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Newsroom - Resources for CPAs

Neurodivergence at Work: The Benefits of Being “Different”
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Neurodivergence at Work: The Benefits of Being “Different”

By Kerri Brkich
Apr 10, 2025
Unlocking the Power of Unheard Voices
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Unlocking the Power of Unheard Voices

By Tammy Towill
Apr 9, 2025
Tax Implications and Planning Opportunities on the Death of a Taxpayer
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Tax Implications and Planning Opportunities on the Death of a Taxpayer

By Mark Sherritt and Cathy Wong
Mar 25, 2025
Your Duty to Report Conduct Matters to CPABC: A Refresher
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Your Duty to Report Conduct Matters to CPABC: A Refresher

By CPABC’s Professional Conduct Department
Mar 19, 2025
Breaking through barriers: How to implement an ‘unstuck’ framework
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Breaking through barriers: How to implement an ‘unstuck’ framework

By Linda Lucas
Mar 4, 2025
Need to know: 2024 business income tax changes
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Need to know: 2024 business income tax changes

By John Oakey
Mar 3, 2025
Tax news: What you need to know about dental coverage
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Tax news: What you need to know about dental coverage

By John Oakey
Feb 18, 2025
It just takes one
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It just takes one

By Tammy Robertson
Feb 13, 2025
Will Sustainability Reporting Improve Sustainability Performance?
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Will Sustainability Reporting Improve Sustainability Performance?

By Irene Herremans and Douglas Stuart
Jan 23, 2025
The Road Out of the Short-Term Rental Market Is Fraught with GST/HST Traps
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The Road Out of the Short-Term Rental Market Is Fraught with GST/HST Traps

By Cameron Reid
Jan 21, 2025
Internal Control Considerations: A Primer for Businesses
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Internal Control Considerations: A Primer for Businesses

By Jonas Kwong
Jan 16, 2025
How to combat loneliness
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How to combat loneliness

By Ann Gomez
Jan 7, 2025
Inflation update 2025 and what it means for employee benefits plans
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Inflation update 2025 and what it means for employee benefits plans

By Dan Eisner
Dec 10, 2024
Appreciating the Fine “ART” of Effective Delegation
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Appreciating the Fine “ART” of Effective Delegation

By Ron Monteiro and Clear Concept Inc.
Nov 26, 2024
The Retention Question
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The Retention Question

By Michelle McRae
Nov 25, 2024
Withholding Tax on Fees Paid to Non-Resident Service Providers
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Withholding Tax on Fees Paid to Non-Resident Service Providers

By Joey Cheung and Ricky Didi
Nov 14, 2024
New Rules to Address Money Laundering: What You Need to Know
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New Rules to Address Money Laundering: What You Need to Know

By Jessica McKeachie
Nov 13, 2024
Top tips for CPAs when choosing accounting software and apps
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Top tips for CPAs when choosing accounting software and apps

By Chad Chang
Nov 1, 2024
New tax reporting rules for crypto-assets
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New tax reporting rules for crypto-assets

By John Oakey
Oct 24, 2024
Have AI and automation enabled or disrupted business valuation?
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Have AI and automation enabled or disrupted business valuation?

By Heather Bennett
Oct 15, 2024
The power of using habits rather than results
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The power of using habits rather than results

By Ann Gomez
Oct 9, 2024
A close look at CRA’s new audit powers
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A close look at CRA’s new audit powers

By John Oakley
Oct 2, 2024
Jumping into the deep end of the (cash) pool
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Jumping into the deep end of the (cash) pool

By Tessa Reah
Sep 18, 2024
Top cybersecurity concerns for SMEs
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Top cybersecurity concerns for SMEs

By Michelle McRae
Sep 16, 2024
Reinvention imperative: How executives can navigate GenAI
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Reinvention imperative: How executives can navigate GenAI

By Shelley Gilberg
Aug 14, 2024
Planning for and coping with disasters
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Planning for and coping with disasters

By CPABC's Professional Conduct Department
Jul 22, 2024
Owning residential real estate in BC - legislative updates
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Owning residential real estate in BC - legislative updates

