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CPABC's Indigenous strategy: Progress update

Since we first shared information about CPABC’s Indigenous strategy in the January/February 2021 issue of CPABC in Focus, we’ve made considerable progress on two of our medium-term goals: 1) to raise awareness among Indigenous students of the value of careers in business and finance, and of the value of the CPA designation; and 2) work with Indigenous communities to demonstrate the value a CPA provides with regard to financial management capacity and overall nation building.

By Lori Mathison Mar 21, 2023

Economy & Policy Press Release

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

According to BC Check-Up: Invest, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on investment trends across the province, there were 43,106 housing units started in 2022, down slightly from the 43,360 started in 2021.

Mar 20, 2023

Personal Finance Editorial

Why are young Canadians experiencing online fraud the most?

Young Canadians are now at the most risk of falling victim to fraud, according to the CPA Canada 2023 Annual Fraud Survey. This study suggests that the increasing sophistication of online scams could account for the rise in young people experiencing fraud. As March is International Fraud Prevention Month, this is a good time for people of all ages to refresh their understanding of fraud and how to protect themselves.

By Vince Kanasoot Mar 17, 2023

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Current Issue CPABC In Focus

Mar/Apr 2023

In this issue: Our cover story gleans insights from CPABC's latest BC Check-Up: Invest report, which assesses the economic impact of high inflation and interest rates.

Plus: Highlights from the BC Check-Up: Invest survey; an update on CPABC's Indigenous strategy; tips for breaking the cycle of perfectionism; how bias affects decision-making; changes to federal and BC tax measures for residential real estate owners; strategies for overcoming communication barriers; and more!