10 stories about "Innovation" found in our online archive

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Features

CPAs: There’s more the story

CPAs are Clark Kent and Superman—they have a superhero-level impact on the people and organizations in our province, but you might not even know it

by Sarah Maludzinski

“The most common question I always get is, ‘Can you do my taxes?’” says Aneese Rakka CPA with a laugh. “A lot of people ...“The most common question I always get is, ‘Can you do my taxes?’” says Aneese Rakka CPA with a laugh. “A lot of people think of accountants as only tax people…but we’re so much more than that.” Adebanke Adewumi ...

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Features

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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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.
Profiles

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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Features

CPA: Explore the possibilities

When you have your CPA designation, the career possibilities are endless

by Sarah Maludzinski

The CPA designation opens up opportunities that many couldn’t have even imagined when they were first considering following this path. The CPA career can ...The CPA designation opens up opportunities that many couldn’t have even imagined when they were first considering following this path. The CPA career can be full of challenges, surprises, new beginnings, and exciting opportunities. The possibilities are endless, and ...

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Features

Accounting’s digital future

Interested in becoming a CPA? Embracing tech as a student is a smart way to prepare for your career

by Caitlin Crawshaw

It’s hard to imagine, but there was once a time when accountants filled paper balance sheets by hand and risked papercuts from sorting through ...It’s hard to imagine, but there was once a time when accountants filled paper balance sheets by hand and risked papercuts from sorting through piles of paper (and shoeboxes of receipts, if you happened to be a tax specialist). ...

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Julia Cruz CPA is smiling at the camera and sitting in an orange armchair. She is wearing a cream-coloured dress and blazer and has her hands crossed in front of her.
Profiles

Responsible AI and the competitive edge

Today, artificial intelligence requires a diversity mindset

by Capitalize Magazine

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning enable companies to reduce costs, increase revenue, and create new business lines. And these technologies are already at ...Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning enable companies to reduce costs, increase revenue, and create new business lines. And these technologies are already at the core of products we use every day, like Google Home and Siri. “The most ...

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Joel Leclerc CPA, CGA smiles at the camera while playing a guitar. In the background is a computer with two monitors, a microphone and a webcam.
Profiles

Accounting in the cloud

Joel Leclerc shares what it means to run a cloud-based accounting firm

by Kate Austin

As more and more of what we do becomes cloud-based, it should come as no surprise that the accounting profession is following suit. Although ...As more and more of what we do becomes cloud-based, it should come as no surprise that the accounting profession is following suit. Although cloud-based accounting is still in its infancy, people like Joel Leclerc CPA, CGA, founder of ...

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The big ideas of CPAs

Three CPAs discuss how the profession is moving the needle in innovation and technology

by Sharon Ruyter

In 1494, Luca Pacioli described the system of double-entry bookkeeping and became known as “the father of accounting.” Since then, the accounting profession has ...In 1494, Luca Pacioli described the system of double-entry bookkeeping and became known as “the father of accounting.” Since then, the accounting profession has evolved through the ages to become a driving force in multitudes of industries, leading them ...

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CPAs shaping the future

Every single day, Alberta CPAs contribute to companies that develop groundbreaking processes and products that change the way things are done in industries all over the world

by Capitalize Magazine

1950s-era science fiction imagined the 21st century with flying cars, faster-than-light space travel, robots, and other similar innovative technology. While the actual 21st century ...1950s-era science fiction imagined the 21st century with flying cars, faster-than-light space travel, robots, and other similar innovative technology. While the actual 21st century hasn’t resulted in colonies in space or commuting to work via vehicles in the air, ...

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Dude, did that robot steal my job?

Robotic Process Automation is changing the face of accounting and providing a number of opportunities for CPAs to seize and capitalize on

by Andrew Moore

Believe it. Robots are here. No need for concern, though…unless you happen to catch a glint of steel under your neighbour’s skin.Believe it. Robots are here. No need for concern, though…unless you happen to catch a glint of steel under your neighbour’s skin.

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