Contents
November/December 2013
Cover Story
In Focus
5 Notes & News
30 Professional Development
Highlights from the fall 2013
ICABC/CMABC and CGA-BC
programs
32 Q&A
12
BC Check-Up, 2013 edition
Reporting on the state of the economy
and the future for young workers
A chat with the chair and vice-chair
of CPA Canada’s board of directors:
Shelley Brown, CPA, FCA, and Bob
Strachan, CPA, CMA, FCMA
35 This and That
Check-Up & Business Outlook
Survey stats
36 Members in Focus
18
Business Outlook Survey
Accountants expect BC to drive
economic growth in Canada
Recurring Columns
22 Ethics Excellent
Protecting Confidentiality in a
Good
Collaborative Environment
Fair
24 Law
Poor
The New Family Law Act -
Announcements and accolades;
CMABC Fellows and Life Members;
CGA-BC Award winners; 2013
Whistler Conference
46 Member Profile
Track Changes: From Spikes to Bikes
Brian Blamey, CPA, CGA, partner,
Galloway Botteselle & Company
Expanding the Definition of
Spouse
26 Tax
Voluntary Disclosures - Some
Recommended Practices
2012
2013
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Unification & Branding Update
Budget Submission
CMABC Volunteer Awards
Fall Recruit Recap
Ron Sangha Productions
Cover photo: Eduardo Leite/iStock/Thinkstock
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