News & Events
Ransomware 101
Ransomware continues to be a popular and effective tool for cyber criminals, even as alternative methods of attack are becoming increasingly common. In its 2023-2024 National Cyber Threat Assessment, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS) calls ransomware a “persistent threat” to Canadian organizations. And in its 2023 Canadian Cyber Threat Intelligence Annual Report, PwC Canada identifies ransomware as a major cyber threat that is becoming more targeted and more sophisticated. Here are some insights from both reports.
Sep 29, 2023
A cybersecurity update for CPAs
Staying informed about cybersecurity can be a daunting task for busy professionals, particularly as the threat landscape is continually expanding. But whether you’re a sole practitioner, the designated chief information security officer (CISO) for your organization, or the de facto CISO by virtue of your role in leadership, you need to stay current to mitigate risk.
Sep 21, 2023
News & Events
Supporting Our Members
Wildfire Resources for CPAs
We are committed to supporting our members and providing resources to help you navigate through this challenging time.
Current Issue CPABC In Focus
September/October 2023
In this issue: CPABC Board Chair Chris Gimpel, CPA, CA, shares this thoughts on problem-solving, knowledge-sharing, and influence.
Plus: A cybersecurity update for CPAs; an interview with cybersecurity expert Alvin Madar; an infographic on ransomware; how to optimize your workday using a proactive routine; what residential builders should know about the GST/HST self-supply rules; three keys to enterprise success (or failure) and more!
Events
Financial Literacy
CPA Financial Literacy & Dyslexia Canada free webinar: Let’s Talk about Dyslexia
DateOct 12, 2023
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue
CPABC Event
Your PER Tool Kit: Everything You Need to Start Reporting
DateOct 19, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Venue
Financial Literacy
Financial Literacy Volunteer Recruitment Reception in Surrey
DateOct 19, 2023
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Venue
Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection
13475 Central Ave, Civic B Room, BC
CPABC Event
Mentorship Orientation for Mentees & Mentors
DateOct 23, 2023
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue
Networking/Panel
CPABC Network Series Featuring British Columbia Utilities Commission
DateOct 26, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Venue
Financial Literacy
Mastering Money Conference 2023
DateNov 9, 2023
- Nov 10, 2023
Venue
The Westin Calgary Airport
Alberta
Information Sessions
CPABC Talent Talks
DateDec 13, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Venue
CPABC Event
2024 Convocation
Date
May 25, 2024 10:00 AM
Venue
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada Place
CPABC Member Stories & Opportunities
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CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE Success!
Sep 20, 2023
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Making his mark on the profession
Sep 7, 2023
CPA Profession
Immense impact: Debra Neufeld, CPA Rising
Aug 24, 2023
CPA Profession
Investigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising
Jun 22, 2023
CPA Profession
Celebrating Excellence
May 16, 2023
CPA Profession
Asian Heritage Month honours previous generations, and holds bright light up to the future
May 8, 2023
CPA Profession
Unicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA
May 2, 2023
CPA Profession
Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan
Apr 4, 2023
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: How this CPA used his designation to start two small businesses
Apr 3, 2023
CPA Profession
Never waste your time: How one CPA candidate secured a life and career he loves
Mar 15, 2023
CPA Profession
Planning 100 years ahead: This CPA is essential to her coastal town
Mar 6, 2023
CPA Profession
Owning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA
Feb 22, 2023
CPA Profession
Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li
Feb 17, 2023
CPA Profession
CFE success stories!
Jan 10, 2023
CPA Profession
Set your goal: CPA Rising, Hannah Griffin
Dec 14, 2022
CPA Profession
Meet the CPA who started a plant-based burger business
Oct 4, 2022
CPA Profession
Ed Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurity
Sep 29, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Jonathan Wong
Sep 26, 2022
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE Success!
