insights on mental health at work

Let’s chat about AI, Part III: Questions, Concerns, and Myths

How a CPA is restoring Chinatown’s vibrancy in Vancouver

Are you paying attention to your team's mental health?

Carlos Yam leverages his private sector experience as new CFO of Vancouver Art Gallery

CFE preparation secrets revealed

Allyship and action: Advancing EDI in the workplace

Because that's how you see yourself

How to tackle the tax implications of cryptocurrency

Leaving their signature: How FCPAs have contributed to the profession

4 CRA-related scams to stay vigilant about this tax season

BC Check-Up: Investment climate shows strength in housing construction, but challenges in economic growth and major projects

Giving back and saving lives

Taking time: How to successfully navigate leaves of absences

Winding up a partnership: Minimizing the tax effect

In cities of all sizes, CPAs are driving innovation

Let’s chat about AI, Part II: Risks and considerations for CPAs using AI

Early in their careers, these CPAs are impacting diverse areas

Investing in BC

Advancing women in leadership: How two CPAs are paying it forward

How controllers can optimize change management

ESG: What do I need to learn as a CPA?

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

CPABC awards 27 CPAs with member recognition for professional achievements and community contributions

What’s their secret? FCPAs share different stepping stones to success

CPABC: B.C.’s Budget 2024 aims to combat livability and affordability challenges

CPABC’s Commitment to Employee Career Growth Leads to B.C.’s Top Employer Achievement

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

How to get a promotion

A career in ESG: Aligning passion, values, and CPA

RRSPs and TFSAs - Making your money work for you

The earning potential of BC CPAs

Top-ranked budgeting apps for Canadians in 2024

Beyond polarization: Why we need a new approach to ESG

CFE roll call

Let’s chat about AI, Part I: A practical discussion for CPAs

Unlocking wealth: Strategies for effective personal income tax planning

Top five recommended reads to start the year with a bang!

Is the hybrid work model working? CPAs spill the beans

Sustainability reporting: Answers to member FAQs

Transferring a family business? New tax laws coming in January

Will capital gains or losses affect your 2023 income tax filing? What you need to know

Employee benefits inflation projection for 2024

What are the benefits of BC’s Pay Transparency Act?

Carbon markets play a key role in the global energy transition

The gender wage gap still exists—but here’s how CPAs can help drive change

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

CPABC: 684 B.C. CPA candidates succeed in national exam

Celebrating a decade of CPA financial literacy education

ASPE and the changing world

Indigenous involvement and values are key to ESG investing

How digitalization is driving change in the natural resources sector

Amendments to Bill C-208: Opportunities and new restrictions for intergenerational business transfer

Investing in ESG capacity building

Order out of chaos

Operating at the speed of change

Upping the game: from CPA student to senior vice president

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Combatting money laundering: important regulatory updates from CPABC

Five things you can do to optimize your financial health

Work in BC

It’s never too early for a CPA to become a board member

Stand up for your brain

ChatGPT’s ‘perfect storm’: Managing risk and eyeing transformational change

Driven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPA rising

Is AI moving too fast for regulators to keep up?

How do we build trust at work?

9 Key steps for conflict resolution at work

Assessing the Disability Tax Credit: A guide for individuals with learning disabilities and their ca

Ransomware 101

A cybersecurity update for CPAs

The GST/HST Self Supply Rules: What residential builders should know

Optimize your workday with a proactive routine

The tax consequences of leaving Canada permanently

Making his mark on the profession

The business of ending client relationships

New skills and strategies for CPAs to keep ahead

Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising

Skills that CPAs need for 2023 and beyond

Improving public speaking: 7 tips for captivating your audience

CPA Yukon: Kyle Blahy and Marie-Alexis Dangreau succeed in national CFE exam

CPABC: 295 B.C. CPA candidates succeed in national CFE exam

Indigenous knowledge and practices essential to ESG, expert says

Want to improve your emotional intelligence? Be ready to do the work

Do LGBTQ2SIA+ accountants feel welcome at Canadian accounting firms?

How to fund your post-secondary education

Internal controls as value-added

How CPAs can guard against greenwashing and ESG fraud

Life in BC - Immigration driving growth as housing crisis persists

CPABC: BC’s population growth surges in 2022 as international migration picks up

FMB approved as first Indigenous CPA Pre-approved Training Office in B.C.

