EY will be holding an on-campus info session on Monday, March 20th, 5-7 pm. For more information and to register, visit COOL.
Category: Events
Join PwC Canada at their on-campus info session on Tuesday, February 14th, 12:45 pm to learn more about this year’s Scholarship and Mentorship program, providing financial support to post-secondary students who are Black, Indigenous and/or Persons with Disabilities, studying in accounting, business and/or STEM.
Registration is now open on COOL (https://sauder-ubc-csm.symplicity.com/)
KPMG Canada and Jack.org are collaborating to host the Jack Talk event during your reading week on February 22, 2023. In this session, discover the power of personal stories and mental health education to inspire, engage, and equip YOU to look out for yourself and your peers.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/g538mb1Zq5
Interested in launching your career at a Professional Services Firm? Want to learn how to prepare yourself for the Spring Recruit? Register for KPMG’s upcoming on-campus info session on Monday, February 27th, 5 pm, where you will learn about the many opportunities that KPMG has to offer through the upcoming Spring Recruit!
KPMG is one of the world’s largest Audit, Tax, and Advisory firms, with international presence in over 146 countries. KPMG is also home to over 227,000 professionals, with over 8,700 professionals working throughout 41 offices across Canada.
RSVP in COOL today, as spots are limited!
| Date | Time | Event | Format | Description |
| February 1 | 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Online CPABC Accounting Night in Canada | Online | Learn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) to get the CPA designation. This free information session will explain the admission requirements and the structure of the CPA program; and how to access free resources such as English language courses, mentorship and career counselling services from BC settlement agencies to help you attain your goals in becoming a CPA. |
| February 2 | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | CPABC Q&A Webinar | Online | Join 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 CPABC Information Session. |
| February 8 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Discover CPA | In-person (Vancouver) | Are you interested in becoming a CPA but don’t have a business-related background? This Discover CPA event will feature a panel of CPAs who did not study business prior to pursuing their CPA path. Hear why they became CPAs and how they did it. Receive an overview of the CPA profession and get a chance to network with panelists following the moderated panel discussion. Complimentary canapés and beverages will be served. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 7, 2023. |
| February 15 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | CPABC How to Series ‘Negotiate salary and package’ | Online | Learn how to consider salary and package when choosing your accounting employer. Our panelists will share how and when to negotiate salary throughout your accounting career path within their organizations; how salary is structured, the additional package, perks and benefits available at their organizations, and what an accounting career for you may look like at their organizations. Event includes live audience questions and answers to the panelists. |
| February 22 | 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. Featured speaker: Danna Chan, CPA, CA, Partner of Chan Nowosad Boates Inc., Chartered Professional Accountants. Danna provides a wide range of services to individuals, corporations and organizations, specializing in audit and assurance engagements and personal and corporate tax. |
| February 28 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | CPABC Network Series ‘Conversation with CPAs Celebration’ | In-person (Vancouver) | SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, February 28 for this in-person, Vancouver event, ‘CPABC Network Series-Conversation with CPAs Celebration’ and network with past ‘Conversation with a CPA’ speakers, fellow event attendees, and CPABC staff. Complimentary canapés and beverages will be served. Further event details and registration opening soon. Check our Events page for updates. |
Grant Thornton LLP (Canada) presents Ask the Experts – a virtual winter series highlighting a day in the life of how our people from across the firm working in different service lines live an amazing life fuelled by a rewarding career. These sessions are open to all students across #Canada. Sign up to learn more!
- Ask the Experts – Tax & Privately Held Business | Thurs, February 16 at 1pm (PT): https://lnkd.in/g_b7s5Ct
- Ask the Experts – Audit & Advisory | Thurs, March 16 at 1pm (PT): https://lnkd.in/gMKtVzwu
- Ask the Experts – Recruitment Tips & CPA Support | Thurs, April 6 at 1pm (PT): https://lnkd.in/gdkJ4dEy
More info on each event can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g8i55gbh
As you start out your spring semester, we encourage you to participate in our upcoming networking and learning opportunities. These events will help you learn more about our #BeYouatRSM culture, assist with your resume and tell you about careers in audit, tax, and consulting here at RSM.
What to expect?
- Flexibility – drop in networking that’s convenient for you—no need to stay the whole time!
- Engage in 1-on-1 chats with recent graduates and those working at RSM
- Casual engagement environment
- Learn more about our firm and what opportunities best fit your interests and passions
1. Inclusion series: We are bringing courageous conversations and inclusion-minded sessions to students to engage directly with RSM professionals and recruiters, while exploring our employee network groups.
- Resumes: Highlighting your skills when bragging is uncomfortable
Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT - Perfecting your Pitch as a First Gen
Thursday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. ET / Noon PT
2. RSM career exploration: Whatever your passions and interests, RSM can help you explore the right opportunities. Learn about potential careers, gain insights on what life is like at RSM, and discover how we empower our people to make a deeper impact.
