Becky J. Nakamura, BAppBA, CGA
(403) 934-3176 ext. 102
Personal
Although I was born and raised in Brooks, I have always felt an affinity with Strathmore, likely due to my mother and her siblings being born in Lyalta and my Uncle Lido inheriting the family farm. I have had the opportunity to live in several large Canadian cities, but find I am a small-town girl at heart. Before moving to Strathmore, my children and I lived back in Brooks for eight years. When I was offered the opportunity to work at Gregory Harriman & Associates, I knew we would like the move, still being close to family, being able to continue living in a small town, and yet be in closer proximity to Calgary. The kids have adapted well, getting involved in different sports within the community and making new friends. Being part of a small community, I understand how important volunteers are, and so I have been committee head for 50/50 at Heritage Days for the past few years. I have an awesome group of volunteers who do such a great job and make sure my “job” is less stressful because of their commitment and dedication.
I love to travel and see the world, and want to infuse that love in my children. I also love to read and putz around in my yard and garden. I am looking forward to when my yard is FINALLY looking the way I see it in my imagination.
Education
In my younger years, I was sort of a professional student, obtaining diplomas in journalism and shiatsu. However, I also worked for a number of years in different accounting areas, and in the fall of 2001, decided to work toward my Certified General Accountant designation. I obtained my Bachelor of Applied Business Management, majoring in Accounting in 2006 from SAIT. In 2007, I successfully completed the Certified General Accountant education program, earning my CGA professional designation.
Professional
I had been working off and on in various accounting areas since finishing high school and in the fall of 2000, I started work at a public practice firm in Brooks. I decided to become a professional accountant and started working toward my CGA designation while continuing to work full-time. It was a challenging, yet wonderful learning experience. I came to GH&A in August of 2007, and am enjoying the opportunity to continue learning and expand my accounting knowledge. In 2009, I became a part-time instructor at SAIT, mentoring the Directed Field Studies students. Having gone through the course, I felt I could help my students get the most out of their DFS experience.
Words of Wisdom
“We are not what we know, but what we are willing to learn.” ~ Mary Catherine Bateson
“I think you should take your job seriously, but not yourself – that is the best combination.” ~ Judi Dench