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CPA Edgar Valaguez Moreno shares how he took his career from Mexico to BC through the mutual recognition agreement pathway and how he supports others on the same journey.

Openness, curiosity, and switching contexts to work across the entire business are part of a typical day for Josh Andler, CPA, senior director of finance at JaneApp.

What does it mean to lead with authenticity in a world that often rewards performance over presence, and logic over empathy? Certified Organizational Coach Bronche Cheng, CPA, shares her experience.

Companies are focused on transparent communication, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and embedment in corporate strategy. Learn why from Naomi Thomas, CPA, partner at PwC and sustainability expert in the mining sector, and Ivy Wan, CPA, senior manager of sustainability reporting and risk at Canfor.

CPABC's senior security analyst Jimmy Ho outlines how CPAs are being targeted by increasingly persuasive AI-generated scams, and how to guard against them.

What powers does the CRA currently have when requesting information in connection with an income tax audit? This podcast outlines some important updates and reminders.

AI expert Garrett Wasny describes how CPAs can add value to their roles and take on emerging opportunities by integrating AI privacy, security, and compliance.

Connective Support Society's CFO Emily Pagdin shares how CPAs can level up a not-for-profit's funding stack and non-traditional skills that CPAs can bring to the table to help NPOs thrive.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are key to building stronger organizations and better leaders. Still, EDI initiatives have their detractors, and it's impossible to ignore the recent backlash against EDI south of the border. With all of this in mind, we reached out to Henry Flowers, CPA, a senior manager in risk services at PwC Canada and the national co-chair of PwC's Black Professionals Inclusion Network, to talk about the challenges and benefits of creating a culture where everyone feels welcome.

"Since the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City has drawn adventure seekers, artists, and misfits…it's a place where beauty and magic happen." Member of CPA Yukon Julia Spriggs, director of finance and operations at the First Nation School Board, shares what it's like working as a CPA in Canada's North.

Discover how to cultivate a strategic mindset that empowers you to balance operational tasks with long-term success from strategic planning expert Mia Maki, FCPA, FCMA.

How does your information end up for sale on the dark web, and how can you prevent this from happening in the first place? Get insight from this podcast episode with Anthony Green, CPABC's manager of security operations and compliance.

Kerri Brkich, CPABC's vice president, external affairs and communication chats with Martha Okot Thomas, CPA, CA, an accounting and finance educator at Camosun College about neurodivergence at work and the benefits of being "different."

Recently we've seen significant disruption in many areas of business and society – including ESG. CPABC's president and CEO Lori Mathison explores the future of ESG with Katie Dunphy, partner and national ESG reporting transformation leader at KPMG in Canada.

Find out how the ESG Centre of Excellence can help BC businesses integrate ESG and attract investment with guidance, resources, and tailored support. CPABC's president and CEO Lori Mathison discusses with Kevin Butterworth, executive director at the ESG Centre of Excellence.