Appreciating Small Business
WINTER 2014
Small businesses are the lifeblood of British Columbia’s economy. They
employ over one million British Columbians and make significant
economic contributions. In this issue of CPABC Industry Update we look
at BC small businesses, the challenges they face, and how we, as CPAs,
can help meet their needs. We hope that the engaging articles will keep
members informed about the small business sector.
This issue also includes news about the upcoming CPABC Spring
Leadership Conference taking place in Vancouver on May 22nd and 23rd.
The Conference boasts many practical workshops that will help members
push themselves to “do more.”
British Columbia’s CA, CGA, and CMA bodies
are currently working to unite under the CPA
designation, CPABC Industry Update is their
online magazine for members, candidates,
and students working in industry.
About
CPABC Industry Update is published online four
times a year, and is sent to over 27,000 CA, CGA,
and CMA members, candidates, and students in
British Columbia. Opinions expressed are not
necessarily endorsed by the ICABC, CGA-BC, or
CMABC. Copyright CPABC Industry Update 2014.
We are constantly working to meet our members’ needs and are continuing
to work to cover relevant topics that industry-based members can use in
their businesses or workplaces.
We hope you enjoy the Winter 2014 edition of Industry Update and we look
forward to hearing your feedback.
- ichard Rees, CPA, FCA, CEO of CPABC and ICABC,
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Gordon Ruth, CPA, FCGA, CEO of CGA-BC, and
Vinetta Peek, CPA, CMA, CMA (Hon.), President and CEO of CMABC.
Contact us
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James Eisner, [email protected].
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Transitioning Family Businesses
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Industry Snapshot:
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Cash flow management for
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