By Bilal Kathrada
Jul 17, 2024
Three trends that are driving consumer decisions: PwC Report
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Three trends that are driving consumer decisions: PwC Report

By Jack Blackwell
Jul 12, 2024
The business of election financing
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The business of election financing

By Jodi Cooke for Elections BC
Jul 10, 2024
AI uses in the financial sector
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AI uses in the financial sector

By Randy Johnston
Jul 3, 2024
Capital gains motion provides guidance but does not alleviate some concerns
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Capital gains motion provides guidance but does not alleviate some concerns

By Douglas Dunlop
Jun 10, 2024
Do your clients - and their children - have an estate liquidity plan?
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Do your clients - and their children - have an estate liquidity plan?

By Farzin Remtulla
May 21, 2024
Insights on mental health at work
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Insights on mental health at work

By Kerri Brkich
May 13, 2024
Are you paying attention to your team's mental health?
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Are you paying attention to your team's mental health?

By Tammy Robertson
May 9, 2024
Allyship and action: Advancing EDI in the workplace
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Allyship and action: Advancing EDI in the workplace

By Amy Lam
May 6, 2024
Because that's how you see yourself
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Because that's how you see yourself

By Terry Small
Apr 30, 2024
Winding up a partnership: Minimizing the tax effect
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Winding up a partnership: Minimizing the tax effect

By Tino Chou
Mar 25, 2024
Let’s chat about AI, Part II: Risks and considerations for CPAs using AI
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Let’s chat about AI, Part II: Risks and considerations for CPAs using AI

By Mitchal Derksen
Mar 13, 2024
How controllers can optimize change management
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How controllers can optimize change management

By Mia Maki
Mar 6, 2024
Let’s chat about AI, Part I: A practical discussion for CPAs
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Let’s chat about AI, Part I: A practical discussion for CPAs

By Mitchal Derksen
Jan 15, 2024
Transferring a family business? New tax laws coming in January
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Transferring a family business? New tax laws coming in January

By Denise Deveau
Dec 18, 2023
Employee benefits inflation projection for 2024
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Employee benefits inflation projection for 2024

By Dan Eisner
Dec 12, 2023
Carbon markets play a key role in the global energy transition
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Carbon markets play a key role in the global energy transition

By Jeff Buckstein
Dec 6, 2023
ASPE and the changing world
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ASPE and the changing world

By Martha Okot Thomas
Nov 28, 2023
How digitalization is driving change in the natural resources sector
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How digitalization is driving change in the natural resources sector

By Nancy Spagnut
Nov 23, 2023
Amendments to Bill C-208: Opportunities and new restrictions for intergenerational business transfer
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Amendments to Bill C-208: Opportunities and new restrictions for intergenerational business transfer

By Ashley Kim
Nov 21, 2023
Combatting money laundering: important regulatory updates from CPABC
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Combatting money laundering: important regulatory updates from CPABC

By Jessica McKeachie and Martin Eady, CPA, CA
Nov 14, 2023
Is AI moving too fast for regulators to keep up?
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Is AI moving too fast for regulators to keep up?

By Mathieu de Lajartre
Oct 18, 2023
The GST/HST Self Supply Rules: What residential builders should know
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The GST/HST Self Supply Rules: What residential builders should know

By Lawrence Tam, CPA, CGA
Sep 19, 2023
The business of ending client relationships
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The business of ending client relationships

By Denise Deveau
Sep 5, 2023
Internal controls as value-added
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Internal controls as value-added

By Jeffrey Sherman FCPA, FCA, MBA
Jul 31, 2023
Why Power Query is a game-changer
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Why Power Query is a game-changer

By Ken Puls
Jul 17, 2023
Avoiding the perils of misinformation and disinformation
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Avoiding the perils of misinformation and disinformation

By CPABC's Professional Conduct Department
Jul 13, 2023
Business travel to the US: The implications for employer payroll and employee tax
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Business travel to the US: The implications for employer payroll and employee tax