Sep 12, 2022
CPA Profession
A perfect start
Sep 6, 2022
CPA Profession
Local passion, global reach: CPA software developer enables data-driven profits
Aug 17, 2022
CPA Profession
‘My heritage has deeply influenced my career’
Aug 3, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Amanda Collinge Bae
Jul 22, 2022
CPA Profession
A lifetime of outstanding contribution to his profession: Olin Anton, FCPA, FCA
May 18, 2022
CPA Profession
‘Be authentic in your own skin, do not look to fit into a mould’
May 4, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Adam Karim
May 3, 2022
CPA Profession
A view from the top is nice, but the real fun is in climbing the mountain: A conversation with Mark Anthony Group’s Victor Giacomin, FCPA, FCA
Apr 26, 2022
CPA Profession
The best ways to use your CPA skills as a volunteer
Apr 21, 2022
CPA Profession
Why a successful Vancouver businesswoman is staking her future on plant-based cheese
Apr 14, 2022
CPA Profession
“It’s my way of saying thank you”: CPA volunteer makes a difference to the community of Penticton
Apr 4, 2022
CPA Profession
The program that led an Indigenous trailblazer to her dream career
Mar 31, 2022
CPA Profession
Engineering success by taking risks: Profile on Jimmy Vaiopoulos, CPA, CA
Mar 28, 2022
Career Development
No cookie cutter approach to gender parity: Every woman has her own unique challenges
Mar 21, 2022
CPA Profession
CPA Rising: Nelson Soh
Mar 8, 2022
CPA Profession
Canada’s fastest-growing plant-based food brand is powered by a collective vision
Mar 3, 2022
CPA Profession
Two Vancouver entrepreneurs launch Canada’s first ‘hard’ kombucha
Mar 2, 2022
CPA Profession
A local entrepreneur and the credential that transformed his career path
Feb 24, 2022
CPA Profession
We asked 3 BC-based foodies about their path to success
Feb 1, 2022
CPA Profession
How Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital world
Jan 14, 2022
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
Jan 13, 2022
CPA Profession
Breaking down barriers: Meet the CPA who's presenting CPABC's first FinLit session in Chinese
Nov 8, 2021
CPA Profession
Celebrating CFE success!
Sep 8, 2021
CPA Profession
One cool customer: New CPABC chair Karen Horcher, FCPA, FCGA, CFA, has a knack for navigating uncertainty
Sep 7, 2021
CPA Profession
Leading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change maker
Sep 1, 2021
CPA Profession
Jeff Wasyliw helps lead Alida in delivering actionable customer insight
Aug 20, 2021
CPA Profession
"It just clicked" - Why Rhian Quarry made the switch from science to the CPA
Jul 7, 2021
CPA Profession
Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress
Jun 23, 2021
CPA Profession
Maintaining resilience in tough economic times is vital
Jun 4, 2021
CPA Profession
CPA-led BC produce company disrupts industry across Canada
May 12, 2021
Career Development
Prioritizing mental health at work
May 5, 2021
Career Development
Why it’s important to encourage positive mental health in the workplace
May 4, 2021
Career Development
Mental health in the workplace: What will the new normal look like?
May 3, 2021
CPA Profession
Vancouver CPA shares his time—and his wonder dog—with those in need
Apr 21, 2021
CPA Profession
Flexibility critical in hard hit service industry
Feb 18, 2021
Personal Finance
Demystifying debt: CPA FinLit volunteer helps young people understand how to leverage debt to their advantage
Nov 18, 2020
CPA Profession
Bringing calm resolve to turbulent times
Nov 10, 2020
CPA Profession
WELL Health leverages technology to transform healthcare
Nov 9, 2020
Personal Finance
Small steps have a big impact: Volunteer helps high school students improve financial literacy
Nov 5, 2020
Personal Finance
Helping kids get financially smart for life: Volunteer stokes passion for real-world skills
Nov 2, 2020
CPA Profession
Meet the LUSH employee whose career has taken her all over the world
Sep 29, 2020
CPA Profession
How KPMG’s “1,000 Acts of Kindness” has inspired employees and lifted communities
Sep 9, 2020
CPA Profession
The journey to the C-suite: Nick Bozikis, CFO at Article
Aug 14, 2020
CPA Profession
Safety and people: How Quails’ Gate approached its reopening strategy
Aug 13, 2020
CPA Profession
Traction Guest’s solution to minimizing traditional physical touchpoints at workplaces
Jul 29, 2020
CPA Profession
Modo provides vehicles for frontline workers throughout COVID-19
Jul 6, 2020
CPA Profession
Thinkific helps lead the evolution of virtual learning during COVID-19
Jun 24, 2020
CPA Profession
Leading community cheer: How Steamworks pivoted its business to support COVID-19 relief
Jun 22, 2020
CPA Profession
Supporting BC healthcare: How HME Mobility helped hospitals create capacity during COVID-19
Jun 15, 2020
CPA Profession
Staying connected: How a CPA pivoted his commissary kitchen to support local entrepreneurs during COVID-19
Jun 8, 2020
CPA Profession
What I wish I knew when I was starting my career in accounting?
