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Now Accepting Applications for the CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award (1 x $2100) – Applications Due April 30th

Applications are now being accepted for this year’s CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award and are due April 30th, 2023. Please see below and the Scholarships and Awards page on myUBCDAP for more information and application instructions.

A $2,100 award has been made available through an endowment established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) and the Sauder School of Business to honour Bill Johnson, FCPA, FCGA, for his more than 35 years of service in support of accounting education and the accounting profession. The award is offered to a student enrolled in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) who has achieved high academic standing in intermediate financial accounting courses, and has demonstrated both academic excellence throughout the Diploma and leadership through community service – each accomplishment is given equal weighting in selection. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business in consultation with the Diploma in Accounting Program.

To be eligible for consideration of this award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled in 2022 Winter Session courses
  • Have completed a minimum of 9 credits by the end of this Winter Term 2, including BUSI 353 and BUSI 450, with a minimum overall average of 75% by the end of the 2022 Winter Session (April 2023)

To apply, please submit the following documents by April 30th:

The completed application package may be sent by e-mail to dap@sauder.ubc.ca.

The application form, resume and reference letters may all be submitted directly by the applicant together in one email.

All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply!

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Careers Events

Registration now open for Fireside Chat Series | Audit with KPMG – Wednesday, March 29th, 3 pm

Audit | Fireside Chat Series
Do you want to learn more about GVA’s Audit Practice? Join us on March 29th where we explore Audit and Assurance at KPMG and give you the chance to network with the KPMG team!

This is the second session of a three-part series where you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and ask questions with our diverse panellists. Whether you’re looking to gain new insights into our service lines, make new connections with our staff or learn more about our upcoming Spring Recruit, this series is not to be missed!

Event Details
Audit
Date: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023
Time: 3:00pm – 4:45pm
Location: In-person at the KPMG Vancouver Office (virtual option also provided)

Registration:

Please register hereRegistration for the in-person option closes March 22nd at 11:59pm PST. Registration for the virtual option closes March 27th at 11:59pm Please note that priority for in-person attendance will be given to current students or recent grads intending to apply to KPMG’s Audit group in the Greater Vancouver Area.

Other Upcoming Fireside Chats: 
Tax
Date: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
Time: 12:00pm – 1:45pm
Location: In-person at the KPMG Vancouver Office (virtual option also provided)
Registration: Open Shortly

These sessions are intended for current post-secondary students studying at Canadian Institutions who will be applying to summer internship, co-op and full-time positions starting as early as Fall 2023 through to Fall 2024 in the Greater Vancouver Area. If you have already graduated within the past year (1 year) you may register, however all other candidates should be visiting our Experienced Professionals career page and applying for those opportunities.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the GVA campus recruiting team at gvacampusrecruiting@kpmg.ca

Thank you,
GVA Campus Recruiting Team

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Careers Events

DAP Student Club event | Alumni + Industry Night – Monday, March 20th, 6:30 pm

DAP Student Club is hosting an Alumni, Industry & Student social event on Monday, March 20th at Glitch Retro Arcade Bar.

This is a great opportunity to connect with motivated UBC Diploma in Accounting students and share your valuable insights and experiences in your industry.

Food, drinks and unlimited arcade games are included. It should be a fun evening in a setting that lends itself to conversion.

Location: 
Glitch Retro Arcade Bar
2287 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2E4

Timing: 6:30 – 9:30 pm.
Monday, March 20th.

Dress Code: Business casual

For any further questions and RSVP please contact 
Ankush Goyal
Co-President | UBC DAP Student Club
ankush.goyal@ubcdapsc.com | linkedin.com/in/ankushgoyal0009
 (+1) 604-613-5141 

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Careers Events

Online event | Java in Your Jammies event series with Deloitte

Students, Deloitte invites you to start your mornings with them this month! Join Deloitte Canada’s Campus Recruitment advisors for a series of virtual Java in Your Jammies events. They want to set you up for success! You will have the opportunity to learn about the recruitment process and ask any questions you may have.

Sessions will be offered at 10 a.m. EST and PST to accommodate time-zones.

