CPABC Launches Member Recognition Program
A
t the June 24 proclamation luncheon, Andrew Wilkinson, BC’s minister of advanced education, issued a call to action to all CPAs:
Use your expertise as a business and accounting professional to serve your province, and consider becoming a director for charitable,
not-for-profit, or public boards. At the same time, the minister acknowledged the high number of CPAs already active in their
communities and the outstanding value their involvement adds with respect to good governance and fiscal accountability. This exceptional
volunteerism and career achievement—both in the community and within the profession—is something all three legacy bodies recognized
and celebrated.
Building on these traditions, we are proud to launch the CPABC Member Recognition Program, which will recognize excellence and achievement
by objectively assessing career success, volunteerism in the community, and contributions to the profession. The different awards will reflect the
full spectrum of a CPA’s career—from early accomplishments to a lifetime of achievement, and everything in between.
CPABC award winners will exemplify the best attributes of chartered professional accountants: leadership, expertise, innovative thinking,
integrity, and commitment to the highest standards and best practices.
The following framework outlines the award categories as they correspond to a member’s career continuum:
Lifetime Achievement Award – FCPAs who continue to exemplify extraordinary leadership
LATE
Exceptional Service to the
Profession Award – Service
to the CPA profession
above and beyond
Fellowship – Outstanding
leadership & exceptional
performance
Service to the Profession Award –
Outstanding contributions to the
CPA profession
MID
Community Service Award –
Commitment & dedication to
social cause(s)
EARLY
CPA
CAREER
CONTINUUM
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Early Achievement Award –
Exceptional professional
achievement within first
10 years as CPA