31 stories by Capitalize Magazine found in our online archive

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What’s in my bag?

If “clothes make the man/woman,” what do the items in their bag say about them?

by Capitalize Magazine

When you consider all the things you need and use throughout the course of a day, a bottomless bag sounds like it would be ...When you consider all the things you need and use throughout the course of a day, a bottomless bag sounds like it would be extremely handy, doesn’t it? (Even despite the potential hazards to your back, especially if you ...

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Ada Adeleke-Kelani CPA, CA is smiling at the camera and holding her book titled '101 Quips and Quotes'.
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CPA: The tool to pursue your passion

How Ada Adeleke-Kelani found her passion and helps others do the same

by Capitalize Magazine

Ada Adeleke-Kelani CPA, CA started the journey to her designation as a way of taking a stand against societal expectations. Ada’s mother initially wanted ...Ada Adeleke-Kelani CPA, CA started the journey to her designation as a way of taking a stand against societal expectations. Ada’s mother initially wanted her to become a doctor, but Ada felt differently and decided to try accounting. “I ...

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Meet your 2021/22 CPA Campus Ambassadors

by Capitalize Magazine

The 2021/22 Campus Ambassador team is here to assist you on the path towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. The following ambassadors will ...The 2021/22 Campus Ambassador team is here to assist you on the path towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. The following ambassadors will be the primary point of contact for students to get information about important events and ...

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Two business professionals are bumping closed fists. The person on the left has long red nails, a silver watch, and a grey long sleeve. The person on the right is wearing a dark grey suit jacket.
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Fist bumps and elbow taps

As life slowly returns to “normal” and students head back to campus, we could all use a refresher on how to be a great event attendee

by Capitalize Magazine

Life is slowly returning to “normal,” and “normal” for business students often includes attending events. If you’ve never been to a networking or recruitment ...Life is slowly returning to “normal,” and “normal” for business students often includes attending events. If you’ve never been to a networking or recruitment event before or you’re feeling a little rusty because it’s been a while, you might ...

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CPAs shaping the future

Every single day, Alberta CPAs contribute to companies that develop groundbreaking processes and products that change the way things are done in industries all over the world

by Capitalize Magazine

1950s-era science fiction imagined the 21st century with flying cars, faster-than-light space travel, robots, and other similar innovative technology. While the actual 21st century ...1950s-era science fiction imagined the 21st century with flying cars, faster-than-light space travel, robots, and other similar innovative technology. While the actual 21st century hasn’t resulted in colonies in space or commuting to work via vehicles in the air, ...

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Four bottles of True Buch Kombucha are lined up. Flavours from left to right: vanilla chai, blueberry rooibos, ginger, mojito mint
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Brewing with the best of them

By staying true to their passion, two CPAs built a local kombucha company while giving back to the community

by Andrew Moore and Capitalize Magazine

It takes a special skillset to identify an opportunity in today’s marketplace, especially one that doesn’t have many competitors, but that’s exactly what Louisa ...It takes a special skillset to identify an opportunity in today’s marketplace, especially one that doesn’t have many competitors, but that’s exactly what Louisa Ferrel CPA, CA and Conrad Ferrel CPA, CA did. The husband and wife duo are ...

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Empowered women empower women

Celebrating 70 years of women in the profession

by Capitalize Magazine

In 1949, Dorothy Reid became the first woman in Alberta to receive her professional accounting designation. In doing so, she forged a previously uncharted ...In 1949, Dorothy Reid became the first woman in Alberta to receive her professional accounting designation. In doing so, she forged a previously uncharted path for women to become professional accountants and pursue what was largely seen as a ...

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Where are they now?

Catching up with Benjamin Cooper-Janvier, a past CPA Campus Ambassador

by Capitalize Magazine

About Benjamin Name: Benjamin Cooper-Janvier CPA, CBV  University: University of Calgary Years since being an ambassador: 5  Where has your career taken you since ...About Benjamin Name: Benjamin Cooper-Janvier CPA, CBV  University: University of Calgary Years since being an ambassador: 5  Where has your career taken you since your time as a CPA Alberta campus ambassador? After starting in audit with major energy ...

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