By Lawrence Bell, CPA, CA
Jul 11, 2023
Digitalization, automation, and technology adoption
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Digitalization, automation, and technology adoption

By Randy Johnston
Jul 5, 2023
Unlocking business potential through operational efficiency
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Unlocking business potential through operational efficiency

By Mathieu Céré and Manuel Gogolin
Jun 28, 2023
Six summer foods that actually make our brains better
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Six summer foods that actually make our brains better

By Terry Small
Jun 27, 2023
Three keys to enterprise success (or failure)
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Three keys to enterprise success (or failure)

By Vijay Jog
Jun 23, 2023
AI will change your job - so what should you do about it?
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AI will change your job - so what should you do about it?

By Simon Lindley
Jun 20, 2023
Getting started with automation
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Getting started with automation

By Tommy Stephens
Jun 16, 2023
Tax issues in cryptocurrency: An expert’s view
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Tax issues in cryptocurrency: An expert’s view

By Denise Deveau
May 29, 2023
Understanding the proposed EIFEL rules
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Understanding the proposed EIFEL rules

By Edmund Chow
May 23, 2023
Managing hybrid teams with mental wellness in mind
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Managing hybrid teams with mental wellness in mind

By CPABC in Focus
May 11, 2023
Mental wellness in the profession: A follow up
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Mental wellness in the profession: A follow up

By Jamie Midgley
May 3, 2023
Essential techniques for managing hybrid teams
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Essential techniques for managing hybrid teams

By Garth Sherriff
Apr 19, 2023
CPAs will love these latest Excel features and the time they save
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CPAs will love these latest Excel features and the time they save

By Denise Deveau
Apr 17, 2023
How CPAs can help small businesses prepare for a recession
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How CPAs can help small businesses prepare for a recession

By Denise Deveau
Jan 26, 2023
Expert guide to marketing for accountants
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Expert guide to marketing for accountants

By CPA Ontario
Dec 12, 2022
Quality management – Implementation advice for smaller firms
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Quality management – Implementation advice for smaller firms

By Bridget Noonan
Nov 16, 2022
Claiming the lifetime capital gains exemption on holding company shares
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Claiming the lifetime capital gains exemption on holding company shares

By Justine Alder
Nov 15, 2022
Your duty to report conduct matters and other events to CPABC
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Your duty to report conduct matters and other events to CPABC

By From CPABC’s Professional Conduct Department
Nov 10, 2022
The impact of Federal Budget 2022 on CCPCs with investment income
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The impact of Federal Budget 2022 on CCPCs with investment income

By Wynn Vo
Sep 20, 2022
Risk appetite: The value of working through contradictory statements
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Risk appetite: The value of working through contradictory statements

By William Wesioly
Sep 15, 2022
Insights in working with Indigenous businesses
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Insights in working with Indigenous businesses

By Vickie Whitehead
Jun 16, 2022
The best negotiations have win-win outcomes - Here is how you can achieve them
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The best negotiations have win-win outcomes - Here is how you can achieve them

By Laura Villacrusis
May 31, 2022
Five tips for creating effective data visuals
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Five tips for creating effective data visuals

By Dave Paradi
May 27, 2022
Back to the office: What this means for workplace mental wellness
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Back to the office: What this means for workplace mental wellness

By Kerri Brkich
May 3, 2022
Filing a small business tax return in 2022? Here are 6 tips
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Filing a small business tax return in 2022? Here are 6 tips

By Bilal Kathrada
Mar 30, 2022
Bill C-30: Changes to the taxation of employee stock options
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Bill C-30: Changes to the taxation of employee stock options

By Alex Ha
Mar 14, 2022
Leading the way: Competency Map 2.0 - The path forward for our profession
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Leading the way: Competency Map 2.0 - The path forward for our profession

By CPA Canada
Mar 1, 2022
Ethical leadership in an era of complexity and digital change
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Ethical leadership in an era of complexity and digital change

By CPA Canada
Jan 19, 2022
Skills CPAs need in 2022
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Skills CPAs need in 2022

