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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Visit pd.bccpa.ca for our full range of titles and programs and for course descriptions. If you have any questions, call CPABC at 604-872-7222 and ask for the PD department, or email us at [email protected]. PD PASSPORTS 2018-2019 PD passports for 2018-2019 are now available for purchase. These passports entitle you to six days of passport-valid seminars held between September 1, 2018, through August 31, 2019, and can significantly reduce your training costs. We offer two different types of PD Passports to meet your needs: 1) The Personal PD Passport is non-transferable and is suitable for individuals who want to attend multiple seminars; and 2) the Flexi PD Passport is perfect for companies or groups of individuals who want to share passport days. You can purchase as many passports as you require. For more information or to purchase, please go to our website at pd.bccpa.ca/pd-passports.php. PD NEXUS NEW Maximizing Diversity July 24 | Vancouver Convention Centre, West Join us at this new PD Nexus day to learn why diversity and inclusion are so important to personal and organizational success. Planned plenary and breakout sessions include presentations on the following: • Why Diversity and Inclusion Is Best Championed by Financial Leadership • Opportunities and Challenges of Inclusion • Accommodating Disability in the Workplace • Reframing Gender Equality • Bridging the Generational Divide • Unconscious Bias: It’s in Our People and Our Processes • Boost Innovation through Diversity and Inclusion PD NEXUS FOR FALL Details on sessions and speakers for our fall PD Nexus lineup will be provided in future flyers and emails and on our website at pd.bccpa.ca. Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Symposium October 5, 2018 | Vancouver Estate Planning October 23, 2018 | Vancouver Public Practice Insights November 15, 2018 | Vancouver Business Insights December 7, 2018 | Vancouver 44 CPABC in Focus • July/August 2018 WEB-BASED PD OPTIONS PD AudioWeb PD AudioWeb titles are direct audio recordings from live PD seminars. These recordings are available as downloadable MP3 audio files. Available titles include: • Creative Use of Partnerships in Tax Planning • Employment Standards Overview • Retirement Planning for Financial Professionals • Tax Issues in Starting a Business Corporate Finance Institute— Archived Webinars These webinar titles are designed for finance professionals and industry practitioners who want to master the art of corporate finance. Available titles include: • Behavioural Finance Fundamentals • Business Valuation Fundamentals • Financial Modeling Using VBA • Mining Financial Model & Valuation ProDio Audio These high-quality, audio-only verifiable PD courses are delivered via mobile application (smartphone, tablet, or listening via the web desktop version). Course content includes expert interviews, interesting case studies, and media clips. Available titles include: • Conversations in the Boardroom, Conversations in the Hallway • Leading through Influence • Lies, Alternative Facts and Professional Skepticism • Planning Foundations EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS NEW ERM Fundamentals Oct 14-17 | Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver This three-day, seven-module program has been designed to help finance leaders prepare for, and quickly react to, evolving business threats and opportunities. By understanding and properly managing risk, businesses can thrive, create value, and achieve a competitive advantage. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! FALL 2018 PD WEEKS If you enjoy attending seminars during our fall PD weeks, be sure to mark the following dates in your calendar and watch for more details! VANCOUVER November 19-24 | Vancouver Convention Centre, West December 10-15 | Vancouver Convention Centre, West KELOWNA October 15-19 | Coast Capri Hotel PARKSVILLE October 29-November 2 | Quality Resort Bayside Inn SURREY November 26-30 | Sheraton Guildford Hotel VICTORIA October 22-26 | Victoria Conference Centre November 26-30 | Victoria Conference Centre Many more seminars will be available this fall, so watch for your Fall 2018/ Winter 2019 PD catalogue or check pd.bccpa.ca in August for more details.