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Fall recruit update from Baker Tilly WM & upcoming opportunities to connect this month

Invite from Baker Tilly WM

Baker Tilly WM will be hosting two upcoming recruitment events:

Articling Student positions are available in the following pre-approved CPA Designation paths:

Start Date: January 2025

  • External Audit – Audit & Accounting, specialising in Private Companies – Apply Here!
  • External Audit – Audit & Accounting, private companies, specializing in the Entertainment & New Media Industry – Apply Here!
  • CPA Articling Student – External Audit, Publicly Traded Companies – Apply Here!
  • Co-op Student – Audit & Accounting, private companies – January – May 2024 – Apply Here!
  • Co-op Student – Corporate Finance – January – May 2024 – Apply Here!

Start Date: May 2025

  • CPA Articling Student – Assurance, Compilation & Tax – Apply Here!

Start Date: September 2025

  • External Audit – Audit & Accounting, specialising in Private Companies – Apply Here!
  • External Audit – Audit & Accounting, private companies, specializing in the Entertainment & New Media Industry – Apply Here!
  • External Audit – Audit & Accounting, specializing in Publicly Traded Companies – Apply Here!
  • CPA Articling Student – Direct-to-Tax – Apply Here!
  • CPA Articling Student – Assurance, Compilation & Tax – Apply Here!
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in August

Upcoming events in August

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Aug 145:30 pm to 6:30 pmPost-The Value of CPA – CPA or CFA? Why Not Both?OnlineUndecided about which designation to pursue – the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)? Attend our virtual panel discussion and learn why our panelists decided to pursue both designations, and how this has benefited their career growth. You will also have an opportunity to connect with the panelists and ask your own questions!
Aug 1512:00 pm – 12:30 pmPractical Experience Requirements (PER) Q&A SessionOnlineRAre 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.
Aug 1912:00pm to 1:00pmCPA Public Practice Recruit Information SessionOnlineIn one hour, learn about Public Practice Recruit for current 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 fall of 2024, for full-time, summer, and co-op positions starting in 2025.
Aug 275:30pm to 6:30 pmCPABC How to Series ‘CPAWSB PREP Courses vs PSI Courses’OnlineAttend this webinar to learn the differences between completing your prerequisite courses with the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) versus at a post-secondary institution (PSI). How do you decide which option is right for you? We will present on differences such as cost, course delivery style, format, duration, academic support, and the advantages available under both options.
 
Event includes live Q&A from audience to CPABC presenter, Sheila Cheung, Manager, Student Recruitment.
Aug 285:30pm to 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.

International students – please see our our free play-on-demand webinar of March 14, 2024 – How to apply to CPA as an international student: RISIA and RCIC panelists presented answers to the most frequently asked questions CPABC has received from international students.

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Opportunity to connect with KPMG – Talent Boost Tuesdays

Invite from KPMG

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! Back due to popular demand, Talent Boost Tuesdays is a mini-series of virtual events that we will be hosting throughout the months of July and August. Each event will feature speakers who will present on different topics to help you navigate the recruiting season and set yourself apart.

See below for the session workshop topics and event details. These sessions are intended for current post-secondary students who will be applying to summer internship, co-op and full-time positions starting as early as January 2025 for select roles.

  1. Boost Your Networking Skills
    Date: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
    Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST 
    Format: In-person (Vancouver office) or Virtual*
    Registration Deadline: Registration for the in-person option closes Tuesday, July 23rd, at 11:59pm PST. Registration for the virtual option closes Monday, July 29th at 11:59pm PST. Please note that we have limited capacity for the in-person component and will do our best to accommodate requests to attend in-person.
    *Please note that only the in-person component will include a speed-networking component

  2. Boost Your Resume & Cover Letter
    Date: Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
    Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST
    Registration Deadline: Monday, August 19th at noon PST.

  3. Boost Your Interview Skills
    Date: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
    Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PST
    Registration Deadline: Monday, August 26th at noon PST.

