Contents
September/October 2014
Cover Story
In Focus
6 Notes & News
Galina Peshkova/iStock/Thinkstock
30 This and That
Highlights from the regional
Check-Up reports
42 Professional Development
Fall 2014 highlights from the newly
integrated CPABC PD program
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45 Q&A
To a Bright Future
Dan Little, CPA, FCA, Simon Philp, CPA, FCMA,
and David Sale, CPA, FCGA, lead the way in
2014-2015
20
Introducing CPABC’s
Regulatory Affairs Team
Plus: An update on recommended
changes in our regulatory areas
24
New CPABC PD Program
The new integrated PD program
has been launched!
25
CPABC Chapters Are Up
and Running
Representing BC on the national
standards front
46 Members in Focus
Announcements and accolades;
Member Recognition Dinner;
CPABC Spring Leadership
Conference
54 Member Profile
Recurring Columns
32 Public Sector
Fred Bouwman, CPA, CA
Friend to Orphans, Philanthropist,
Wayfarer
Understanding Canadian public
sector financial statements
34 Standards
An update on accounting
standards from the chair of the
Accounting Standards Board
38 Tax
Non-residents doing business in
Canada face increased scrutiny
Events and blogs now online
26
Working, Investing, and
Living in Regional BC
Insights from the 2013 regional
Check-Up reports
5
10
17
19
Notes from the Leadership
CGA-BC AGM reminder
New org structure & facilities
Unification updates
Cover image: Kent Kallberg of Kent Kallberg Studios Ltd.
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