The early years of your CPA career are filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and shape the professional you want to become. Whether you're building confidence in the workplace, strengthening your professional presence, expanding your network, or preparing for future leadership opportunities, this series is for you.

All sessions will be held as live webinars, and will be recorded. Series registrants will have access to the recordings for a limited time.

Led by expert facilitators, each session combines practical strategies, real-world insights, and opportunities to connect with peers facing similar career opportunities and challenges. Participants will gain actionable skills to increase their professional impact, build meaningful relationships, navigate an evolving workplace, and take a more intentional approach to career growth.

Each title is also available as a stand-alone seminar - click on the titles to read the seminar descriptions or to register for any of them individually. To register for the whole series, please ensure that you return to this page.

• September 29, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am
  How to Lead When Not in Charge
  Speaker: Joel Shapiro, PhD | Principal, Advanture Consulting
  Leadership is not just a title, position, or perk. It’s a way of getting things done, and above all, a way of working with others. This workshop explores several foundational and leading-edge practices. The focus is not just on following the rules, but on empowering participants to create great workplaces for everyone.
  
  
• October 13, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am
  Beyond the Numbers: Essential Communication Strategies for Rising CPAs
  Speaker: Corinne Impey, MPC | Founder, Director of Creative & Communications, Six Words Communication Corp.
  Technical skills open doors for new CPAs, but communication skills are essential for career growth. Whether you are navigating public practice or collaborating across corporate departments, effective communication matters. Learn how a strong communication foundation can help them navigate workplace culture, speak with confidence, and connect with diverse audiences.
  
  

• October 27, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am
  Refresh & Recharge Your Networking Skills 
  Speaker: Gayle Hallgren | Speaker & Consultant, Networking Done Right
  
  Strong networking skills are essential for building trusted relationships and creating new opportunities, especially for young CPAs building their career success. Developing long-term relationships with clients, colleagues, and professional networks requires a personal touch, especially in the Age of AI. Explore tactical and practical networking strategies to initiate conversations, build rapport, and move interactions toward more meaningful professional relationships.
  
  

• November 10, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am
  Finding Your Path in the Age of AI
  Speaker: Scott Orth, MSc, CPCC | Resiliency and Mindfulness Coach
  The early years of any professional career come with important questions: What kind of work suits me best? Where should I focus my development? What opportunities should I pursue? And how do I build a career that remains meaningful and rewarding over time? Today, artificial intelligence is adding a new layer to those questions. Explore how to navigate career development in an AI-enabled profession.
   

• November 24, 2026 | 9:00-10:30am 
  Seven Skills to Accelerate Your Career
  Speaker: Jen Campbell, Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | Coach, Facilitator, Change ImpleMentor™
  Want to stand out early in your CPA career and fast-track your growth? Early career success as a CPA requires more than technical expertise. In this session, participants will explore the seven skills that help build credibility, strengthen relationships, and support career growth.

Benefits of registering for the series

Series purchasers will receive all five sessions at the special series rate! As an added benefit, only series purchasers will have access to the recorded sessions, for a limited time, in the event that any of the live sessions are missed.

• Lead and influence effectively, regardless of title or position
• Communicate with clarity, confidence, and professionalism
• Build a strong professional presence and accelerate career growth
• Develop meaningful relationships through strategic networking
• Navigate career development in an AI-enabled workplace
• Strengthen the human skills that remain critical to professional success, including judgment, trust, communication, and leadership

Live webinars have varying levels of expected interaction, with some requiring microphone and camera capabilities to support a proper learning experience – please email pdreg@bccpa.ca if you have concerns. 

In general, we encourage participants to have their cameras turned on to enhance their virtual learning experience. This practice promotes a stronger connection with the instructor and fellow participants, and fosters improved communication and collaboration.

Live Webinar FAQs can be found here.  

Registration terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy can be found here. If you require further assistance, please contact the PD Department.