March 21: Where potential comes to life
First session: 10 a.m. ET
Second session: 1 p.m. ET

March 22: Building your personal brand
First session: 10 a.m. ET
Second session: 1 p.m. ET

March 23 How to Build a Great Application
First session: 10 a.m. ET
Second session: 1 p.m. ET

Register today

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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in March

Date Time Event Format Description
March 9 12:00pm – 12:30pm Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A Session Online Are you planning to pursue the CPA designation and wondering about Practical Experience Requirements? Join this short 30-minute session with CPABC staff answering rapid-fire pre-submitted and live questions about the Practical Experience Requirements (PER).
March 9 1:00pm – 2:00pm CPA Public Practice Recruit Information Session Online In one hour, learn about Public Practice Recruit for current and graduated post-secondary students. If you’re interested in pursuing employment opportunities with public practice firms in BC, attend this session to learn how students are recruited in the spring (March to June) and fall (July to October) in 2023, for full-time, summer, and co-op positions starting in 2024.
March 16 12:00pm – 1:00pm Post-Secondary CPABC Information Session Online Are you a post-secondary student interested in becoming a CPA after you graduate? This session will cover the CPA program in detail and include an open Q&A with CPABC’s Senior Student Recruitment Officer. This session will be tailored to post-secondary students interested in becoming a CPA, and is open to students from any university or college program.
March 21 5:00pm – 6:00pm CPA’s Journey – Life After Designation (Industry) Online CPA’s Journey features real-life CPAs and candidates of the CPA program who work in various sectors. In this webinar, our panelists who work in industry will talk about their CPA journey as well as life after obtaining the CPA designation.
March 22 2:00pm – 3:00pm CPA Public Practice Recruit Information Session Online In one hour, learn about Public Practice Recruit for current and graduated post-secondary students. If you’re interested in pursuing employment opportunities with public practice firms in BC, attend this session to learn how students are recruited in the spring (March to June) and fall (July to October) in 2023, for full-time, summer, and co-op positions starting in 2024.
March 29 12:00pm – 12:45pm Conversation with a CPA Online Join this short 45-minute conversation and listen to a real-life CPA and learn about what accountants do and where they work. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions about a career in accounting.
April 25-26 & May 5 Multi-day event CPABC Career Week Hybrid (virtual on Hopin and in person at Vancouver Convention Centre East) A rewarding CPA career can take you on any route you can imagine. Discover diverse career opportunities at CPABC’s hybrid Career Week. Register to participate in workshops, info sessions, speed networking, and more!
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Academic Careers

Deloitte Canada Bloom Scholarship Program – applications due March 12th, 11:59 pm ET

Deloitte’s Bloom Scholarship Program aims to support and empower students from underrepresented groups in our industry while providing them with the opportunity to develop their potential and start a flourishing career in an award-winning culture.

  • Find the website landing page for the Indigenous Student Scholarship here.
  • Find the website landing page Scholarship for Students with Disabilities here.
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Careers Events

Registration open for Deloitte Canada’s Beyond the Expected info session and networking series

Join Deloitte Canada for Beyond the Expected—national virtual info sessions and networking for CPA students! The events will be taking place on March 20 and 28, 2023

REGISTER HERE

Beyond the Expected, will provide the opportunity to:

  • Learn about Deloitte Canada’s CPA Advantage program and understand the impact they make for their people, country, clients, and communities
  • Meet and network with Deloitte professionals across all regions

Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the unlimited opportunities for learning, growth, and development.

All student postings will be live as of March 13, 2023: careers.deloitte.ca 

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On-campus event | Grant Thornton info session – Thursday, March 23rd, 12 pm

Grant Thornton will be hosting an on-campus info session on Thursday, March 23rd, 12 pm. For more information to register, please visit the event listing on COOL.

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Academic

Winter Term 2 final exam schedule now available

The Winter Term 2 final exam schedule is now available on UBC’s Exam Schedule page and you’ll also find your personal exam schedule updated on SSC.

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Academic

Schedule update – BUSI 493-971 in Summer Term 2

BUSI 493, Section 971 has been moved to a new time on Mondays and Wednesdays in Summer Term 2 and will now meet at 1-4 pm.

The updated Summer Term 2 schedule is now available from myUBCDAP schedules.

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