Past Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Hosted in collaboration with the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. Learn how to apply traditional marketing techniques to your recruitment efforts. You market your business, so why not market your jobs? Learn how to: - Write a job description that sets your job and business apart - How to use digital advertising to attract job seekers - Benefits of a careers page on your website

By recruiting and hiring the right employees from the start, you’ll save yourself time and worries down the road. In this two hour webinar, learn: How to be an attractive employer How (and why) to hire for personality over skills How to write appealing job descriptions Effective interview tactics Communication Job offers and employee contracts Advanced registration required: HERE

Avoiding staff turnover saves you, as a business owner money. So part of retaining staff means understanding why people stick with one job over time. In this webinar, learn all about: HR Policies and Procedures Perks Workplace culture Staff training Process for promotion Advanced registration required: HERE