Harriet Tinka stands with her hands crossed in front of her. She is smiling off camera.

Unchartered direction

Harriet Tinka empowers the next generation through purpose and passion

by Courtney Mvula

As the daughter of African immigrants, Harriet Tinka CPA, CMA felt pressured to join one of a few acceptable careers: medicine, law, or engineering. ...As the daughter of African immigrants, Harriet Tinka CPA, CMA felt pressured to join one of a few acceptable careers: medicine, law, or engineering. She chose medicine. While studying for her entrance exams, Harriet was approached by a modelling ...

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From float planes to finance

How one CPA found possibility and purpose

by Caroline Pulford

Many kids dream of flying. Chris Deeth CPA lived that dream early in his career, working as a float plane pilot on the West ...Many kids dream of flying. Chris Deeth CPA lived that dream early in his career, working as a float plane pilot on the West Coast and in the Yukon. Flying in remote corners of the country was exhilarating, but ...

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Levelling up with AI

How curiosity—and a gamer's mindset—led Stan Korsountsev to level up his accounting expertise through the power of AI

by Caroline Pulford

Stan Korsountsev CPA didn’t set out to work in artificial intelligence (AI). He began his career in Deloitte’s audit department after earning a Bachelor ...Stan Korsountsev CPA didn’t set out to work in artificial intelligence (AI). He began his career in Deloitte’s audit department after earning a Bachelor of Commerce from MacEwan University—a classic first step for many aspiring CPAs. While tackling repetitive ...

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Figure it out

Alejandra Horvath says communication, curiosity, and perseverance have all been keys to unlocking her success

by Sarah Maludzinski

Grow or don’t; the choice is yours,” says Alejandra Horvath CPA, CGA, a content creator and presenter. “I definitely wanted to have my designation ...Grow or don’t; the choice is yours,” says Alejandra Horvath CPA, CGA, a content creator and presenter. “I definitely wanted to have my designation because I knew that was going to open doors for me.” The freedom that came ...

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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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Kamilah Parker wearing a red business suit over a white button-down shirt. She has long dark hair and dark skin and is walking down a hallway with floor-to-ceiling windows.

In pursuit of truth

Kamilah Parker has cracked the code for investigating complex financial data

by Caroline Pulford

Kamilah Parker CPA is a financial detective. Technically, she’s a Forensic Accountant—diving deep into ﬁnancial data to uncover concealed truths—but she likens her role ...Kamilah Parker CPA is a financial detective. Technically, she’s a Forensic Accountant—diving deep into ﬁnancial data to uncover concealed truths—but she likens her role to that of an investigator. No matter the case she tackles, Kamilah’s primary goal is ...

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Candy Davis is wearing a short-sleeved shirt and has a tattoo on her upper arm. She is looking off camera with a small smile.

Blazing the crypto trail

Candy Davis describes the exciting future for CPAs in the world of cryptocurrency and other digital assets

by Quinta Iticka

“‘The future is now’ represents the undeniable fact that we are living in unprecedented times, technology-wise,” says Candy Davis CPA, CGA, Owner of Davis ...“‘The future is now’ represents the undeniable fact that we are living in unprecedented times, technology-wise,” says Candy Davis CPA, CGA, Owner of Davis Accounting & Tax. Though the phrase may seem paradoxical at first glance, Candy stands by ...

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Follow your gut

How Lindsey Stephenson’s intuition led to a passion-filled career

by Sharon Ruyter

Lindsey Stephensen CPA, CGA, has an uncanny knack for following his gut instinct. For some, that instinct might lead them to buy a lottery ...Lindsey Stephensen CPA, CGA, has an uncanny knack for following his gut instinct. For some, that instinct might lead them to buy a lottery ticket or prevent them from some dangerous accident. In Lindsey’s case, his gut instinct has ...

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One CPA’s ultimate career journey

Shaheen Kassam shares what it means to be an influencer of change

by Coralee Martin

“It’s been an interesting career journey for me,” Shaheen Kassam CPA, CMA shares. “The business acumen gained from completing my CPA has been the ...“It’s been an interesting career journey for me,” Shaheen Kassam CPA, CMA shares. “The business acumen gained from completing my CPA has been the piece that has allowed me to kick off conversations at companies with everyone working on ...

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

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.

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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Cynthia Priest CPA, CMA smiles at the camera with her hands crossed in front of her. She is wearing a light grey lace dress and is outdoors.

A picture-perfect career

Cynthia Priest quit her day job to pursue her passion but still finds ways to use her CPA designation

by Capitalize Magazine

What better way to mix things up than by quitting your job to pursue your hobby as a career? That’s exactly what Cynthia Priest ...What better way to mix things up than by quitting your job to pursue your hobby as a career? That’s exactly what Cynthia Priest CPA, CMA did. After more than a decade taking pictures for fun while working a ...

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