News & Announcements
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New Name, Same Support: Meet the Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS)
We’re excited to share that our office has a new name: the Office of Student Academic Services (OSAS). This change reflects the integration of the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) Office, the Undergraduate Office (UGO), and our Academic Integrity and Wellness teams into one unified team. While our name has changed, our commitment to providing…
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ICYMI Emails Are Getting a New Look Starting in June
We’re updating the way we send our ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) emails. Beginning in June, your weekly ICYMI email — which recaps all the posts from the MyUBCDAP News & Announcements page — will come in a new, newsletter-style format. The new version will feature a cleaner, easier-to-read layout that’s also mobile-friendly. ICYMI…
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Academic Progress Report (APR) in Workday Student: Updates in Progress
Dear Students, The Academic Progress Report (APR) outlines the requirements for your program of study. This tool is now live on your Workday Student account and contains the degree requirements for your Diploma in Accounting program. Please note that we are currently working on updating the APR requirements in Workday Student. Until further notice from…
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Online event | DAP-exclusive Post-Graduation Work Permit workshop – Wednesday, April 4th, 4:30 pm
UBC International Student Advising will be holding a DAP-exclusive workshop on the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) application process on Wednesday, April 4th, 4:30 pm. Are you wondering “Now what?” as you come close to completing your program? This session will highlight the benefits of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) as you consider your options to…
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Now Accepting Applications for the CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award (1 x $2100) – Applications Due April 30th
Applications are now being accepted for this year’s CPABC Bill Johnson DAP Student Achievement Award and are due April 30th, 2023. Please see below and the Scholarships and Awards page on myUBCDAP 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…
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Registration now open for Fireside Chat Series | Audit with KPMG – Wednesday, March 29th, 3 pm
Audit | Fireside Chat SeriesDo you want to learn more about GVA’s Audit Practice? Join us on March 29th where we explore Audit and Assurance at KPMG and give you the chance to network with the KPMG team! This is the second session of a three-part series where you will have the opportunity to engage in…
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DAP Student Club event | Alumni + Industry Night – Monday, March 20th, 6:30 pm
DAP Student Club is hosting an Alumni, Industry & Student social event on Monday, March 20th at Glitch Retro Arcade Bar. This is a great opportunity to connect with motivated UBC Diploma in Accounting students and share your valuable insights and experiences in your industry. Food, drinks and unlimited arcade games are included. It should be…
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Online event | Java in Your Jammies event series with Deloitte
Students, Deloitte invites you to start your mornings with them this month! Join Deloitte Canada’s Campus Recruitment advisors for a series of virtual Java in Your Jammies events. They want to set you up for success! You will have the opportunity to learn about the recruitment process and ask any questions you may have. Sessions…
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in March
Date Time Event Format Description March 9 12:00pm – 12:30pm Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A Session Online Are you planning to pursue the CPA designation and wondering about Practical Experience Requirements? Join this short 30-minute session with CPABC staff answering rapid-fire pre-submitted and live questions about the Practical Experience Requirements (PER). March 9…
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Deloitte Canada Bloom Scholarship Program – applications due March 12th, 11:59 pm ET
Deloitte’s Bloom Scholarship Program aims to support and empower students from underrepresented groups in our industry while providing them with the opportunity to develop their potential and start a flourishing career in an award-winning culture.
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Registration open for Deloitte Canada’s Beyond the Expected info session and networking series
Join Deloitte Canada for Beyond the Expected—national virtual info sessions and networking for CPA students! The events will be taking place on March 20 and 28, 2023 REGISTER HERE Beyond the Expected, will provide the opportunity to: Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the unlimited opportunities for learning, growth, and development. All student postings will…
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On-campus event | Grant Thornton info session – Thursday, March 23rd, 12 pm
Grant Thornton will be hosting an on-campus info session on Thursday, March 23rd, 12 pm. For more information to register, please visit the event listing on COOL.
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Winter Term 2 final exam schedule now available
The Winter 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.
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Schedule update – BUSI 493-971 in Summer Term 2
BUSI 493, Section 971 has been moved to a new time on Mondays and Wednesdays in Summer Term 2 and will now meet at 1-4 pm. The updated Summer Term 2 schedule is now available from myUBCDAP schedules.
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On-campus event | Recruit 101 with EY Campus Ambassadors – March 9th, 5:30 pm
Registration form for this event can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTMvo1PrM7mD6mnHwqB93_c7TabZWNC1NMuJ7jRjdVyfJ4Nw/viewform
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2022 T2202 tax receipts now available for download
2022 tax receipts for DAP tuition are now available for download on the here. Your 2022 T2202 will include eligible course tuition amounts from the following terms: Please be reminded that as per CRA policies, we are required to obtain your SIN to issue your T2202. If you have not previously given your SIN, you will…
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CFA Society Presents “Careers in Finance” Discussion – March 9th, 12:30 pm
Special Guest: Manny Bassi, CFA Director, National Accounts (BC & Yukon Regions) with Scotiabank, Patrick Lau, CFA Director of Finance and Treasury and Daniel Gardiner, CFA Vice President with KPMG’s Corporate Finance Division Date: Thursday March 9, 2023 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Location: UBC Henry Angus Building, HA 235 Hosted by CFA charterholders Manny Bassi, Patrick Lau and Daniel Gardiner, this special event…
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Reminder | KGMP Spring Recruit info session – February 27th, 5 pm
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…
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with EY in March for Spring Recruit
EY will be holding a number of information and upskilling session in March to provide students with important information about EY Canada, the spring recruitment process, and tips and tricks on how to prepare for the upcoming recruitment cycle. There will be three different types of information sessions available: Registration: Students can sign up for…
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2023 CPA Spring and Fall Recruit Framework now available for Lower Mainland region
The 2023 Spring and Fall Recruit Framework and Guideline for firms recruiting for Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver based positions is now available from the CPABC website: https://www.bccpa.ca/become-a-cpa/about-the-program/experience/cpabc-post-secondary-recruitment-guidelines#post-secondary CPABC post-secondary recruitment frameworks and guidelines provide information on how students, employers, post-secondary institutions (PSIs), and the BC accounting profession should all effectively and productively engage in the post-secondary recruitment…
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Sign-up for Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC)’s Online Calendar
The Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC) and David Lam Library wanted 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. The self-enroll link is here: https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/DKC69E Once enrolled,…
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KPMG’s Fireside Chat Series | Advisory Practice
Do you want to learn more about GVA’s Advisory Practice? Join us on March 15th where we explore our Deal Advisory, Risk Consulting and Management Consulting functions in detail and give you the chance to network with our colleagues! This is the first of a three-part series where you’ll have the opportunity to engage in…
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KPMG’s Talent Boost Tuesdays | Give your Career a Boost
To help you feel empowered throughout your recruitment journey, we are excited to announce Talent Boost Tuesdays! Talent Boost is a mini-series of virtual events that we will be hosting throughout the months of March to May. Each event will feature speakers who will present on different topics to help you navigate the CPA recruiting season…