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Winter Term 1 Final Exam Schedule now Available

The Winter Term 1 final exam schedule is now available on UBC’s Exam Schedule page and you’ll also find your personal exam schedule updated on Workday Student.

Please see the instructions on how to view your personal exam schedule on Workday Student here: Viewing your exam schedule | Workday Tutorials.

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GenAI 101: Ethical AI Skills for Students

Curious about how to use ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in your coursework, without crossing ethical lines? Join this interactive workshop to learn how to navigate generative AI in your studies with confidence.

We’ll explore Sauder’s policy on GenAI tools, discuss what ethical use looks like in different courses and assessments, and review practical ways to track and protect your academic work. You’ll also discover AI tools that can support your learning and research, plus strategies to verify AI-generated information so you can avoid common pitfalls.

Whether you’re new to generative AI or already experimenting with it, this session will give you the skills to use these tools responsibly and effectively.

You will learn to:
• Understand Sauder’s policy on Generative AI tools and their purpose in academia.
• Identify ethical and unethical uses of GenAI in coursework and assessments.
• Track and safeguard your academic work to demonstrate integrity.
• Explore useful GenAI tools and how to integrate them into your studies responsibly.
• Evaluate and verify AI-generated content to ensure accuracy and credibility.

Who should attend:
Open to all undergraduate, graduate, and DAP students interested in using GenAI tools effectively, ethically, and safely in their academic work.

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Summer Term 1–2 & Term 2 Final Exam Schedule Now Available

The Summer Term 1–2 and Term 2 final exam schedule is now available and includes both exam dates and classroom locations.

You can find the schedule on UBC’s Exams page.

Your final exam details on Workday Student has been updated to reflect this information. For instructions on how to view your personal exam schedule, visit: Viewing your exam schedule | Workday Tutorials

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Fall Graduation Application is open – Apply by August 29th

November 2025 Graduation Application Now Open

Are you completing your final term in the DAP program by the end of August 2025? If so, it’s time to apply for November 2025 graduation.

Key information:

  • Students finishing their final term in the DAP program by August 2025 should apply now for November 2025 graduation.
  • Graduation application is required to be awarded the Diploma in Accounting.
  • Review the Program Completion Requirements to ensure you meet the minimum requirements.
  • The deadline to apply is August 29, 2025.
  • Visit Applying to graduate | UBC Student Services for details and instructions.
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2025 Winter Session schedules now available – Registration for Term 1 and 2 opens on July 10th, 9:30 am PT

The 2025 Winter Session (2025W) schedule for Term 1 and 2 is now available.

Leading up to the course registration start date on July 10th, please be sure to also review the instructions for course registration to get started.

Important:  if you are planning to apply for a Canadian student loan, please ensure you review the “Deferred payment of tuition fees for Canadian student loan applicants” section on this page (under “How to register – by payment type”) for additional instructions.

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Now Accepting Applications for the CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award (1 x $2100) – Applications Due May 23, 2025

Applications are now being accepted for this year’s CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award and are due May 23, 2025.  Please see below and Finances & Scholarships page 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 2024 Winter Session courses
  • Have completed a minimum of 9 credits by the end of Winter Term 2 (April 2025), including completion of BUSI 353 and BUSI 450 with a minimum grade of 75% in each

To apply, please submit the following documents by May 23rd:

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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Academic Careers General

Upcoming CPABC Events in April 2025

Featured Event: CPABC Career Week

Virtual: April 1 & 2 | Vancouver: April 3

Ready to make meaningful connections with employers and find your next career opportunity? Join us now for Career Week! Dive into sessions on the CPA program, explore various accounting roles, participate in hands-on workshops, and attend our vibrant career expo. Don’t miss this chance to boost your career! Register now!

CPAEF: $3,000 award opportunity

You could be eligible for an award of up to $3,000 to support your accounting education! Don’t miss out—apply by May 15 for financial assistance from the CPA Education Foundation (CPAEF).

