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The new chair also believes it’s incumbent on CPABC to play a more
substantial role when it comes to influencing economic and business
policy in BC.
“We’re bigger now—we’re the province’s second-largest professional
body—and, therefore, our voice carries even more weight,” he points
out. “For example, we can do more research and offer more recommendations concerning tax policy.”
Olin also believes that CPAs can benefit society by helping to improve financial literacy, an undertaking that seems increasingly pressing given the rising levels of consumer debt across the country and
the corresponding risk this poses for the economy.
“There are people who are carrying high levels of credit card debt,
paying too much in bank fees, or simply mismanaging their financial
affairs,” he says. “We can help educate people so they can make better
decisions when it comes to their personal finances.”
This notion of contributing to society is very much aligned with
Olin’s personal beliefs. He has an extensive record of volunteering,
not just in the accounting profession but also with many not-for-profit
organizations and charities, including the Vancouver Enterprise Forum,
the Vancouver Academy of Music, the Canadian Home Builders’
Association of BC, and the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
“Now is the
time to begin
establishing
new traditions.”
“Volunteerism can be invaluable in helping CPAs develop the qualities
required to lead organizations,” he says. “My personal experiences
with community organizations certainly helped shape my leadership
philosophy.”
So what is his leadership philosophy?
“Leadership is about listening, gathering information, and being
responsive to needs,” Olin says. “And it’s also about recognizing when
it’s time to make decisions.”
British Columbia’s CPAs can take comfort in knowing that CPABC’s
2015-2016 chair is both excited and well prepared to help guide the
new organization as it builds for the future.
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