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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in October

Upcoming events in October:

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Oct 1012:00pm – 12:30pmPractical Experience Requirements (PER) Q&A SessionOnlineAre you planning to pursue the CPA designation and wondering about Practical Experience Requirements? Attend our free question and answer session with CPABC staff who can answer your questions.
 
Note: No formal overview of the CPA program will be given during this rapid-fire Q&A session. Please be sure to watch this pre-recorded overview of the CPA program before attending the session.
Oct 245:00pm – 6:00pmThe CPA Way as a CandidateOnlineCurious how a candidate navigates through the CPA program with working full time and studying part time? If yes, join the conversation and listen to a PEP candidate’s real-life experience with their working life balance tips, job search and much more. The conversation will include how they entered the program, where they are currently working, and their experience thus far in the CPA program. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions to the candidate.
 
Featured candidate: Nidhi Arora, Accounting Technician from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
Oct 295:30pm – 6:30pmCPABC 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 CPABC Information Session.
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Post-Arrival Workshop – Meet an ISA for International Students

The International Student Development team at UBC is hosting a virtual Post-Arrival Workshop for international students. This session will address important topics related to your transition to Canada, such as immigration documents, work eligibility, health insurance, and travel outside Canada. An International Student Advisor (ISA) will be there to answer your questions.

Details:

Please register for only one workshop, as both sessions will cover the same content.

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Online Event | Awareness Session for Students – Fraud & Safety Topics from Experts

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Welcome to the start of term! Accessing Workday Student – your UBC student system

Welcome to the start of term!

As you may be aware, as of September 1, 2024, UBC has fully transitioned student systems from the Student Service Centre (SSC) to Workday Student (WDS). 

Moving forward, all incoming and current UBC DAP students should be using WDS as well as myUBCDAP for program-related tasks. Specifically, all registration activity for DAP courses (registration in new courses, transfers and withdrawals) are to be done through myUBCDAP:

As well, you can view a summary schedule and timetable for the current and upcoming terms at Course Schedules – myUBCDAP.

For this reason, all DAP students will see a Full Registration Hold on your profiles, which specifies that registration for DAP students (add/drop/transfer) does not take place on Workday. You will see this hold for the entirety of your time in the program.

There will be areas of WDS that will be applicable and relevant to your student journey that we encourage you to visit and familiarize yourself with. As a starting point, please review your personal information details on your profile and update as needed. Please review Personal information | Workday Tutorials (ubc.ca) for further information on how to make these updates. You may notice that other functionality isn’t available yet – these features will be rolled out in a phased approach and will come online when you need to perform key tasks.

To get started with WDS, please login with your CWL: Home – Workday (myworkday.com).

Technical Support
If you encounter technical issues with your CWL or with inaccurate data on your record, please see below for how you can find help:

For any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at askdap@sauder.ubc.ca.  We recognize that this is a major transition impacting the entire university community, especially for our continuing students who are accustomed to using the previous student system. This change also impacts our faculty and staff, and we acknowledge that while we may not always have immediate answers to all your questions (we’re learning alongside you!), we are committed to supporting you through this process as best as we can.

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Celebrate UBC Homecoming 2024 with UBC Sauder on Saturday, September 21st!

Join Dean Darren Dahl and the UBC Sauder community on Saturday, September 21, for our UBC Sauder Homecoming Festival at the Henry Angus Building. Enjoy a host of family-friendly activities and offerings including:

  • Dean’s BBQ: Enjoy a tasty complimentary BBQ hosted by Dean Dahl and by our new and improved partner, Yo Bones Catering. (spots are filling up quickly!)
  • Alumni Business Marketplace: Explore our showcase of unique products and services from UBC Sauder alumni entrepreneurs.
  • Building Tours: Take guided tours of the Henry Angus building.
  • Pie-a-Prof: Support a UBC Sauder cause and get the opportunity to pie Dean Darren Dahl and other faculty members!
  • Discounted Parking: Thanks to UBC Parking’s generous support, Homecoming attendees can park at a discounted rate of $4 from 9:00am – 11:59pm on Saturday, September 21. Parking fees will be donated to the FORWARD for Students Affordability Fund.
  • Free treats, goodies and much more!

