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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in January

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CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2024

Registration Deadline: January 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon) PST
First Round: January 26 – 28, 2024 (video submission)
Final Round: March 16, 2024 (in-person presentation)

Demonstrate and develop your business acumen by challenging yourself and your teammates to create strategic, innovative solutions to real issues facing real businesses! The CPABC Annual Business Case Competition is a business strategy case competition with two competition rounds. The Top 8 teams from the First Round will be invited to compete in the Final Round at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. The Final Round includes an evening networking and celebration reception joined by CPA members across BC.

The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of $2,400. The second placed team will receive a cash prize of $1,200 and the third placed team will receive a cash prize of $600.

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CPABC Career Week

Online: January 25, 2024
Vancouver Convention Centre: January 26, 2024

A rewarding CPA career can take you on any route you can imagine.

Register to discover exciting opportunities in accounting and finance at CPABC Career Week – an all-in-one hybrid event featuring panels, speed networking, career expos, and more!

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Jan 1812:00pm – 1:00pmPreparing for PER as a Post-Secondary StudentOnlineLearn about the practical experience requirements (PER) for the CPA designation as a post-secondary student. All aspects of the PER will be covered in detail, including the PER competencies, gaining paid experience while in post-secondary, tracking experience, and career exploration to prepare for employment after graduation. The presentation will conclude with an open question and answer period with CPABC.
Jan 185:30pm – 7:00pmCPABC Accounting Night in CanadaOnlineLearn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) towards the CPA program and confer the CPA designation. This session will walk you through the admission requirements, explain the structure of the CPA program, and how to connect with employers in the accounting sector. Special guest speakers from BC settlement agencies ISSofBC, MOSAIC, and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. will present on their resources for newcomers (recent PR status) in BC for financial assistance, free mentorship, and career counselling services to help you attain your goals in becoming a CPA.
Jan 231:00pm – 2:00pmPost-Secondary CPABC Information SessionOnlineAre 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.
Jan 315:00pm – 6:00pmThe Value of CPA – Values and Moral Principles of AccountingOnlineExplore the ethical foundation of accounting in our webinar series, “The Value of CPA.” Join us as three seasoned CPA panelists, experts in forensic accounting, share insights on the moral principles shaping the accounting profession. Gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role values play in maintaining integrity and trust within the field.
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in August

Featured event

CPABC Career Week

Online: September 5-6, 2023
Vancouver: September 7, 2023
Kelowna: September 11, 2023

A rewarding CPA career can take you on any route you can imagine. Register to discover exciting opportunities in accounting and finance at CPABC Career Week – an all-in-one hybrid event featuring workshops, panels, speed networking, career expos, and more!

Questions? Email careers@bccpa.ca.

Other events in August

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Aug 101:00pm – 2:00pmCPA Public Practice Recruit Information SessionOnlineIn one hour, learn about Public Practice Recruit for current and graduated post-secondary students. If you’re interested in pursuing employment opportunities with public practice firms in BC, attend this session to learn how students are recruited in the spring (March to June) and fall (July to October) in 2023, for full-time, summer, and co-op positions starting in 2024.  
Aug 215:30pm – 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.
Aug 2412:00pm – 1:00pmCPABC Network Series featuring Pattison Food GroupOnlineWith a robust team of 100 staff in the accounting and finance department, Pattison Food Group is the parent company of Save-On-Foods, Pricesmart Foods, Urban Fare and many other brands. In this interactive panel and networking event, we will hear from Pattison Food Group guest speakers on how to start and grow your accounting career path with the company, financial supports towards the CPA program, mentorship and work culture.
Aug 295:30pm – 7:00pmCPABC Accounting Night in CanadaOnlineLearn 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 you can access financial assistance, free mentorship and career counselling services from BC settlement agencies ISSofBC, MOSAIC and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to help you attain your goals in becoming a CPA.
Aug 305:00pm – 5:45pmConversation with a CPAOnlineAre you curious about what CPAs actually do? If yes, 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 CPA: Jenna Byfield, CPA, MPAcc, Financial Controller, Northern Lights Estate Winery Ltd.
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in April

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April 4 5:30pm – 6:30pm CPABC How to Series ‘job seekers what to say in negotiations’ Online What are the actual words to say as a job seeker in your interview or performance review to shine a light on all your accomplishments and what you bring to the organization? How do you say this in a receptive manner to work in your favor in negotiations with potential or current employers to increase your package, benefit and/or salary? This event includes open questions and answers from audience, and all audience members will learn the tools and techniques to help them navigate through their own negotiations, and how to eloquently “say it in the right way”.
April 12 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.
April 13 5:30pm – 6:30pm CPABC Q&A Webinar Online Still have questions about the CPA PEP after attending one of the weekly info sessions? Join us and ask away! 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.
April 18 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. Presented by Sheila Cheung, BA, RISIA, Student Recruitment Officer, this free information session will explain the admission requirements and the structure of the CPA program, permit requirements when enrolled in the CPA program, and how to start your pathway in becoming a CPA. Many internationals enrolled in the CPA program may have long term goals to obtain permanent resident status in Canada. Special guest speaker, Sanam Kashfi, RCIC, will present on the immigration services available through Kashfi Immigration. This webinar includes live Q&A from the audience.
April 25-26 & May 5 Multi-day event CPABC Career Week Hybrid (virtual on Hopin and in person at Vancouver Convention Centre East) 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!
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in March

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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 1:00pm – 2:00pm CPA Public Practice Recruit Information Session Online In one hour, learn about Public Practice Recruit for current and graduated post-secondary students. If you’re interested in pursuing employment opportunities with public practice firms in BC, attend this session to learn how students are recruited in the spring (March to June) and fall (July to October) in 2023, for full-time, summer, and co-op positions starting in 2024.
March 16 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.
March 21 5:00pm – 6:00pm CPA’s Journey – Life After Designation (Industry) Online CPA’s Journey features real-life CPAs and candidates of the CPA program who work in various sectors. In this webinar, our panelists who work in industry will talk about their CPA journey as well as life after obtaining the CPA designation.
March 22 2:00pm – 3:00pm CPA Public Practice Recruit Information Session Online In one hour, learn about Public Practice Recruit for current and graduated post-secondary students. If you’re interested in pursuing employment opportunities with public practice firms in BC, attend this session to learn how students are recruited in the spring (March to June) and fall (July to October) in 2023, for full-time, summer, and co-op positions starting in 2024.
March 29 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.
April 25-26 & May 5 Multi-day event CPABC Career Week Hybrid (virtual on Hopin and in person at Vancouver Convention Centre East) 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!
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in December and January

Date Time Event Format Description
December 6 5:30pm – 7:30pm CPABC Network Series ‘Welcome Back, Fireside Chat’ In-person (Victoria) Join us in-person in Victoria, BC with Janeen Sam, CPA, CA. Janeen will discuss and highlight the features of what makes Vancouver Island and the Victoria region awesome places to live, work and thrive. A professional in mindset coaching and mentoring, Janeen will guide us on how to re-establish our networking, and how to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. After our fireside chat, guests will have an opportunity to practice what they learned from Janeen and enjoy casual open networking with each other.
December 13 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.

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

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: 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. See Rules and Regulations for detailed information.

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