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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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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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Congrats to the newest Capitalize Campus Stars!

by Capitalize Magazine

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

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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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CPAs on CPAs: Called to serve

Clare Birks and Susan Simpson interview each other on what it’s like to be a CPA in a non-profit

by Caroline Pulford

Clare Birks CPA, CFO of the Calgary Food Bank, and Susan Simpson CPA, CA, CFO of the Alex Community Health Centre, each found their ...Clare Birks CPA, CFO of the Calgary Food Bank, and Susan Simpson CPA, CA, CFO of the Alex Community Health Centre, each found their professional purpose in the non-profit world. The two finance leaders discuss their paths into the ...

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Diya Duggal

University of Alberta

by Courtney Mvula

Despite coming from a family of medical doctors, Diya Duggal chose a different path: accounting. A high school accounting course solidified her decision. “I ...Despite coming from a family of medical doctors, Diya Duggal chose a different path: accounting. A high school accounting course solidified her decision. “I absolutely loved that course, and I was pretty sure that’s what I wanted to do,” ...

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Gurleen Mangat

University of Calgary

by Caroline Pulford

Gurleen Mangat, a fourth-year Haskayne School of Business student, is known around campus for her energy, leadership, and love of community. Her interest in ...Gurleen Mangat, a fourth-year Haskayne School of Business student, is known around campus for her energy, leadership, and love of community. Her interest in accounting began thanks to a high school teacher, who made the subject come alive. “I ...

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Al Kim Lutao

SAIT

by Dami Oladipo

Al Kim Lutao is on a mission to make a difference—not just in accounting, but in his community. “I was once there. I was ...Al Kim Lutao is on a mission to make a difference—not just in accounting, but in his community. “I was once there. I was wearing everyone’s shoes back then,” he says. “I don’t want people to experience the hardships ...

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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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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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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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Good vibes ahead

Keeping mental wellness in mind in the CPA profession

by Caroline Pulford

Picture this future scenario: You’re a working professional. It’s a hectic time—deadlines are approaching, pressure is mounting, and you’re wondering how you’ll manage to ...Picture this future scenario: You’re a working professional. It’s a hectic time—deadlines are approaching, pressure is mounting, and you’re wondering how you’ll manage to get everything done. On top of that, you’re feeling burnt out, both physically and mentally. ...

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