8 stories about "Work/Life Balance" found in our online archive

Features

Humanity, Inc.

The future of work is often considered through a technology lens, but three CPAs share how work is evolving to support the humans behind the desk

by Sarah Maludzinski

When we talk about how work is evolving, we tend to think of technology—the machines, the artificial intelligence, the next invention we haven’t conceived ...When we talk about how work is evolving, we tend to think of technology—the machines, the artificial intelligence, the next invention we haven’t conceived of yet. But what about the other side? What does work look like as it ...

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Profiles

From playing with Hot Wheels to driving hot wheels

Roy Twinn shares his CPA journey and passion for fast cars

by Sheryar Qaiser

Roy Twinn CPA was fueled by a different kind of drive to achieve his CPA designation. Since he can remember, he has been passionate ...Roy Twinn CPA was fueled by a different kind of drive to achieve his CPA designation. Since he can remember, he has been passionate about and fascinated by fast cars. In school, he longed to own a Subaru WRX ...

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Features

The many layers of a CPA

Four CPAs share the passions that complement their designation

by Sharon Ruyter

Balance is a dream for many professionals, and CPAs are no different. But with school, work, extracurricular activities, and family obligations, it can be ...Balance is a dream for many professionals, and CPAs are no different. But with school, work, extracurricular activities, and family obligations, it can be hard to achieve that coveted sweet spot, where you feel accomplished in all areas. For ...

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Features

CPAs in Alberta hot spots

Two CPAs discuss how the CPA designation has helped them carve out successful career paths in the Canadian Rockies

by Quinta Iticka

Each year, millions of people travel to Alberta’s tourist destinations to experience their natural beauty. Andrea Terrill CPA and Chris Hughes CPA, CGA don’t ...Each year, millions of people travel to Alberta’s tourist destinations to experience their natural beauty. Andrea Terrill CPA and Chris Hughes CPA, CGA don’t have to make these trips—they live, work, and play in a couple of these hot ...

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Internationally Trained Professionals

A balancing act

Ayo Abu discusses how she balances her professional and personal lives, and offers tips to internationally trained professionals

by Quinta Iticka

Striking a balance between family and career can be fulfilling. It makes us better parents, better coworkers, and better members of the community. But ...Striking a balance between family and career can be fulfilling. It makes us better parents, better coworkers, and better members of the community. But is work-life balance attainable? Ayo Abu CPA, CGA, Accountant at D.F. Boiler Tube Industries, believes ...

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Archives

Effective time management: Why it is important at any stage of life

Three professionals—a recent successful Common Final Examination writer, a mid-career CPA raising a young family, and a retired CPA—provide insights into how they optimize the use of their time

by Quinta Iticka

24 hours. That’s how much time everyone gets in a day regardless of age, gender, or status. Once those hours slip away, it is ...24 hours. That’s how much time everyone gets in a day regardless of age, gender, or status. Once those hours slip away, it is impossible to get them back. And because time is so finite, it is precious and ...

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Online Exclusives

An accidental influencer

How Viv Klingbeil’s love of nature became a hobby adored by thousands

by Sharon Ruyter

It all started with a Christmas gift in 2004: Viv Klingbeil CPA, CGA received a trail camera from her husband, Mark, in the hopes ...It all started with a Christmas gift in 2004: Viv Klingbeil CPA, CGA received a trail camera from her husband, Mark, in the hopes of capturing photos of the elusive wildlife on their property in the Rocky Mountain Foothills. ...

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External Publications

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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