“The economic and demographic projections
in BC are just reaffirming what we already
suspected,” he says. “We need to produce
enough qualified accountants to meet the
demands of our economy.”
In addition to building the profession,
stronger member engagement is at the heart
of how Simon defines success going forward.
“All three legacy groups had tremendous
pride in their designations,” he says, “but
CPABC is a much larger and more diverse
professional body, so strong, constructive
engagement of all members is really the key
to drawing on the inherent strength of that
diversity.”
Dan adds that the focus must also extend
beyond provincial borders.
“We need to ensure we continue to lead the
profession nationally and internationally as
well,” he says. “By taking the lead, we can support business and contribute to the economy
while maintaining the public trust.”
There is little doubt that these three individuals bring unique experiences to their
roles. As the past year has demonstrated, this
kind of diversity is a key strength in the efforts
to create CPABC. As they continue to work
together constructively, Dan, Simon, and
David believe a similar spirit of collaboration
and collegiality will soon be infused into the
broader CPA membership in BC.
CPABC has a new organizational
structure and a new home
A message from Richard Rees, CPA, FCA, president and CEO of the
Chartered Professional Accountants of BC, and the CEO of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants of BC.
New organizational structure
As part of the ongoing integration of BC’s three professional accounting bodies under
the CPA designation, I am pleased to announce our new organizational structure and
the members of the CPABC Executive Management Team. I am delighted to be joined
by such a talented group of professionals as we work to build CP