By Vivian Tse
Jan 18, 2022
What's the buzz? Considerations on the current and temporary BC PST rebate program
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What's the buzz? Considerations on the current and temporary BC PST rebate program

By Katherine Reinhardt
Jan 12, 2022
Maintaining confidentiality and public confidence
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Maintaining confidentiality and public confidence

By CPABC's Professional Conduct Team
Nov 22, 2021
Bill C-208 opens the door to new tax-planning opportunities for family businesses
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Bill C-208 opens the door to new tax-planning opportunities for family businesses

By Tina Huang
Nov 19, 2021
How CPAs can upgrade their digital skills to stay competitive
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How CPAs can upgrade their digital skills to stay competitive

By Garrett Wasny
Nov 15, 2021
Managing cash difficulties
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Managing cash difficulties

By Stephen Priddle
Nov 10, 2021
4 ingredients for a healthy balance sheet
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4 ingredients for a healthy balance sheet

By Megan Stables
Oct 5, 2021
Need CPD hours? 4 Ways to Maximize Your Learning This Fall
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Need CPD hours? 4 Ways to Maximize Your Learning This Fall

By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 17, 2021
Looking ahead: CPAs weigh in on the future of work
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Looking ahead: CPAs weigh in on the future of work

By Daniel Berardo and Nicole Clendinning
Sep 7, 2021
Adding value: Adaptive CFOs lean in
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Adding value: Adaptive CFOs lean in

By Leah Giesbrecht
Sep 1, 2021
Humanizing tech: The new way for accountants to add value
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Humanizing tech: The new way for accountants to add value

By John Hetherington
Aug 12, 2021
Working from anywhere - the tax implications for employers
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Working from anywhere - the tax implications for employers

By Queenie Wong and Lawrence Bell
Aug 4, 2021
10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume
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10 simple (but inspiring) ways to reduce email volume

By Ann Gomez
Jul 5, 2021
Taking the first step to a digital transformation
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Taking the first step to a digital transformation

By Rob Gilfoyle
May 14, 2021
Family business continuity: How to secure the family legacy
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Family business continuity: How to secure the family legacy

By Elisabeth Finch
May 10, 2021
Improving the mental health of Canadian workers
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Improving the mental health of Canadian workers

By CPABC in Focus
May 7, 2021
What are the reasons to grow your business?
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What are the reasons to grow your business?

By Chad Chang and Matthew Wong
Apr 30, 2021
What to do when your network is drying up?
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What to do when your network is drying up?

By Stephanie Roy and Vivian Tse
Mar 25, 2021
How integrating IoT, APIs, and data analytics can lead to better decisions and faster audits
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How integrating IoT, APIs, and data analytics can lead to better decisions and faster audits

By John Hetherington
Mar 22, 2021
When it comes to the debt forgiveness rules, is all really forgiven?
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When it comes to the debt forgiveness rules, is all really forgiven?

By Steve Youn
Mar 10, 2021
What’s taxable? A breakdown of COVID-19 supports for business
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What’s taxable? A breakdown of COVID-19 supports for business

By Shane Schepens
Oct 30, 2020
What’s COVID-19 doing to the value of your small business?
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What’s COVID-19 doing to the value of your small business?

By Liisa Atva
Oct 14, 2020
Strategic planning: Defining your organization’s value curve
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Strategic planning: Defining your organization’s value curve

By Barbara Vanderlinden
Oct 8, 2020
CPAs and AI: Adding value through ethical leadership
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CPAs and AI: Adding value through ethical leadership

By Laura Friedrich
Oct 5, 2020
Finding opportunities in an economic downturn: Estate freezes (and refreezes)
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Finding opportunities in an economic downturn: Estate freezes (and refreezes)

By Nancy Lum
Sep 22, 2020
Accelerating business agility: Maximizing organizational effectiveness in the age of COVID-19
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Accelerating business agility: Maximizing organizational effectiveness in the age of COVID-19

By Helen Fotos
Sep 17, 2020
Ethical pitfalls to avoid, especially during COVID-19
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Ethical pitfalls to avoid, especially during COVID-19

By Professional Conduct Department, CPABC
Jul 24, 2020
Rational decisions in turbulent times: Understanding behavioural finance can help investors
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Rational decisions in turbulent times: Understanding behavioural finance can help investors

By Chris Wyman
Apr 23, 2020
#MeToo – Empowering women leaders is good business
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#MeToo – Empowering women leaders is good business

By Paul Krismer
Mar 13, 2020
The educated director: Does your board have the skills to succeed?
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The educated director: Does your board have the skills to succeed?

