21 stories about "Professionalism" 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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Graduate with more than a degree

Co-ops take your learning out of the classroom and into the real world, giving you a chance to test-drive your future career

by Sheryar Qaiser

Picture this: You’re in your third year. Some classmates are polishing up resumés to try to get their first job in the field after ...Picture this: You’re in your third year. Some classmates are polishing up resumés to try to get their first job in the field after graduation, but you’ve already finished an eight-month co-op term, building real-world accounting skills, and will ...

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Bringing your whole self to work (without overdoing it)

Learn how to share your personality professionally

by Smita Sharma CPA

The first thing to remember? You weren’t hired just because of a degree or a GPA. Sure, those matter, but often what really gets ...The first thing to remember? You weren’t hired just because of a degree or a GPA. Sure, those matter, but often what really gets you in the door is who you are: your personality, your values, and your experience. ...

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The language of business

What do morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics have to do with accounting?

by Alan Aburto CPA, CIA

It may not be the kind of language you’ll find on Duolingo, but if you want to understand how business really works, there’s no ...It may not be the kind of language you’ll find on Duolingo, but if you want to understand how business really works, there’s no better way than to become fluent in accounting. Let’s break down the language of business ...

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The importance of building a brand when building a career

What even is a personal brand?

by Jamie L. Smith CPA, CA

The best success comes to those who put consistent and deliberate ef fort into their brand and career. Most of us know investing in ...The best success comes to those who put consistent and deliberate ef fort into their brand and career. Most of us know investing in our education and job experience is necessary and will pay off. But what about our ...

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What does “being professional” really mean?

Learn how to balance the personal and the professional

by Emily Byrne

As a Career Advisor for post-secondary students, I get to be in the unique position of seeing both sides of the hiring process—the candidate’s ...As a Career Advisor for post-secondary students, I get to be in the unique position of seeing both sides of the hiring process—the candidate’s (students and alumni) and the employer’s. A lot of feedback I hear from hiring managers ...

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What is an ERG?

ERGs are a DEIA initiative in many workplaces

by Leisha Taylor CPA

An employer with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives will be a great place to work for anyone. Why? Companies with a diverse ...An employer with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives will be a great place to work for anyone. Why? Companies with a diverse workforce allow for diverse thought, meaning more creativity and innovation, optimal solutions to problems, and ...

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Networking IRL

After being virtual for a couple years, how do you network in real life? You prepare and SHARE!

by Simone McLaughlin

The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the world of networking. The pandemic drastically changed how events were planned, hosted, and ...The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the world of networking. The pandemic drastically changed how events were planned, hosted, and attended, with a shift to 100% virtual during the height of the pandemic. We are ...

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Your first 100 days in a new role

Embracing your full potential with career management

by Ifeoma Ngwudike CPA, CMA

You may have recently secured your first professional job or are on the path to one. Congratulations! Getting that job is not where it ...You may have recently secured your first professional job or are on the path to one. Congratulations! Getting that job is not where it stops, though. It simply marks the beginning of your career journey, and your first 100 ...

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Should students or young professionals save for retirement?

The earlier you get started, the better your results

by John Kok CFP, RRC, CEA, CKA

Spending is fun. Exciting. Easy. New clothes, eating out, travel, parties, special coffees—who doesn’t want to enjoy all these wonderful things and experiences? Saving ...Spending is fun. Exciting. Easy. New clothes, eating out, travel, parties, special coffees—who doesn’t want to enjoy all these wonderful things and experiences? Saving money can seem hard. Boring. Difficult. It might mean making your own lunches, wearing clothes ...

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Recognizing and addressing microaggressions at work: A guide for students

Microaggressions are, by definition, subtle, but they can have a huge impact. How can you handle them?

by Pauline Greenidge CPHR, SHRM-SCP

Picture this: It’s your second week in your co-op term at an amazing firm. It’s a great opportunity with lots of training, hands-on work, ...Picture this: It’s your second week in your co-op term at an amazing firm. It’s a great opportunity with lots of training, hands-on work, and a chance to engage with interesting and diverse clientele. You’ve spent the last couple ...

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Professional social media etiquette

The dos and don’ts of social media for modern day professionals

by Jess Schultz

There’s no escaping it: a social media presence is all but essential for professionals in 2022. It never hurts to start your social media ...There’s no escaping it: a social media presence is all but essential for professionals in 2022. It never hurts to start your social media networking now as a student and future professional! But this requires a bit of professional ...

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