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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in July

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Jul 1312:00pm – 12:30pmPractical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A SessionOnlineGot 30 minutes? Join this short session with CPABC staff answering rapid-fire pre-submitted and live questions from the audience about the Practical Experience Requirements (PER). No formal overview of the CPA program will be given during the session. Attendees are asked watch a pre-recorded overview of the CPA program before attending the session.  
Jul 1812:00pm – 1:00pmThe Value of the CPA Designation GloballyOnlineWant a career that provides the freedom to live and work almost anywhere in the world? The CPA designation is a globally recognized credential with reciprocity agreements with a number of accounting bodies worldwide. Hear from three panelists on how they used their CPA designation to travel and continue their life journeys in Canada and abroad.
Jul 2012:00pm – 1:00pmCPABC How to Series ‘find the right employer for you’OnlineJob seekers, whether it’s your first job or at the senior level in your career, should seek to align your career goals with the “right” employer for you. Join us in an interactive live webinar where you will learn the questions to ask and criteria to set for yourselves when seeking to find the “right” employer for you.   Along with the CPABC presentation, we will hear from special guest CPAs who will share their own personal experiences, and the criteria and tools they used, when asking themselves these questions and how they used that to navigate and guide their own career path.
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in June

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June 20 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.
June 27 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. 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 to help you attain your goals in becoming a CPA.
June 29 5:00pm – 5:45pm Conversation with a CPA Online Are 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 speaker: Ashay Gupta, CPA, Manager of Capital Budgets, Financial Planning & Analysis at City of Vancouver.
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in May

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May 11 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).
May 17 5:00pm – 6:00pm The Value of CPA – Finding Value in Your Career Choice Online Want to align your values with work? Hear from our three CPA panelists on how they found meaningful work that aligns with their core values, beliefs and morals. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your own questions and network with our CPA panelists and other aspiring CPAs.
May 18 12:00pm – 12:45pm 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.
May 25 5:30pm – 6:30pm CPABC Network Series featuring TELUS Online Learn about the various accounting and finance related employment opportunities available at TELUS and what makes them a great employer! In this interactive panel and networking event, we will hear from TELUS guest speakers on how to start and grow your accounting career path at TELUS, financial supports towards the CPA program, mentorship and work culture within TELUS.
May 30 4:00pm – 5:30pm Career Management and Job Search Strategies Online Your career is your responsibility. How do you position and execute your next career growth move and advance in the profession? Join us as speaker guest speaker, Lennox Parkins, MBA, PMP, FCPA, FCMA, shares his expertise.
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Application Success During Spring Recruiting

There is a stark difference between successful applications that receive offers to interview and those that do not! Are you certain YOUR application is ready?

With the Spring accounting recruiting season (Public Practice Recruiting) in full swing, many students are submitting their applications in hopes of landing a position that will support their goals of completing their CPA and landing employment in their new accounting field. Even though many would agree they need to have every competitive advantage, some students do not think that getting career support to make sure their application is ready to go and ready to make an impact is part of their successful preparation. However, for most, it absolutely is…

Here Are Seven Reasons Why YOU Need Help!

  1. Validation – Even though many students are competent with their preparation including their resume and cover letter writing skills, they often still feel a slight feeling of anxiety when they click send to submit their applications. A meeting with a skilled career consultant or firm rep can bring validation to an applicant’s thoughts, approach and ideas. This can help with building confidence as they await a call to interview.
  2. Blind Spots – The thing about having “blind-spots”, is we don’t usually know when we have them! And, sometimes we don’t see them until it’s too late. Over the years, discussions with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have helped me realize how much my knowledge was lacking in one area or another. If I would have tried to move ahead with my lack of knowledge, it might have made me look ill-prepared, produced a lesser result and possibly failed altogether. We have all thrown our hands in the air at some time and said, “Who knew!” Well, somebody did! And, if we had of gotten their perspective, we might have answered differently and ended with a better result. An important realization is to know you m ay not understand everything you need to about your application leaving you with blind spots that could hinder your efforts. If you are able to see this, have enough vision and take the needed steps to get the help you need.
  3. The Power of Discussion – To some this might sounds like receiving psychological help, but it really is about talking about your ideas and approach as well as getting feedback on your documents. I know, talk, talk, talk, that’s all people do sometimes. But dialogue can be so powerful, especially when it raises the unknown or reveals something that was missed or forgotten. Often when I enquire about what people have done in their work, and what they are trying to convey in their resume statements and cover letters, I hear them verbally describe so much more. In these descriptions, they often reveal more impacting information when they are simply talking about what they have done. These discussions then become quite exciting and turn into new and more impacting content. Resumes, cover letters and interview preparation go the the next level of quality content and delivery.
  4. Leveraging Others Expertise – It is always better when we can learn from another’s mistakes and gain knowledge without “the school of hard knocks.” It saves so much wasted time and even some bumps, bruises and disappointments along the way. When connecting with a career consultant that has done thousands of successful application reviews, you are able to leverage that experience and increase the impact of your application. Many times, it’s not what you know, but who you know, when it comes to leveraging knowledge. So many students have asked me to review applications “after they have already sent them!” Instead of me helping them present themselves better, the discussion is more about what they should have done instead. The appointments are not very enjoyable.
  5. Add Value – Once small edits or complete revisions are made to applications, the percentage of the effectiveness significantly goes up. When certain things are added to (or removed from) a resume and or cover letter, they can be the reasons an application turns into an interview offer. After working with my clients to add skills to a resume or relevant connections to cover letters, the documents have increased in effectiveness by 2-3 times. Many clients have said they felt so much more confident with their new revised documents than they were prior to getting help. This can happen for you as well.
  6. The Look – Often people get so focused on their content that they miss the things that makes the first impact – the look. The visual look of documents is very important and can make an impact on the reviewer even before they read one word about you. So, having someone to give you feedback about your personal brand, the look of your layout and the consistency of your documents can go a long way toward displaying the competencies that are expected and proving what we will say we are good at. Margins, headers, fonts and section layouts can all distract from the strength of the words and academics when documents are not formatted successfully. When done well, the content is quickly focused on and the impact on the reader is much greater. It is worth the effort to get your application checked so that you don’t read over your own mistakes or lose sight of the very important impact of your application’s first impression.
  7. You Paid For It! – Your student fees have been at work for you already creating content and making help available for you when you need it – and you probably do need it more that you know. With student fees being as expensive as they are, why wouldn’t you take advantage of what you have already paid for? It’s like leaving money on the table during a business deal when it would have been better to profit from decisions that would have moved the money from the table to your pocket. Take full advantage of the opportunity while you are in DAP, because when you have completed, the door closes on the kind of support you can have during your DAP experience. It would be my pleasure to help you increase your success!

