CMA Pathway

The “CMA Pathway” blog page is dedicated to items of interest for students and business professionals interested in pursuing the CMA designation.

The aim of this blog is to allow you to engage in meaningful dialogue with others considering an accounting designation and current CMA members and students. It is intended to be a place for you to ask questions, learn more and express any comments or concerns you may have.

We look forward to your feedback and hope that this resource will be helpful to you.

Your Network is Your Net Worth

Our Kwantlen Polytechnic University Campus Rep, Khuong Vu, shares his thoughts on CMA BC’s Create Possibilities Networking Night that took place on November 14, 2012. I have always been impressed with the CMA networking events available for students, and on November 14, I had the pleasure of attending the “Create Possibilities Networking Event.” This event was held at Giovane Café [...]

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Meet your 2012-2013 CMA Campus Reps

If you’re looking for more information about the CMA designation, look no further than your own campus. Find your campus ambassador below and contact them with any questions you may have about the CMA designation or information regarding our upcoming post-secondary events. Araz Mehrabani Capilano University On campus, you’re most likely to find me in the library –  3rd floor Cedar [...]

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CMABC’s 6th Annual Post-Secondary Student Case Competition

This November CMABC will be hosting their 6th Annual Post-Secondary Student Case Competition. This competition will challenge you to solve real-world business problems by combining your classroom knowledge and real life experience. You will be competing against other first and second year business students from British Columbia for a chance to compete in the Final Round of the competition. Case [...]

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CMA Campus Membership

CMA British Columbia’s Campus Membership is a program for university or college students that offers special opportunities to explore the CMA profession and build your resume.

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2012 CMA BC Scholarships Awarded to 12 Post-Secondary Students

Twelve students from post-secondary institutions around British Columbia have been selected as the 2012 recipients of scholarships from the Certified Management Accountants of B.C. (CMA BC). As part of CMA BC’s dedication to educating and developing strategic management professionals, each post-secondary student will receive a $2500 scholarship to help them pursue further education through the CMA Strategic Leadership Program and [...]

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CMAs Mentoring for Success

To mark the wrap-up and celebrate another successful year of its Mentor Program, CMA BC hosted its second annual Mentor Mixer on Wednesday, June 27 at the Salt Tasting Room in Gastown.

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Peak of Success

Ten Peaks Coffee CFO Sherry Tryssenaar is no bean counter. She’s a CMA.

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Becoming a CMA – FAQs #2: Can I work abroad with a CMA?

While the CMA designation is a Canadian designation, CMAs are certainly not limited to working only in Canada. In fact, the value of the designation is recognized globally and there are currently CMA members living and applying their skills and knowledge in more than 90 countries worldwide.

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A Suite Designation

For Fairmont Hotels Controller Harold Burgess, the skills learned as a CMA were more than just a luxury.

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Demonstrating your worth in a new job

Guest blogger Tanya Behrisch on how the early days of your new job will be key in setting the tone for your future work relationships with colleagues.

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