sector, the numbers are significant enough that the country houses several accounting associa- tions created by and for various visible minorities. Radcliffe points to the underlying reason she believes there’s a need for these groups: “As individual professionals, we can sometimes feel underrepresented and isolated. However, as a group, we are able to learn from common experiences, share resources and network across the country because of our common thread,” she says. “Ethnical diversity within our accounting associations isn’t intended to further isolate; rather, it’s to further elevate specific groups of professionals within the accounting profession at large.” The president of Mississauga-based Transform Consulting Inc. (which caters to clients in


several industries), Okonkwo started BFAN late last year. “As a newcomer, shared experiences ranging from international credential recognition to barriers in professional development facing women, and specifically those of black African or Caribbean heritage, led to the concept


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With 33 members, the Korean Canadian Professional Accountants Society of BC may be one of the smaller groups, but it’s one of the most socially active. In addition to PD sessions, it hosts parties and plans hiking trips, picnics and golf tournaments


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