All Talent Boost Tuesday sessions will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams with the exception of the Networking Skills session. All details will be provided at least 1 day prior to the event.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.office.com/e/17CpJpSQdv

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to gvacampusrecruiting@kpmg.ca

Thank you,

GVA Campus Talent Attraction Team

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Opportunity to connect with KPMG – Fall 2024 Talent Pool

Invite from KPMG

Join KPMG GVA’s Fall 2024 Talent Pool!

Are you a student or recent graduate with a keen interest in earning your CPA at KPMG in the Greater Vancouver Area (GVA)? Perhaps there are no current openings, or maybe you’ve spotted an interesting role but need more time to perfect your application? Or would you like to be among the first to know about our upcoming events? If you said yes to any of the above, then we invite you to join our talent pool today!  

As we gear up for our fall CPA recruitment season, we’re on the lookout for undergraduate students and recent graduates who are eager to pursue a CPA designation. Teams that will be participating in the CPA fall recruitment season include:  

  • Audit 
  • Enterprise Core Services 
  • Canadian Corporate Tax 
  • Risk Services 
  • Deal Advisory 

We may have summer internship, co-op, and full-time opportunities available with start dates ranging from January 2025 to Fall 2025. Please note that the availability of these opportunities may vary across different groups and office locations. 

As a member of our talent pool, you will receive the following benefits:  

  • Be among the first to know about recruiting events held by the KPMG GVA Team 
  • Receive email notifications when student CPA jobs are posted to the KPMG careers site 
  • Receive tips and tricks to support you through the recruiting process

Remember, a talent pool application is not an official job application for specific roles within KPMG. When roles that pique your interest become available, we encourage you to apply directly through our KPMG Careers site.

Ready to join the talent pool? Submit your application here!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to gvacampusrecruiting@kpmg.ca

Thank you, GVA Campus Talent Attraction Team

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2024 CPA Fall Recruit Framework now available (BDO, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, MNP, PwC and RSM Canada)

The 2024 Lower Mainland Fall Recruit Framework for BDO, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, MNP, PwC and RSM Canada is now available: https://www.bccpa.ca/become-a-cpa/about-the-program/experience/cpabc-post-secondary-recruitment-guidelines/#post-secondary

Key dates to note from the firms participating in the spring recruit framework:

  • Application deadline – Sunday, September 15th
  • First interview/offer out date – Monday, September 23rd
  • Offer acceptance deadline – Tuesday, October 15th

We will be sharing our Fall Recruit workshop series schedule shortly, so please stay tuned!

For more information on what fall recruit is all about, visit Spring & Fall CPA Recruit – myUBCDAP.

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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in July

Upcoming events in July:

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Jul 171:00pm – 2:00 pmPost-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 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.
Jul 1812:00pm – 1:00pmNegotiating Your Salary With ConfidenceOnlineReady to negotiate your salary? Join Danielle Barkley, PhD, in this Career Conversation event to learn expert strategies for successful salary negotiations, which go beyond money! Discover how to prepare, what to say, and boost your confidence at the negotiation table.
Jul 295:30pm – 7:00pmOnline CPABC Accounting Night in CanadaOnlineLearn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) towards the CPA program and confer the CPA designation. Find out the admission requirements, 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.
Jul 315:00pm – 6:00pmThe CPA Way as a CandidateOnlineCurious how a Candidate navigates through the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) 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: Naina Sachdeva, Staff Accountant, KPMG
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Upcoming opportunity to connect with Deloitte in July and August – Ready. Set. Summer!

Invite from Deloitte

Ready. Set. Summer!  Join Deloitte Canada’s Campus Recruitment Team for a virtual event series where we explore topics to help set you up for success as you navigate securing your next internship, co-op, or new grad role.  

