CPABC Infinite Conference

While trends, charts, and forecasting are interesting, we must shift from trying to anticipate the future to focusing on building resilient systems and teams that can navigate whatever the future may bring. In this engaging, insight-filled, and actionable presentation, workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende delivers a research-backed blueprint that has helped thousands of category-leading teams build trust, remove friction, and prepare for a future that is changing constantly, unpredictably, and faster than ever before. Participants will learn from the experiences of industry leaders, icons, and trailblazers from around the world about the importance of building trust, removing friction, and creating a culture of experimentation.

To be successful in this new world of work, leaders must boost trust, resilience and camaraderie on their teams. Eric will share research-backed insights on building team agility and excitement toward impending change. In this workshop-based session, participants will explore methods to apply the lessons learned from Eric’s keynote presentation to find and reduce friction within teams, and discuss practical steps to building teams that are more productive, engaged, creative, and innovative.

While public sector spending has been robust, private sector activity has stagnated or retreated. The U.S. Trump administration’s disruption of global trade presents significant challenge. Canada and BC must transition from a growth model reliant on credit growth, population growth and public sector spending to one focused on improving conditions for private sector activity. What policies can ensure a stable economic future for Canada and BC?

From automation tools that eliminate tedious tasks to intelligent assistants that supercharge financial insights, this session will dive into practical applications that save time, boost accuracy, and enhance decision-making.

We are not born with bias. Biases are formed by past situations, experiences, background and culture. Unconscious biases typically exist towards gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability (both physical and mental), and weight. Most of us will say “I see people for who they are” but do we? Unconscious biases are unavoidable, and they affect and impact decision making with real impact, both professionally and personally. Recognizing, managing and mitigating unconscious bias promotes diversity and inclusion. Diversity and inclusion drives innovation, increases productivity, and stimulates creativity while promoting a healthy, happy, engaging workplace culture.

*Contains 75 minutes of ethics content

But it comes at a cost, and working and living this way is not sustainable. We are living in an epidemic of burnout, with overwhelm and exhaustion at an all-time high. This inspiring session is loaded with research-based insights and tried and tested, easily applicable tools to move from surviving to thriving. You will leave the session feeling hopeful, energized, and equipped with remarkably simple ‘Thrive Power-Tools’ that will make an immediate impact in your day to day at work and at home.

This session is a fast-paced, high-impact tech briefing covering the most crucial innovations in accounting and finance, from AI and automation to blockchain, cybersecurity, and regulatory technology. Whether you are looking to optimize your firm's tech stack or future-proof your career, this session will give you the insights you need to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

These characteristics are rooted in our Code of Professional Conduct and underpin public trust. We add credibility to information we are associated with, yet in today’s world, it is harder than ever to safeguard against false information. Mis/disinformation – fueled by technology such as generative AI – has significant detrimental effects on the decision-making of individuals, organizations and communities. This session will explore how technology drives mis/disinformation, and strategies we can use to uphold ethical leadership and mitigate the threats of mis/disinformation. We will discuss the responsibilities of CPAs in various roles regarding information integrity, learn the expectations for skepticism and due care, and gain tools to meet these expectations.

*Contains 75 minutes of ethics content

We will explore developments impacting cybersecurity, such as: the incorporation of AI across virtually every industry sector; the proliferation of smart products and other Internet of Things-related devices; the advent of deepfakes and the resurgence of digital assets; as well as geopolitical uncertainties and shifting legislative landscapes. The complexity of cyber threats necessitates vigilance and innovative countermeasures. This session will shed light on the threats facing organizations across various industries and equip attendees with the knowledge necessary to help ensure the security and resiliency of their respective organizations.

Simply put, play takes us into a part of our brain and ourselves that allows us to explore and expand in a uniquely transformative way. So why have we stopped playing?

Gain insights into what gets in the way of play, both culturally and for you individually, and discover simple tools and practices to bring more play and a more playful mindset into your work and life. It’s about bringing more ease, joy, creativity, impact and fun into your day to day!

To create trust, collaboration and creative work environments, inclusive leaders need to effectively communicate, understand and listen to their fellow employees. Everybody wants to be seen, wants to be heard and wants to be acknowledged. Learning better ways to communicate and cooperate in the workplace leads to healthier, happier, motivating and inspiring workplaces where everybody benefits.

*Contains one hour of ethics content

But networking can often feel transactional or inauthentic. This session will explore how to build meaningful professional relationships that go beyond surface-level connections. You’ll learn strategies to cultivate a strong, values-aligned network, maintain relationships over time, and leverage your social capital to support career growth. Whether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced professional, this session will help you develop a networking approach that feels both natural and impactful.

Individuals and industries must learn to differentiate themselves in the age of AI — or be disrupted. Amidst the noise, three foundationally distinct skills — wonder, vision casting, and connection — are emerging.

Drawing on his personal experiences and resilience in overcoming challenges, in this inspiring keynote we will explore strategies for resilience and positivity amidst upheaval. Together, we will travel a journey of how our deepest struggles can unveil unexpected opportunities for joy and growth, inspiring a reimagined future.

He will unpack Change Fluency with an immersive workshop to equip you with the strategies needed to skillfully navigate the evolution of work, nurture successful transformations, and maintain positivity amidst upheaval.

In this session, Kendal takes you into Indigenous Peoples’ worldview and shares his heartfelt stories of living and thriving in two different worlds. He explains the importance of understanding everyone’s stories, beliefs, and way of life. Kendal’s offering is to plant seeds of hope so that we all are working, succeeding, and prospering together.

This interactive workshop will help you break through limiting beliefs, clarify their personal and professional aspirations, and create a roadmap for success that aligns with their values. You will explore practical strategies for expanding their leadership capacity, making bold career moves, and integrating personal fulfillment into their definition of success.

Kendal utilizes the power of storytelling to explore the daily challenges we encounter in both personal and professional spheres. Drawing from his own remarkable journey “from poverty to podium”, as documented in his bestselling book Driven to Succeed, Kendal imparts valuable insights and lessons from his ancestors. This energizing session aims to inspire and guide attendees towards a mindset shift, enabling them to refuel, recharge, and reenergize their resilience for ultimate success in all aspects of life.