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January 2020
Top 3 Mistakes Charities Make
There is so much to know when running a charity or not-for-profit. In this Lunch & learn you will learn the three most important mistakes to avoid in running your organization. Meet Your Instructor: Kyla Lam, CPA Kyla runs Aspire Chartered Professional Accountant and her specialty is the not-for-profit sector. Come chat with her about your organization - brings questions! ** Please note this Lunch & Learn is limited to 10 participants. RSVP by emailing Megan at team@mountainhub.ca or by…
Find out more »How To Teach your Kids About Money
Learn how to raise money smart kids! We will discuss why teaching kids about money is important and provide some ideas on how to do this at an age appropriate level. This session will cover allowance, budgeting, credit cards, cell phone and virtual spending. The presentation is interactive and will be approximately 90 minutes depending on audience participation. There will be additional tools and resources provided as well as a Q&A at the end of a session.
Find out more »February 2020
Your Numbers, Your Story – Financial Literacy for Female
Are you a women or female entrepreneur? Explore business ownership with a focus on finance and accounting. This session will cover key financial ratios and best cash management practices for your business. The presentation is interactive and will be approximately 90 minutes depending audience participation. There will be additional tools and resources provided, as well as a Q&A at the end of the session.
Find out more »October 2020
How to Teach Kids About Money
Learn how to raise money smart kids! Financial Literacy volunteer, Kyla Lam, will discuss why teaching kids about money is important and provide some ideas on how to do this at an age appropriate level. This session will cover allowance, budgeting, credit cards, cell phone and virtual spending. The presentation is interactive and will be approximately 90 minutes depending on audience participation. There will be additional tools and resources provided as well as a Q&A at the end of a…
Find out more »November 2020
Understanding Financial Statements
CPA Canada Financial Literacy volunteer, Kyla Lam, will provide explanations of basic terms and concepts of Financial Statements. At the end of the session you will be able to review and understand your financial statements which will improve your ability to use reports from your accounting software and asked informed questions of your accounting professional. CPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of a lack of financial literacy in Canada. The Mission of the Financial Literacy Program…
Find out more »Planning for your Retirement
For many of us, government payments will not be enough to fund retirement. CPA Canada Financial Literacy volunteer, Kyla Lam, will help you understand how to create a retirement plan and determine how much you need to save. You will learn saving strategies and gain an understanding of the different types of income you can receive in retirement. CPA Canada is working to address the growing social problem of a lack of financial literacy in Canada. The Mission of the…
Find out more »January 2021
Accounting and Financial Management Basics for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur, business advisor and professional accountant Kyla Lam will take you through the financial basics of business ownership. This online course will cover: · Accounting terminology · Registration and compliance with statutory requirements such as payroll, GST and PST · Understanding proprietorship vs corporation · How tax deductions work in a business · Reading and interpreting financial statements · Understanding costs in a business · Pricing Strategies · Operating, Capital and Cash Budgets · Decision making using quantitative and qualitative factors At the end of this course you should…
Find out more »February 2021
Growth & Expansion: How to Grow your Business
CPA Canada Financial Literacy volunteer and Principal at Aspire, Kyla Lam, has partnered with College of the Rockies to provide this FREE online session for current or prospective entrepreneurs. In this session we will explore the financial implications of growing a business, tools and techniques to analyze and plan for growth, and the ideal times and reasons to grow! We will delve into such topics such as: · What are the best reasons to grow a business? · When is the…
Find out more »November 2021
Planning for Your Retirement
For many of us, government payments will not be enough to fund retirement. Learn how to create a plan and determine how much you need to save. You will learn saving strategies and gain an understanding of the different types of income you can receive in retirement. Kyla will outline how much you need to save, saving strategies, potential retirement income sources, and how to create a plan based on this information. Pre-registration is required.
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