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Congrats to the newest Capitalize Campus Stars!
by Capitalize Magazine

Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of becoming CPAs and are already leaving a legacy …Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of becoming CPAs and are already leaving a legacy on their campuses and in their communities. Like those who have come before them, these …

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Diya Duggal

University of Alberta

by Courtney Mvula

Despite coming from a family of medical doctors, Diya Duggal chose a different path: accounting. A high school accounting course solidified her decision. “I …Despite coming from a family of medical doctors, Diya Duggal chose a different path: accounting. A high school accounting course solidified her decision. “I absolutely loved that course, and I was pretty sure that’s what I wanted to do,” …

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Gurleen Mangat

University of Calgary

by Caroline Pulford

Gurleen Mangat, a fourth-year Haskayne School of Business student, is known around campus for her energy, leadership, and love of community. Her interest in …Gurleen Mangat, a fourth-year Haskayne School of Business student, is known around campus for her energy, leadership, and love of community. Her interest in accounting began thanks to a high school teacher, who made the subject come alive. “I …

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Al Kim Lutao

SAIT

by Dami Oladipo

Al Kim Lutao is on a mission to make a difference—not just in accounting, but in his community. “I was once there. I was …Al Kim Lutao is on a mission to make a difference—not just in accounting, but in his community. “I was once there. I was wearing everyone’s shoes back then,” he says. “I don’t want people to experience the hardships …

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Marion Paul Mendoza

SAIT

by Sarah Maludzinski

For Marion Paul Mendoza, a business student at SAIT, becoming a CPA is about more than career ambition—it’s about stability, opportunity, and family. “I …For Marion Paul Mendoza, a business student at SAIT, becoming a CPA is about more than career ambition—it’s about stability, opportunity, and family. “I really want to support my mom,” he says. “She’s working three jobs…and she has to …

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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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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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