Category: Academic

Categories
Academic General

Apply Now: Scholarships Totaling up to $9,600 for Continuing DAP Students – Deadline: Feb 28

We are now accepting applications for the following 2025 Winter Session awards:

General Eligibility Requirements:
  • Part-time or full-time DAP students, enrolled in the Winter Session who demonstrate a financial need and intention to pursue CPA designation
  • Must have completed a minimum of 9 DAP credit units, with a minimum 75% average at the time of application
(NEW THIS YEAR) 101390 CPA Education Foundation of BC Peter Norwood DAP Award
Up to $5000 available to distribute amongst selected recipients
Financial Need Required
This award has been named in honour of Peter Norwood, FCPA, FCA, FCMA, a dedicated and highly regarded instructor for over 20 years, in recognition of his contributions and efforts to advance and develop educational pathways and programs for chartered professional accountants.
Application period: February 1 to 28, 2025
Additional criteria: Preference will be given to international students.
1500 BDO Canada LLP Service Award
Valued at $2,600
Awarded on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program.
Application period: February 1 to 28, 2025
1661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller DAP Scholarship
Two awards of $1000 available
Awarded on the recommendation of the School to students with high academic standing and leadership ability who intend to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
Application period: February 1 to 28, 2025

The application criteria and application instructions for both of these scholarships can be found on myUBCDAP under Finances & Scholarships. All qualified students are encouraged to apply!

go to myubcdap finances & scholarships
,

Categories
Academic General

Weather Advisory – Your Classes in the Event of Snow

In response to extreme weather conditions, the University may decide to cancel or reschedule academic activities and curtail non-essential services.

In the event that there is no university-wide class cancellation announcement, but there is an inclement weather warning in effect,  your instructor may also opt to adjust the scheduled in-person class. Please monitor your Canvas Announcements and email for any further direction and information from your instructors, as well as ubc.ca for the most up-to-date information about campus-wide class cancellations.

Generally, UBC’s goal is to communicate these decisions by 6:00am for morning and afternoon Learning Activities, and no later than 3:00pm for evening Learning Activities.

,
Categories
Academic Careers General

Enroll in CLC: Online for workshops and other resources

The Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC) and David Lam Library want to remind you that you are welcome to join the CLC: Online Canvas course and view the Calendar, as they host many workshops throughout the year both in person and online that may be of interest to you.

  • Speaking on the Spot (Networking, Interviewing, etc)
  • English Conversation Circles (Practice your English!)
  • Professional Communication Skills Certificate (a series of 10 workshops on professionalism)
  • Peer Assisted Study Sessions for BUSI 291
  • Excel coaching and office hours
  • Bloomberg and Capital IQ workshops
  • Writing Coaching appointments

The self-enroll link is here: https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/DKC69E

Once enrolled, under “Calendar” make sure the CLC: Online Calendar is checked off, and then click “Find Appointment” on the right-hand side of the screen. Then, all available workshops/appointments should appear.

If you have any questions, please reach out to clchelp@sauder.ubc.ca

, ,
Categories
Academic Careers Events

Upcoming CPABC Events in January 2025

DateTimeEventFormatDescription
Jan 1612:00pm – 1:00pmPost-Secondary CPABC Information SessionOnline 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 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.
Jan 2312:00pm – 12:30pmPractical Experience Requirements (PER) Q&A SessionOnlineGot 30 minutes? Join this short session with CPABC staff answering pre-submitted and live questions about the Practical Experience Requirements (PER).
 
This session will solely focus on frequently asked questions (FAQs), pre-submitted questions, and live questions from the audience. No formal overview of the CPA program will be given during the session. Please be sure to watch this pre-recorded overview of the CPA program before attending the session.
Jan 285:30pm – 7:00pmOnline CPABC Accounting Night in CanadaOnlineDiscover how to transfer your international education and work experience in accounting/finance to the CPA program. This session covers admission requirements, program structure, and connecting with employers in the accounting sector.
 
Special guest speakers from BC settlement agencies, ISSofBC, MOSAIC, and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., will discuss their resources for newcomers in BC, including financial assistance, free mentorship, and career counselling to help you become a CPA.

CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2025

Registration Deadline: January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm PST

First Round: January 31 – February 2, 2025 (video submission)

Final Round: March 22, 2025 (in-person presentation)

BC & Yukon Students: Win up to $2,400! Join the CPABC Business Case Competition 2025 to solve real-world business problems and impress top CPA judges. Gather your team and showcase your skills!

The top 40 teams will be invited to an exclusive evening reception at the Shangri-La Vancouver for a unique networking opportunity with sponsors, CPAs, and other students.

Don’t miss your chance – register by January 24! Also, be sure to spread the word!

, ,

Categories
Academic General

Important Information for Winter Term 2 & Holiday Break

Dear DAP Students,

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. 

Academic advising
You can book an appointment at MyUBCDAP – Program Advising.

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!

,
Categories
Academic General

Winter Term 1 final exam schedule with locations now available

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. 

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.

,
Categories
Academic General

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.

,
Categories
Academic General

Applications now open for BDO Canada LLP Service Award (1 x $2750) and CPA Education Foundation of BC Award (2 x $1000) (apply by August 31st)

We are now accepting applications for the following 2024 Winter Session awards:

  • 1500 BDO Canada LLP Service Award, 1 award valued at $2750
    A service award endowed by BDO Canada LLP to recognize a student in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP), made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program.
  • 1661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller DAP Scholarship, 2 awards valued at $1000 each
    Awarded on the recommendation of the School to students with high academic standing and leadership ability who intend to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Both awards are open to DAP students enrolled in Summer Session courses and enrolled in upcoming Winter Term 1 at the time of application; must have completed a minimum of 9 DAP credit units, with a minimum 75% average by end of Summer Session.

The application criteria and application instructions for both of these scholarships can be found on myUBCDAP under Finances & Scholarships.

Applications are due August 31st. All qualified students are encouraged to apply!

,
Categories
Academic

Summer Term 2 final exam schedule now available

The Summer 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. 

Categories
Academic

Reminder – 2024 Winter Session Registration for Term 1 and 2 opens on July 10th, 9:30 am PT

A reminder that course registration for the 2024 Winter Session opens next week on July 10th at 9:30am PT. Please be sure to also review the instructions for course registration to get started.

Registering for Courses

Note: All registration, transfers, and withdrawals are completed through your myUBCDAP dashboard. All DAP students will see a Registration Hold on Workday because you will not use Workday to register for DAP courses.

Spam prevention powered by Akismet