Over the last few decades, investments in intangible assets have increased dramatically, with investments in Canada reaching more than $134 billion in 2016, and intangibles accounting for 40% of all investments in the US and 10 European economies. But what are they, really? In this episode, Mason Darabi, CPA and co-founder and Chief Commercialization Officer at Ovenue, discusses intangible assets, blockchain technology, and shares his thoughts on how technology will influence the role of CPAs.

What does it take to keep a family-run business going for more than 40 years? Can you avoid the drama of family dynamics? Video Tax News is a family business that was started over four decades ago by Tom and Linda Devaney, with the second generation taking the reins approximately 10 years ago. The next gen of VTN – siblings and co-owners Caitlin Butler CPA, CA, Joe Devaney CPA, CA, and Sheena Teshima – join us in the studio to talk about their experiences in taking over the family business and how they’ve managed to stay relevant and keep their clients and listeners engaged, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Signs of stress and distress are all around us – in our colleagues, our peers, our families, and even in the mirror. How can you provide support to your networks, either as an individual or as a corporation? Better yet, how can you help yourself? Lindsey Stephenson is a CPA, CGA, and Registered Provisional Psychologist who, after 15 years in accounting, switched careers to pursue his passion of helping people reach their full potential (https://stephensonpsychology.com/). He joins our podcast to share his thoughts on how we can learn to cope with mental health struggles, anxiety, and stress.

Desiree Bedard CPA, CGA, is Director of Finance at Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta, one of 26,000 non-profit organizations and charities currently operating in Alberta. In this episode, we chat about her pathway to working at a non-profit and the importance of finding a powerful purpose in your work-life.

Continuous learning is a key component for success, and a requirement of the CPA profession in Canada. Recently, the profession expanded its requirements to include learning activities in the area of professional ethics. In this episode, Arun Mathur FCPA, FCA, LPA, Director and Lead Instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge Inc., shares his thoughts on ethics and the importance of continuous learning.

Change is a constant when it comes to the world of taxation. Every time there is a change to a tax law, or a new policy is announced for the benefit of taxpayers, CPAs are there to interpret and manage the implementation of those policies. All the recent changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic are an extreme example of how the rules and regulations evolve and impact how we interpret them in order to prepare our taxes. Joe Devaney CPA, CA and co-owner of Video Tax News (https://www.videotax.com), shares his views on the evolution of tax over the past few years.

In 2021, CPA Alberta created the Capitalize Campus Stars program to recognize amazing Alberta post-secondary students who are dreaming of one day becoming CPAs. In its inaugural year, six students from different institutions were chosen for their passion, leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to building a better campus and a better community. In this episode, we speak with Arvie Justine Isidro, a Campus Star from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) about their experience as a mentor in the post-secondary world.

In this episode, our host sits down with Betty Mah CPA, CMA for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities for women in finance, her experiences and advice for new CPAs. Betty is the Manager, Private Loan Servicing at the Alberta Investment Management Corporation and also a Committee Member of Edmonton Women in Finance, a non-profit organization that connects, coaches, and advocates for women within the finance industry.

The CPA Education Foundation is committed to supporting innovations in business and accounting education that advance the CPA profession in Alberta. In this episode, we learn about how one post-secondary institution is going beyond the traditional classroom experience to incorporate an "in-residence" style of experiential learning. Our guests are Ryan Young MBA, ICD.D, Associate Dean of Industry Engagement for the JR Shaw School of Business at NAIT, and Stephen Barkman CPA, CA, NAIT Alumnus, and the program's inaugural Accountant-In-Residence.

The Sawridge Inns and Conference Centres, have been operating in Alberta for more than four decades and have seen their fair share of ups and downs. In this episode, we speak with Eresha Fernando CPA and CFO of the Sawridge Group of Companies about her personal experiences, some of the challenges of navigating the pandemic, and the important role the organization plays in the community.