New Year, New DAP Members! As you head into 2025, take advantage of your opportunities and join the DAP Student Club. Join their team and help create opportunities for accounting students across Vancouver. As members, you will develop durable skills in teamwork, communication, and expand your network by connecting with like-minded peers and industry professionals. The DAP Student Club is fueled by its members’ enthusiasm, interest, and commitment to giving back to the community.
Happy New Year! We are writing today to remind you to invite your students and clubs to apply to KPMG Ace the Case 2025!
Applications are still live on our careers website and will close on January 12, 2025. If you are interested in learning more about KPMG Ace the Case 2025, you can visit us here. KPMG Ace the Case will provide students the opportunity to interact with their peers as they work together to develop a solution to a real-world business problem and share it with KPMG leadership. Students will ignite their passion to create solutions to real-world problems, collaborate with others from across the country, develop business skills and grow their network within KPMG.
The Case Competition for undergraduate STEM students, business students, or students looking to achieve their CPA designation will provide students with a taste of what it’s like to work at KPMG, and an opportunity to participate in a spotlight session showcasing the CPA support provided by our firm. Working in teams with peers in your region, students will collaborate to solve a real-world business problem by completing a case study through a business, digital and CPA lens, receiving valuable feedback from industry professionals. KPMG Ace the Case is ideal for students who are interested in building a career in audit, tax or advisory at KPMG.
Participant Eligibility
To participate in KPMG Ace the Case 2025, students must be currently:
Enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Not employed at KPMG (no current or future-dated offer)
Planning to pursue a career at KPMG
In their first to third year of an undergraduate business or STEM program
Students are invited to apply individually, and if selected, will be grouped into teams.
Some Key Dates
Applications Close: January 12, 2025
GVA Local Competition: February 1, 2025
National Competition: February 17 -19,2025
Join the competition and kick-start your career with KPMG!
We hope this finds you well! As we look to 2025, we’d like to share some information with you about Term 2.
Term 2 course planning
Academic advising
Winter break office hours
Student supports over the winter break
Term 2 course planning In January, the DAP office will review the academic progress of all DAP students. In preparation for Term 2, please review Academic Standing – myUBCDAP.
Your final grades will be available on Workday in the coming weeks. We would like to remind you that it is your responsibility to ensure that you have met any course requirements for your registered Term 2 courses, including all co-requisites and prerequisites.
Continue to add yourself to available waitlists for any Term 2 courses you still wish to take. You will receive a time-limited notification to accept a seat if one becomes available.
If you fail a course or if your overall Term 1 average falls below the minimum 50% sessional average required for continuation, we encourage you to meet with an Academic Advisor in January to review your Term 2 course schedule and academic plan. Advisors can connect you to resources that will help you in your studies and can help you plan your degree and a manageable course load.
One of our January goals is to support students who have questions or concerns directly related to Term 2 before the add/drop deadline of January 17, 2025. If you have questions that do not require immediate attention (e.g., long-term course planning), please book an appointment for after January 17 when we resume regular advising appointments. Appointments can be booked 10 days in advance.
Winter break office hours The DAP office will close at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24 and will reopen after the winter break on Thursday, January 2 at 8:30 am.
Student supports over the winter break Many offices at UBC will also be closed or have reduced hours over the break. If you are looking for student supports, please visit students.ubc.ca/ubclife/student-supports-over-holidays.
We wish you a safe and restful winter break and look forward to seeing you in January!
This is a corrected repost of our earlier announcement. Please note that the 2024 Winter Term 2 SIN Clinic will take place on December 19 and January 7, not on January 17.
This is a friendly reminder that the 2024 SIN Clinic will be open on December 19 and January 7 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM hosted by the International Student Development Team.
2024 Winter Term 2 SIN Clinic (In-Person)
Need help obtaining your SIN? Service Canada agents will be available on campus to assist with your SIN application.
How:Register online by December 18, 2024 (subject to availability).
During the clinic, agents from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be available to provide information on benefits and credits available to students, including the GST/HST credit, Tuition Tax Credit, BC Renter’s Tax Credit, and Disability Tax Credit.
Whether you’re a job seeker, employed and aiming to advance your career, or fulfilling CPA program experience requirements, presenting yourself with poise and professionalism is crucial. Professional behavior is a key competency evaluated in the CPA program. How can you stand out to your current or future employer and boost your career prospects?
Learn directly from top employers including BC Public Service, CRA, and KPMG Canada about the essential professional skills you need to excel in the workplace and stand out to employers!
Join in for a Q&A session with CPABC Recruitment staff. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the admission requirements of the CPA program, how to apply, and any additional questions you may have about the program.
