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Toronto Star
08-08-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
CPABC: 267 B.C. CPA candidates succeed in national exam
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) and the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) congratulate the 267 B.C. CPA candidates who passed the multi-day national Common Final Examination (CFE) written in May 2025. The exam was administered by CPAWSB. Five B.C. students also made the National Honour Roll for their outstanding results on the CFE. They are Simren Boyal, Laurel Dabb, Chelsea MacBean, Dylan Murphy, and Kiani Siu.
Toronto Star
07-08-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
CPABC: Housing affordability a barrier to keeping residents in B.C.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Live, an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on demographic and affordability trends across the province, B.C. added nearly 167,000 new residents between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, an increase of 3.0 per cent. 'Once again, international migration was the main source of B.C.'s population growth in 2024,' said Lori Mathison, FCPA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC. 'However, changes to federal immigration policy have slowed population growth considerably.'
Hamilton Spectator
24-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Upcoming pilot program opens accounting opportunities for Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations
Provincial organizations are helping boost accounting job opportunities for Indigenous communities with a new program. Last month, a memorandum of understanding was signed in Vancouver by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC), Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of British Columbia, MST Education and Training Society and Humanity Financial Management Inc. to develop education, mentorship and employment opportunities for an Accounts Payable Program. The new program will help unemployed or underemployed Indigenous individuals receive hands-on training and exposure in entry-level accounting jobs and other paths. The Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations will be the first to pilot the new initiative. 'I think there is a recognition that we need to do more to provide education and opportunities to Indigenous peoples, and this was seen as a great entry point where there was a need for more people with skills in accounts payable,' said Lori Mathison, president and CEO of the CPABC. 'So everyone kind of just pulled together to come up with an idea of a program that could really make a difference.' CPABC is the training, governing and regulatory body for over 40,000 certified public accountant members and 6,000 candidates and students. The organization's mission is protecting the public through enforcing high professional and ethical standards in the accounting industry and contributing to advancing public policy. The Accounts Payable Program aims to encourage more Indigenous people in the accounting industry, a field they're underrepresented in. In a CPABC Indigenous strategy update from 2022 , the organization found 286 members and 53 B.C. candidates from one of their educational programs had self-identified as Indigenous. The strategy noted the numbers represent just over 0.6 per cent of total membership and less than one per cent of B.C.'s total candidate population. Since then, Mathison said that number has grown to 331 CPABC members who self-identify as Indigenous, 285 of whom are B.C. residents. Squamish Nation councillor Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) said having more Indigenous people in the finance field is a growing need. 'I think that this opportunity definitely broke some barriers and is creating pathways to collaborate,' Williams said. 'It's creating accessibility, it's strengthening our partnership, but also highlights our three nations' needs, and the openness to these entities willing to work together.' Williams said the Squamish Nation has a huge financial department, but only around 15 per cent are from the nation. That number is a 'glaring' capacity need Williams said in comparison to other departments, which have higher percentages of either Indigenous people or Squamish Nation members. 'We're hoping to carry that smoke signal home to our families, to share the story that this is an opportunity that you should endure, getting in the finance field,' he said. The program will also provide capacity development for First Nations governments, business entities and Indigenous organizations to support the needs of growing Indigenous economies, according to a press release. Former chief for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Jen Thomas said the new hands-on training programs will open new pathways for potential employment in financial fields and provide new education opportunities. 'Investing in our next seven generations is a priority for our Nation, and we greatly appreciate the support,' Thomas said in a press release. Williams said the program is a meaningful step in investing in financial careers, but also looking forward. 'We're looking at financial careers and building that financial capacity within our nations, and [there's] no better way to invest in our people and their skills, but we're investing in our future,' he said. Mathison said the program's development is currently underway, with the pilot aiming to launch next winter with its first cohort of students. Based on the results of the pilot, she said they might be able to expand the program into other areas and Indigenous communities. Abby Luciano is the Indigenous and civic affairs reporter for the North Shore News. This reporting beat is made possible by the Local Journalism Initiative . Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CPABC: Major projects in Northwest B.C. will help diversify trade as tensions with the United States simmer
SMITHERS, British Columbia, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to , an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on investment trends across the province, there were 233 housing units that began construction in Northwest B.C.'s two largest municipalities in 2024, up 46.5 per cent compared to one year earlier. 'Housing starts increased in both Prince Rupert and Terrace,' said Jeanne MacNeil, CPA, CA, partner at Edmison Mehr Chartered Professional Accountants. 'We've also experienced a shift towards higher-density housing, as municipalities look to deal with housing shortages more quickly.' For the second straight year, multi-unit construction, such as apartments and row housing, accounted for more than three-quarters of total starts in the region. Of the 152 starts that occurred in Prince Rupert, 143 were attached units, while there was a more even split of 43 attached and 38 detached starts in Terrace. As of Q4 2024, there were 73 major projects valued at $130.9 billion in Northwest B.C.'s major project inventory, up 3.8 per cent compared to Q4 2023. Of the total, $43.7 billion had been allocated to 13 projects currently under construction. Meanwhile, more than half of the inventory value was earmarked for projects in the proposal stage. The largest project underway, the LNG Canada Facility ($36.0 billion) in Kitimat, is expected to be completed and start shipping LNG to Asian markets by mid-2025. Once operational, the project is expected to add billions of dollars to the province's GDP annually. 'Considering our precarious trading relationship with the United States, the completion of LNG Canada later this year could not have come at a better time,' concluded MacNeil. 'The facility will provide a tremendous and ongoing boost to B.C.'s economy that also helps the province diversify trade.' To learn more, see For more information:Jack Blackwell, Economist604.259.1143 About CPA British ColumbiaThe Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations. CONTACT: news@ in to access your portfolio
Hamilton Spectator
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
CPABC: Major project activity in Southwest B.C. rises in 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to BC Check-Up: Invest , an annual report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) on investment trends across the province, the value of major projects in Southwest B.C. was $136.8 billion in Q3 2024, up 20.6 per cent from one year earlier. 'Expanding infrastructure investment is crucial in order to support the region's growing population and enhance the region's economic stability,' said Lori Mathison, FCPA, FCGA, LLB, president and CEO of CPABC. 'It's encouraging to see more projects break ground and a stronger pipeline compared to last year.' Projects under construction accounted for just under half of the total inventory value, $64.4 billion, as construction started on 23 projects with a total capital cost of $4.3 billion between July and September 2024. 'The B.C. government has ramped up capital spending on health care and transportation in recent years, and a lot of that new activity has happened in the Lower Mainland,' continued Mathison. 'Coupled with the dramatic need for more housing, it is easy to see why major project activity in Southwest B.C. outperformed the rest of the province in 2024.' Construction began on 30,367 housing units in Southwest B.C., down 14.6 per cent compared to 2023. There were fewer starts in both the attached and detached markets, where new activity fell by 14.1 per cent and 18.0 per cent respectively. High-density projects such as apartments and row housing accounted for 88.4 per cent of the total. 'The fact of the matter remains that we need a lot more housing in Southwest B.C.,' concluded Mathison. 'The construction industry has grappled with higher interest rates the last couple years and now has a trade war to contend with. The resulting high costs are a significant challenge to our real need to dramatically increase the housing supply.' To learn more, see . About CPA British Columbia The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for over 40,000 CPA members and 6,000 CPA students. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations.
