Contents
January / February 2017
Cover Story
In Focus
9 Notes & News
41 This and That
September 2016 CFE passer stats
56 Professional Development
Highlights from the winter 2017 CPABC PD program
The Sky ’ s the Limit
Opportunities abound for the BC writers who excelled on the 2016 CFE . Meet those who
28made the national honour roll ...
58 Members in Focus
Announcements and accolades ; community events ; BC Lions event ; November 2016 Convocation
66 Member Profile
Bryan Sommer , CPA , CA Portfolio Manager , CIBC Wood Gundy , and Financial Literacy Volunteer
42 The Business Ethics CPD Requirement
Good business ethics = good business practice
46 A Debt of Gratitude
Celebrating the legacy of Richard Rees , FCPA , FCA , as he gets ready to embark on his next chapter
Recurring Columns
48 Ethics
Academic honesty in CPA PEP
52 Tax
Alter-ego trusts – an effective estate-planning tool
9 Notes from the Chair 12 Highlights from the MET 20 CareerConnect & CPA Connect 62 Convocation
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