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Save the Date | The KPMG Experience – Thursday, April 27th (registration information coming soon)

Save the date!

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 information coming soon!

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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Reminder – Winning Applications workshop for CPA Public Practice Spring Recruit this Tuesday, March 28th, 4:45 pm

As a reminder, DAP career coach, Russell Garrett, will be holding a virtual workshop this Tuesday, March 28th, 4:45 pm for this year’s Spring CPA Public Practice Recruit, focusing on preparing winning application for this Spring Recruit.

Tuesday, March 28th, 4:45 to 6:15 pm – Winning Applications
As accounting firms begin advertising and posting student job applications in the summer, knowing how to prepare an application that fits what they are looking for REALLY matters. In this highly competitive recruiting period, learn how to prepare cover letters and resumes that will help YOU stand out among the hundreds of other student applicants. A winning approach may even yield multiple interviews and offers.

Registration for both of this workshops will be open on COOL until Monday, March 27th.

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Registration open for PwC’s Coffee Chat Series – RSVP by Monday, March

Are you curious about the day in the life of a PwC professional? What client engagements might look like for an accountant? How to manage work, while working towards your CPA?

The PwC Campus Team will be hosting our Coffee Chat Series: 20-minute coffee chats with a PwC professional. We’ll do our best to pair you up with someone in your interested Line of Service!

Coffee Chat Program Details:
Date: March 27 to April 6, 2023 (Weekdays)
Where: Virtual on Google Meet or if you’re both comfortable with it, in-person!
How to register: Please fill in your information and availability in this Google Form: https://forms.gle/sZQdSXUJohSudWHR6

Once you are matched with a PwC representative, we will be sending you an email with both of your common availabilities. The PwC representative should reach out to schedule a chat, but if you don’t hear back within 24 hours please send them an email.

Please note the following:

  • These coffee chats are targeted to students interested in pursuing their CPA designation. As there are a limited number of representatives, please ensure you limit to one response and submit your form by March 20, 2023.
  • This coffee chat program is targeted towards CPA students interested in applying to our Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, or Winnipeg offices. 
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Get application and interview ready for Spring CPA Public Practice Recruit (2024 start dates) – Upcoming virtual workshops on Tuesday, March 28th and Tuesday, May 9th

DAP career coach, Russell Garrett, will be holding two virtual workshops for this year’s Spring CPA Public Practice Recruit, focusing on two upcoming milestone events in this recruitment cycle – applications and interviews.

The majority of public practice accounting firms will be hiring through this cycle, so if you are interested in working in public practice and will have all of your CPA PEP pre-requisites in time to start a full-time role in 2024, attend these upcoming sessions to get your applications ready and prepare for interviews.

  • Tuesday, March 28th, 4:45 to 6:15 pm – Winning Applications
    As accounting firms begin advertising and posting student job applications in the summer, knowing how to prepare an application that fits what they are looking for REALLY matters. In this highly competitive recruiting period, learn how to prepare cover letters and resumes that will help YOU stand out among the hundreds of other student applicants. A winning approach may even yield multiple interviews and offers.
  • Tuesday, May 9th, 4:45 to 6:15 pm – Successful Interviews
    Preparing for an accounting firm interview is different than most students have experienced. Meet accounting companies’ expectations by making sure you know and prepare for every interview possibility. In this arena, introductions, answers, questions, conversations and follow up all matter. Build your interviewing success from “Hello” all the way through to your follow up after the interview is over!

Registration for both of these workshops is now open on COOL.

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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 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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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:

  • Learn about Deloitte Canada’s CPA Advantage program and understand the impact they make for their people, country, clients, and communities
  • Meet and network with Deloitte professionals across all regions

Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the unlimited opportunities for learning, growth, and development.

All student postings will be live as of March 13, 2023: careers.deloitte.ca 

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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 process. It demonstrates the profession’s strong commitment to best practices, professionalism, as well as ethical intent and behavior.

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Reminder – Intro to Spring Recruit workshop (virtual) on Tuesday, January 31, 4:45 pm

As a reminder, DAP career coach, Russell Garrett, will be holding two workshops on the upcoming fall recruitment cycle for pre-approved program route (PPR) positions. The majority of public practice accounting firms will be hiring through this cycle, so if you are interested in working in public practice and will have all of your CPA PEP pre-requisites in time to start a full-time role in 2024, attend these upcoming sessions to learn more and build your foundation for a successful recruitment experience!

