Coffee Chats with CPABC
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Coffee Chats with CPABC is a podcast dedicated to sharing the insights of BC’s chartered professional accountants and other experts. Topics include economic updates, professional development, cybersecurity, and advice for students and candidates.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in our podcasts do not necessarily represent that of CPABC.
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How investing while young can lead to big returns
March 16, 2021 20:28 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBDoug Allan, CPA, CA, author of A Fighting Chance: The High School Finance Education Everyone Deserves provides investment advice every teenager should know.
Are you burned out?
March 16, 2021 17:19 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBLearn the signs of burnout and ways to start addressing it. Glen Sollors, partner at Kwela Leadership and Talent Management explains.
What to do when your network is drying up?
February 25, 2021 20:31 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBStephanie Roy, Manager, Employer Relations and Vivian Tse, Manager, Communications talk about what you can do to refresh your network in a time of zoom fatigue.
BC's Economic Update - February 2021
February 24, 2021 18:05 - 16 minutes - 23 MBCPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
The basics on RRSPs, TFSAs, GICs, mutual funds, and ETFs
February 04, 2021 01:15 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBCPABC’s financial literacy program administrator Jessica Chan interviews Jeff Brown, a CPA in Ontario and the Head of Small Business Banking and Wealth Management at HSBC Canada to talk about how you might set yourself up for financial success using RRSPs, TFSAs, GICs, mutual funds, and EFTs.
BC's Economic Update - January 2021
January 15, 2021 19:30 - 12 minutes - 17 MBCPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
What cybersecurity trends can we expect in 2021, and how should organizations ensure they’re prepared?
December 16, 2020 18:36 - 19 minutes - 16.5 MBAlvin Madar, partner at PwC, joins the show to discuss their new report on emerging trends in cybersecurity. He also highlights how SMEs should look to adopt a security framework like CyberSecure Canada to protect against common threats.
BC's Economic Update - December 2020
December 15, 2020 19:09 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBCPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
Why scaling up BC tech companies is critical to BC’s economy
December 10, 2020 22:37 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBA look at the 2020 BC Technology Report Card, as discussed by BC Tech’s Jill Tipping, KPMG’s George Kondopulos, and CPABC’s Kerri Wilcox.
How are consumers shifting their holiday shopping this year?
December 01, 2020 20:51 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBPwC’s Rob Coard shares how consumers are changing what, how, and where they’re spending this holiday season, and provides tips for retailers in the age of COVID-19.
BC's Economic Update - November 2020
November 24, 2020 18:43 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBCPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
Positively impacting communities
November 06, 2020 20:47 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBAlicia Williams, CPA and lawyer discusses how she’s forged a career path that allows her to make a positive difference in the world.
What real estate trends are emerging in the age of COVID-19?
October 28, 2020 17:52 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBPwC’s John Bunting highlights how the real estate market has shifted throughout the crisis, the hot market in BC, and what to look out for going forward.
Deloitte’s economic outlook – when can we expect our economy to fully recover?
October 27, 2020 21:09 - 25 minutes - 19 MBDeloitte’s Slavi Diamandiev discusses Deloitte’s economic forecast and which sectors face the biggest challenges
BC's Economic Update - October 2020
October 26, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBCPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
Refreshing your resume
October 21, 2020 18:39 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBSuzanne Berry, Professional Education Program Outreach Officer with CPABC, explains how to keep your resume updated to today's standards.
Part 3 - Healthy brain, resilient mind: 5 steps to a calmer, sharper, happier you!
October 15, 2020 04:08 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBBrain health expert Terry Small discusses how we can eat smart and move smart to care for our brain health.
Ethical leadership in an age of AI
October 05, 2020 21:41 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBHear how CPAs can play a leadership role in our age of artificial intelligence from Laura Friedrich, FCPA, FCGA, principal at friedrich & friedrich corp.
Part 3 - Healthy brain, resilient mind: 5 steps to a calmer, sharper, happier you!
October 05, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MBBrain health expert Terry Small discusses how we can eat smart and move smart to care for our brain health.
Part 2 - Healthy brain, resilient mind: 5 steps to a calmer, sharper, happier you!
October 02, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBBrain health expert Terry Small discusses how we can eat smart and move smart to care for our brain health.
Actionable strategies to increase workplace diversity
September 30, 2020 19:17 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBAgapi Gessesse, Executive Director at the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, shares strategies to promote diverse employees and move the dial on inclusion in the workplace.
