7 stories about "Internationally Trained Professionals" found in our online archive

Nida Fatma CPA, CGA is standing on a bridge, leaning against the railing, and smiling at the camera. She is wearing a light blue headscarf, black blazer, and jeans.
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Here, there, and everywhere

Nida Fatma shares how her global work experience has shaped her life

by Kate Austin

For many of us, travelling to different countries and experiencing different cultures is something we dream of doing, especially these days. For Nida Fatma ...For many of us, travelling to different countries and experiencing different cultures is something we dream of doing, especially these days. For Nida Fatma CPA, CGA, it’s been a part of her work over the last nine years, and ...

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Internationally Trained Professionals

Balancing career and family

Kemi Awoniyi Ige shares how reuniting her family led to new learning opportunities and connections

by Sharon Ruyter

Financial reporting. Working with auditors. Reconciliation. This is a typical day in the professional life of Kemi Awoniyi Ige CPA, CGA, FCCA, Senior Financial ...Financial reporting. Working with auditors. Reconciliation. This is a typical day in the professional life of Kemi Awoniyi Ige CPA, CGA, FCCA, Senior Financial Analyst at Canlin Energy. But life did not always look that way. When Kemi moved ...

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Being in the middle of two cultures

How do you find your place when you feel like you don’t belong to your new—or old—home?

by Sarah Maludzinski

When Carlos Bautista CPA, CA, CPC (MEXICO), and Silvia Perez CPA, CA, CPC (MEXICO) moved to Edmonton in 2006, they knew exactly one person ...When Carlos Bautista CPA, CA, CPC (MEXICO), and Silvia Perez CPA, CA, CPC (MEXICO) moved to Edmonton in 2006, they knew exactly one person in this city of approximately then-730,000—an old co-worker from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Mexico City. After ...

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Internationally Trained Professionals

Breaking down language barriers

Viviana Quintero-Browne compares learning a new language to eating—you take one bite at a time

by Quinta Iticka

It takes patience, courage, and resilience to move to a new country, learn a new language, and pursue a career in that language. Viviana ...It takes patience, courage, and resilience to move to a new country, learn a new language, and pursue a career in that language. Viviana Quintero-Browne CPA, CMA is fluent in Spanish and English. She has enjoyed a long, successful ...

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Bridging the professional gap

An IT professional with an engineering background explains how the CPA designation complements diverse skillsets

by Quinta Iticka

The CPA designation is prestigious. Combining it with other credentials can be even more impactful, providing a professional with the unique ability to solve ...The CPA designation is prestigious. Combining it with other credentials can be even more impactful, providing a professional with the unique ability to solve business problems from different perspectives. Mason Darabi CPA, Venture Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund, believes ...

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Giving back to the community

Will Christensen gives back by mentoring internationally trained professionals

by Capitalize Magazine

Adapting to life in a new country can be challenging. Language barriers, culture shock, cold winters, and even a sense of isolation might hinder ...Adapting to life in a new country can be challenging. Language barriers, culture shock, cold winters, and even a sense of isolation might hinder internationally trained professionals from immediatelypursuing their goals in Canada. Seeking out and connecting with a ...

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External Publications

“Canadianize” your resume while highlighting your international credentials
by Quinta Iticka

A resume is a crucial part of the job application process. It demonstrates an applicant’s ability to perform a specific role, and it should ...A resume is a crucial part of the job application process. It demonstrates an applicant’s ability to perform a specific role, and it should pique the recruiter’s interest in order to secure a job interview. The Canadian resume format ...

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