The first workshop in this series will be an intro to spring recruit, held online Tuesday, January 31st, 4:45 pm. Public Practice Recruiting (PPR) is a significant period for the Big 4, national, mid-sized and some local small firms to network with, interview and hire students from many Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs) for positions beginning the following year. Learn how PPR works and how to begin preparing now to give yourself the greatest advantage over other PSIs to make connections, land work with a CPA Pre-Approved Training Office and achieve your CPA aspirations. Learn from a guest panel of successful students that recently landed positions with the firms. Then, participate in a break out session where you can ask questions to the panel member in your group and prepare for your PPR experience this Spring.

Registration for this workshop will be on COOL until Monday, January 30th.

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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in February

Date Time Event Format Description
February 1 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 to access free resources such as English language courses, mentorship and career counselling services from BC settlement agencies to help you attain your goals in becoming a CPA.
February 2 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.
February 8 5:30pm – 7:30pm Discover CPA In-person (Vancouver) Are you interested in becoming a CPA but don’t have a business-related background? This Discover CPA event will feature a panel of CPAs who did not study business prior to pursuing their CPA path. Hear why they became CPAs and how they did it. Receive an overview of the CPA profession and get a chance to network with panelists following the moderated panel discussion. Complimentary canapés and beverages will be served. Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
February 15 12:00pm – 1:00pm CPABC How to Series ‘Negotiate salary and package’ Online Learn how to consider salary and package when choosing your accounting employer. Our panelists will share how and when to negotiate salary throughout your accounting career path within their organizations; how salary is structured, the additional package, perks and benefits available at their organizations, and what an accounting career for you may look like at their organizations. Event includes live audience questions and answers to the panelists.
February 22 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.
Featured speaker: Danna Chan, CPA, CA, Partner of Chan Nowosad Boates Inc., Chartered Professional Accountants. Danna provides a wide range of services to individuals, corporations and organizations, specializing in audit and assurance engagements and personal and corporate tax.
February 28 5:30pm – 7:30pm CPABC Network Series ‘Conversation with CPAs Celebration’ In-person (Vancouver) SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, February 28 for this in-person, Vancouver event, ‘CPABC Network Series-Conversation with CPAs Celebration’ and network with past ‘Conversation with a CPA’ speakers, fellow event attendees, and CPABC staff. Complimentary canapés and beverages will be served. Further event details and registration opening soon. Check our Events page for updates.
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC – January 2023

See below for opportunities to connect with CPABC in January!

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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

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2023 at 12:00pm (noon) PST
First Round:  January 27 – 29, 2023 (video submission)
Final Round: March 25, 2023 (in-person presentation)

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BC and Yukon post-secondary students, 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: This competition is open to BC and Yukon post-secondary students only. 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. Team registrations only. Individual registrations not accepted. See Rules and Regulations for detailed information.

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW!

Registration Deadline: January 26, 2023 at 12:00pm (noon) PST

Questions? Check the Case Competition page for more information.

Other events

Date Time Event Format Description
January 5 12:00pm – 12:30pm Practical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A Session Online This is a short 30-minute session with CPABC staff answering rapid-fire pre-submitted and live questions about the Practical Experience Requirements (PER). No formal overview of the CPA program will be given during the session. Registrants are asked to watch a pre-recorded overview of the CPA program before attending the session. Click here for more information.
January 11 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.
January 24 12:00pm – 1:00pm CPA’s Journey – Life After Designation (Public Practice) Online CPA’s Journey features real-life CPAs and candidates of the CPA program who work in various sectors. In this webinar, our three panelists who work in public practice will talk about their CPA journey as well as life after obtaining the CPA designation. Click here for more panelist information.
January 25 5:00pm – 5:45pm 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. Featured speaker: Betty Mak, CPA, CA, Director of Tax, Maxar Technologies. Betty is currently overseeing income tax compliance, supporting tax accounting and responsible for other tax projects including cash tax projections and tax support for M&A activities.
January 31 12:00pm – 1:00pm CPABC Network Series ‘Meet and Mingle’ Online Join us and network with some of CPABC’s best Candidate and Member Ambassadors! Candidate Ambassadors are individuals who are currently enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program, while our Member Ambassadors are CPAs. This event includes rotating networking rooms so audience members may ask their questions and receive answers, guidance, tips and advice on a variety of topics and interests, such as employment, career paths, education, interviewing skills and more. RSVP deadline Sunday, January 29, 2023.
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