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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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Nina Petinglay

Mount Royal University

by Sheryar Qaiser

Originally drawn to business and management, Nina Petinglay’s university experience ignited her love of accounting. “I just went straight for accounting after my first ...Originally drawn to business and management, Nina Petinglay’s university experience ignited her love of accounting. “I just went straight for accounting after my first intro to accounting class,” she says.  “Accounting just felt good.” But Nina’s story doesn’t stop ...

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Chantall Luzong

Red Deer Polytechnic

by Labonneau Dey

Although it was Chantall Luzong’s knack for numbers and her instructor’s encouragement that led her to jump ship from teaching and social media marketing ...Although it was Chantall Luzong’s knack for numbers and her instructor’s encouragement that led her to jump ship from teaching and social media marketing to accounting, it’s the people side of this career path that guides Chantall’s journey. “It’s ...

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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 a huge impact

by Sarah Maludzinski

Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes amazing Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and who are already ...Every year, the Capitalize Campus Stars program recognizes amazing Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs and who are already leaving a legacy on their campuses and in their communities. These five students embody what ...

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Izza Athar is smiling at the camera with one hand on her hip. She is in all red and wearing glasses.
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Izza Athar

University of Calgary

by Sarah Maludzinski

Izza Athar wasn’t originally thinking much about what came next in terms of post-secondary education until her dad convinced her to go to university. ...Izza Athar wasn’t originally thinking much about what came next in terms of post-secondary education until her dad convinced her to go to university. Despite wanting a bit of a break from formal education, she decided the hard work ...

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Sarah Deleon is smiling at the camera in front of a blooming tree. She is wearing a white blazer over a black shirt, and her short hair is wavy and half up.
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Sarah Deleon

Concordia University of Edmonton

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I’m a mature student, so going back to school for me was very nerve-wracking, and there was a lot of unknown,” says Sarah Deleon. ...“I’m a mature student, so going back to school for me was very nerve-wracking, and there was a lot of unknown,” says Sarah Deleon. “But everything I thought it was going to be, it has turned out to be ...

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Arvie Justine B. Isidro smiles at the camera. They are wearing a grey plaid jacket over a white button-up shirt. SAIT is in the background.
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Arvie Justine B. Isidro

SAIT, Bachelor of Business Administration

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I was sitting in the library, and I received a notification that SAIT was looking for mentors for international students,” recalls Arvie Justine B. ...“I was sitting in the library, and I received a notification that SAIT was looking for mentors for international students,” recalls Arvie Justine B. Isidro. “I automatically signed up.”

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Emily Parker smiles at the camera with her hands on her hips. She is wearing white and a grey building with windows is behind her.
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Emily Parker

University of Calgary

by Sarah Maludzinski

“I eventually took some accounting classes, I liked them, and my mom laughed at me and said, ‘typical,’” says Emily Parker when describing how ...“I eventually took some accounting classes, I liked them, and my mom laughed at me and said, ‘typical,’” says Emily Parker when describing how she decided to follow the CPA path. “My grandpa and my uncle started an accounting ...

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Arielle Valencia leans against a railing at the top of concrete stairs. She's wearing a blue blazer and smiling at the camera.
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Arielle Valencia

SAIT

by Sarah Maludzinski

Originally an engineering student at the University of Victoria, Arielle Valencia found her studies derailed by some health complications. “I decided this path wasn’t ...Originally an engineering student at the University of Victoria, Arielle Valencia found her studies derailed by some health complications. “I decided this path wasn’t for me,” says Arielle. “Then I thought about it while I was recovering and realized ...

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Vishal Vekaria leans against a glass wall with his arms crossed. He smiles into the camera.
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Vishal Hareshkumar Vekaria

University of Alberta

by Sarah Maludzinski

Vishal Hareshkumar Vekaria knew since he was a teenager that he wanted to become an accountant and get his designation, and he eventually decided ...Vishal Hareshkumar Vekaria knew since he was a teenager that he wanted to become an accountant and get his designation, and he eventually decided Canada was where he wanted to do that. As a bonus, he says moving so ...

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