This event is suitable for persons who have already attended a CPABC Information Session.
Are you an international student interested in exploring pathways to Permanent Residency in Canada? IRCC (Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada) is hosting Virtual Learning Sessions to help you understand your options and support your journey.
What to Expect:
A recorded presentation on pathways to PR (available here)
Live Q&A sessions to clarify your questions and enhance your understanding.
Watch First: Before attending a live session, we strongly recommend watching the recorded presentation. This will give you a solid foundation and make the Q&A more helpful.
Session Dates & Times:
November 28, 2024: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
December 5, 2024: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
December 12, 2024: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
December 19, 2024: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to get valuable guidance tailored to international students!
KPMG Ace the Case 2025 offers students the opportunity to work with their peers to develop a solution to a business problem and present it to KPMG leadership. This competition provides a platform to ignite a passion for solving real-world challenges, collaborate with students from across the country, enhance business skills, and grow a professional network within KPMG in Canada.
Case Competition Overview
The competition gives participants a taste of what it’s like to work at KPMG in Canada. Participants will engage in a spotlight session focused on the CPA support provided by the firm. Working in teams, participants will tackle a real-world business problem through a business, digital, and CPA lens, receiving valuable feedback from industry professionals.
KPMG Ace the Case is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in audit, tax, or advisory at KPMG. Winners of the local competition will be invited to the national competition in Toronto, where teams will present their solutions to a panel of KPMG leaders.
Team Composition
Students can apply individually, and if selected, they will be grouped into teams meeting the following criteria:
Four to six students per team
Teams should be composed of individuals with diverse gender identities
Teams will include a mix of STEM students, business students, and/or students aiming to achieve their CPA designation
Prize Information
Winning teams may receive prizes such as KPMG swag, scholarships, a trip to Toronto, and a guaranteed interview for an open role at KPMG in a future recruitment cycle!
Participant Eligibility
To participate in KPMG Ace the Case 2025, applicants must:
Be enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution
Not be currently employed by KPMG or hold a future-dated offer
Be planning to pursue a career at KPMG
Be in the first to third year of an undergraduate business or STEM program
Applications Open: November 13, 2024
You can submit your application on KPMG’s website. Submissions must include your resume and your most recent transcript (not required for first years). All applications must be received no later than January 12th, 2025. If you are selected for the competition, you will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline.
Please note that we DO NOT require a cover letter for this application process.
Key Dates
Applications Open: November 13, 2024
Applications Close: January 12, 2025
Virtual Information Sessions (sign-up by Nov. 24, 2024, 11:59 pm EST):
Eastern Canada (sign-up here): Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, 12 to 12:30 pm EST
Western Canada (sign-up here): Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, 12 to 12:30 pm PST
National French Session (sign-up here): Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, 12 to 12:30 pm EST
Drop-In National Q&A Session (sign-up here): Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, 3 to 4 pm EST
Local Competition: Two days between January 20 – February 3, 2025
National Competition: February 17-19, 2025
Join the competition and kick-start your career with KPMG!
The Winter Term 1 final exam schedule has now been updated to include the classroom locations and you can find the updated schedule on UBC’s Exams page.
We are excited to extend an invitation to you for a virtual webinar organized by Deloitte’s Human Capital team, “Thriving beyond boundaries: Human performance in a boundaryless world”! This event aims to provide you with valuable insights into human capital trends, specifically focusing on the developments and challenges in 2024.
During this engaging webinar, Deloitte’s Human Capital industry leaders and experts will present their comprehensive research on 2024 Human Capital trends. The webinar will cover a wide range of topics, including what emerging technologies are and how we can help the workforce embrace them, evolving workforce dynamics, the future of work and more.
What’s in it for you?
Gain valuable knowledge: By attending this webinar, you will have the opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends that will shape the future of the workforce. Understanding these trends will empower you to make informed decisions regarding your career path and personal development.
Interact with experts: Our Human Capital team consists of seasoned professionals who have extensive experience in the field. This webinar will provide you with a unique chance to engage with them directly, ask questions, and seek advice on various aspects related to human capital and career growth.
Should you have any questions or require any accessibility accommodations during the webinar, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at campuscentral@deloitte.ca.
We can’t wait to have you join us for this exciting event!
The CPABC Public Practice Recruit Student Survey 2024 is now open!
This is your opportunity to share your experiences from the CPA Recruit process in Spring and Fall 2024. Your valuable feedback will help improve employers’ recruitment practices, based on candidate experiences.
Important: When submitting your email address, please use your post-secondary email to confirm that you are currently a student at your institution.
CPABC greatly appreciates your feedback and looks forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please contact Brendan Chan, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, at bchan@bccpa.ca.
