Christy Lam
About Christy Lam
Christy Lam is a Co-Op Student in Revenue Assurance at Telus and an incoming Staff Accountant at Deloitte Canada, with a diverse background in accounting and business roles.
Current Roles at Deloitte and Telus
Christy Lam currently holds positions at both Deloitte Canada and Telus. At Deloitte Canada, she is an incoming staff accountant, which indicates her recent or upcoming full-time employment in their accounting department. Concurrently, she works at Telus as a co-op student in the Revenue Assurance division. Her diverse roles in both organizations underline her commitment to expanding her expertise in accounting and revenue management.
Previous Employment and Internships
Christy Lam has accumulated a range of experience across various roles. She worked as an accounting intern at Woodbridge Northwest Communities in 2017 for four months and as a junior fund accountant at Investment Administration Solutions in 2016 for eight months. Earlier, she served as an accessories salesperson at Nordstrom for five months and performed dual roles at SFU, including being a teaching assistant at the Beedie School of Business and human resources coordinator for the Business Administration Student Society from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background and CPA Designation
Christy Lam completed her education at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She also attended Pinetree Secondary School. In 2020, she achieved the CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation, marking a significant milestone in her professional qualifications. Additionally, she has completed a certification in Data Analytics for Accounting Professionals, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Volunteer and Leadership Experience
Christy Lam has a strong background in volunteer work and leadership. She volunteered as a tax preparer for low-income families through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). She also participated in the Deloitte National Leadership Conference in 2018. Moreover, she served as a mentor for first-year accounting students at Simon Fraser University, demonstrating her commitment to giving back to the academic community and fostering the next generation of accounting professionals.
Published Work and Project Leadership
Christy Lam has contributed to the field of ethical accounting through her published work in the Journal of Business Ethics. She authored an article on the importance of ethical accounting practices, showcasing her scholarly contributions. Additionally, she led a project at Telus that enhanced revenue assurance processes, resulting in a 15% increase in accuracy. These achievements highlight her ability to impact the industry positively through both practical and academic channels.