May 28, 2020
CPA Profession
Disruption period: Championing body positivity and eco-friendly entrepreneurship
May 14, 2020
CPA Profession
Disrupting data management: How Aquatic Informatics is strengthening public health protection
Apr 14, 2020
CPA Profession
Disrupting data analytics: Visier provides HR insights to businesses
Feb 26, 2020
CPA Profession
Employer Spotlight: Interfor
Oct 24, 2019
CPA Profession
Global impact: Svante is disrupting the world’s CO2 marketplace
Oct 15, 2019
CPA Profession
A career dedicated to building Vancouver: A conversation with John McLaughlin
Oct 3, 2019
CPA Profession
Disrupting biotech: Interviewing Zymeworks’ Neil Klompas
Sep 23, 2019
CPA Profession
Power disruption: Neurio revolutionizes home energy market
Sep 13, 2019
CPA Profession
Semios: Solving agriculture’s challenges with smart tech and sustainability
Aug 21, 2019
CPA Profession
How Thinkific disrupts online learning
Aug 14, 2019
CPA Profession
Loving the journey: Profile on Olga Gregoire, CPA, CGA, Controller, Energetic Services
Aug 13, 2019
CPA Profession
Championing women’s health: In conversation with Gina Singh
Jul 31, 2019
CPA Profession
The journey to innovation: Modo’s story on disrupting the traditional vehicle ownership model
Jul 25, 2019
CPA Profession
Article uses tech and data mindset to disrupt furniture retail industry
Jun 14, 2019
CPA Profession
MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech
May 15, 2019
CPA Profession
Construction industry disruptor builds housing solutions
Apr 29, 2019
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A CPA designation was key to Matthew Anderson launching A&K Robotics
Apr 25, 2019
CPA Profession
Beyond the numbers: What today’s CPAs actually do
Apr 15, 2019
Resources for CPAs
5 common mistakes entrepreneurs make, and how to avoid them
Apr 10, 2019
CPA Profession
Leading the way in her profession and community – An interview with Kate Furber
Apr 4, 2019
Resources for CPAs
Aspiring entrepreneurs, these are the 3 questions you need to ask yourself
Mar 28, 2019
CPA Profession
This CFO shapes the city: An interview with Judy Leung
Oct 1, 2018
CPA Profession
Communicating for the win: An interview with Pamela Lee
Sep 5, 2018
CPA Profession
CPA and Canadian proud: Diverse stories of CPAs and how they’re giving back
Jun 28, 2018
CPA Profession
Time for parity – an interview with Shelley Brown
Mar 5, 2018
Economy & Policy
Bridging the gap – Skills vs. needs
Dec 13, 2017
CPA Profession
Day in the life: Liana Lau, Google
Sep 25, 2017
ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
Career Development
Skills that CPAs need for 2023 and beyond
Aug 21, 2023
ESG
Indigenous knowledge and practices essential to ESG, expert says
Aug 16, 2023
Resources for CPAs
Internal controls as value-added
Jul 31, 2023
ESG
How CPAs can guard against greenwashing and ESG fraud
Jul 27, 2023
ESG
Beyond ESG: The ESG movement is missing something and it’s not what you expect
Jun 14, 2023
CPA Profession
Celebrating Excellence
May 16, 2023
ESG
Toward a global baseline of sustainability reporting: Movement gaining momentum
May 9, 2023
Career Development
There are many ways for CPAs to prep for a board role, experts say
Apr 27, 2023
CPA Profession
Staying ahead in tech - Catching up with CPAs at Accelerate Okanagan
Apr 4, 2023
CPA Profession
CPABC recognizes three CPAs for early career achievements
Feb 27, 2023
CPA Profession
Leaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn Li
Feb 17, 2023
Economy & Policy
Holiday spending up this season, though inflation weighing: PwC Report
Dec 7, 2022
ESG
Key drivers of global ESG adoption
Dec 5, 2022
ESG
Sustainability: The strategic imperative
Nov 23, 2022
ESG
As CPAs we need to think past the numbers in decision making
Oct 27, 2022
ESG
ESG: Small businesses can make a big impact
Oct 6, 2022
Resources for CPAs
An update on ESG: What you should know
Sep 14, 2022
CPA Profession
'We’re seeing fintech innovation across many of the provinces'
Sep 8, 2022
Personal Finance
How you can invest in your child's education
Sep 7, 2022
CPA Profession
Being your true self in the workplace optimizes your potential
Jun 24, 2022
Career Development
Thinking of switching roles? Read this first
Jun 6, 2022
ESG
Why companies care about ESG
Apr 4, 2022
ESG
The importance of having an ESG strategy
Mar 17, 2022
ESG
Why ESG matters for CPAs
Feb 22, 2022
Career Development
Learning resources to help you tackle 2022
Jan 25, 2022
ESG
Doughnut Economics and the push for regenerative, distributive systems
Jan 20, 2022
Personal Finance
Six financial tips to prepare you for 2022
Dec 7, 2021
CPA Profession
Vancouver student earns Regional Gold Medal in CPA profession exam
Dec 3, 2021
ESG
Understanding the need for an ESG strategy
Sep 9, 2021
CPA Profession
Jody Kidd helps lead Copperleaf with her spirit for innovation and progress
Jun 23, 2021
Personal Finance
What stays the same this school year? The importance of investing in RESPs
Sep 30, 2020
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Cybersecurity
How can someone legally access your data in the cloud [without you knowing]?
Aug 26, 2020
ESG
ESG practices build organizational resiliency in BC’s mining industry
Jul 3, 2020
ESG
Accelerate - Turn the table on climate change
Jan 20, 2020
Personal Finance
RESP 101: What’s the difference between the 3 types of RESPs?
Dec 20, 2019