- Careers in Audit and Tax
Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m. ET - Careers in Consulting for Tech Majors
Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. ET
If you are a student ready to find your next step, these events are for you! We hope you will join us!
See below for opportunities to connect with CPABC in January!
Featured events
CPABC Career Week
Jan 17-19, 2023
Hybrid (online + Vancouver Convention Centre)
Accelerate your career at CPABC Career Week
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!
CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2023
Registration Deadline: January 26, 2023 at 12:00pm (noon) PST
First Round: January 27 – 29, 2023 (video submission)
Final Round: March 25, 2023 (in-person presentation)
Click to download event poster PDF
BC and Yukon post-secondary students, show off and refine your business acumen by challenging yourself and your teammates to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to real issues facing real businesses! The CPABC Case Competition is a business strategy case competition with two competition rounds. The Top 8 teams from the First Round will be invited to the Final Round including an evening reception to network with CPA members across BC.
Not sure if it’s for you? Check out testimonials from the winning team of the 2022 Competition.
Prizes: The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of $2000 and invited to a CPABC Mentor/Mentee Networking Event. The second placed team will receive a cash prize of $1000 and the third placed team will receive a cash prize of $500.
Teams: This competition is open to BC and Yukon post-secondary students only. There are no limits on the number of teams from each school. Teams of four must have at least two students who are in their 1st or 2nd year of studies, and teams of three must have at least one student who is in their 1st or 2nd year of studies. Students of all disciplines are invited to participate, no prior experience is required. Team registrations only. Individual registrations not accepted. See Rules and Regulations for detailed information.
Registration Deadline: January 26, 2023 at 12:00pm (noon) PST
Questions? Check the Case Competition page for more information.
Other events
| Date | Time | Event | Format | Description |
| January 5 | 12:00pm – 12:30pm | Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A Session | Online | This is a short 30-minute session with CPABC staff answering rapid-fire pre-submitted and live questions about the Practical Experience Requirements (PER). No formal overview of the CPA program will be given during the session. Registrants are asked to watch a pre-recorded overview of the CPA program before attending the session. Click here for more information. |
| January 11 | 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. |
| January 24 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | CPA’s Journey – Life After Designation (Public Practice) | Online | CPA’s Journey features real-life CPAs and candidates of the CPA program who work in various sectors. In this webinar, our three panelists who work in public practice will talk about their CPA journey as well as life after obtaining the CPA designation. Click here for more panelist information. |
| January 25 | 5:00pm – 5:45pm | 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. Featured speaker: Betty Mak, CPA, CA, Director of Tax, Maxar Technologies. Betty is currently overseeing income tax compliance, supporting tax accounting and responsible for other tax projects including cash tax projections and tax support for M&A activities. |
| January 31 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | CPABC Network Series ‘Meet and Mingle’ | Online | Join us and network with some of CPABC’s best Candidate and Member Ambassadors! Candidate Ambassadors are individuals who are currently enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program, while our Member Ambassadors are CPAs. This event includes rotating networking rooms so audience members may ask their questions and receive answers, guidance, tips and advice on a variety of topics and interests, such as employment, career paths, education, interviewing skills and more. RSVP deadline Sunday, January 29, 2023. |
Join Deloitte Canada on January 11 (English) and 12 (French), 2023 for their National Virtual Info and Networking sessions.
At these sessions, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about Deloitte Canada’s business and impact across the regions
- Meet and network with Deloitte professionals across all regions
Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the endless opportunities for learning, growth and development.
Postings for internship, co-op, and new grad roles will be live on December 19, 2022. Apply at: careers.deloitte.ca
As a reminder, we are offering a 7-part workshop series this term, which started on Tuesday, September 20th. This workshop series is comprised of 7 sequential workshops that will take you through each step of the career planning process, corresponding to one or more of our Career Toolkits. Not sure how to get started on the accounting career path? Don’t miss this opportunity for tailored guidance and exclusive tips to start you on your way!
The final workshop in this series will be held this Tuesday, November 29th and will focus on navigating offers.
Many students find themselves having to consider more than one job offer following their job search process. Whether you receive one or more is yet to be seen, but how you prepare now will make all the difference when your offer(s) come.
Learn and apply the strategies of comparing, accepting and declining job offers and how to stay connected with the companies you remain interested in while you are waiting for other companies to respond.
Learn how to prepare for and initiate a salary discussion and negotiate salary when possible. Utilize strategies to evaluate job offers and seize the best opportunities. Then as a Sauder DAP Alumni, see how you can leverage your success for your future and for others.
This workshop will be fully virtual and will be held from 4:45 to 6:15 pm PT and registration will be open on COOL until 11:59 pm on Monday, November 28th.