April Events
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Apr 105:00pm – 6:00pmCPA Information SessionOnlineIn one hour, all aspects of the CPA program will be covered in detail, including admission requirements, prerequisites, examinations and program structure. The presentation will conclude with an open question and answer period with a CPABC staff member.  
Apr 145:00pm – 6:00pmThe CPA Way as a CandidateOnlineAre you planning to pursue the CPA designation and curious about the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)? If yes, join the conversation and listen to a recent candidate’s real-life experience. The conversation will include how they entered the program, where they are currently working, and their journey in the CPA program. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions about becoming a CPA. Featured PEP candidate: Cameron Mann from KPMG.  
Apr 2212:00pm – 1:00pmCPA Information SessionOnlineIn one hour, all aspects of the CPA program will be covered in detail, including admission requirements, prerequisites, examinations and program structure. The presentation will conclude with an open question and answer period with a CPABC staff member.  
Apr 295:00pm – 6:00pmCPABC Q&A WebinarOnlineJoin us for an online general Q & A session with CPABC Recruitment staff. In this interactive event, 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 CPA Information Session.
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Upcoming DAP Student Club event – CPA Career Fair on April 7th

Expand Your Network at the Ultimate Accounting Recruitment Event!

Students from universities across the Greater Vancouver Area are invited to this exclusive opportunity to connect with top accounting firms and make a lasting impression on recruiters.

  • Date: April 7, 2025
  • Time: 2:00 PM – 6 PM
  • Location: Pan Pacific Hotel (Oceanview Hall)

Meet Recruiters from Leading Accounting Firms:

EY • PwC • Deloitte • KPMG • Doanne Grant Thornton • MNP • BDO • Baker Tilly • Invictus • Lohn Caulder • Smythe • Treewalk • Ribyre Chang Haylock • RSM • Clearline • Crowe MacKay • Manning Elliott • Walsh King • D&H • Rolfe Benson • DMCL • GBCO • Davidson & Company • CPABC

Don’t miss out and secure your spot before spaces fill up!

Take the next step in your accounting career—register now!

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Deloitte’s Bloom Scholarship Program is NOW live!

Invite from KPMG

Deloitte’s Bloom Scholarship Program is NOW live, with the launch of the Indigenous Student Scholarship, Black Student Scholarship and Scholarship for Students with Disabilities and Neurodiverse. The program will provide undergraduate students with a one-time $5,000 scholarship and an opportunity to complete a paid work term at one of our Canadian offices. The Bloom Student Scholarships are being offered to candidates across the country, who meet the following criteria:

  • You are eligible to work in Canada 
  • You self-identify as Black; or
  • You self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis); or 
  • You self-identify as a person with a disability, as defined by the Government of Canada (any impairment, including physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication, or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation—whether permanent, temporary, or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society). Neurodiversity recognizes the many individuals with neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dyslexia (Government of Canada).
  • You are enrolled in a post-secondary education in Canada (full-time or part-time) 
  • You are currently completing a diploma, undergraduate, or graduate program and graduating in 2026 and beyond 
  • You are interested in completing a work term at Deloitte in Fall 2025, Winter 2026 or Summer 2026.

We note students do not need to be part of a formal co-operative education program or work-study program.

Applications will close onApril 13, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

  • Find our Bloom scholarship opportunities here.

*Virtual Info Session*

We will also be hosting a virtual info session on April 9, 2025, for students to attend to discuss the Bloom scholarship program, learn about our recruitment process, our scholarship opportunities and hear from past scholarship recipients!

The sign-up link for the info session is here.

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Kindly direct any questions to studentscholarship@deloitte.ca.

Best regards,

Deloitte Canada’s Bloom Scholarship Program Team.

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Winter Term 2 final exam schedule with locations now available

The Winter Term 2 final exam schedule has now been updated to include the classroom locations and you can find the updated schedule on UBC’s Exams page

Your final exam schedule on  Workday Student should now also be updated with these details. Please see the instructions on how to view your personal exam schedule on Workday Student here: Viewing your exam schedule | Workday Tutorials.

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