Invite from Telus
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The 2025 Lower Mainland Fall Recruit Framework for BDO, Deloitte, EY, Horizon, KPMG, MNP and PwC and 2025 Lower Mainland Fall Recruit Guidelines are now available for review.
Review the Recruit Framework for BDO, Deloitte, EY, Horizon, KPMG, MNP and PwC:
Review the Fall Recruit Guidelines for All Other Firms:
As a reminder, to support this process, we will be holding the following virtual workshops in the coming months:
- Fall Recruit Fundamentals (July 8th)
- Networking for Success (July 16th)
The Application and Interview Prep workshop will be scheduled later in the summer. Stay tuned for more details.
Invite from Deloitte
Join Deloitte Canada for Beyond the Expected—national virtual info sessions for CPA students! The event will be taking place on April 8, 2025.
Register Here – https://cvent.me/mvmvkX
Beyond the Expected, will provide the opportunity to learn about Deloitte Canada’s CPA Advantage program and understand the impact they make for their people, country, clients, and communities
Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the unlimited opportunities for learning, growth, and development.
All student postings are currently live on: careers.deloitte.ca
Invite from KPMG
Unlock your (K)areer with KPMG!
Calling all inspiring CPA’s! KPMG is inviting you to join the GVA Campus Recruiting Team in our upcoming sessions designed to help you make informed decisions about your career path and support you through our CPA spring recruiting season. Register below to secure your spot!
Event Details:
SESSION 1
- Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM PST
- Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
- Registration Deadline: Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00PM PST
SESSION 2
- Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM PST
- Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
- Registration Deadline: Monday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00PM PST
Join us to learn more about the CPA journey and discover how KPMG can help you achieve your career goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with us and take the next step in your professional journey!
REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.office.com/e/qMdHK12CN8
If you have any questions, please reach out to gvacampusrecruiting@kpmg.ca.
Thank you,
GVA Campus Recruiting Team
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Upcoming CPABC Events in December
Upcoming Events in December
Below is a list of the upcoming CPABC events for December 2024. Event and registration details can be found in the links below.
| Date | Time | Event | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | CPABC How to Series ‘Professional Skills’ | Online | Whether you’re a job seeker, employed and aiming to advance your career, or fulfilling CPA program experience requirements, presenting yourself with poise and professionalism is crucial. Professional behavior is a key competency evaluated in the CPA program. How can you stand out to your current or future employer and boost your career prospects? Learn directly from top employers including BC Public Service, CRA, and KPMG Canada about the essential professional skills you need to excel in the workplace and stand out to employers! |
| Dec 11 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | CPABC Q&A Webinar | Online | Join in for a Q&A session with CPABC Recruitment staff. 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. |
Invite from KPMG
KPMG Ace the Case 2025 offers students the opportunity to work with their peers to develop a solution to a business problem and present it to KPMG leadership. This competition provides a platform to ignite a passion for solving real-world challenges, collaborate with students from across the country, enhance business skills, and grow a professional network within KPMG in Canada.
Case Competition Overview
The competition gives participants a taste of what it’s like to work at KPMG in Canada. Participants will engage in a spotlight session focused on the CPA support provided by the firm. Working in teams, participants will tackle a real-world business problem through a business, digital, and CPA lens, receiving valuable feedback from industry professionals.
KPMG Ace the Case is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in audit, tax, or advisory at KPMG.
Winners of the local competition will be invited to the national competition in Toronto, where teams will present their solutions to a panel of KPMG leaders.
Team Composition
Students can apply individually, and if selected, they will be grouped into teams meeting the following criteria:
- Four to six students per team
- Teams should be composed of individuals with diverse gender identities
- Teams will include a mix of STEM students, business students, and/or students aiming to achieve their CPA designation
Winning teams may receive prizes such as KPMG swag, scholarships, a trip to Toronto, and a guaranteed interview for an open role at KPMG in a future recruitment cycle!
Participant Eligibility
To participate in KPMG Ace the Case 2025, applicants must:
- Be enrolled at a Canadian post-secondary institution
- Not be currently employed by KPMG or hold a future-dated offer
- Be planning to pursue a career at KPMG
- Be in the first to third year of an undergraduate business or STEM program
Applications Open: November 13, 2024
You can submit your application on KPMG’s website. Submissions must include your resume and your most recent transcript (not required for first years). All applications must be received no later than January 12th, 2025. If you are selected for the competition, you will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline.
Please note that we DO NOT require a cover letter for this application process.
Key Dates
- Applications Open: November 13, 2024
- Applications Close: January 12, 2025
- Virtual Information Sessions (sign-up by Nov. 24, 2024, 11:59 pm EST):
- Eastern Canada (sign-up here): Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, 12 to 12:30 pm EST
- Western Canada (sign-up here): Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, 12 to 12:30 pm PST
- National French Session (sign-up here): Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, 12 to 12:30 pm EST
- Drop-In National Q&A Session (sign-up here): Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, 3 to 4 pm EST
- Local Competition: Two days between January 20 – February 3, 2025
- National Competition: February 17-19, 2025
Join the competition and kick-start your career with KPMG!
The CPABC Public Practice Recruit Student Survey 2024 is now open!
This is your opportunity to share your experiences from the CPA Recruit process in Spring and Fall 2024. Your valuable feedback will help improve employers’ recruitment practices, based on candidate experiences.
Complete the survey by November 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM for a chance to win! Students who complete the survey will be entered into a draw to win a $75 gift card.
Important: When submitting your email address, please use your post-secondary email to confirm that you are currently a student at your institution.
CPABC greatly appreciates your feedback and looks forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please contact Brendan Chan, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, at bchan@bccpa.ca.
Upcoming events in October:
| Date | Time | Event | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 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? 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 24 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | The CPA Way as a Candidate | Online | Curious 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 29 | 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. |
Upcoming events in September
Featured Event
CPABC Career Week
Date: September 4, 5 & 17, 2024
Registration: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/CPABCCareerWeek/home
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 informational sessions, panels, a career expo, and more!
Questions? Email careers@bccpa.ca.
Other events in September
| Date | Time | Event | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | 1:00pm – 2:00 pm | 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 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. |
| Sep 17 | 5:30 pm -7:00 pm | Online CPABC Accounting Night in Canada | Online | Learn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) towards the CPA program and confer the CPA designation. This free information 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. |
| Sep 24 | 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm | Conversation with a CPA | Online | Are you curious about what CPAs actually do? If yes, join this short 45-minute conversation and listen to two CPAs from BC Public Service and hear about their career journeys and what they do now. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions about a career in accounting. |
Invite from KPMG
As we make our way through Fall recruitment, we invite you to celebrate the end of Summer and join us for an afternoon of games, ice cream, and networking with some of our KPMG representatives! In this event, you will learn more about our culture at KPMG and get to know about the application process.
This session is intended for those who are going through the Fall recruitment at KPMG!
Please RSVP using this link by Wednesday, September 4th.
Please see event details below:
- Event: KPMG (K)ooldown
- Date: Friday, September 13th, 2024
- Time: 2:00pm – 4:30pm PST
- Location: K-Café, 3rd Floor | Vancouver Office
- Address: 777 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver BC, V7Y 1K3
- Light refreshments will be served during the event.
For any questions, please reach out to gvacampusrecruiting@kpmg.ca
Best regards,
KPMG’s GVA Campus Recruitment Team