4 stories about "Volunteerism" found in our online archive

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

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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An illustration of someone shopping for groceries.
Features

Unique ways to give back

Opportunities to give back might not be as far off as we think; they can be found in everyday life

by Quinta Iticka

Giving back to the community can be immensely rewarding, not only for the person or organization receiving the service, but also for the person ...Giving back to the community can be immensely rewarding, not only for the person or organization receiving the service, but also for the person providing it.  As an accountant at Paul Teoh Chartered Professional Accountants, a seven-person, Calgary-based accounting ...

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Kelsey MacLeod
Stories

Volunteering: It’s more than a section on your resume

Kelsey MacLeod, a CPA Education Foundation award recipient, shares how she leveled up her skills through giving back

by Nike Fabiyi

Student. Community leader. #GirlBoss. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Kelsey MacLeod, the 2020 recipient of ...Student. Community leader. #GirlBoss. These are just a few of the words that can be used to describe Kelsey MacLeod, the 2020 recipient of the J Lorne Baxter FCPA, FCA Memorial Scholarship. How did Kelsey make her application stand ...

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External Publications

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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