“I would love to start using CPA right now,” Nancke says, “and to link the new branding to the
membership.”
In the interim, managing change will continue to be a critical part of this unification process.
Each organization’s employees are working hard towards operational integration—a fact that
is not lost on the CMABC chair.
“Our staff members are doing a great job, but it would be great to have more stability,” Towill
says. “It’s easier for us because we go back to our day jobs, but they are living it every day.”
“I’m excited because there are very
few opportunities in life where you
have a chance to build something
from scratch.” —Towill
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Believing in CPA
While Christiansen, Nancke, and Towill each had a different journey to their respective volunteer positions, the creation of the CPA designation allowed them to meet at a crossroads of
opportunity and status quo. They chose to embrace opportunity, and they’re excited about the
future.
“We are building the best business school that is available,” Christiansen says. “I truly believe
that by bringing all three designations together, the accounting profession is going to be recognized as one of the premiere business development tools in terms of education.”
Towill values the opportunity to start with a blank canvas.
“I’m excited because there are very few opportunities in life where you have a chance to build
something from scratch,” she says. “What we had before was great, but we now have a chance
to build something that will be truly amazing on a national scale.”
Nancke is even more succinct: “I’ve never been one to settle for the status quo. Just because
‘that’s how we always did things,’ doesn’t mean there isn’t a better way. CPA is a better way of
doing things.”
The accounting profession in Canada has historically been well served by the many important contributions of British Columbia’s CAs, CGAs, and CMAs. There is little doubt that
Christiansen, Nancke, and Towill are continuing this legacy by leading the charge to build
CPA.
Patrick Schryburt is the communications manager for CGA-BC.
“I’ve never been one to settle for the
status quo. CPA is a better way of
doing things.” —Nancke
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