Coffee Chats with CPABC: Recent Episodes
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Coffee Chats with CPABC is a podcast dedicated to sharing the insights of BC’s chartered professional accountants and other experts. Topics include economic updates, professional development, cybersecurity, and advice for students and candidates.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in our podcasts do not necessarily represent that of CPABC.
Rocky Ozaki, CEO of The Now of Work, shares key learnings from helping hundreds of organizations adopt AI and explores why CPAs can play a critical role in ensuring those efforts deliver real value.
Acts of generosity often start small, but they have a lasting impact. Calvin Lee, CPA, CA, and Megan Yarema, associate director, charitable initiatives at CPABC discuss how the Pay it Forward campaign makes a difference for future CPAs.
Technology risk and AI governance advisor Mary Carmichael, CPA, CMA, shares a practical, structured approach that organizations can use to evaluate and implement AI initiatives.
With AI-generated resumes and templated LinkedIn posts flooding our feeds, how do you stand out, using your own authentic voice? Certified organizational coach Bronche Cheng, CPA, CA shares her insight.
CPAs Matt Stam and Joni Rolleman chat about their trip to the Dominican Republic to volunteer as financial literacy educators in Haitian refugee communities.
Nationally recognized educator Randy Johnson, executive vice president at K2 Enterprises, outlines ransomware risks for CPA firms, how these threats are evolving, and ways to keep your data safe.
Let's pull back the curtain on crypto fraud to explore how these digital scams unfold, how investors get caught, and how you can protect yourself.
Seeing the whole field isn't just a soccer skill. It's a leadership one. CFO of Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Lisa Abbate, CPA, CA, discusses how the CPA designation builds big-picture thinkers who can navigate risk, strategy, and leadership at the highest levels.
Synergy Enterprises' partner and general manager Heidi Grantner and CFO Kira Rochefort, CPA, discuss how CPAs are harnessing their skills to bring value to business via sustainability reporting and carbon accounting.
CPA Edgar Valaguez Moreno shares how he took his career from Mexico to BC through the mutual recognition agreement pathway and how he supports others on the same journey.
Openness, curiosity, and switching contexts to work across the entire business are part of a typical day for Josh Andler, CPA, senior director of finance at JaneApp.
What does it mean to lead with authenticity in a world that often rewards performance over presence, and logic over empathy? Certified Organizational Coach Bronche Cheng, CPA, shares her experience.
Companies are focused on transparent communication, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and embedment in corporate strategy. Learn why from Naomi Thomas, CPA, partner at PwC and sustainability expert in the mining sector, and Ivy Wan, CPA, senior manager of sustainability reporting and risk at Canfor.
CPABC's senior security analyst Jimmy Ho outlines how CPAs are being targeted by increasingly persuasive AI-generated scams, and how to guard against them.
What powers does the CRA currently have when requesting information in connection with an income tax audit? This podcast outlines some important updates and reminders.
AI expert Garrett Wasny describes how CPAs can add value to their roles and take on emerging opportunities by integrating AI privacy, security, and compliance.
Connective Support Society’s CFO Emily Pagdin shares how CPAs can level up a not-for-profit’s funding stack and non-traditional skills that CPAs can bring to the table to help NPOs thrive.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are key to building stronger organizations and better leaders. Still, EDI initiatives have their detractors, and it’s impossible to ignore the recent backlash against EDI south of the border. With all of this in mind, we reached out to Henry Flowers, CPA, a senior manager in risk services at PwC Canada and the national co-chair of PwC’s Black Professionals Inclusion Network, to talk about the challenges and benefits of creating a culture where everyone feels welcome.
“Since the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City has drawn adventure seekers, artists, and misfits…it’s a place where beauty and magic happen.” Member of CPA Yukon Julia Spriggs, director of finance and operations at the First Nation School Board, shares what it’s like working as a CPA in Canada’s North.
Discover how to cultivate a strategic mindset that empowers you to balance operational tasks with long-term success from strategic planning expert Mia Maki, FCPA, FCMA.