Why Power Query is a game-changer

Avoiding the perils of misinformation and disinformation

Business travel to the US: The implications for employer payroll and employee tax

Digitalization, automation, and technology adoption

CPABC announces Board of Directors 2023/2024

Unlocking business potential through operational efficiency

Six summer foods that actually make our brains better

Three keys to enterprise success (or failure)

Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising

AI will change your job - so what should you do about it?

Getting started with automation

Beyond ESG: The ESG movement is missing something and it’s not what you expect

5 reasons to come into the office

Tax issues in cryptocurrency: An expert’s view

Understanding the proposed EIFEL rules

How can BC focus on policies that boost economic outlook?

Celebrating Excellence

Managing hybrid teams with mental wellness in mind

Nine bad habits that can steal your sleep

Toward a global baseline of sustainability reporting: Movement gaining momentum

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

Mental wellness in the profession: A follow up

Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA

There are many ways for CPAs to prep for a board role, experts say

Here are the essential things you need to know before retiring

Economic update: Inflation slowing, BC labour market strong, and forestry industry struggles

Essential techniques for managing hybrid teams

CPAs will love these latest Excel features and the time they save

CPA Rising: Katherine Enns rows her own boat

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

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

CPABC's Indigenous strategy: Progress update

CPABC: Building investment strong in 2022, but high inflation and interest rates weaken outlook

Why are young Canadians experiencing online fraud the most?

How bias can affect decision-making

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

Owning Canadian residential real estate - recent federal and BC developments

Breaking the cycle of perfectionism

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

CPABC: B.C.’s Budget 2023 Aims to Boost Housing Supply

Economic update: Inflation slowing but remains high; BC adds more jobs

CPABC honours 10 CPAs with fellowship for contributions to community and profession

CPABC: Eric Watt honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

CPABC recognizes three CPAs for early career achievements

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

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

CPAs: Be bold in volunteering your training and experience

CPABC wins B.C.’s Top Employer achievement for quality people, skills, and community impact

Are you up to speed on the latest personal income tax changes?

Connections with Black colleagues have far-reaching impacts

RRSP and TFSA: 4 things every Canadian should know about in 2023

5 tips to help you prepare your income taxes effectively in 2023

Toward a more flexible future: Employment trends for CPAs in BC

How CPAs can help small businesses prepare for a recession

Future-proofing: Ensuring the ongoing attractiveness of the CPA profession

What you need to know to manage your personal finances

A look at the federal underused housing tax

CPA supply and demand: What's the forecast in BC?

The question women CPAs should stop asking

CFE success stories!

How to stand out in your next job interview as a CPA

Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin

Will capital gains or losses affect your 2022 income tax filing? What you need to know

Key drivers of global ESG adoption

Despite economic challenges, BC facing record labour shortages

Sustainability: The strategic imperative

The Cullen Commission: What's next?

Quality management – Implementation advice for smaller firms

Claiming the lifetime capital gains exemption on holding company shares

Your duty to report conduct matters and other events to CPABC

Tax-Free First Home Savings Account and other considerations for first-time homebuyers

Teaching money management to kids in a cashless society

As CPAs we need to think past the numbers in decision making

ESG: Small businesses can make a big impact

Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business

The 4 main reasons why you should care about financial ratios

Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity

CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong

The impact of Federal Budget 2022 on CCPCs with investment income

An update on ESG: What you should know

Conquer your back to school spending with these four tips

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

A guide on assessing the Disability Tax Credit

‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’

CPABC: B.C. housing shortage creates affordability crunch

Plagiarism: Its Scope and Its Repercussions

Alter ego and joint spousal trusts: requirements, benefits, and drawbacks

The high cost of living in British Columbia

How inflation is affecting your finances in 2022

Giving the gift of life insurance to charity

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

CPA Rising: Adam Karim

Building an investment portfolio to match life goals

The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer

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

Why companies care about ESG

The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career

Filing a small business tax return in 2022? Here are 6 tips

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

Crush fraud: Identify, protect yourself, and report it

The importance of having an ESG strategy

Bill C-30: Changes to the taxation of employee stock options

Twenty years later: Lessons from Enron

CPA Rising: Nelson Soh

Cloud service for business: What to look for, and compliancy and security considerations

A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path

Why ESG matters for CPAs

How does COVID-19 affect your 2021 personal income tax filing?