Part 1 - Healthy brain, resilient mind: 5 steps to a calmer, sharper, happier you!
September 29, 2020 20:29 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBBrain health expert Terry Small discusses how we can think smart to care for our brain health.
Managing Work/Life Balance
September 03, 2020 18:42 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBCPABC Vancouver Chapter Board Chair, Christine Woodington, CPA, CGA, shares how she balances her busy work and lifestyle, and still finding time to volunteer with CPABC.
How consumers changed in the age of COVID-19
September 01, 2020 22:40 - 23 minutes - 17.9 MBPwC’s Robert Coard outlines how consumers shifted their shopping habits in response to the pandemic, offers some best practices to innovate business practices, and talks about how “retail circularity” leads to more sustainable products.
How to become a resilient leader and build resilient teams
August 26, 2020 20:32 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBLeadership coach Tammy Robertson shares her insight on how to become a resilient leader and build resilient teams.
BC's Economic Update - August 2020
August 20, 2020 16:49 - 18 minutes - 25 MBCPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
BC’s Road to recovery: Supporting displaced workers
August 12, 2020 17:35 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBCPABC’s president and CEO, Lori Mathison, and VP of external affairs and communications, Kerri Wilcox, discuss how BC can help re-employ workers displaced during COVID-19.
AI in the workplace: Where are we now and where are we headed?
August 11, 2020 15:17 - 22 minutes - 31 MBTommy Stephens and Stephen Yoss, subject matter experts from K2 Enterprises, outline how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in business and finance and how organizations can leverage it in the future.
Is now a good time to be a CPA?
August 10, 2020 20:56 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBJulian Robertson, Senior Student Recruitment Officer with CPABC, shares his thoughts on the positive merits of pursuing a CPA designation right now and what the road currently looks like.
How to conquer the virtual recruitment process
July 30, 2020 18:47 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, Stephanie Roy, Manager, Employer Relations and Vivian Tse, Manager, Communications share thoughts on how to navigate the recruitment process virtually.
BC's Economic Update - July 2020
July 22, 2020 18:38 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBCPABC's economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
Expert tips on implementing business intelligence software
July 20, 2020 20:05 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBTommy Stephens and Stephen Yoss, subject matter experts from K2 Enterprises, discuss how to overcome roadblocks and follow best practices when adopting this powerful technology.
Why ESG matters in mining and your industry
July 07, 2020 16:46 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBPwC’s Mark Patterson and Dan O’Brien discuss BC’s mining industry and how focusing on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices have made the industry more resilient and the ways ESG can create value for organizations in any sector.
Professional networking done virtually
June 29, 2020 17:20 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBSheila Cheung, student recruitment officer with CPABC, shares tips on how to ace professional networking at virtual events.
BC’s Economic Update – June 2020
June 19, 2020 16:48 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBCPABC’s economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the economic situation.
How to achieve your best LinkedIn profile
June 11, 2020 17:01 - 15 minutes - 22 MBMake sure your LinkedIn profile represents the best version of you. CPABC’s Stephanie Roy and Vivian Tse provide helpful tips on managing your profile, as well as general LinkedIn best practices.
Cybersecurity for your home network
June 04, 2020 13:30 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBCPABC’s security engineer, Anthony Green, discusses some best practices to ensure your data is secure while working remotely.
BC’s Economic Update – May 2020
May 29, 2020 16:51 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBCPABC’s economist, Aaron Aerts, provides an update on the current economic situation as the BC economy prepares to reopen.
CPABC’s Student Recruitment and Employer Relations services
May 28, 2020 18:57 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBWe chat with Julian Robertson, Senior Student Recruitment Officer at CPABC to see what services and support is available for CPA students and candidates.
What can CPABC’s student recruitment and employer relations team do for you?
May 28, 2020 18:57 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBWe chat with Julian Robertson, Senior Student Recruitment Officer at CPABC to see what services and support is available for CPA students and candidates.
Enterprise Risk Management
May 28, 2020 18:31 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBWilliam (Bill) Wesioly, CPA, CMA, explains the value of using enterprise risk management (ERM) in preparing against potential risks to your business.
BC's Economic Updates - April 2020
May 26, 2020 20:54 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Aaron Aerts, CPABC's economist, analyzes the economic situation in April and what possible opportunities may lie ahead, drawing from a number of data sources.