SURREY, May 29, 2017 – Surrey’s Alex Crompton and Ravneet Dhaliwal were two of the 13 B.C. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) students who made the National Honour Roll for their outstanding results on the Common Final Examination (CFE). Their achievements were recognized at the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia’s (CPABC) convocation ceremony held on May 27, 2017 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
“Congratulations to Alex Crompton and Ravneet Dhaliwal for making the national honour roll. Alex, Ravneet, and other 63 Surrey CPA students have earned their designations through rigorous training and assessment of their business and accounting competencies,” said David Hallinan, FCPA, FCMA, chair of CPABC board of directors. “These students represent the future of the accounting profession in British Columbia, and I congratulate each and every one of our new graduates. We welcome them to the ranks of B.C.’s Chartered Professional Accountants.”
A total of 713 CPA students were invited to attend the CPA Convocation Ceremony. Students recognized at the CPA convocation ceremony have either become designated members of CPABC this year or will be eligible for membership.
To qualify as a CPA, students must complete rigorous course work, pass the CFE, and fulfill relevant practical experience requirements. The national CFE ensures all Canadian Chartered Professional Accountants meet the same high standards, which are recognized nationally and internationally.
About CPA British Columbia
The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is the training, governing, and regulatory body for almost 35,000 CPA members and 5,000 CPA students and candidates. CPABC carries out its primary mission to protect the public by enforcing the highest professional and ethical standards and contributing to the advancement of public policy. CPAs are recognized internationally for bringing superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations.
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