How does your information end up for sale on the dark web, and how can you prevent this from happening in the first place? Get insight from this podcast episode with Anthony Green, CPABC's manager of security operations and compliance.
Kerri Brkich, CPABC’s vice president, external affairs and communication chats with Martha Okot Thomas, CPA, CA, an accounting and finance educator at Camosun College about neurodivergence at work and the benefits of being “different.”
Recently we’ve seen significant disruption in many areas of business and society – including ESG. CPABC’s president and CEO Lori Mathison explores the future of ESG with Katie Dunphy, partner and national ESG reporting transformation leader at KPMG in Canada.
Find out how the ESG Centre of Excellence can help BC businesses integrate ESG and attract investment with guidance, resources, and tailored support. CPABC’s president and CEO Lori Mathison discusses with Kevin Butterworth, executive director at the ESG Centre of Excellence.
In this podcast episode, learn how a willingness to take a leap, along with hard work and perseverance have led Shamus Molloy, CPA, to a dynamic career that he loves as a manager at MNP.
What are key ESG considerations to attract venture capital and private equity? Find out in this podcast with CPABC’s president and CEO Lori Mathison and Kookai Chaimahawong, executive director at the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC.
In this podcast episode, Michelle McRae, managing editor of CPABC in Focus magazine, chats with Donna Branston, CPA, CGA, a partner with DMCL in Victoria, about what it's like to work as an accountant in entertainment, with a focus on the music sector.
Chad Chang, CPA, CMA, co-founder and advisor at Purpose CPA, shares best practices and tips that CPAs can use to effectively select, integrate, and use accounting tech.
What ESG-related areas are tech companies focusing on to benefit their company, clients, and beyond? CPABC’s president and CEO Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, discusses with Zahra Kolia, CPA, CA (SA), vice president of finance at Copperleaf Technologies.
Increasingly, Indigenous communities are working with Indigenous-led organizations to finance major initiatives to grow and improve quality of life in their communities. Find out more in this conversation with Rachel McAllister, CPA, CA, CFO at First Nations Finance Authority and Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC.
Shelley Gilberg, CPA, CMA, ICD.D, is PwC Canada’s managed accounts leader. Here, she speaks with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about how executives can navigate generative AI to help their companies evolve and thrive.
Jack Blackwell, CPABC’s economist, speaks with Paulina Prokop, CPA, CA, Assurance Partner at PwC Canada, about the PwC Voice of the Consumer report and what is important to consumers in 2024.
Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO ofCPABC chats with Simon Hutton, director of strategy, ESG, and transformation at BDO Canada and John Asher, CPA, CA, a partner in BDO's Vancouver office and leader of BDO's risk advisory services practice in Western Canada, about how CFOs are using ESG as a tool to generate value.
Michelle McRae, managing editor of CPABC in Focus magazine for CPABC, chats with Emily Heinrich, CPA, CPA (Oregon), about what it means to bring your whole self to work. Emily is a partner in US corporate tax with BDO in Vancouver, the Pride at BDO Pillar Lead for the firm’s National DEI Advisory Council, and a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Mindfulness expert Trish Tutton speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC about how to use mindfulness technqiues to thrive through challenge, change, and chaos, no matter what.
Speaker, facilitator, and coach Ron Monteiro, CPA, CMA, explores how you can master the art of delegating.
Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO, CPABC talks with MNP’s Peter Guo, CPA, CA, about the potential impact of Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, on Canadian businesses.
Paula Presta, CPA, CA, partner at KPMG Private Enterprise (Kamloops), and member of KPMG's National Executive Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E) Council speaks to Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, executive vice president, corporate services and CFO at CPABC, about how we can advance EDI in the workplace and corporate Canada.
Amanda Collinge Bae, CPA, CGA, associate vice-president of operations, innovation, and insights at Raymond James, and Selena Woo, CPA, CMA, CFP, vice-president of advisory services, associates and operations, at Nicola Wealth, discuss how they’re leading the charge in advancing women’s leadership.
