Coffee Chats with CPABC

CPABC

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.

  1. JAN 26

    Becoming a CPA in BC as an internationally trained accountant

    CPA Edgar Valaguez Moreno shares how he took his career from Mexico to BC through the mutual recognition agreement pathway and how he supports others on the same journey.

    16 min

  2. JAN 20

    CPA skills bring momentum to tech

    Openness, curiosity, and switching contexts to work across the entire business are part of a typical day for Josh Andler, CPA, senior director of finance at JaneApp.

    18 min

  3. JAN 5

    The sushi test of leadership

    What does it mean to lead with authenticity in a world that often rewards performance over presence, and logic over empathy? Certified Organizational Coach Bronche Cheng, CPA, shares her experience.

    36 min

  4. 2025-12-12

    Reporting on sustainability in the resource sector

    Companies are focused on transparent communication, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and embedment in corporate strategy. Learn why from Naomi Thomas, CPA, partner at PwC and sustainability expert in the mining sector, and Ivy Wan, CPA, senior manager of sustainability reporting and risk at Canfor.

    31 min

  5. 2025-10-09

    AI-powered phishing attacks: Can you outsmart them?

    CPABC's senior security analyst Jimmy Ho outlines how CPAs are being targeted by increasingly persuasive AI-generated scams, and how to guard against them.

    9 min

  6. 2025-09-18

    CRA's expanded audit powers

    What powers does the CRA currently have when requesting information in connection with an income tax audit? This podcast outlines some important updates and reminders.

    15 min

  7. 2025-09-08

    AI privacy, security, and compliance

    AI expert Garrett Wasny describes how CPAs can add value to their roles and take on emerging opportunities by integrating AI privacy, security, and compliance.

    31 min

  8. 2025-08-20

    How CPAs make an impact at not-for-profits

    Connective Support Society's CFO Emily Pagdin shares how CPAs can level up a not-for-profit's funding stack and non-traditional skills that CPAs can bring to the table to help NPOs thrive.

    20 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    CPABC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia 2020
  • Show Website
    Coffee Chats with CPABC