5 stories by Labonneau Dey found in our online archive

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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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Straight out of science fiction

Technology may be moving at a breakneck speed, but these CPAs have figured out how to stay ahead in this cutting-edge world

by Labonneau Dey

Many of the futures imaged by sci-fi writers and film creators from the ’80s may have seemed outlandish and impossible 40 years ago. But ...Many of the futures imaged by sci-fi writers and film creators from the ’80s may have seemed outlandish and impossible 40 years ago. But now we’re living in the age of self-driving cars, influencers making bank from online content ...

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Meghan Kennedy

University of Calgary

by Labonneau Dey

“When I was younger, I was the type of person who was physically trembling when presenting in front of others, especially strangers,” says Meghan ...“When I was younger, I was the type of person who was physically trembling when presenting in front of others, especially strangers,” says Meghan Kennedy. “But thanks to case competitions, I am so much more comfortable with public speaking—just ...

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How to make friends and create an impression

Whether you’re the life of the party or more likely to hang out with the host’s pet, networking is an art form; two well-connected CPAs share tips and advice to help you master this craft so you can build your professional community

by Labonneau Dey

Thanks to the sheer exhaustion of living in a technology-driven, information-overloaded society, it can seem like self-care to hide from the world; however, networking, ...Thanks to the sheer exhaustion of living in a technology-driven, information-overloaded society, it can seem like self-care to hide from the world; however, networking, creating communities, and making lasting impressions are still the foundation for building a solid and ...

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Chantall Luzong

Red Deer Polytechnic

by Labonneau Dey

Although it was Chantall Luzong’s knack for numbers and her instructor’s encouragement that led her to jump ship from teaching and social media marketing ...Although it was Chantall Luzong’s knack for numbers and her instructor’s encouragement that led her to jump ship from teaching and social media marketing to accounting, it’s the people side of this career path that guides Chantall’s journey. “It’s ...

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