In this podcast episode, Mia Maki, FCPA, FCMA, shares her expertise on how CPAs can lead change management, including what to consider when creating an internal communications plan.
CPABC’s vice-president, professional development and learning, Nicola McLaren, CPA, CA, shares some key learning areas and resources to support your ESG learning journey.
In this episode, Brendon Dawson, CPA, a manager of sustainability and climate change at PwC in Vancouver, speaks to Leah Giesbrecht, a communications specialist at CPABC, about his career evolution, key challenges in ESG, and practical advice for CPAs considering a career in this space.
EY’s Vicki Corker, CPA, shares with CPABC’s CEO and president Lori Mathison some of her extensive knowledge of the Canadian and global sustainability reporting landscape, with a focus on ESG.
Mitchal Derksen, CPA, CA, founder and CEO of Numu Technologies, speaks with CPABC's communications specialist, Leah Giesbrecht, about how CPAs can get started with or advance how they use AI.
In this conversation about Indigenous approaches to ESG investing, Suzanne Trottier, president of FNB Trust, and Mark Podlasly, chief sustainability officer of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, speak with Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO for CPABC, about how upfront inclusion of Indigenous values and input results in more successful, robust, and resilient initiatives, projects, and investments, as well as contributes to reconciliation and self-determination.
Paul Schmidt, CPA, CA, chief operating officer (COO) at Baker Tilly Canada speaks with Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, executive vice-president of corporate services and CFO at CPABC, about how his role as COO allows him to support effective change management and ultimately, organizational growth.
Justin Davis, CPA, vice president, relationship manager at Wells Fargo, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist about his career journey and his continued love for music, which has led to him DJing and being involved in the music scene for most of his life.
Carolyn Stern, emotional intelligence and leadership development expert, speaks with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about how we can foster trust at work to experience the long-term benefits of building a high-trust culture.
Debra Neufeld, CPA, speaks to Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist, CPABC, about helping to support the town of Lillooet, BC with her CPA skillset. This podcast was recorded in the spring of 2023, before the unfortunate wildfires.
Nicola McLaren, CPA, CA, vice president of professional development and learning at CPABC, speaks with Vivian Tse, director of communication at CPABC, about skills CPAs need to succeed in the remainder of 2023 and beyond.
CPABC's president and CEO Lori Mathison discusses greenwashing and ESG fraud with Marshal Wong, CPA, CA, a senior manager with KPMG's GVA forensic practice and a member of the firm's national forensic ESG team.
Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA, manager in audit and assurance at BDO Canada’s Vancouver office, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC, about her path to becoming a CPA, and how her background in criminology supports her work at BDO.
Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA, Auditor General of BC, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about his career journey, and how his family and life experiences helped shape who he is. An advocate for EDI and mental health wellness, Michael shares how he's striving to move the dial in the workplace.
CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, CPABC’s director of communications, about the BC Check-Up: Invest 2023 report, including slowing inflation, building investment, and BC’s overall economic outlook.
Learning specialist Garth Sheriff, CPA, CA shares three emerging techniques that are essential to managing hybrid teams, with CPABC communications specialist Leah Giesbrecht.
An insightful conversation with three CPAS who lead companies that are members of Accelerate Okanagan, a techn accelerator in Kelowna: Jodi Cochrane, CPA, CFO of GreenStep Solutions Inc.; Allison Francis, CPA, CA, senior vice-president of finance and business operations at Hyper Hippo; and Jason Hodges, CPA, CMA, CFO of Pela. Interview mediator: Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist, CPABC.
Anas Qartoumeh, finance manager at UBC Okanagan and CPA candidate, speaks to Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about his journey from his home country of Syria to Kelowna, BC, in pursuit of personal freedom and career success. A proud member and advocator of the LGBTQ+ community, Anas shares his inspirational story.
Mallory Denniston, CPA, CA, and CFO for the City of Powell River, and a recipient of this year's CPABC Member Recognition award in the Early Achievement category, speaks with Leah Giesbrecht about how CPAs are essential to the economic sustainability of small towns.
CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, CPABC’s director of communications, about economic trends in BC, including inflation and interest rates, the robust labour market, and BC’s high rental prices.
Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA, senior VP of finance and treasurer at Telus chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about how she earned her way to the boardroom table and continues to thrive in both her professional and personal life.
Jocelyn Li, CPA, manager in ESG and sustainability, and CPABC Member Recognition Award recipient in the Early Achievement category chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist with CPABC, about her career and educational path as well as what drives her. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.
Nelson Soh, CPA, CA, co-founder of FSQ Consulting, answers personal finance questions that CPABC followers asked us on our Instagram.
In this podcast episode, CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, director of communications with CPABC, about economic trends in BC, looking at November 2022 data. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.
Hannah Griffin, VP of finance and operations at DMC Recruitment Group in Kelowna, BC, chats with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about her financial leadership role and passion for sports, along with her involvement in arts and financial literacy, all while raising her daughter.
Aaron Aerts, CPABC's economist, talks to Robert Coard, CPA, CA, partner at PwC Canada, about PwC's report on emerging consumer trends for the 2022 holiday season.
CPABC's president and CEO, Lori Mathison, speaks with Rahul Arora, partner with ERM (Environmental Resources Management) a multi-national sustainability consultancy firm. Rahul shares his global insight on the benefits companies are experiencing from adopting ESG, as well as the latest international developments in disclosures and reporting frameworks.
In our podcast episode, Robin Rosebrugh, workplace consultant with Steelcase, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist with CPABC, about ways organizations can redesign their physical workspaces and strategize their hybrid work cultures to spark more employee engagement, productivity, and innovation. This interview has been edited due to technical issues and for overall flow (as per our usual practice).
Sharon Edwards, presentation skills coach, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about some key ways in which everyone can improve their communication skills to influence others. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.
Examining data from the BC Check-Up: Work report for 2022, CPABC’s Aaron Aerts, economist, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, about BC’s economic challenges and labour shortage.
We chat with Nelson Soh, CPA, CA, co-founder of FSQ Consulting, about the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account that’s expected to launch in 2023 and other considerations that potential homebuyers should consider as we head into 2023.
We chat with Nelson Soh, CPA, CA, co-founder of FSQ Consulting, about the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account that’s expected to launch in 2023 and other considerations that potential homebuyers should consider as we head into 2023.
Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC speaks with Purpose CPA founders, Chad Chang, CPA, CMA and Matthew Wong, CPA, CGA on how small public practice firms can incorporate ESG principles into their business and how they are helping small businesses do the same. Part of our ESG with Coffee Chats podcast series. Read the full article of the interview here.
Ed Pereira, CPA, CGA, is a principal consultant at Carmel Info-Risk, a cybersecurity consultancy, and is also a recent recipient of CPABC's Member Recognition Award in the Distinguished Service category. In this episode, Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, chats with Ed about how he used his CPA background to dive into the cybersecurity world. You can read the article in CPABC's digital newsroom.
Ed Pereira, CPA, CGA, is a principal consultant at Carmel Info-Risk, a cybersecurity consultancy, and is also a recent recipient of CPABC's Member Recognition Award in the Distinguished Service category. In this episode, Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, chats with Ed about how he used his CPA background to dive into the cybersecurity world. You can read the article in CPABC's digital newsroom.
Jonathan Wong, CPA, CA, and his wife Lily run Custom Car Posters, creating fine art prints of cars for car enthusiasts across North America. For this, Jonathan was a successful Dragon's Den contestant. In this episode, Jonathan chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about how his journey and how he and Lily put family first.
Jonathan Wong, CPA, CA, and his wife Lily run Custom Car Posters, creating fine art prints of cars for car enthusiasts across North America. For this, Jonathan was a successful Dragon's Den contestant. In this episode, Jonathan chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about how his journey and how he and Lily put family first.
CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, director of communications, CPABC about economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, housing prices, and the labour market. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.
CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, director of communications, CPABC about economic trends, including inflation, interest rates, housing prices, and the labour market. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.
