Straight out of science fiction

Technology may be moving at a breakneck speed, but these CPAs have figured out how to stay ahead in this cutting-edge world

by Labonneau Dey

Many of the futures imaged by sci-fi writers and film creators from the ’80s may have seemed outlandish and impossible 40 years ago. But ...Many of the futures imaged by sci-fi writers and film creators from the ’80s may have seemed outlandish and impossible 40 years ago. But now we’re living in the age of self-driving cars, inﬂuencers making bank from online content ...

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

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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Introducing the 2025 Capitalize Campus Stars

These five students represent the future of the profession

by Capitalize Magazine

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

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Moirla Conejos

University of Lethbridge, Calgary

by Caroline Pulford

Moirla Conejos is chasing big dreams: she’s set her sights on be- coming a leader in the accounting profession and making a meaningful impact. ...Moirla Conejos is chasing big dreams: she’s set her sights on be- coming a leader in the accounting profession and making a meaningful impact. “I know it won’t be easy, and getting there will require hard work, continuous learning, ...

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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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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.

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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Meghan Kennedy

University of Calgary

by Labonneau Dey

“When I was younger, I was the type of person who was physically trembling when presenting in front of others, especially strangers,” says Meghan ...“When I was younger, I was the type of person who was physically trembling when presenting in front of others, especially strangers,” says Meghan Kennedy. “But thanks to case competitions, I am so much more comfortable with public speaking—just ...

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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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How to make friends and create an impression

Whether you’re the life of the party or more likely to hang out with the host’s pet, networking is an art form; two well-connected CPAs share tips and advice to help you master this craft so you can build your professional community

by Labonneau Dey

Thanks to the sheer exhaustion of living in a technology-driven, information-overloaded society, it can seem like self-care to hide from the world; however, networking, ...Thanks to the sheer exhaustion of living in a technology-driven, information-overloaded society, it can seem like self-care to hide from the world; however, networking, creating communities, and making lasting impressions are still the foundation for building a solid and ...

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