By The Directors College
Mar 12, 2020
The face of governance is changing
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The face of governance is changing

By The Directors College
Feb 12, 2020
Workplace privacy policies: What are they and why are they essential?
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Workplace privacy policies: What are they and why are they essential?

By Michela V. Fiorido
Feb 6, 2020
Pay to play: The value of music in business
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Pay to play: The value of music in business

By Diane Petrucci
Jan 6, 2020
The office of 2020 and beyond: What is the future of work?
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The office of 2020 and beyond: What is the future of work?

By Lori Mathison
Nov 15, 2019
Why is strategy so hard?
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Why is strategy so hard?

By Mia Maki
Oct 30, 2019
What justifies the cost of a product? Blockchain can tell you
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What justifies the cost of a product? Blockchain can tell you

By Chris Rowell and Harish Krishnan
Oct 22, 2019
Is social media risky business?
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Is social media risky business?

By Liisa Atva
Aug 28, 2019
The impact of British Columbia’s real estate taxes on the mobile employee
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The impact of British Columbia’s real estate taxes on the mobile employee

By Lawrence Bell
Aug 12, 2019
Workforce of the future: Investing in skills training is essential
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Workforce of the future: Investing in skills training is essential

By Kate Furber
Jun 24, 2019
5 common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and how to avoid them
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5 common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and how to avoid them

By Daily Hive
Apr 10, 2019
Looking to optimize workplace culture? Make an impact with these 5 tips
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Looking to optimize workplace culture? Make an impact with these 5 tips

By Eric Termuende
Apr 2, 2019
Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself
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Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself

By Daily Hive
Mar 28, 2019
What do diversity and inclusion in the workplace truly look like?
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What do diversity and inclusion in the workplace truly look like?

By Alden E. Habacon
Jan 3, 2019
How do you put a price tag on your business? Consider the investment approach
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How do you put a price tag on your business? Consider the investment approach

By Liisa Atva
Oct 18, 2018
Embracing a diverse workforce is good business
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Embracing a diverse workforce is good business

By Mahin Rashid
Sep 19, 2018
Cloudy with a chance of data leaks: What business professionals need to know before using the cloud
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Cloudy with a chance of data leaks: What business professionals need to know before using the cloud

By Michela V. Fiorido
Aug 31, 2018
Gamification: Playing games can help your business strategy
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Gamification: Playing games can help your business strategy

By Liisa Atva
Jul 25, 2018
Enterprise risk management - How to prepare for potential risks to your business
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Enterprise risk management - How to prepare for potential risks to your business

By William Wesioly
Jul 5, 2018
Crossing the US border with sensitive electronic information? What business professionals need to know
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Crossing the US border with sensitive electronic information? What business professionals need to know

By Michela V. Fiorido
Jun 11, 2018
Valuing a small business: Is there an easy way?
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Valuing a small business: Is there an easy way?

By Liisa Atva
Apr 25, 2018
US tax reform: What BC businesses need to know
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US tax reform: What BC businesses need to know

By Jodi M. Moss & Mick Stobart
Mar 28, 2018
Why you should know how your business is valued – Even if you’re not ready to sell
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Why you should know how your business is valued – Even if you’re not ready to sell

By Liisa Atva
Feb 26, 2018
Is there such a thing as “bad” goodwill?
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Is there such a thing as “bad” goodwill?

By Rick Gendemann
Oct 11, 2017
Trends in future commerce: Blockchain
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Trends in future commerce: Blockchain

By Regan McGrath & Kyle Mackenzie
Sep 22, 2017
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