The crash course issue

Professionals explain some of the basics of being a CPA and joining the business world

by Capitalize Magazine

Did you know that, in 2026, there will be a demand for approximately 1,000 new Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) in Alberta? A need to ...Did you know that, in 2026, there will be a demand for approximately 1,000 new Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs) in Alberta? A need to replace retired CPAs, projected population and economic growth, existing unmet demand, and other environmental factors ...

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Unique ways to give back

Opportunities to give back might not be as far off as we think; they can be found in everyday life

by Quinta Iticka

Giving back to the community can be immensely rewarding, not only for the person or organization receiving the service, but also for the person ...Giving back to the community can be immensely rewarding, not only for the person or organization receiving the service, but also for the person providing it.  As an accountant at Paul Teoh Chartered Professional Accountants, a seven-person, Calgary-based accounting ...

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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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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 an impact

by Sarah Maludzinski

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

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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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Goldie Harder

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I like the amount of knowledge you get with accounting. With both my parents being photographers, entrepreneurship is ingrained in me,” says Goldie Harder. ...“I like the amount of knowledge you get with accounting. With both my parents being photographers, entrepreneurship is ingrained in me,” says Goldie Harder. “But I’m a little scared of the ‘nine out of 10 businesses fail within the ...

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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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CPA 104: Introduction to accounting specialties
by Glenn Arnold CPA, CA

Many prospective students will ask, “Why should I become a professional accountant?” My answer always starts with a discussion of the flexibility and versatility ...Many prospective students will ask, “Why should I become a professional accountant?” My answer always starts with a discussion of the flexibility and versatility provided by a career in accounting. A professional accounting education provides one of the most ...

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CPA 117: How to screen an employer for fit
by Javier Vinsome

Employees often wonder how they can screen an employer before applying for a role. As a Career Advisor, one of my goals is to ...Employees often wonder how they can screen an employer before applying for a role. As a Career Advisor, one of my goals is to help avoid “buyer’s remorse.” You want to do everything you can to ensure a role ...

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CPA 130: Total rewards for beginners
by Leonard D'Silva MBA, CPA, CMA

Imagine this: you are a recent graduate, and your hard work has paid off by receiving two job offers. The first offer has a ...Imagine this: you are a recent graduate, and your hard work has paid off by receiving two job offers. The first offer has a $5,000 higher annual salary than the second offer. Should the second job offer even be ...

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CPA 242: Avoiding burnout
by Angela Bierman CPA, CA

Tax season deadlines? I thrived in the collaborative energy and repetitive tasks. Mediation? I would rather eat grass. Long hours don’t always lead to ...Tax season deadlines? I thrived in the collaborative energy and repetitive tasks. Mediation? I would rather eat grass. Long hours don’t always lead to burnout, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to self-care. Take me, for example. Reasons I ...

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