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If you don’t have a Personal PD Passport, use this link to purchase all three issues of UpNext that were released in June, September and December of 2021.
ABOUT UPNEXT
The new UpNext digital PD magazine includes practical insights delivered in a convenient digital format and is eligible for up to 8 hours of verifiable PD across three issues.
Benefit from shorter durations and timely topics from original content produced by CPA Ontario’s PD Digital team. Learn on your own schedule from video and print features to help you stay informed and navigate your business and your life. Gain skills to stay relevant and take your career to the next level.
Here's a sneak peek into the UpNext digital PD magazine.
DECEMBER ISSUE #3: THE FUTURE OF WORK
In the December 2021 issue, don’t miss CPAs in conversation with industry experts on subjects including diversity and inclusion, disruptive innovation and value creation, and auditing deficiencies. Print features discuss how to communicate in a multigenerational workforce and digital transformation.
SEPTEBMER ISSUE #2: ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, GOVERNANCE (ESG) for CPAs
In the September 2021 issue, enjoy CPAs in conversation with industry professionals on subjects including sustainability reporting, negotiation best practices, the role of the future CFO and budgeting and forecasting. Print features are about collaborating online and how to make an impact in ESG as a CPA.
JUNE ISSUE #1: DEVELOPING RESILIENCE
In the June 2021 issue, enjoy CPAs in conversation with industry professionals on subjects such as resilient leadership, financial planning and the keys to behaviour change. Print features are focused on cybersecurity and how to build resilience into your business model.
PD HOUR BREAKDOWN
| DATE OF ISSUE | PD HOURS |
|---|
| June 2021 | 2 hours |
| September 2021 | 3 hours |
| December 2021 | 3 hours |
KEY TAKEAWAYS: DECEMBER ISSUE
- Auditing Deficiencies
- Disruptive Innovation and Value Creation
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Future of Work Feature Story - Generativity: Unlocking the Hidden Wisdom in Today’s Multigenerational Work Environment
- The Art and Science of Digital Transformation
- Microlearning Software Shortcuts for PowerPoint and Excel
- Downloadable PDF - Hybrid Workplaces: Resources to Get Started
KEY TAKEAWAYS: SEPTEMBER ISSUE
- Bring Confidence to the Bargaining Table with Negotiation Tips and Skills
- Financial Budgeting and Forecasting Tools and Techniques
- Sustainability Reporting: Past, Present, Future
- Visionary Leadership: The Role of the Future CFO
- Cybersecurity 101
- Microlearning Software Shortcuts in Excel and Word
- ESG Feature Story: Want to Make an Impact? Follow the Money
- Downloadable ESG for Accountants Checklist: Resources to Get Started
KEY TAKEAWAYS: JUNE ISSUE
- Model for Behavioural Change
- Personal Finance Planning
- Changing Dimensions of Workplace in a Post-Covid-19 World
- Resilient Leadership Skills
- Cybersecurity 101
- Microlearning Software Shortcuts in Excel and Word
- Building Resilience into Your Business Model
- Downloadable Resilience Checklist: How to Handle Stress
DECEMBER 2021 CONTRIBUTORS
Jenn McCann, Malik Datardina, Rosie Yeung, Bill Richardson,
Ohran Gobrin, Paul Mascarenhas.
SEPTEMBER 2021 CONTRIBUTORS
Fotini Iconomopoulos, Ward Blatch, Leanne Keddie, Barbara Palmegiani, Sarah Keyes, Paul Mascarenhas.
JUNE 2021 CONTRIBUTORS
Clare Kumar, Julia Chung, Tony Gill, Liz Lugt, Erin Bury, Eileen Pease, Matthew Braga, Paul Mascarenhas.
WHO WILL BENEFIT
The UpNext digital PD magazine is suitable for CPAs in senior roles, those new to the profession, or anyone looking for a high-level overview of current industry trends and technical knowledge.
NOTE: If you are a 2020 Passport holder DO NOT REGISTER for this course. Click here for the unique 2020 Passport holder course link