In this CPA Disruptor series episode, Mitchal Derksen, CPA, CA, founder and CEO of Numu Technologies, speaks with CPABC's communications specialist, Leah Giesbrecht, about creating his own path in the tech sector to align with his family, interests, and lifestyle
CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Andrew Smith, CPA, CA, about what recent interest rate increases mean for Canadians.
Amanda Collinge Bae is a CPA, CGA; an advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity, access (IDEA); and a ballerina. Hear her story in this podcast interview with CPABC's communications specialist, Vince Kanasoot.
In this podcast episode, CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about demographic and affordability trends in BC from their new BC Check-Up: Live report. They also chat about the tight labour market in the province.
Andrew Smith, CPA, CA chats with Vivian Tse, director of communications at CPABC, on how inflation can affect your finances and on how you can weather this time of rising costs and interest rates.
Leadership and executive coach Carrie Gallant speaks with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about how we can use our conversations to achieve business and organizational goals.
Laura Villacrusis, senior consultant with Kwela Leadership speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about the art of negotiation.
Jane Stoller, otherwise known as Organized Jane, recently chatted with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC to share some tips on how to get started on decluttering and setting ourselves up for success.
Laura Villacrusis, senior consultant with Kwela Leadership speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about what makes a high-performing team member.
Learn how organizations can support their people as we return to the office with Lifeworks’ Allison Kelly, Director of Research and Analytics and Cam Sekora, Customer Success. Hosted by Kerri Brkich, vice president, external affairs and communications for CPABC.
A conversation with Mark Anthony Group’s Victor Giacomin, FCPA, FCA, and one of this year's CPABC Member Recognition recipients. Hosted by Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist for CPABC.
Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC, Suzanne Siemens, CPA, CA, co-founder and CEO of Aisle, and Diana Vuong, CPA, CA, vice-president of finance and CFO of the Vancouver Airport Authority discuss why companies care about ESG and how their business approaches ESG. Part of our ESG with Coffee Chats podcast series.
Jimmy Vaiopoulos’ first passion was engineering, a passion that led to him obtaining his CPA designation and pursuing a career working with leading-edge technology and companies. Rebecca Dirnfeld, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, chats with Jimmy about his career journey.
Learn about insights from CPABC’s new BC Check-Up report, including how business activity, housing starts, and infrastructure investment rebounded strongly in 2021.
In this podcast episode, Ann Gomez, founding president of Clear Concept Inc., speaks to Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about some best practices for maintaining productivity as a hybrid worker. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.
Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC, and Andrew Sweeney, CPA, CA, vice president and portfolio manager at PH&N Institutional discuss how having an ESG strategy and committing to ESG reporting will be an increasingly important consideration in raising capital for your business. Part of our ESG with Coffee Chats podcast series.
Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, CPABC EVP Corporate Services & CFO, speaks with DIVERSEcity’s Neelam Sahota, FCPA, FCGA about the challenges of breaking the glass ceiling and championing women in the workplace.
Anthony Green, CPABC’s manager of security operations and compliance, speaks with Pax8's Mariane Louvet, director of sales in Canada, and Matt Lee, senior director of security and compliance, to get their insight into best practices when selecting a cloud service provider.
Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC, and Sarah Marsh, CPA, CA, partner with PwC Canada’s Sustainability and Climate Change team in Vancouver and national lead for their ESG Reporting group, discuss why it’s important for CPAs to understand ESG and the critical role they can play in ESG reporting. Part of our ESG with Coffee Chats podcast series.
Terry Small, a master teacher and learning skills specialist, shares his tips on how we can shift our mindset to improve our leadership in this interview with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC.
What is ESG and how does it tie into the Doughnut Economics model? Mia Maki, FCPA, FCMA, shares her insight in this conversation with CPABC’s president and CEO, Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB.
