CPABC in Focus November/December 2014 | Page 3

Contents November/December 2014 Cover Story In Focus 5 Notes & News 17 This and That Arlene Gee/iStock/Thinkstock Key Indicators from the 2014 BC Check-Up 38 Professional Development Highlights from the integrated fall/winter program 12 40 Q&A BC Check-Up, 2014 edition Resources: The driver of BC’s economy 18 BC CPAs Weigh In on the Economy Harold Calla, CPA, FCGA, on building the economic self-reliance of Canada’s First Nations 43 Members in Focus Recurring Columns 20 CPA Labour Market Outlook 30 Finance Evaluating future prospects for accountants in BC CPABC Fall Conference; announcements and accolades; 2014 Golf Tourney; CMABC Fellows and Life Members; CGA-BC award winners; CGA-BC Chair’s Banquet & Awards Gala 54 Member Profile 32 Public Sector 24 Regulatory Roundtable 28 Meet the Marketing and Business Development Team 29 CPABC Social Media Stay connected Working to improve financial literacy Carol Bellringer, CPA, CA, FCA Auditor General of BC Addressing the mismatch between budget preparation and accounting 34 Tax Spousal and joint partner trusts 5 6 8 4 3 Notes from the Leadership Budget submission Fall Recruit recap CPABC Fall Conference recap Cover image: Design Pics/iStock/Thinkstock CPABC in Focus • Nov/Dec 2014  3