Pay it Forward

Your Support Empowers Future CPAs

You remember convocation. The pride. The relief. The “I actually did it.”

You didn’t get there alone – and today’s students won’t either.

This year we are asking members to pay it forward by supporting awards for students in financial need.

Whether you give $50 or $500, your generosity becomes part of a future CPA’s story and supports their success.

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Calvin-Lee_Sushi_smallMeet Calvin Lee, CPA, CA, MBA. He received a bursary in 2013 and contacted CPAEF in 2024 ready to give back. Now he’s inviting CPABC members to join him. 

Says, Calvin, “Every little bit can help someone go a long way. I was very happy to receive support myself, and I’m happy now to be able to pay it forward as a CPAEF donor.”

Hear Calvin's story and why he supports future CPAs.


To learn more about CPAEF or the Pay it Forward campaign please email: cpaef@bccpa.ca.

Pay it Forward! Donate now!

Your Impact in Action

PEP Bursary Recipient

Alexandria DelCorro 

“I am truly grateful to have received the CPA Education Foundation bursary. Receiving this support has enabled me to transition smoothly from my graduation at UBC to starting my path as a CPA candidate, without the added burden of financial stress..." 

PSI Bursary

GJ.C. – recipient of a bursary for students at a post-secondary institution.

“As an accounting student, balancing tuition, educational materials, and living expenses can be challenging. This financial support helps ease that burden and allows me to focus more fully on my coursework, develop my technical skills, and stay committed to my goal of pursuing the CPA designation..."  

PEP Bursary and Childcare Support Recipient

I.T. PEP Candidate, 2025 Bursary and Childcare Support Recipient

"Going back to school while raising a young child is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. There are days when balancing work, studying, and being a mom feels overwhelming. This bursary takes away a big part of that stress..."

Bruno V. Westerlund Memorial Award

E.C., 2025 Recipient of the Bruno V. Westerlund Memorial Award for PEP Candidates

“The financial support came to me at a very critical point in my journey. At the time, I was facing a lot of uncertainty. I was without a stable job and dealing with a family crisis..."