8 stories by Sheryar Qaiser found in our online archive

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Graduate with more than a degree

Co-ops take your learning out of the classroom and into the real world, giving you a chance to test-drive your future career

by Sheryar Qaiser

Picture this: You’re in your third year. Some classmates are polishing up resumés to try to get their first job in the field after ...Picture this: You’re in your third year. Some classmates are polishing up resumés to try to get their first job in the field after graduation, but you’ve already finished an eight-month co-op term, building real-world accounting skills, and will ...

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How to stand out, stay curious, and succeed

Career advice from Alberta CPAs and employers

by Sheryar Qaiser

Whether you’re eyeing your first internship or prepping for your CPA journey, starting in the accounting world can feel overwhelming. Four experts in that ...Whether you’re eyeing your first internship or prepping for your CPA journey, starting in the accounting world can feel overwhelming. Four experts in that area—Jason Wong CPA, CMA, entrepreneur, investor, and member of the University of Alberta Board of ...

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A CPA’s tech revolution

Cody Austin is driving innovation by blending contract audit and tech entrepreneurship

by Sheryar Qaiser

Meet Cody Austin CPA, CMA. His career isn’t just a journey through auditing and technology; it’s a narrative of innovation and boundary-pushing in two ...Meet Cody Austin CPA, CMA. His career isn’t just a journey through auditing and technology; it’s a narrative of innovation and boundary-pushing in two intersecting and dynamic industries. From the outset of his academic journey at the University of ...

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Sheena Sy

University of Lethbridge, Calgary

by Sheryar Qaiser

“Steering my own course was crucial. I wanted to forge my own path,” Sheena Sy says with a smile. Despite her parents’ wishes—her mom ...“Steering my own course was crucial. I wanted to forge my own path,” Sheena Sy says with a smile. Despite her parents’ wishes—her mom pushing for a CPA career and her dad dreaming of her as a doctor—Sheena followed ...

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Shuying Chen

University of Alberta

by Sheryar Qaiser

Shuying Chen is no ordinary accounting student.  While she’s in her final year at the University of Alberta and delving deep into the intricate ...Shuying Chen is no ordinary accounting student.  While she’s in her final year at the University of Alberta and delving deep into the intricate world of compilations and tax codes, Shuying’s story goes well beyond studying. She’s the course ...

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Kola Oladimeji CPA, CGA is smiling at the camera while posing with a ping-pong ball and paddle.
Profiles

Insights on leadership from an award-winning CFO

From an enabling environment to giving back, Kola Oladimeji shares how to become an effective leader.

by Sheryar Qaiser

With more than three decades of experience collaborating with multinational conglomerates, local governments, and not-for-profits, Kola Oladimeji CPA, CGA is a beacon of successful ...With more than three decades of experience collaborating with multinational conglomerates, local governments, and not-for-profits, Kola Oladimeji CPA, CGA is a beacon of successful leadership. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Kola emphasizes that, while technical skills are undoubtedly ...

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Roy Twinn CPA smiles at the camera while leaning against a white car with his hands in his pockets.
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From playing with Hot Wheels to driving hot wheels

Roy Twinn shares his CPA journey and passion for fast cars

by Sheryar Qaiser

Roy Twinn CPA was fueled by a different kind of drive to achieve his CPA designation. Since he can remember, he has been passionate ...Roy Twinn CPA was fueled by a different kind of drive to achieve his CPA designation. Since he can remember, he has been passionate about and fascinated by fast cars. In school, he longed to own a Subaru WRX ...

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Nina Petinglay

Mount Royal University

by Sheryar Qaiser

Originally drawn to business and management, Nina Petinglay’s university experience ignited her love of accounting. “I just went straight for accounting after my first ...Originally drawn to business and management, Nina Petinglay’s university experience ignited her love of accounting. “I just went straight for accounting after my first intro to accounting class,” she says.  “Accounting just felt good.” But Nina’s story doesn’t stop ...

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