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CPA: Explore the possibilities

When you have your CPA designation, the career possibilities are endless

by Sarah Maludzinski

The CPA designation opens up opportunities that many couldn’t have even imagined when they were first considering following this path. The CPA career can ...The CPA designation opens up opportunities that many couldn’t have even imagined when they were first considering following this path. The CPA career can be full of challenges, surprises, new beginnings, and exciting opportunities. The possibilities are endless, and ...

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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 a huge impact

by Sarah Maludzinski

Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes amazing Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and who are already ...Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes amazing Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and who are already leaving a legacy on their campuses and in their communities. These five students embody what ...

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Izza Athar is smiling at the camera with one hand on her hip. She is in all red and wearing glasses.
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Izza Athar

University of Calgary

by Sarah Maludzinski

Izza Athar wasn’t originally thinking much about what came next in terms of post-secondary education until her dad convinced her to go to university. ...Izza Athar wasn’t originally thinking much about what came next in terms of post-secondary education until her dad convinced her to go to university. Despite wanting a bit of a break from formal education, she decided the hard work ...

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Sarah Deleon is smiling at the camera in front of a blooming tree. She is wearing a white blazer over a black shirt, and her short hair is wavy and half up.
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Sarah Deleon

Concordia University of Edmonton

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I’m a mature student, so going back to school for me was very nerve-wracking, and there was a lot of unknown,” says Sarah Deleon. ...“I’m a mature student, so going back to school for me was very nerve-wracking, and there was a lot of unknown,” says Sarah Deleon. “But everything I thought it was going to be, it has turned out to be ...

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Arvie Justine B. Isidro smiles at the camera. They are wearing a grey plaid jacket over a white button-up shirt. SAIT is in the background.
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Arvie Justine B. Isidro

SAIT, Bachelor of Business Administration

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I was sitting in the library, and I received a notification that SAIT was looking for mentors for international students,” recalls Arvie Justine B. ...“I was sitting in the library, and I received a notification that SAIT was looking for mentors for international students,” recalls Arvie Justine B. Isidro. “I automatically signed up.”

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Hayat Kirameddine CPA, CA is holding a travel coffee cup and cell phone. Around her are video game symbols and skills bars. The skills are 10/10 for adaptability, creativity, drive, professionalism, and strategic thinking.
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Levelling up with the CPA designation

Three past CPA Alberta Achievement Award recipients share how their CPA designation helped them reach the next level

by Sarah Maludzinski

Choose your player! Will it be the tax expert with a passion for volunteering? The post-secondary instructor who realized her love of being on ...Choose your player! Will it be the tax expert with a passion for volunteering? The post-secondary instructor who realized her love of being on campus? Or the CEO with extensive international experience? Alberta CPAs take many different career paths ...

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Internationally Trained Professionals

Navigating the language barrier

Qi Chen crosses barriers with her hard work and kind personality

by Sarah Maludzinski

I can’t believe how poor my English was,” recalls Qi Chen CPA, CMA with a laugh. “Even just at the supermarket! I wanted to ...I can’t believe how poor my English was,” recalls Qi Chen CPA, CMA with a laugh. “Even just at the supermarket! I wanted to say, ‘Thank you. Have a good day.’ And I practiced tons of times before I ...

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Emily Parker smiles at the camera with her hands on her hips. She is wearing white and a grey building with windows is behind her.
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Emily Parker

University of Calgary

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I eventually took some accounting classes, I liked them, and my mom laughed at me and said, ‘typical,’” says Emily Parker when describing how ...“I eventually took some accounting classes, I liked them, and my mom laughed at me and said, ‘typical,’” says Emily Parker when describing how she decided to follow the CPA path. “My grandpa and my uncle started an accounting ...

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Arielle Valencia leans against a railing at the top of concrete stairs. She's wearing a blue blazer and smiling at the camera.
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Arielle Valencia

SAIT

by Sarah Maludzinski

Originally an engineering student at the University of Victoria, Arielle Valencia found her studies derailed by some health complications. “I decided this path wasn’t ...Originally an engineering student at the University of Victoria, Arielle Valencia found her studies derailed by some health complications. “I decided this path wasn’t for me,” says Arielle. “Then I thought about it while I was recovering and realized ...

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Vishal Vekaria leans against a glass wall with his arms crossed. He smiles into the camera.
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Vishal Hareshkumar Vekaria

University of Alberta

by Sarah Maludzinski

Vishal Hareshkumar Vekaria knew since he was a teenager that he wanted to become an accountant and get his designation, and he eventually decided ...Vishal Hareshkumar Vekaria knew since he was a teenager that he wanted to become an accountant and get his designation, and he eventually decided Canada was where he wanted to do that. As a bonus, he says moving so ...

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Introducing the Capitalize Campus Stars

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

by Sarah Maludzinski

Drum roll please! Capitalize and CPA Alberta are proud to announce the inaugural class of Capitalize Campus Stars. The Campus Stars program recognizes amazing ...Drum roll please! Capitalize and CPA Alberta are proud to announce the inaugural class of Capitalize Campus Stars. The Campus Stars program recognizes amazing Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs. These six students are ...

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