Ultra CGA

30 28 40 Vol. 39 / No. 3 • FALL 2012 features views spotlight 24 A true <strong>Ultra</strong>man <strong>CGA</strong> Terry Craig participates in a gruelling endurance event – and proves that organ donors can go the distance contents 16 28 30 Trends in accounting software Alan Salmon reviews the most popular accounting software options for you and your clients Investment options in a time of low interest rates Steve Zadra highlights income investment options that offer decent returns Life-cycle assessment LCA lets you understand the true, long-term costs of an investment decision 06 09 12 14 34 taxmatters Ed Kroft looks back on the major developments in Canadian tax this summer techview Your notebook is valuable – learn how to keep it (and its data) safe periscope Career coach Joanne Loberg outlines fail-safe tips for building a successful career ethics in focus Evaluating an ethical dilemma publicpractice Edifier Steve Erickson says partnerships with a high degree of trust are more profitable 23 36 38 40 42 keepingTabs <strong>CGA</strong>s in the news and members on the move currentAssets A roundup of all the latest gadgets, tech gear and apps snapShots Photos from <strong>CGA</strong>-BC events partingShot Meet Angela Trif, <strong>CGA</strong>, a business consultant with the Interior Health Authority and dedicated <strong>CGA</strong>-BC volunteer morethanNumbers Letting the data tell the story 32 Before you even say a word Planning and preparing for your public speech is just as important as the speech itself You can follow <strong>CGA</strong>-BC on Facebook and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cgabc Cover photo (and related story photos) by Rick Kent. outlook 03