What workplace skills will be in demand in 2022? CPABC’s director of professional development, Nicola McLaren, CPA, CA; and manager of employer relations, Stéphanie Roy, recently shared their thoughts on what key skills they recommend people develop this year. Hosted by CPABC’s communications manager, Vivian Tse. Disclaimer: Recorded in early December, 2021.
Julien Francois, CPA, CA, and CFO at STN Video, chats with CPABC’s communications specialist, Vince Kanasoot, about his path to becoming a CPA and how he supports the innovative work being done at STN Video. Part of our CPA Disruptor series.
Learn how complexity, digital disruption, and mis/disinformation can impact CPAs’ work from Brian and Laura Friedrich, leaders of the trust and ethics stream for CPA’s Foresight: Future of the Profession initiative.
CPABC's economist Aaron Aerts discusses with PwC's John Bunting, senior partner and leader of the BC Region Real Estate practice, the findings from the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2022 report released by PwC.
CPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, discusses with Vivian Tse, communications manager, the findings from CPABC’s economic update for November 2021.
PwC Canada's Rob Coard, CPA, CA, speaks to CPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, about PwC's recent report on emerging consumer trends for the 2021 holiday season.
Garrett Wasny, digital skills advisor and CPABC professional development instructor, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, CPABC communications specialist, about how CPAs can stay up-to-speed with their digital competencies to extract, interpret, and communicate data, including effectively using Google’s tools.
The Internet is filled with financial “tips” that can be more myth than truth. Nelson Soh, CPA, CA, and volunteer with CPABC’s Financial Literacy Program, chats with Vivian Tse, CPABC's communications manager, to provide clarity on these tips.
Cybersecurity expert and past ISACA president, Justin Malczewski, chats with Anthony Green, CPABC’s Manager of Security Operations and Compliance, about how leaders can best make informed decisions on the types of cybersecurity resources they invest in.
CPABC’s economist, Aaron Aerts, reviews with Vivian Tse, communications manager, the findings from CPABC’s latest BC Check-Up: Work report.
Cybersecurity expert and past ISACA president, Justin Malczewski, chats with Anthony Green, CPABC’s Manager of Security Operations and Compliance, about how leaders can best make informed decisions on the types of cybersecurity resources they invest in.
CPABC’s economist, Aaron Aerts, discusses with Vivian Tse, communications manager, how CPABC recommends that BC’s next budget should focus on tax modernization to spur growth.
Livleen Veslemes, CPA, CMA, and winner of a BCBusiness Women in Business award speaks to CPABC communications specialist Vince Kanasoot in this insightful and inspiring interview.
Nelson Soh, CPA, CA, CPA Financial Literacy Program volunteer shares with Vivian Tse, Manager, Communications, his tips on how students can set intentional spending goals to master their back to school spending.
Bill Wesioly, Risk Management consultant, explains why it is important to include risk management as a fundamental discipline in business strategy and how it’ll affect today’s environment. Bill will also be teaching our Enterprise Risk Management Fundamentals Executive Program in the fall.
Ian Paterson, CEO at Plurilock, chats with Anthony Green, CPABC’s manager of security operation and compliance, about how multi-factor authentication, particularly biometrics, is helping to innovate cybersecurity.
In this CPA Disruptors spotlight, Jeff Wasyliw, CPA, CA, VP of finance and operations at Alida, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist about his career and how he helps lead a fast-growing tech company operating worldwide.
Andrew Smith, CPA, CA, CIRP, LIT takes a further dive into debt management and the ways you can reduce your debt.
John Hetherington, digital change expert, shares a creative way to introduce new technology into the workplace and encourage its successful use. Hosted by CPABC's manager of security operation and compliance, Anthony Green.
Suzanne Berry, CPABC’s professional education program outreach officer, chats with CPA candidate Kash Pouladian and his mentor Laurence Ling, CPA, CMA, on how their relationship helped both of them develop in their career and personal lives.
Nicole Porter, stress coach, nutritionist, and wellness educator, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about healthy nutrition choices that can positively impact mood and overall wellbeing on the inside and out.