    The DAP Office will continue posting and advertising regular career coaching, Spring recruiting application review opportunities and interview preparation workshops and appointments with Russell Garrett, your Career Consultant. You can register for these through COOL now. Some approaching dates are May 2, 3, 12, 15, 16, 23 along with the Interview Preparation Workshop on May 9th.

    If you are unable to locate any scheduled career coaching slots on COOL at the present time, or for some reason these appointments do not coincide with your work schedule, you can reach out to Russell, your DAP Career Coach, through email at dapcareersupport@sauder.ubc.ca to set up a random online meeting instead.

    So, do a quick shoulder check, you likely have a blindspot! And, take action to move forward with success!

Best of Luck,

Russell

Russell Garrett is the Owner of Protocol Business Solutions, a Certified Career Consultant and your DAP Career Coach. Russell will be delivering workshops for DAP and BCom students in collaboration with the Business Career Centre. Russell is also available to DAP students for coaching appointments secured through COOL, or students can set up a random online coaching appointments set up through email requests. Contact Russell at dapcareersupport@sauder.ubc.ca.

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Online event | PwC Western Canada Virtual Recruitment Rundown sessions on April 18th and 26th

To register:

  1. April 18, 2023 at 2pm – 3pm PST | 3pm – 4pm MST | 4pm – 5pm CST – Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gPgcuCdn
  2. April 26, 2023 at 2pm – 3pm PST | 3pm – 4pm MST | 4pm – 5pm CST – Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gZCXCkNm
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New time added for the KPMG Experience – Thursday, April 27th, 1:30 pm

KPMG has added a new timeslot at 1:30 pm for The KPMG Experience event taking place on Thursday, April 27th. For more information and to register, please visit this link.

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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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DAP Student Club event | CPA Fair – Tuesday, April 4th, 3 pm (RSVP deadline – Sunday, April 2nd, 11:59 pm PT)

For DAP students seeking new challenges and opportunities, our upcoming career fair is not to be missed. This event offers a unique chance to connect with some of Vancouver’s top accounting firms and explore new paths for professional growth and development.

During the fair, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful conversations with company representatives, ask questions about their culture and values, and gain insights into the unique learning prospects and growth opportunities available within each organization. Whether you’re looking for a position in audit, taxation, or consulting, this is the perfect opportunity to discover new avenues for advancement and to connect with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

  • Event Date and Location: Tuesday, April 4th, 3:00 – 6:00 pm Conway Room @ Shangri-La Hotel, 1137 Alberni St, Vancouver, V6E 1A5
  • Dress Code: Business casual or formal
  • Ticket Availability: UBC DAP students only
  • Purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e7-6iKJt Tickets are required for entry, none will be available at the door.
  • RSVP Deadline: Sunday April 2nd, 11:59pm

Register today and take the first step towards a brighter, more fulfilling career in accounting. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Registration now open for KPMG GVA’s Spring Recruit Virtual Information Session – Monday, May 1st, 5 pm

You are Invited to KPMG GVA’s Spring Recruit Virtual Information Session!

Hello! With the application deadline quickly approaching, we are excited to invite you to attend KPMG GVA’s Spring Recruit Virtual Information Session, hosted by our GVA Talent Attraction Senior Managers! You will have the opportunity to get better acquainted with KPMG and the services we provide, available opportunities, some last-minute tips and tricks for your applications and interviews, followed by a Q&A session.

Event Details

  • Date: Monday, May 1st, 2023
  • Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm PST
  • Location: Virtual via Zoom
  • If you are interested in attending our Virtual Information Session, please register here. Registration will close on April 30th, 2023, at 11:59pm PST. Confirmation of your registration will be sent on the morning of May 1st, 2023, prior to the event.

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

Looking forward to connecting with you!

Thank you,
The GVA Campus Recruiting Team

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Registration now open for The KPMG Experience – Thursday, April 27th, 3:30 pm or 5:30 pm

You are invited to The KPMG Experience

Ever wonder what it really means to get The KPMG Experience? Join us to learn who we are beyond Audit, Tax and Advisory.

This career fair-style event will feature 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.
Connect with the KPMG team and learn about the countless opportunities with us!

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, April 27th, 2023
  • Timeslots: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM or 5:30PM – 7:00 PM
  • Location: Vancouver Office
  • Address: 777 Dunsmuir Street, 12th Floor
  • REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.office.com/e/Ss0VLXeviw

Please note that capacity is limited, and preference will be given to students going through Spring Recruit who will be applying to summer internship, co-op and full-time positions starting as early as Fall 2023 through to Fall 2024. 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.

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

Best Regards,
GVA Campus Recruitment Team

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