Becoming a CPA in BC as an internationally trained accountant
Release Date: 01/26/2026
Becoming a CPA in BC as an internationally trained accountant
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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.
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CPA skills bring momentum to tech
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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.
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The sushi test of leadership
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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.
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Reporting on sustainability in the resource sector
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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.
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AI-powered phishing attacks: Can you outsmart them?
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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.
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CRA’s expanded audit powers
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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.
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AI privacy, security, and compliance
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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.
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How CPAs make an impact at not-for-profits
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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.
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Building a sense of belonging: How one CPA is prioritizing the collective experience
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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.
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Yukon CPA’s dream job embraces community, creativity, and strategy
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“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.
info_outlineCPA 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.