PwC’s Mike Harris, FCA, FCPA, CIA, ICD.D, discusses how BC’s mining industry is committed to sustainability, and provides a guide for businesses of all types to start their ESG journey. Part 2 of 2 on PwC’s 2021 BC Mining report.
PwC’s Mark Patterson, CPA, CA, highlights how BC’s mining industry successfully navigated the pandemic and opportunities as the economy rebounds and commodity prices soar. Part 1 of 2 on PwC’s 2021 BC Mining report.
Carolyn Stern, emotional intelligence expert and professor at Capilano University, outlines how we can use emotional intelligence (EQ) to find more balance at work.
Andrew Smith, CPA, CA, CIRP, LIT talks about managing debt and how important it is to have a budget.
Pam Penner, mediator, coach, and instructor with the Justice Institute of BC, provides pointers on how to communicate effectively when we encounter difficult people or situations.
Aaron Aerts, CPABC’s economist, discusses findings from CPABC’s newest report on demographic trends and housing affordability across the province.
PwC Canada’s managing partner Jim McGuigan, CPA, CA, highlights how business leaders are optimistic about our economic rebound but will need to invest into their changing workforce, cybersecurity and sustainability to fulfill the potential ahead.
Carolyn Stern, emotional intelligence expert and professor at Capilano University, discusses how we can use emotional intelligence (EQ) to increase our effectiveness at work.
Steve Rio, CEO and co-founder of Nature of Work, a work/wellness program, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist with CPABC, about how to achieve optimal sleep and downtime, and the impact this can have on your life.
Ann Gomez, Founding President of Clear Concept Inc., provides techniques to safeguard your time, increase your focus, and boost your productivity.
PwC’s Rob Coard, CPA, CA, talks about how consumers are increasingly going online for goods & services, and how businesses can cater to the progressively more eco-conscious customer.
CPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, discusses recent employment losses, strength in exports, and how retail trade is faring given the recent circuit breaker restrictions.
Kerri Wilcox, CPABC's Vice President, External Affairs and Communications, speaks to Brooke Ko, CPA, CA, PwC Canada’s Tax Partner and Diversity & Inclusion Leader in BC about PwC Canada’s efforts in encouraging staff to have conversations about mental health.
Kerri Wilcox, CPABC's Vice President, External Affairs & Communications, speaks to Deloitte's BC Regional Managing Partner, Jodi Evans, and its National Mental Health Leader, Sarika Gundu about how Deloitte is supporting its employees.
Chad Chang, CMA, CPA, co-founder of Purpose CPA, and Victor Lai, founder of Big Cedar Creative, provide tips on how SMEs can improve their digital footprint. See their guide for the BC Launch Online Grant at: bit.ly/3vsfgIW
Glen Sollors, partner at Kwela Leadership and Talent Management, shares strategies for overcoming burnout so that we can more effectively lead ourselves and others.
Aaron Aerts, CPABC’s economist, talks about the recently tabled federal and provincial budget, and gives an update on where BC’s economy stands a year after the province first declared a state of emergency.
Michael Argast, co-founder and CEO of Kobalt talks to CPABC’s security engineer, Anthony Green, on how SMEs can implement cybersecurity on limited resources and gain support from the C-suite.
Kevin Burkett, CPA, CA, provides tips on how public practitioners can offer clients additional value by expanding their services to include wealth management advice. Kevin is a partner at Burkett & Co Chartered Professional Accountants in Victoria.
John Hetherington, digital change expert, shares how smart technology can help accountants as well as risks to be cautious of. Hosted by CPABC's security engineer, Anthony Green.
Doug Allan, CPA, CA, author of A Fighting Chance: The High School Finance Education Everyone Deserves provides investment advice every teenager should know.
Learn the signs of burnout and ways to start addressing it. Glen Sollors, partner at Kwela Leadership and Talent Management explains.
Stephanie Roy, Manager, Employer Relations and Vivian Tse, Manager, Communications talk about what you can do to refresh your network in a time of zoom fatigue.