July 16, 2024: Personal branding  

August 13, 2024: Touchpoints & Timelines 

August 20, 2024: How to build a great application 

Register today: https://cvent.me/w1Lm2w  

#DeloitteCareers #CampusRecruitment #WherePotentialComesToLife 

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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in June

Upcoming events in June:

DateTimeEventFormatDescription
June 1312:00 pm to 12:30 pmPractical Experience Requirements (PER) Q&A Session  OnlineAre 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: This 30-minute session will solely focus on frequently asked questions (FAQs), pre-submitted questions, and live questions from the audience. No formal overview of the CPA program will be given during the session. Please be sure to watch this pre-recorded overview of the CPA program before attending the session.
 
June 175:30pm – 6:30pmCPABC How to Series ‘meet Upper Vancouver Island Public Practice Firms’OnlineMeet and network with two fantastic CPA public practice firms, Chan Nowosad Boates (CNB) and Robbins & Company, located on beautiful Vancouver Island with offices in the Comox regions to Upper Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Learn about the accounting and finance employment opportunities available with them, and what makes them a great employer!
 
Event includes live Q&A from the audience and networking breakout rooms for you to continue your conversations with representatives from the public practice firms.
June 256:00 pm to 8:00 pmThe Value of CPA – Expert Advice on Landing an InterviewIn-person (Vancouver)Crafting resumes, cover letters and networking can be challenging for job seekers. Come and network with recruiters and learn tips and tricks from these experts on how to get your dream job. There will also be an interactive workshop with CPABC’s Talent Development Officer on effective resume and cover letter writing to help secure interviews. You don’t want to miss this valuable, in-person event!
 
Refreshments will be provided. Register by June 21.
June 265:30pm – 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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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in May

Reminder:

Bursaries available for undergraduate students!

The CPA Education Foundation (CPAEF) has awards for accounting students who have financial need and who are attending a BC post-secondary institution in their first through fourth years. The next deadline is May 15, 2024. You could be eligible for an award of up to $3,000!

Upcoming events in May:

DateTimeEventFormatDescription
May 21:00pm – 2:00pmPost-Secondary CPABC Information Session   OnlineAre 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.
May 95:30pm – 7:00pmOnline CPABC Accounting Night in CanadaOnlineLearn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) towards admission to the CPA program. This free info session will explain the admission pathways for newcomers and international students in BC, the structure of the CPA program, permit requirements when enrolled in the CPA program, how to start your pathway in becoming a CPA, and employment opportunities in the accounting sector.
 
Special guest speaker Sanam Kashfi, RCIC will present on some of the permanent resident (PR) pathways available and the immigration services offered through Kashfi Immigration. This webinar includes live Q&A from the audience.   
May 215:00pm – 6:00pmThe CPA Way as a CandidateOnlineCurious how a Candidate navigates through the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) 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: Sam Schneider, Junior Accountant, A&A, BDO Canada LLP
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Upcoming opportunity to connect with KPMG – (K)arnival in April

Invite from KPMG

You are invited to The KPMG (K)arnival!
The KPMG (K)arnival will feature a career fair-style event with games and booths where you can explore everything from our audit, tax and various advisory groups to our CPA support programs, people networks, and how we make an impact in our communities. Engage with the KPMG team, explore the myriad opportunities with us, and have a blast in the process!

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: Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
Timeslots: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM or 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PST
Location: Vancouver Office
Address: 777 Dunsmuir Street, 12th Floor

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/jCLALMmfyE

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 19th, 2024 @ 5:00PM PST

Please note that capacity is limited, and registration does not confirm acceptance into the event. Preference will be given to students going through Spring Recruit in the GVA who will be applying to summer internship, co-op and full-time positions starting as early as Fall 2024 through to Fall 2025 based on role of interest. If you have already graduated within the past year (1 year) you may register, however all other candidates should be visiting our Experienced Professionals career page and applying for those opportunities.

Please note that you will be receiving a confirmation email from us closer to the event date confirming your timeslot.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the GVA campus recruitment team at gvacampusrecruiting@kpmg.ca.

Best Regards,
The GVA Campus Recruiting Team

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