35 stories by Sarah Maludzinski found in our online archive

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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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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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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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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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Ruby and Julia Mah are posing with a laptop and microphones as if they are on a podcast.
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CPAs on CPAs: Bridging eras

Ruby and Julia Mah reflect on how technology has changed the profession and discuss how it might continue to evolve

by Sarah Maludzinski

Ruby Mah CPA, CMA and Julia Mah CPA—who also just so happen to be mother and daughter—are CPAs from different eras of the profession. ...Ruby Mah CPA, CMA and Julia Mah CPA—who also just so happen to be mother and daughter—are CPAs from different eras of the profession. They received their designations more than 30 years apart, and things have certainly changed in ...

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Chevy Halvorson

MacEwan University

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I actually wanted to be an actor!” Chevy Halvorson says with a laugh. “I took four years off in between going from high school ...“I actually wanted to be an actor!” Chevy Halvorson says with a laugh. “I took four years off in between going from high school to university, and in those four years, I was like, ‘What do I do?’” Not ...

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People, planet, profit

Have you heard of sustainability accounting?

by Sarah Maludzinski

John Elkington coined the phrase triple bottom line 30 years ago to braid together three key dimensions of a business: social, environmental, economic (or ...John Elkington coined the phrase triple bottom line 30 years ago to braid together three key dimensions of a business: social, environmental, economic (or people, planet, profit). The phrase took off in the ’90s, but many might assume it’s ...

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Destination: Chartered Professional Accountant

The path of becoming and being a CPA can be winding, but it’s all part of the journey to a successful and fulfilling career

by Sarah Maludzinski

The road to becoming—and being—a CPA is different for everyone who gets to add those three letters to their name. Some methodically plan their ...The road to becoming—and being—a CPA is different for everyone who gets to add those three letters to their name. Some methodically plan their route from start to finish; others end up in accounting without truly knowing how they ...

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Calvin Klontz and Natalie Pon are sitting in two armchairs facing each other as if they are on the stage of a talkshow.
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CPAs on CPAs: Across the generations

Natalie Pon CPA, still early in her career, and Calvin Klontz CPA, CGA, self-proclaimed as semi-retired, interview each other on how the profession has changed, how it continues to appeal to future generations, and more

by Sarah Maludzinski

Calvin: Nice to meet you, Natalie. My name’s Calvin Klontz. I’m a legacy CPA—a CPA, CGA. How about you? Natalie: I am a CPA. ...Calvin: Nice to meet you, Natalie. My name’s Calvin Klontz. I’m a legacy CPA—a CPA, CGA. How about you? Natalie: I am a CPA. I was in the first graduating class of the new CPA designation, so I wrote ...

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CPAs on CPAs: Indigenous Learners in Accounting Initiative

Maureen Moneta and Joshua Letendre interview each other on their paths to becoming CPAs, why engaging Indigenous learners is so important, and more

by Sarah Maludzinski

Maureen Moneta CPA, CA and Joshua Letendre CPA are both members of the Métis Nation of Alberta, engaged CPAs, and leaders in the Indigenous ...Maureen Moneta CPA, CA and Joshua Letendre CPA are both members of the Métis Nation of Alberta, engaged CPAs, and leaders in the Indigenous Learners in Accounting Initiative created by the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta (AFOA Alberta) ...

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Introducing this year’s Capitalize Campus Stars

These five students are leaders, high achievers, community builders, general movers and shakers—and they’re already making an impact

by Sarah Maludzinski

Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes a number of incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and ...Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes a number of incredible Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and are already leaving a legacy on their campuses and in their communities. Like those who ...

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Goldie Harder

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I like the amount of knowledge you get with accounting. With both my parents being photographers, entrepreneurship is ingrained in me,” says Goldie Harder. ...“I like the amount of knowledge you get with accounting. With both my parents being photographers, entrepreneurship is ingrained in me,” says Goldie Harder. “But I’m a little scared of the ‘nine out of 10 businesses fail within the ...

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