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The ripple effect

They may not be jumping into phone booths to don their capes, but CPAs are doing their part to protect your interests

by Labonneau Dey

When a juicy financial fraud case hits the headlines, it’s not shocking to learn a CPA helped with the investigation. After all, you’d be …When a juicy financial fraud case hits the headlines, it’s not shocking to learn a CPA helped with the investigation. After all, you’d be hard pressed to find an accountant who doesn’t love—or at least have a talent for—working …

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Profiles

Levelling up with AI

How curiosity—and a gamer’s mindset—led Stan Korsountsev to level up his accounting expertise through the power of AI

by Caroline Pulford

Stan Korsountsev CPA didn’t set out to work in artificial intelligence (AI). He began his career in Deloitte’s audit department after earning a Bachelor …Stan Korsountsev CPA didn’t set out to work in artificial intelligence (AI). He began his career in Deloitte’s audit department after earning a Bachelor of Commerce from MacEwan University—a classic first step for many aspiring CPAs. While tackling repetitive …

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CPAs on CPAs: Called to serve

Clare Birks and Susan Simpson interview each other on what it’s like to be a CPA in a non-profit

by Caroline Pulford

Clare Birks CPA, CFO of the Calgary Food Bank, and Susan Simpson CPA, CA, CFO of the Alex Community Health Centre, each found their …Clare Birks CPA, CFO of the Calgary Food Bank, and Susan Simpson CPA, CA, CFO of the Alex Community Health Centre, each found their professional purpose in the non-profit world. The two finance leaders discuss their paths into the …

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Guest Columns

The language of business

What do morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics have to do with accounting?

by Alan Aburto CPA, CIA

It may not be the kind of language you’ll find on Duolingo, but if you want to understand how business really works, there’s no …It may not be the kind of language you’ll find on Duolingo, but if you want to understand how business really works, there’s no better way than to become fluent in accounting. Let’s break down the language of business …

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Profiles

Figure it out

Alejandra Horvath says communication, curiosity, and perseverance have all been keys to unlocking her success

by Sarah Maludzinski

Grow or don’t; the choice is yours,” says Alejandra Horvath CPA, CGA, a content creator and presenter. “I definitely wanted to have my designation …Grow or don’t; the choice is yours,” says Alejandra Horvath CPA, CGA, a content creator and presenter. “I definitely wanted to have my designation because I knew that was going to open doors for me.” The freedom that came …

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Features

How to stand out, stay curious, and succeed

Career advice from Alberta CPAs and employers

by Sheryar Qaiser

Whether you’re eyeing your first internship or prepping for your CPA journey, starting in the accounting world can feel overwhelming. Four experts in that …Whether you’re eyeing your first internship or prepping for your CPA journey, starting in the accounting world can feel overwhelming. Four experts in that area—Jason Wong CPA, CMA, entrepreneur, investor, and member of the University of Alberta Board of …

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Stories

Meet your 2025/26 Campus Ambassadors

Reach out to your CPA Campus Ambassador!

by Capitalize Magazine

The 2025/26 CPA Campus Ambassador team is here to assist you on the path toward the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. CPA Campus Ambassadors …The 2025/26 CPA Campus Ambassador team is here to assist you on the path toward the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. CPA Campus Ambassadors are your primary connection to CPA Alberta on campus. They will share information about important …

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Stories

Where are they now?

Catching up with Isra Tanweer, a past CPA Campus Ambassador

by Capitalize Magazine

About Isra Name: Isra Tanweer University: University of Lethbridge  Years since being an ambassador: 6 What have you been up to the last six …About Isra Name: Isra Tanweer University: University of Lethbridge  Years since being an ambassador: 6 What have you been up to the last six years?  Six years ago, I began my bachelor’s degree at the University of Lethbridge, geared …

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Features

Humanity, Inc.

The future of work is often considered through a technology lens, but three CPAs share how work is evolving to support the humans behind the desk

by Sarah Maludzinski

When we talk about how work is evolving, we tend to think of technology—the machines, the artificial intelligence, the next invention we haven’t conceived …When we talk about how work is evolving, we tend to think of technology—the machines, the artificial intelligence, the next invention we haven’t conceived of yet. But what about the other side? What does work look like as it …

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Guest Columns

Your DEIB checklist

How do you know what to look for in organizational DEIB values?

by Shafana Mitha CPA, CMA

Many organizations are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) these days, but how do you know whether they are prioritizing them in a …Many organizations are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) these days, but how do you know whether they are prioritizing them in a way that aligns with your needs? Not all companies identify their DEIB strategies online—though it …

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Capitalize, launched in September 2009, is the career information and student recruitment magazine produced by CPA Alberta. Capitalize introduces students to the Alberta accounting profession, and addresses broader career-related topics and issues. The magazine’s readership includes university, college, and high school students, as well as career counselling and other student-oriented centres and student groups.

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