BURNABY – “Accounting is not a profession traditionally associated with the Filipino community,” explained Thelma Siglos, co-founder of the Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants of BC (AFCA-BC).
“We are better known around the world for our nurses and caregivers, but the quality of our accountants are second to none and the association supports the many professionals who have settled here in BC.”
Started in 2008, AFCA-BC is open to anyone of Filipino ancestry with an accounting designation or degree, enrolled in educational program or employed in an accounted-related position. The association’s members benefit from opportunities to network with professional peers, as well the mentorship of long-established practitioners in BC, such as Ms. Siglos. Current association President Jannet Taruc, who earned her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation after arriving from the Philippines in 2004, explained that a significant focus of the organization is to promote professional development and continuing education through hosting seminars and workshops.
According to Ms. Taruc, “these activities promote personal development and facilitate the transition of recent immigrants to Canada’s accounting practices and community.”
AFCA-BC will be hosting its annual Professional Development (PD) event, this year titled “Elevate to the Next Level”, on October 20, 2015 at the Executive Hotel & Conference Centre in Burnaby.
The day’s program is open to members and non-members and will feature topics ranging from taxation and accounting to leadership and wealth management.
This event is highly recommended for accounting practitioners and professional accountants, business entrepreneurs, managers, and financial planners and advisors.
Registration for the conference is now open and early-bird rates are available until July 31, 2015.
For more details, visit the AFCA-BC website at http://www.afca-bc.org/ or contact Jannet C. Taruc, CPA, CA President, Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants of British Columbia at 604-782-13587 or email jannet_taruc@yahoo.com