CPABC’s financial literacy program administrator Jessica Chan interviews Jeff Brown, a CPA in Ontario and the Head of Small Business Banking and Wealth Management at HSBC Canada to talk about how you might set yourself up for financial success using RRSPs, TFSAs, GICs, mutual funds, and EFTs.
Alvin Madar, partner at PwC, joins the show to discuss their new report on emerging trends in cybersecurity. He also highlights how SMEs should look to adopt a security framework like CyberSecure Canada to protect against common threats.
A look at the 2020 BC Technology Report Card, as discussed by BC Tech’s Jill Tipping, KPMG’s George Kondopulos, and CPABC’s Kerri Wilcox.
PwC’s Rob Coard shares how consumers are changing what, how, and where they’re spending this holiday season, and provides tips for retailers in the age of COVID-19.
Alicia Williams, CPA and lawyer discusses how she’s forged a career path that allows her to make a positive difference in the world.
PwC’s John Bunting highlights how the real estate market has shifted throughout the crisis, the hot market in BC, and what to look out for going forward.
Deloitte’s Slavi Diamandiev discusses Deloitte’s economic forecast and which sectors face the biggest challenges
Suzanne Berry, Professional Education Program Outreach Officer with CPABC, explains how to keep your resume updated to today's standards.
Brain health expert Terry Small discusses how we can eat smart and move smart to care for our brain health.
Hear how CPAs can play a leadership role in our age of artificial intelligence from Laura Friedrich, FCPA, FCGA, principal at friedrich & friedrich corp.
Brain health expert Terry Small discusses how we can eat smart and move smart to care for our brain health.
Agapi Gessesse, Executive Director at the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, shares strategies to promote diverse employees and move the dial on inclusion in the workplace.
Brain health expert Terry Small discusses how we can think smart to care for our brain health.
CPABC Vancouver Chapter Board Chair, Christine Woodington, CPA, CGA, shares how she balances her busy work and lifestyle, and still finding time to volunteer with CPABC.
PwC’s Robert Coard outlines how consumers shifted their shopping habits in response to the pandemic, offers some best practices to innovate business practices, and talks about how “retail circularity” leads to more sustainable products.
Leadership coach Tammy Robertson shares her insight on how to become a resilient leader and build resilient teams.
CPABC’s president and CEO, Lori Mathison, and VP of external affairs and communications, Kerri Wilcox, discuss how BC can help re-employ workers displaced during COVID-19.
Tommy Stephens and Stephen Yoss, subject matter experts from K2 Enterprises, outline how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in business and finance and how organizations can leverage it in the future.
Julian Robertson, Senior Student Recruitment Officer with CPABC, shares his thoughts on the positive merits of pursuing a CPA designation right now and what the road currently looks like.
In this episode, Stephanie Roy, Manager, Employer Relations and Vivian Tse, Manager, Communications share thoughts on how to navigate the recruitment process virtually.
Tommy Stephens and Stephen Yoss, subject matter experts from K2 Enterprises, discuss how to overcome roadblocks and follow best practices when adopting this powerful technology.
PwC’s Mark Patterson and Dan O’Brien discuss BC’s mining industry and how focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices have made the industry more resilient and the ways ESG can create value for organizations in any sector.
Sheila Cheung, student recruitment officer with CPABC, shares tips on how to ace professional networking at virtual events.
Make sure your LinkedIn profile represents the best version of you. CPABC’s Stephanie Roy and Vivian Tse provide helpful tips on managing your profile, as well as general LinkedIn best practices.
CPABC’s security engineer, Anthony Green, discusses some best practices to ensure your data is secure while working remotely.
CPABC’s economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the current economic situation as the BC economy prepares to reopen.
We chat with Julian Robertson, Senior Student Recruitment Officer at CPABC to see what services and support is available for CPA students and candidates.
William (Bill) Wesioly, CPA, CMA, explains the value of using enterprise risk management (ERM) in preparing against potential risks to your business.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron Aerts, CPABC's economist, analyzes the economic situation in April and what possible opportunities may lie ahead, drawing from a number of data sources.