In this interactive panel and networking event, we will hear from QuadReal guest speakers on how to start and grow your accounting career path with them, financial supports towards the CPA program, mentorship and work culture. Open networking and audience Q&A included.
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.
Develop your soft skills with Reena Didi-Bansal, EMBA, BA, CDP, ESPT, Career Development & Skills for Success Practitioner, to help you achieve your personal and career goals in this free training and networking event at Steamworks in Gastown.
Join us for an online general Q & A session with CPABC Recruitment staff to ask questions about the admission requirements of the CPA program, how to apply, and any additional questions you may have about the program.
At this session, you learn about Deloitte Canada’s Bloom Scholarship Program. These scholarships support and empower students from equity-deserving groups in our communities while providing opportunities to begin a flourishing career in an award-winning culture.
Scholarship recipients are awarded a one-time $5,000 scholarship towards school expenses and the opportunity to complete a work term at one of Deloitte’s Canadian offices.
Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the firm’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Scholarship opportunities are live! Apply on Deloitte’s website:
Registration Deadline: January 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm (noon) PST First Round: January 26 – 28, 2024 (video submission) Final Round: March 16, 2024 (in-person presentation)
Demonstrate and develop your business acumen by challenging yourself and your teammates to create strategic, innovative solutions to real issues facing real businesses! The CPABC Annual Business Case Competition is a business strategy case competition with two competition rounds. The Top 8 teams from the First Round will be invited to compete in the Final Round at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus. The Final Round includes an evening networking and celebration reception joined by CPA members across BC.
The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of $2,400. The second placed team will receive a cash prize of $1,200 and the third placed team will receive a cash prize of $600.
Online: January 25, 2024 Vancouver Convention Centre: January 26, 2024
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 panels, speed networking, career expos, and more!
Learn about the practical experience requirements (PER) for the CPA designation as a post-secondary student. All aspects of the PER will be covered in detail, including the PER competencies, gaining paid experience while in post-secondary, tracking experience, and career exploration to prepare for employment after graduation. The presentation will conclude with an open question and answer period with CPABC.
Learn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) towards the CPA program and confer the CPA designation. This 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.
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.
Explore the ethical foundation of accounting in our webinar series, “The Value of CPA.” Join us as three seasoned CPA panelists, experts in forensic accounting, share insights on the moral principles shaping the accounting profession. Gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role values play in maintaining integrity and trust within the field.
At this session, you will have the opportunity to learn about Deloitte Canada’s services and understand the impact they are making for our people, country, clients, and communities.
Explore your potential with Deloitte and learn about the endless opportunities for learning, growth, and development.
Postings for internship, co-op, and new grad roles will be live on December 18, 2023. Apply on: careers.deloitte.ca
Have questions about the CPA program? Not sure which pathway is the most suitable to you? Feel free to book a 1:1 Zoom advising appointment with a CPABC Student Recruitment Officer. You will have the opportunity to ask questions specific to your background and receive advising support. Book with a Student Recruitment Officer here.
The total cost of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is about $14,000 for both domestic and international students residing in BC. Learn about the many sources of financial aid available to CPA PEP candidates and students, such as CPA Education Foundation’s scholarships and bursaries, and many employers who provide financial support to candidates enrolled in CPA PEP.
Job seekers will also learn who are BC’s Top 100 Employers 2023, and the Government of BC’s new Pay Transparency Act and why this is a step in the right direction to support job seekers towards fair and equitable pay.
Audience members will have the opportunity to ask their own questions to the panelists during the live Q&A portion of this event.
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.
Please join CPABC’s Surrey/Langley/North Delta Chapter’s upcoming event: Career Guidance with CPA’s on November 16, 2023, 5:30-8:30PM at the Guildford Golf Club in Surrey. This event includes a moderated panel discussion with senior finance professionals from CPA careers in two main sectors – public practice and industry. You will be able to network with the panelists and learn about life after the designation and the transformation of the finance function. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please register here. There is a cost of $20 to attend.
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.
Designated accounting professionals (active and in good standing) from an international accounting body that is listed as a ‘Member Organization’ of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) are eligible to apply for CPAWSB IFAC Member Assessment for advanced standing into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
CPABC and CPAWSB guest speakers will present an overview of the academic and work experience exemptions (bridging) granted under this pathway, explain the steps on how to apply, documents required, fees and duration of the CPA program. Participants will also learn about the examination materials available to them, academic and employment resources, and much more. Learn how to start and what to expect as an IFAC member in this live webinar. Includes audience Q&A.
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 CPA: Brittany Morrison, CPA, Senior Accountant, Finance Operations, iGaming, British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC)
Learn about the practical experience requirements (PER) for the CPA designation as a post-secondary student. All aspects of the PER will be covered in detail, including the PER competencies, gaining paid experience while in post-secondary, tracking experience, and career exploration to prepare for employment after graduation. The presentation will conclude with an open question and answer period with CPABC.
This session is for current or graduating students of Post-Secondary Institution, including the CPA Western School of Business, who are NOT yet enrolled in the CPA Professional Education Program.
Location: HA437 (Session will also be streamed on Zoom)
Description:
As a CFA candidate looking to broaden your knowledge and explore new horizons, this session, led by award-winning instructor and highly experienced CFA charterholder Darren Degraaf, CFA, MAFM, CPA (not in public practice), PRM, will equip you with the insights and expertise to navigate the world of private capital effectively and hopefully pick up a few “tips n tricks” to help you perform even better on game day.
In addition to the topics above, you will also learn about the UBC CFA Exam Bootcamp, designed to elevate your exam preparation with providing a thorough review of core concepts by way of exclusive lecture notes and practice questions to ensure you’re fully prepared for the CFA exam.
Got 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.
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.
Treewalk is one of the fastest growing accounting firms in Canada with headquarters in Vancouver, BC. This company of 51-200 employees offers growth and autonomy in your accounting/finance career path, competitive compensation, CPA mentorship, options to work remotely, and much more.
In this interactive event, we will hear from Treewalk guest speakers on how to start and grow your accounting career path with them, financial supports towards the CPA program, mentorship and work culture. Event includes open networking and Q&A.
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.
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.
