16 stories by Sharon Ruyter found in our online archive

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Khushpreet Grewal

SAIT

by Sharon Ruyter

Khushpreet Grewal is not one to be deterred by setbacks. As a high school graduate in India, she was on the path to becoming ...Khushpreet Grewal is not one to be deterred by setbacks. As a high school graduate in India, she was on the path to becoming an accountant, pursuing her love of math in college. Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and ...

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Follow your gut

How Lindsey Stephenson’s intuition led to a passion-filled career

by Sharon Ruyter

Lindsey Stephensen CPA, CGA, has an uncanny knack for following his gut instinct. For some, that instinct might lead them to buy a lottery ...Lindsey Stephensen CPA, CGA, has an uncanny knack for following his gut instinct. For some, that instinct might lead them to buy a lottery ticket or prevent them from some dangerous accident. In Lindsey’s case, his gut instinct has ...

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Khizra Batool

University of Calgary

by Sharon Ruyter

“It’s funny because my mom is an accountant, and after I saw her work and all of that, I was very set on not ...“It’s funny because my mom is an accountant, and after I saw her work and all of that, I was very set on not going into accounting. I was like, ‘I cannot do this stuff!’” says Khizra Batool. “So ...

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The many layers of a CPA

Four CPAs share the passions that complement their designation

by Sharon Ruyter

Balance is a dream for many professionals, and CPAs are no different. But with school, work, extracurricular activities, and family obligations, it can be ...Balance is a dream for many professionals, and CPAs are no different. But with school, work, extracurricular activities, and family obligations, it can be hard to achieve that coveted sweet spot, where you feel accomplished in all areas. For ...

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I am a CPA

Five CPAs share their experience as Black CPAs in the business world

by Sharon Ruyter

February is Black History Month—a month to commemorate and celebrate the contributions of Black people. It’s also an opportunity for people to deepen their ...February is Black History Month—a month to commemorate and celebrate the contributions of Black people. It’s also an opportunity for people to deepen their knowledge and understanding of not only Black history, but the present experiences of Black people. ...

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Heart-driven work

The value of being a CPA in the non-profit sector

by Sharon Ruyter

There are certain sectors that make all the headlines for being future-focused, innovative, and cutting edge. But those headlines often unfairly leave out one ...There are certain sectors that make all the headlines for being future-focused, innovative, and cutting edge. But those headlines often unfairly leave out one sector from the conversation: non-profits, which have shifted, evolved, and continued to respond to community ...

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Squashing stereotypes

Three CPAs bust common myths about auditing

by Sharon Ruyter

Matt Kuny CPA, a Corporate Accountant at ATCO, found the perfect job for his personality type. As an introvert, Matt believed auditing was the ...Matt Kuny CPA, a Corporate Accountant at ATCO, found the perfect job for his personality type. As an introvert, Matt believed auditing was the best way to use his designation because he thought it would provide him with a ...

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Clark Monson
Internationally Trained Professionals

The big picture

Clark Monson explains how maintaining his hobbies helps him thrive

by Sharon Ruyter

There are only 24 hours in a day and Clark Monson CPA, CA doesn’t take that for granted. Clark lists the following as just ...There are only 24 hours in a day and Clark Monson CPA, CA doesn’t take that for granted. Clark lists the following as just some of his hobbies: landscape photography, piano, guitar, mountain climbing, reading, and playing the cello—all ...

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The big ideas of CPAs

Three CPAs discuss how the profession is moving the needle in innovation and technology

by Sharon Ruyter

In 1494, Luca Pacioli described the system of double-entry bookkeeping and became known as “the father of accounting.” Since then, the accounting profession has ...In 1494, Luca Pacioli described the system of double-entry bookkeeping and became known as “the father of accounting.” Since then, the accounting profession has evolved through the ages to become a driving force in multitudes of industries, leading them ...

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Quan Ly CPA, CA sits on a chair, smiling next to two fermenters.
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The master juggler

How Quan Ly balanced starting his own firm with founding a brewery

by Sharon Ruyter

Quan Ly CPA, CA is the owner of not one, but two businesses—McRally Accountants & Advisors and Evil Corporation Brewing—and even he can hardly ...Quan Ly CPA, CA is the owner of not one, but two businesses—McRally Accountants & Advisors and Evil Corporation Brewing—and even he can hardly believe it. “The fact that I’m part of a firm that I started is surprising ...

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Bona Kim CPA, CMA smiles at the camera with a blurred background of a pond.
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A growth mindset in action

Bona Kim proves the value of professional development

by Sharon Ruyter

When Bona Kim CPA, CMA received her designation in 2013, she wasted no time in diving into all that the profession has to offer.When Bona Kim CPA, CMA received her designation in 2013, she wasted no time in diving into all that the profession has to offer.

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An accidental influencer

How Viv Klingbeil’s love of nature became a hobby adored by thousands

by Sharon Ruyter

It all started with a Christmas gift in 2004: Viv Klingbeil CPA, CGA received a trail camera from her husband, Mark, in the hopes ...It all started with a Christmas gift in 2004: Viv Klingbeil CPA, CGA received a trail camera from her husband, Mark, in the hopes of capturing photos of the elusive wildlife on their property in the Rocky Mountain Foothills. ...

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