Robert Dutton has been Rona’s CEO since 1992.  In this interview with Canadian Business he discusses competition, entrepreneurship, and potential acquisition targets south of the border. http://www.canadianbusiness.com/article/30752–leadership-q-a-robert-dutton

We recently sat down with Larry Vicic, CA, Managing Partner, and Sandy Moore, Manager of Human Resources at Smythe Ratcliffe Chartered Accountants. Read on to learn all about articling at one of BC’s largest midsize firms located in th e heart of downtown Vancouver.

Become a CA: Describe the c orporate culture at SmytheRead Story

Cynthia Devine, CA, is at the financial helm of one of our nation’s most recognizable icons.  See what advice this CFO of Tim Hortons has for students and newly designated CAs interested in becoming the financial executive of a large company:

http://www.mycasite.com/for_web/pages/articles/interviews/pdfs/cynthia_devine.pdf

What does Jessica Jang love about being a CA? First off – no two days at work are ever the same. Sometimes she’s working with not-for-profits, other days its private companies or government entities. She also loves getting the chance to help her clients succeed, every day, by advising them on how to improve their business operations. See howRead Story

Each year, we evaluate the CA fall recruit process to make sure it’s meeting the needs of students and firms across BC. Be prepared for this year’s fall recruit by familiarizing yourself with the 2012 calendar and changes to the application process.

Elimination of CACEE Forms. Firms in BC will no longer be asking students toRead Story

September will be here before you know it – and by then it will be too late to start preparing for CA Fall Recruit. If you’re hoping to land an articling position this fall then you need to use your summer wisely. Sandy Moore, HR Manager at Smythe Ratcliffe has these tips to help ensure you’re readyRead Story

Meet Alex Cheong, CA, this year’s 2011 Exemplary Young Professional. The award, sponsored by Kouri Berezan Heinrichs, recognizes a recent CASB graduate who demonstrates the qualities of a Chartered Accountant: professionalism, integrity and sound judgment, and commitment to the profession and the community. http://blog.casb.com/?p=947

Named by Inc Magazine as one of the top entrepreneurs in North America, Sarah Prevette has captured attention as a passionate and pioneering web entrepreneur. A day in the life of Sarah:

http://www.womenofinfluence.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WOI-Magazine_Spring-2012_Sarah-Prevette.pdf

Kelly Schmitt is the first Alberta CA student trained outside of public practice to earn a spot on the National and Dzurko Honour Rolls.  Even though she didn’t pursue the CA designation at first, it ended up pursuing her. See how on Page 6: http://www.albertacas.ca/Libraries/Publications/CApitalize_Spring2012.pdf

At just 31 years old, Nolan Watson, CA is a mining CEO with a humanitarian heart: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/careers-leadership/top-40-under-40/top-40-under-40-2010/nolan-watson-31-mining-ceo-with-a-humanitarian-heart/article2001417/