A close-up of a burning campfire.

Is this burnout?

Three CPAs discuss burnout in the CPA profession and methods for overcoming it

by Sarah Maludzinski

When Brian Chu, a current CPA candidate working on his practical experience, realized his increased stress and loss of motivation early in the COVID-19 ...When Brian Chu, a current CPA candidate working on his practical experience, realized his increased stress and loss of motivation early in the COVID-19 pandemic might actually be burnout, he knew he had to take action. “If I’m honest, ...

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Bona Kim CPA, CMA smiles at the camera with a blurred background of a pond.

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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A moose looks directly at the camera from some bushes.

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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Isaac Achal CPA, CA poses with his hand in his pockets in front of a lake.

From volunteer to trusted advisor

A passion for his community led Isaac Achal to start his own full-service accounting firm

by Sarah Maludzinski

Once upon a time, as a co-founder of the Chestermere Regional Community Development Foundation, Isaac Achal CPA, CA needed an audit done. After some ...Once upon a time, as a co-founder of the Chestermere Regional Community Development Foundation, Isaac Achal CPA, CA needed an audit done. After some research, he found there was no full-service firm in Chestermere that could do it, and ...

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