Coffee Chats with CPABC

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.

In this podcast episode, learn how a willingness to take a leap, along with hard work and perseverance have led Shamus Molloy, CPA, to a dynamic career that he loves as a manager at MNP.

What are key ESG considerations to attract venture capital and private equity? Find out in this podcast with CPABC's president and CEO Lori Mathison and Kookai Chaimahawong, executive director at the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions at UBC.

In this podcast episode, Michelle McRae, managing editor of CPABC in Focus magazine, chats with Donna Branston, CPA, CGA, a partner with DMCL in Victoria, about what it's like to work as an accountant in entertainment, with a focus on the music sector.

Chad Chang, CPA, CMA, co-founder and advisor at Purpose CPA, shares best practices and tips that CPAs can use to effectively select, integrate, and use accounting tech.

What ESG-related areas are tech companies focusing on to benefit their company, clients, and beyond? CPABC's president and CEO Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, discusses with Zahra Kolia, CPA, CA (SA), vice president of finance at Copperleaf Technologies.

Increasingly, Indigenous communities are working with Indigenous-led organizations to finance major initiatives to grow and improve quality of life in their communities. Find out more in this conversation with Rachel McAllister, CPA, CA, CFO at First Nations Finance Authority and Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC.

Shelley Gilberg, CPA, CMA, ICD.D, is PwC Canada's managed accounts leader. Here, she speaks with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about how executives can navigate generative AI to help their companies evolve and thrive. 

Jack Blackwell, CPABC's economist, speaks with Paulina Prokop, CPA, CA, Assurance Partner at PwC Canada, about the PwC Voice of the Consumer report and what is important to consumers in 2024. 

Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC chats with Simon Hutton, director of strategy, ESG, and transformation at BDO Canada and John Asher, CPA, CA, a partner in BDO's Vancouver office and leader of BDO's risk advisory services practice in Western Canada, about how CFOs are using ESG as a tool to generate value.

Michelle McRae, managing editor of CPABC in Focus magazine for CPABC, chats with Emily Heinrich, CPA, CPA (Oregon), about what it means to bring your whole self to work. Emily is a partner in US corporate tax with BDO in Vancouver, the Pride at BDO Pillar Lead for the firm's National DEI Advisory Council, and a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 

Mindfulness expert Trish Tutton speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC about how to use mindfulness technqiues to thrive through challenge, change, and chaos, no matter what.

Speaker, facilitator, and coach Ron Monteiro, CPA, CMA, explores how you can master the art of delegating.

Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO, CPABC talks with MNP's Peter Guo, CPA, CA, about the potential impact of Bill S-211, the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, on Canadian businesses. 

Paula Presta, CPA, CA, partner at KPMG Private Enterprise (Kamloops), and member of KPMG's National Executive Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E) Council speaks to Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, executive vice president, corporate services and CFO at CPABC, about how we can advance EDI in the workplace and corporate Canada. 

Amanda Collinge Bae, CPA, CGA, associate vice-president of operations, innovation, and insights at Raymond James, and Selena Woo, CPA, CMA, CFP, vice-president of advisory services, associates and operations, at Nicola Wealth, discuss how they're leading the charge in advancing women's leadership. 

In this podcast episode, Mia Maki, FCPA, FCMA, shares her expertise on how CPAs can lead change management, including what to consider when creating an internal communications plan. 

CPABC's vice-president, professional development and learning, Nicola McLaren, CPA, CA, shares some key learning areas and resources to support your ESG learning journey.

In this episode, Brendon Dawson, CPA, a manager of sustainability and climate change at PwC in Vancouver, speaks to Leah Giesbrecht, a communications specialist at CPABC, about his career evolution, key challenges in ESG, and practical advice for CPAs considering a career in this space. 

EY's Vicki Corker, CPA, shares with CPABC's CEO and president Lori Mathison some of her extensive knowledge of the Canadian and global sustainability reporting landscape, with a focus on ESG.

Mitchal Derksen, CPA, CA, founder and CEO of Numu Technologies, speaks with CPABC's communications specialist, Leah Giesbrecht, about how CPAs can get started with or advance how they use AI.

In this conversation about Indigenous approaches to ESG investing, Suzanne Trottier, president of FNB Trust, and Mark Podlasly, chief sustainability officer of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, speak with Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO for CPABC, about how upfront inclusion of Indigenous values and input results in more successful, robust, and resilient initiatives, projects, and investments, as well as contributes to reconciliation and self-determination.

Paul Schmidt, CPA, CA, chief operating officer (COO) at Baker Tilly Canada speaks with Amy Lam, FCPA, FCA, executive vice-president of corporate services and CFO at CPABC, about how his role as COO allows him to support effective change management and ultimately, organizational growth. 

Justin Davis, CPA, vice president, relationship manager at Wells Fargo, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist about his career journey and his continued love for music, which has led to him DJing and being involved in the music scene for most of his life. 

