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Upcoming CPABC Events in February 2025

February Events
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Feb 125:00pm – 6:00pmCPABC Q&A WebinarOnlineJoin us for an online Q&A session with CPABC Recruitment staff. This interactive event is ideal for those who have already attended a CPABC Information Session and want to learn more about the CPA program, including admission requirements and the application process. It’s a great opportunity to get your questions answered and gain more insight into the program.  
Feb 196:00pm – 8:00pmCareer Pivots – How to Stand Out as a Career ChangerIn-person (Vancouver)Curious about pivoting into accounting but unsure how to make your mark without prior experience? Join us for Career Pivots – How to Stand Out as a Career Changer, where you’ll learn to highlight transferable skills, reshape your resumé, and ace interviews. Plus, network with panelists and fellow aspiring CPAs to grow your professional network.  
Feb 255:30pm – 7:00pmCPABC/CPAWSB IFAC WebinarOnlineDesignated accountants from the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) Member Organizations can apply for CPAWSB IFAC Member Assessment for advanced standing into the CPA PEP. CPABC and CPAWSB guest speakers will discuss academic and work experience exemptions, application steps, required documents, fees, and program duration. Participants will also learn about examination materials, academic and employment resources, and more in this live webinar with a Q&A session.  
Feb 275:30pm – 7:30pmCPABC Network Series ‘Unlock your Future: Accounting Employment in Victoria’In-person (Victoria)Connect with Victoria-based CPAs and employers to explore career paths and opportunities in the accounting and finance sectors. This networking event helps you build your accounting network and gather information for your CPA aspirations. Light refreshments will be provided, but space is limited.
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Reminder: 2025 CPABC Case Competition Application Deadline Approaching – Register by January 24

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline to apply to CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2025 is January 24!

CPABC Annual Business Case Competition 2025

Registration Deadline: January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm PST

First Round: January 31 – February 2, 2025 (video submission)

Final Round: March 22, 2025 (in-person presentation)

CPABC is calling all BC and Yukon post-secondary students!

Are you ready to tackle real-world business challenges and compete for cash prizes up to $2,400? Gather your teammates and join the CPABC Business Case Competition to showcase your problem-solving skills and innovative ideas.

The competition is a business strategy case competition consisting of two rounds. The top 8 teams from the First Round will be invited to compete in the Final Round at the CPABC office in downtown Vancouver, followed by an evening networking and celebration reception at Shangri-La Vancouver. In addition to the top 8 teams, another 32 teams will be invited to the evening reception. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with sponsors, invited CPAs, and fellow students.

Don’t miss out – register today and seize your opportunity to win big! Also, be sure to spread the word!

Register now
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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.

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Dec 612:00pm – 1:00pmCPABC How to Series ‘Professional Skills’OnlineWhether 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 1112:00pm – 1:00pmCPABC Q&A WebinarOnline 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.
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in October

Upcoming events in October:

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Oct 1012:00pm – 12:30pmPractical Experience Requirements (PER) Q&A SessionOnlineAre 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 245:00pm – 6:00pmThe CPA Way as a CandidateOnlineCurious 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 295:30pm – 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 September

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

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Sep 91:00pm – 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.
Sep 175:30 pm -7:00 pmOnline 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. 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 245:30 pm – 6:15 pmConversation with a CPAOnline
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.
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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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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 opportunities to connect with CPABC in June

Upcoming events in June:

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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:

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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 opportunities to connect with CPABC in April

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!

Featured Event:

CPABC Career Week

Online: April 23-24, 2024
Vancouver Convention Centre: April 25, 2024

A rewarding CPA career can take you on any route you can imagine. Discover exciting career opportunities at CPABC Career Week, an all-in-one hybrid event featuring informational sessions on the CPA program, accounting work in different sectors, practical career workshops, career fairs, and more!

Other April events

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Apr 1112:00pm – 12:30pmPractical 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.
Apr 2312:00pm – 12:45pmConversation 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: Kurtis Formosa, CPA, Accounting & Tax Instructor at Douglas College.    
Apr 305:00pm – 6:00pmCPABC 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.
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