LOT Accounting Success Series: Lessons in Leadership

Are you curious about the CPA designation? What does it take to pursue the designation? What are the leadership qualities that complement a CPA in any field?

Join us for a night of insights and stories from three accomplished accounting professionals as they share their triumphs and lessons from being in the industry and the benefits of having an accounting designation.

Guests will also be joined by accounting professionals from many of Greater Vancouver's most recognized companies. This highly social and engaging evening is not to be missed.

 

Speakers will include:

Melissa BillesbergerGeorge Kondopulos Laura Thomas

Melissa Billesberger, CPA, CGA, Corporate Controller, Hardwoods Specialty Products

George Kondopulos, CPA, CA, Partner Tax, KPMG

Laura Thomas, CPA, CMA, Finance Manager, Best Buy


What you will learn by attending:

  • An array of career paths from successful accounting professionals.
  • Greatest successes and most significant lessons learned by distinguished presenters.
  • Tips for those interested in pursuing a CPA designation.

This event is limited to those interested in learning more about the CPA designation as well as current and prospective participants of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Mentorship Program. If you have any difficulty registering online or have questions about the LOT program, please email programs@boardoftrade.com.

Event Sponsor:

This event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Program. The LOT Program is our mentorship program that connects top post-secondary students with leading industry professionals. Launched in 1999, LOT is recognized as the premier mentorship program in British Columbia. Based on the pillars of mentorship, leadership, networking and volunteerism, LOT candidates go through a competitive and rigorous selection process to experience a year of accelerated professional and personal growth. Discover more.