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Features

CPAs: There’s more the story

CPAs are Clark Kent and Superman—they have a superhero-level impact on the people and organizations in our province, but you might not even know it

by Sarah Maludzinski

“The most common question I always get is, ‘Can you do my taxes?’” says Aneese Rakka CPA with a laugh. “A lot of people …“The most common question I always get is, ‘Can you do my taxes?’” says Aneese Rakka CPA with a laugh. “A lot of people think of accountants as only tax people…but we’re so much more than that.” Adebanke Adewumi …

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Graduate with more than a degree

Co-ops take your learning out of the classroom and into the real world, giving you a chance to test-drive your future career

by Sheryar Qaiser

Picture this: You’re in your third year. Some classmates are polishing up resumés to try to get their first job in the field after …Picture this: You’re in your third year. Some classmates are polishing up resumés to try to get their first job in the field after graduation, but you’ve already finished an eight-month co-op term, building real-world accounting skills, and will …

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Guest Columns

Bringing your whole self to work (without overdoing it)

Learn how to share your personality professionally

by Smita Sharma CPA

The first thing to remember? You weren’t hired just because of a degree or a GPA. Sure, those matter, but often what really gets …The first thing to remember? You weren’t hired just because of a degree or a GPA. Sure, those matter, but often what really gets you in the door is who you are: your personality, your values, and your experience. …

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Profiles

Unchartered direction

Harriet Tinka empowers the next generation through purpose and passion

by Courtney Mvula

As the daughter of African immigrants, Harriet Tinka CPA, CMA felt pressured to join one of a few acceptable careers: medicine, law, or engineering. …As the daughter of African immigrants, Harriet Tinka CPA, CMA felt pressured to join one of a few acceptable careers: medicine, law, or engineering. She chose medicine. While studying for her entrance exams, Harriet was approached by a modelling …

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Profiles

From float planes to finance

How one CPA found possibility and purpose

by Caroline Pulford

Many kids dream of flying. Chris Deeth CPA lived that dream early in his career, working as a float plane pilot on the West …Many kids dream of flying. Chris Deeth CPA lived that dream early in his career, working as a float plane pilot on the West Coast and in the Yukon. Flying in remote corners of the country was exhilarating, but …

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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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Features

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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Features

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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What is Capitalize?

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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