CryptoRom: The Tinder match you don’t want

Anyone can wire their brain for leadership – here’s how

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

RRSP and TFSA: 4 things every Canadian should know about

Doughnut Economics and the push for regenerative, distributive systems

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

Six financial tips to prepare you for 2022

The 5 most important tax slips you need to know about for tax season

How emotions can impact our financial decisions

Maintaining confidentiality and public confidence

Digital transformation: The national picture

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

Busting 7 common money myths

Saving for retirement: Top tips for young people

Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers: How your generation can save for retirement

How businesses can make informed cybersecurity investment decisions

How businesses should adapt their cybersecurity strategy in the age of COVID-19

Declaring revenue: Is it a hobby or a business?

Saving strategies for Generation X

Understanding the need for an ESG strategy

How using behavioural biometrics in multi-factor authentication steps up cybersecurity

Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight

5 tips on how to conquer personal debt

Working from anywhere - the tax implications for employers

Budgeting: The journey out of debt

CPABC announces Board of Directors 2021/2022

Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital

CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada

Reduce brain stress with the best tip ever

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

BC AWARE rebrands as VIPSS and runs in May, virtually

How SMEs can start and gain company-wide support for cybersecurity

Strong major project activity in Southwest B.C. may spark economic rebound

Protecting the public: Why professions matter

How investing while young can lead to big returns

How has COVID-19 fraud impacted Canadians and what can you do to protect yourself?

When it comes to the debt forgiveness rules, is all really forgiven?

CPA profession appears at Cullen Commission into money laundering

How does COVID-19 affect your 2020 personal income tax filing?

This high-paying career is in high demand across BC right now

The three common types of investments Canadians should know about

5 tips to help you prepare your income taxes effectively

What you need to know about home office tax deductions

Southwest B.C.’s employment recovering, but nearly 70,000 workers remain displaced

The fight continues

CPABC’s Indigenous strategy

COVID-19 employment disruption remains concentrated amongst B.C.’s youth

Planning successfully for retirement: CPA Financial Literacy volunteers share top tips

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

The ethics of technology

What stays the same this school year? The importance of investing in RESPs

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

An overview of credits and benefits for persons with disabilities

Keeping the numbers up

How KPMG’s “1,000 Acts of Kindness” has inspired employees and lifted communities
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How can someone legally access your data in the cloud [without you knowing]?

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

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

BC’s road to recovery: Supporting displaced workers

Planning during COVID-19

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

Plan ahead to pay tax on the CERB

Take care of your mental health with this sure-fire stress buster

Modo provides vehicles for frontline workers throughout COVID-19

ESG practices build organizational resiliency in BC’s mining industry

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

Working from home? Secure your home network

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

Family trusts: Recent changes and continued benefits

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

Tips to ace your next video interview

Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship

How to securely share files remotely with clients

Professional accountants bring certainty to uncertain times

Working from home: Top five tips for leading a remote team

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

Six tips on using Zoom safely and securely

Tips to manage through a volatile market

How the brain remembers names

Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses

Time is running out to put money in your RRSP for 2019

Workplace privacy policies: What are they and why are they essential?

Could you benefit from a readvanceable mortgage? Here’s what you should know

Accelerate - Turn the table on climate change

BC AWARE discusses cybersecurity for the decade ahead

RESP 101: What’s the difference between the 3 types of RESPs?

Capital gains 101: How to calculate transactions in foreign currency

The office of 2020 and beyond: What is the future of work?

Savings strategies for baby boomers

What would I tell my younger self? CPAs share their personal finance tips

Thwart cyber-criminals through better password policies

6 apps that’ll help keep track of your personal finances

The number one brain myth and why it is dangerous

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

Saving strategies for millennials: The earlier the better

The primacy effect: How you can use it to make a favourable first impression

Why modular housing can be one key solution to housing affordability

Ensuring B.C.’s business competitiveness

From candy to Bugattis - How to help kids embrace money matters

Is negative thinking bad for your brain?

B.C. exporters should take advantage of Canada’s trade agreements

Moving the dial on women’s leadership

Thriving in times of disruptive change: CPAs who are driving success for local companies

Plan in advance: Leave a lasting legacy

Assess and address - How to transition your business before retiring

Finding YOUR retirement investing strategy

Temperature check: BC’s economic activity expected to cool down slightly

Six things to remember when filing small business tax returns

Valuing a small business: Is there an easy way?

Cryptocurrencies: Are they taxable?

Is your smartphone standing between you and your next ‘aha’ moment?

Retiring? Evaluate these five investment risks first

Maximize your TFSA savings

Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs

High cost of living impacts business competitiveness

The secret of reading comprehension
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For further information, contact our Financial Literacy team at finlit@bccpa.ca | 604-484-7006.