Carolyn Stern, emotional intelligence and leadership development expert, speaks with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about how we can foster trust at work to experience the long-term benefits of building a high-trust culture.

Debra Neufeld, CPA, speaks to Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist, CPABC, about helping to support the town of Lillooet, BC with her CPA skillset. This podcast was recorded in the spring of 2023, before the unfortunate wildfires.

Nicola McLaren, CPA, CA, vice president of professional development and learning at CPABC, speaks with Vivian Tse, director of communication at CPABC, about skills CPAs need to succeed in the remainder of 2023 and beyond.

CPABC's president and CEO Lori Mathison discusses greenwashing and ESG fraud with Marshal Wong, CPA, CA, a senior manager with KPMG's GVA forensic practice and a member of the firm's national forensic ESG team. 

Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA, manager in audit and assurance at BDO Canada's Vancouver office, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC, about her path to becoming a CPA, and how her background in criminology supports her work at BDO.

Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCA, Auditor General of BC, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about his career journey, and how his family and life experiences helped shape who he is. An advocate for EDI and mental health wellness, Michael shares how he's striving to move the dial in the workplace. 

CPABC's economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, CPABC's director of communications, about the BC Check-Up: Invest 2023 report, including slowing inflation, building investment, and BC's overall economic outlook. 

Learning specialist Garth Sheriff, CPA, CA shares three emerging techniques that are essential to managing hybrid teams, with CPABC communications specialist Leah Giesbrecht.

An insightful conversation with three CPAS who lead companies that are members of Accelerate Okanagan, a tech accelerator in Kelowna: Jodi Cochrane, CPA, CFO of GreenStep Solutions Inc.; Allison Francis, CPA, CA, senior vice-president of finance and business operations at Hyper Hippo; and Jason Hodges, CPA, CMA, CFO of Pela. Interview mediator: Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist, CPABC. 

Anas Qartoumeh, finance manager at UBC Okanagan and CPA candidate, speaks to Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about his journey from his home country of Syria to Kelowna, BC, in pursuit of personal freedom and career success. A proud member and advocator of the LGBTQ+ community, Anas shares his inspirational story.  

Mallory Denniston, CPA, CA, and CFO for the City of Powell River, and a recipient of this year's CPABC Member Recognition award in the Early Achievement category, speaks with Leah Giesbrecht about how CPAs are essential to the economic sustainability of small towns. 

CPABC's economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, CPABC's director of communications, about economic trends in BC, including inflation and interest rates, the robust labour market, and BC's high rental prices.

Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCA, senior VP of finance and treasurer at Telus chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about how she earned her way to the boardroom table and continues to thrive in both her professional and personal life. 

Jocelyn Li, CPA, manager in ESG and sustainability, KPMG Canada, and CPABC Member Recognition Award recipient in the Early Achievement category chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist with CPABC, about her career and educational path as well as what drives her. 

Nelson Soh, CPA, CA, co-founder of FSQ Consulting, answers personal finance questions that CPABC followers asked us on our Instagram. 

In this podcast episode, CPABC's economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vivian Tse, director of communications with CPABC, about economic trends in BC, looking at November 2022 data. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.

Hannah Griffin, CPA, VP of finance and operations at DMC Recruitment Group in Kelowna, BC, chats with Leah Giesbrecht, communications specialist at CPABC, about her financial leadership role and passion for sports, along with her involvement in arts and financial literacy, all while raising her daughter. 

Aaron Aerts, CPABC's economist, talks to Robert Coard, CPA, CA, partner at PwC Canada, about PwC's report on emerging consumer trends for the 2022 holiday season. 

CPABC's president and CEO, Lori Mathison, speaks with Rahul Arora, partner with ERM (Environmental Resources Management) a multi-national sustainability consultancy firm. Rahul shares his global insight on the benefits companies are experiencing from adopting ESG, as well as the latest international developments in disclosures and reporting frameworks. 

In our podcast episode, Robin Rosebrugh, workplace consultant with Steelcase, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist with CPABC, about ways organizations can redesign their physical workspaces and strategize their hybrid work cultures to spark more employee engagement, productivity, and innovation. This interview has been edited due to technical issues and for overall flow (as per our usual practice). 

Sharon Edwards, presentation skills coach, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about some key ways in which everyone can improve their communication skills to influence others. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.

Examining data from the BC Check-Up: Work report for 2022, CPABC's Aaron Aerts, economist, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, about BC's economic challenges and labour shortage.  

We chat with Nelson Soh, CPA, CA, co-founder of FSQ Consulting, about the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account that's expected to launch in 2023 and other considerations that potential homebuyers should consider as we head into 2023. 

Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC speaks with Purpose CPA founders, Chad Chang, CPA, CMA and Matthew Wong, CPA, CGA on how small public practice firms can incorporate ESG principles into their business and how they are helping small businesses do the same. Part of our ESG with Coffee Chats podcast series. Read the full article of the interview here.