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3 weeks ago | 
bccpa.ca | Jack Blackwell |Ali Amad |Brian Morcombe |Aliya Goldan
The federal property flipping rules came into effect on January 1, 2023, to address the government’s concerns about the rapid escalation of housing prices and speculative real estate activity. These rules were intended to create stability in the housing market and ensure that homes would be used for residential purposes rather than as short-term investments.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
bccpa.ca | Jack Blackwell
Analysis from the 2024 BC Check-Up: Work report
Note to readers: At the time of writing in early October, employment data for September 2024 was not yet available. Prevailing trends outlined in this article, such as softer labour market conditions, continued into September, as the BC economy lost 18,000 workers and the unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points to 6.0% during the month.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
bccpa.ca | Ann Jenireene Gomez |Vince Kanasoot |Jack Blackwell
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is focused on the protection of the public interest and the important national work that needs to be done, including standards setting. The unified CPA profession is strong and will continue to thrive under a new national collaboration framework that is currently being considered, including how membership in CPA Canada is structured.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
bccpa.ca | Ann Jenireene Gomez |Vince Kanasoot |Jack Blackwell |Michelle McRae
If you’re tired of being tired, here are some simple and practical tips that will help you get more shut-eye.
Just like your car needs regular maintenance to keep it running smoothly, so too your body needs sleep in order to do important “repair work.” These crucial repairs improve our cognition and our mood by making it easier for us to focus, follow complex thoughts, and make decisions.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
bccpa.ca | Douglas Dunlop |Jack Blackwell |Denise Deveau |Dan Eisner
With just weeks before the upcoming capital gains change, Ottawa offers a look at what’s to come. Here’s a quick rundown of important highlights for CPAs
The federal government has shed some much-needed light on changes to the capital gains inclusion rate, kicking off the legislative process with just two weeks until the June 25 implementation date.
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Mar 12, 2024 | 
businessexaminer.ca | Jack Blackwell
By Jack Blackwell, Economist at CPABCBRITISH COLUMBIA – BC’s investment climate underwent considerable change in 2023, highlighting the complexity of the economic environment. Specifically, higher interest rates and persistent inflation continued to put downward pressure on the economy, while population growth and global pressures challenged affordability.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
bccpa.ca | Katy Brennan |Vince Kanasoot |Jack Blackwell
Take the next step in your leadership journey with CPABC's Women in Leadership Certificate Program, designed specifically for women in the accounting profession, running April 8 - June 24, 2024. All sessions in the series are in-person and participants should attend all. Learn more and register to save your spot.
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Feb 28, 2024 | 
bccpa.ca | Katy Brennan |Vince Kanasoot |Jack Blackwell
Follow Fred in a week of his activity-filled life in this TikTok!
If you’re looking for a career in the world of business or finance, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation could be the catalyst that propels you toward success. Becoming a CPA can open up a wide range of career options, providing you with the skills needed to work in interesting and varied industries all over the world.
This was the case for Frederick Wong.
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Feb 27, 2024 | 
bccpa.ca | Vince Kanasoot |Jack Blackwell
VANCOUVER, February 27, 2024 — The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is pleased to honour 27 chartered professional accountants (CPAs) with Member Recognition Awards for their outstanding contributions to the CPA profession, their community, and/or their professional accomplishments.
Honourees exemplify the values that the CPA designation embodies, including integrity, high ethical standards, leadership, and community engagement.
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Dec 3, 2023 | 
bccpa.ca | Vince Kanasoot |Jack Blackwell
Living in one of Canada’s most temperate settings, on an island, operating at a decidedly idyllic pace and a job centred almost entirely on beer. Judging by virtually any metric, it’s safe to say Derek Young has a pretty sweet gig.
As it turns out, it’s precisely Young’s mastery of metrics that has got him to this point.