When: When: Saturday, September 21, 11:00am – 3:00pm PT

View the full list of UBC Homecoming activities here 

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Update your contacts! New Email Address for UBC DAP

Hi DAP students,

Please be advised of an important update regarding how you can reach the DAP office. We have updated our official email address.

Effective immediately, please use the following email address for all current student inquiries: askdap@sauder.ubc.ca

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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!

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DAP Student Club Event – Mentorship Day – Tuesday, July 2nd, 4:30 pm

Invite from UBC DAP Student Club

DAP Friends – Meet students with job offers secured! Exchange proven tips and tricks for Vancouver’s job market. Distill your approach and support each other.

Mentor sign-up
Calling all DAP students who have secured post-grad job offers! What advice do you wish you knew when you were first starting your DAP journey? Now’s your chance to pass on the wisdom, and support the growth of new DAP students.
Sign-up to be a mentor: https://lnkd.in/gHp4uaHP

Mentee sign-up
Calling all DAP students who are at the beginning of their journey! Navigating the DAP program and the Vancouver accounting industry can be challenging, and having a mentor’s guidance can make all the difference. Here’s your chance to meet experienced DAP students, and get the inside scoop on everything from study tips to networking and interview tips.
Sign-up to be a mentee: https://lnkd.in/gbgcTpMf

Date: Tuesday, July 2nd
Time: 4:30PM to 6:30PM
Location: Birmingham room, UBC Sauder Building
Food and refreshments provided! (No pizza, you deserve better)

Registration deadline: July 1st, 11:59PM

How it works:
At the event, mentors will get to meet small groups of 2-5 mentees. Get to know your peers in the DAP community, and build some lasting connections!

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UBC student system – Transition to Workday Student

As you may be aware, UBC is in the process of transitioning student systems from the Student Service Centre (SSC) to Workday Student (WDS). 

All incoming and current UBC DAP students should now have access to WDS.  At this time, we expect DAP students will interact with WDS in a similar way as you currently do with SSC. Specifically, all registration activity for DAP courses (registration in new courses, transfers and withdrawals) will continue to be done through myUBCDAP:

As well, you can continue to view a summary schedule and timetable for the current and upcoming terms at Course Schedules – myUBCDAP.

There will be areas of WDS that will be applicable and relevant to your student journey that we encourage you to visit and familiarize yourself with. As a starting point, please review your personal information details on your profile and update as needed. Please review Personal information | Workday Tutorials (ubc.ca) for further information on how to make these updates. You may notice that other functionality isn’t available yet – these features will be rolled out in a phased approach and will come online when you need to perform key tasks.

To get started with WDS, please login with your CWL: Home – Workday (myworkday.com).

Technical Support
If you encounter technical issues with your CWL or with inaccurate data on your record, please see below for how you can find help:

For any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our office at dap@sauder.ubc.ca.  We recognize that this will be a major transition for our students, especially for our continuing students who are accustomed to using the SSC. This change also impacts our faculty and staff, and we acknowledge that while we may not always have immediate answers to all your questions (we’re learning alongside you!), we are committed to supporting you through this process as best as we can.

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Upcoming opportunity to connect with KPMG – US Corporate Tax Recruiting in May

Invite from KPMG

You are in invited to the KPMG US Corporate Tax Recruiting and Information Session!

KPMG is delighted to be joined by Morgan International to provide valuable insights to students about the US CPA designation. Students interested in getting their US CPA and working in US tax will have the opportunity to learn about the US CPA designation, prerequisites, and network with KPMG professionals.

Get ready to discover the many tools and support systems KPMG offers to ensure our team members thrive and continue their learning journeys while they make their mark in the firm!

Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Timeslots: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST
Location: Vancouver Office or MS Teams
Address: 777 Dunsmuir Street, 12th Floor

REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.office.com/e/UwLwcjMmqj

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 @ 5:00PM PST

Please note that capacity is limited, and registration does not confirm acceptance into the event. You will receive a confirmation email closer to the event date confirming your timeslot.

If you have any questions, please email us at gvacampusrecruiting@kpmg.ca.

Best Regards,
The GVA Campus Recruiting Team 

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