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On the CoverEarly Achievement Award WinnersBy Michelle McRae, EditorEach year, the Institute grants awards for early achievement to CAs who have made significant professionalaccomplishments and community contributions within ten years of earning the CA designation. Three CAshave been chosen for this year’s awards: Lenora Lee, CA; Mike Parker, CA; and Nolan Watson, CA.Lenora Lee, CALenora Lee is a very busy individual. In additionto managing a full client load, the seniormanager at KPMG LLP in Victoria oversees andparticipates in her firm’s recruiting activities,teaches at the University of Victoria, and volunteersextensively in the community.It’s hard to believe she earned her CA only fouryears ago.Lenora began articling with KPMG in 2002,after completing a bachelor of commerce fromthe University of Victoria (along the way, earninga Faculty of Business Award of Excellence forhaving the highest GPA).“When I began articling, I was aware of thestereotypes regarding accountants,” Lenora remembers.“But soon after starting, I was happy todiscover that every day is dynamic and unique.”After earning her CA in 2005, she stayed onwith KPMG as a manager. Partners and clientsalike were impressed with her abilities. Theywere so impressed, in fact, that the firm decidedto promote her to senior manager in 2007—twoyears ahead of the typical schedule.Lenora has risen to the task, taking on a high levelof responsibility that includes a considerable anddiverse client roster.“Maintaining this client mix requires me tocontinue learning about different businesses andthe applicable accounting standards,” she says.“I’ve worked with fantastic clients in a variety ofindustries so far, and I’ve found it particularlyrewarding to gain such a breadth of knowledgeand experience.”Lenora also manages the firm’s recruitmentprogram in Victoria, and says she “enjoys stayingconnected with local post-secondary institutionsand seeing new students join the firm each year.”So far, she has played a major role in the hiringof approximately 40 students.She also participates as a speaker at panels andforums on post-secondary education, speakingto secondary and post-secondary students about8 ica.bc.ca June/Summer ’09
P L A T I N U M M E M B E R“I’ve worked with fantastic clients in a variety of industries so far, and I’ve found it particularly rewarding to gain such a breadth ofknowledge and experience,” says Lenora Lee, CA. Photo by Deddeda Stemler of Victoria.09.OBRTurnbullAd4 5/21/09 9:15 AM Page 1Disciplined InvestmentManagementRoss Turnbull, CA, CBV, CFADirector, Portfolio Manager604 844 5363Toll Free 1 888 886 3586rturnbull@odlumbrown.comMEMBER CIPFThe OB Report is Odlum Brown’s monthly newsletter featuringtimely market commentary and insight into our investmentstrategies. To receive a complimentary copy, call 604 844 5363.June/Summer ’09 ica.bc.ca 9
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