by Derek Johnson on January 15, 2012
Welcome to 2012!
The new year brings new opportunities to invest in profession development. On January 24th in the Fraser Valley and January 25th in downtown Vancouver, Ryan (Canadian Sales Tax Consultants) will be preseting on taxable benefits.
This unique session will reveal powerful information on the taxation of benefits, and how to handle them within your business.
by Laura Thomas on December 6, 2011
The announcement of Vinetta Peek as the CMABC’s new President & CEO was made on November 16th. Vinetta kindly agreed to an interview with the Vancouver Chapter.
Congratulations on your appointment as President & CEO of CMABC!
Over the past 8 years, you’ve been a Vice-President for CMABC. What initially attracted you to the CMA?
I had just returned to Canada from an International position as President and CEO of an IT company and was interested by the challenges that CMA was facing – in regards to rebranding the organization. New business development and branding was the main focus of my career in private industry – so I saw taking on this role with a not for profit organization – a very exciting challenge. I also knew some CMAs who were close personal friends – and always admired the designation for being so diverse.
As a CMA (Hon.), how does your recent graduation from the executive program enhance your overall understanding of the CMA designation?
At my convocation, Fred Zdan, FCMA announced I was the first person in history (in all of Canada) to have graduated out of the CMA program and also hold an honorary CMA. I am very proud of this accomplishment – but most proud of the understanding of what it takes to become a CMA. It’s not easy! The moderators and instructors are some of the best I have seen in my career, they are passionate about CMA and deliver an amazing program. The technical skills that you acquire along with the strategic skills have not only enhanced my career – but also my personal life.
In March 2012 you will assume the role of President & CEO. What will be your vision/goals for CMABC?
My first and overall vision for CMA is to continue to build the awareness of our designation. We have some amazing CMAs here in British Columbia who are doing outstanding work and have successful careers in all levels and disciplines. The awareness and respect of our designation is continuing to grow – but further enhancement of this awareness will not only support our current CMAs in their careers but help us grow our membership.
The Chapter looks forward working with you as the incoming President & CEO. How do you see the Society and Chapter building on their existing relationship?
The Chapters within B.C. are an integral link for the society to our membership. The work that is done in each of the 9 chapters is outstanding – in that it shows the pride and commitment that our members have in their designation. The Vancouver Chapter has continued to grow and become more visible with the members here in the lower mainland and I see that the link between the society and the chapter will continue to grow as well.
Thanks so much Vinetta! We look forward to working with you in the new year. Best of luck!
by Derek Johnson on November 30, 2011
In order to host a successful Holiday Social we rely on the strength and dedication of our volunteers and generousity of our sponsors. This year we have been fortunate enough to have a number of sponsors come forward. We would like to thank the following companies for sponsoring the 2011 event:
- Laitinen Consulting
- Scotia Bank
- Syspro Software
- Society of Management Accountants of BC
- Lyo Consulting Services
We would also like to thank the following companies who generously provided draw prizes for this years event :
- AD Microcircuits
- The Art Institute of Vancouver
- Musqueam Golf Academy
- Webnames.ca
- Takaya Tours
- Society of Management Accountants of BC
- The Vancouver Maritime Museum
- Helen Vallee – Life and Business Coach
- Studeo 55
- Raj Singh, First Vancouver Finance
If you have not RSVP’d for the event you can do so here. We look forward to an entertaining and eventfull night with all of you!
