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MEMBERS IN FOCUS 5 6 7 8 10 13 9 11 12 14 1. Several 2014 honour roll students lead the way into the Convocation ceremony. 2. The procession makes its way into the auditorium. 3. One of many happy families on the day. 4. CPA Canada chair Bob Strachan, CPA, FCMA, addresses graduates. 5. L to R: Fiona Macfarlane, CPA (Hon.), representing the national firms; Dan Little, FCPA, FCA, past ICABC president and former co-chair of the CPABC Transitional Steering Committee; honour roll student Jessica Wong; and Bob Strachan. 6, 7, & 8. Numerous family members and mentors—many designated accountants themselves—were on hand to announce and congratulate graduates. 9. Graduates await their turn on stage. 10 & 11. Dan Little congratulates new graduates. 12. 2015 valedictorian Dennis Au, CPA, CA, shares his congratulations and advice to graduates. 13 & 14. More happy families celebrate with their graduates. CPABC in Focus • July/August 2015  37