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Upcoming opportunity to connect with KPMG – Digital Careers Day on August 17th

National Virtual Digital Talent Day

Join KPMG in Canada’s Virtual Digital Talent Day where you’ll have access to networking opportunities, keynote speakers, and panel discussions focused on how you can do work that matters and make your mark in a digital career at our firm. With our fall recruitment period just around the corner, we’ll also take you through some example digital career paths at KPMG, our recruitment processes and associated key dates.

Reserve your spot now – space is limited!

  • Date: Thursday, August 17th, 2023
  • Time: 1 PM to 4 PM EST / 10 AM to 1 PM PST
  • Where: Pheedloop (Virtual Platform)

If you are a student interested in any of the following opportunities at any of our KPMG offices across Canada, and are enrolled in a program for the 2023-2024 academic year, register now!

  • IT Audit & IT Infrastructure
  • Cybersecurity & Identity & Access Management
  • Blockchain
  • Data Science & Analytics
  • Data Engineering
  • Custom Software Development
  • Enterprise Solutions
  • Intelligent Automation
  • Digital Health
  • Cloud Strategy, Architecture, Development & Implementation

Please register by Monday, August 14th, 2023, at 11:59PM local time: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/KPMGCanadaDigitalTalentDay2023/register#start

[Access Code: KPMGDigitalTalentDayAccess2023]

A bilingual recruiter will be present to answer any questions for students who speak French. Come as you are, and together, we’ll make a world of difference.

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Upcoming opportunities to connect with KPMG – Talent Boost Tuesdays

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! Talent Boost is a mini-series of virtual events that we will be hosting throughout the month of August. Each event will feature speakers who will present on different topics to help you navigate the CPA recruiting season and set yourself apart.

See below for the session workshop topics and event details. Be sure to register in advance for the events, as registration closes the day before each session. All sessions are intended for current post-secondary students who will be applying for summer/co-op/internship and full-time positions in 2024 during the Fall 2023 CPA recruit.

  1. Boost Your Networking Skills
    Speakers: Kristen Cheung, CPA (Senior Manager, FIRES Audit) and Azhar Teja (Staff Accountant, ICE Audit)
    Date: Tuesday, August 15th, 2023
    Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm PST
    Registration Deadline: Registration for the in-person option closes Tuesday, August 8th at 11:59pm PST. Registration for the virtual option closes Monday, August 14th 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.
  2. Boost Your Resume & Cover Letter
    Speaker: Tiana Tomassetti, CPA (Talent Attraction Senior Manager, GVA Campus Recruiting) and Katie Gordon, CPA (Talent Attraction Senior Manager, GVA Campus Recruiting)    
    Date: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023
    Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm PST
    Registration Deadline: Monday, August 21st at 11:59pm PST
  3. Boost Your Interview Skills
    Speaker: Naeem Rajabali (Partner, Risk Consulting – Government Risk and Compliance Services)    
    Date: Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
    Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm PST
    Registration Deadline: Monday, August 28th at 11:59pm PST

All sessions will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams, with an in-person component available for the Boost Your Networking Skills session. All details will be provided after registration is closed for each respective session.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.office.com/e/VrnExuYDLh   

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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Upcoming opportunities to connect with RSM – Virtual networking on August 15th and 16th

Explore student opportunities and how you can #BeYouatRSM!

As you start looking towards your fall semester, we encourage you to participate in our upcoming networking and learning opportunities. These events will help you learn about our #BeYouatRSM culture, prepare for campus recruiting and tell you about careers in audit, tax, and consulting here at RSM.   

What to expect?  

  • Flexibility – drop in networking that’s convenient for you—no need to stay the whole time!   
  • Engage in 1-on-1 chats with recent graduates and those working at RSM 
  • Casual engagement environment 
  • Learn more about our firm and opportunities we offer  

Take your next step at RSM virtual networking events

If you are a student ready to find your next step, these events are for you!

We look forward to seeing you there!  

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PwC Vancouver Summer Events: Taco Tuesday with Risk Assurance & Ice Cream Hour

PwC will be hosting two upcoming summer events in August:

Taco Tuesday with Risk Assurance

  • Description: We are thrilled to invite you to our exclusive Taco Tuesday with Risk Assurance evening, a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and share a taco (or two) with our Risk Assurance experts. Join us for a fiesta of flavors as we gather together for an evening of meaningful discussions, knowledge exchange, and building valuable connections.
  • Date: Aug 1, 2023
  • Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Location: Downtown Vancouver – Venue to be confirmed.

Ice Cream Hour with PwC

  • Description: Are you interested in learning more about an internship or co-op in Assurance, Tax, and Risk Assurance and what it’s like working at PwC Canada? Enjoy some ice cream and network with PwC Campus Ambassadors and staff who’ve previously done internships and co-ops.
  • Date: Aug 3, 2023 
  • Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Location: PwC Vancouver Office (250 Howe St)

For more information and to register, visit PwC’s Campus Events

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Reminder – Networking for fall public practice recruit workshop (virtual) on Tuesday, July 18th , 4:45 pm PT

As a reminder, we are just getting started with our workshop series for the upcoming fall recruitment cycle for pre-approved program route (PPR) positions with public practice firms. 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 next workshop in this series will focus on networking and will be held online on Tuesday, July 18th, 4:45-6:15 pm. Meeting people, gathering information and building a network makes a huge difference during campus recruiting. See how companies are making efforts to meet students and have YOU can prepare to make the best of those opportunities and secure your first accounting role even before completing your education. Don’t miss it!

Registration for this workshop will be on COOL until Monday, July 17th.

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Register now for coffee chats with DMCL in July

DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants will be hosting 30-minute coffee chats throughout July. See the link below for more information and to sign-up for a spot!

  • What: DMCL Coffee Chats 2023
  • Where: DMCL Vancouver office – 1140 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4G1
  • Registration: Please see the link here to register
    • Note: We have limited spots for this event. Only those who are contacted after registering will be invited for the coffee chats. If you were not invited, worry not! There will be more opportunities to meet with us this coming Summer!
  • Coffee Chat Length: 30 minutes
  • Dress Code: Casual
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in July

DateTimeEventFormatDescription
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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PwC Summer Events: Women in Accounting & Assurance Challenge

Connect with PwC this summer at the following upcoming events! To register, visit PwC Campus Events.

Women in Accounting with PwC Canada

Description: There will be a Q&A panel discussion with some women leaders at the firm, followed by cocktail networking with our staff. Some topics covered at this session include insights on career progression, building your personal brand, and PwC’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.

This  event is aimed for anyone who self-identifies as a woman (including cis, trans, or non-binary), but is open to all undergraduate students interested in a career in Accounting.

  • Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Location: Downtown Vancouver – Venue to be confirmed.

PwC Assurance Challenge

Description: Our Assurance Simulation Challenge will give you an inside look to what Assurance is actually like! You’ll be working in teams to ask questions, test assumptions and evaluate whether companies are reporting information investors and others can rely on.

  • Date: July 19, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Location: PwC Vancouver Office (250 Howe St)
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Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in June

Date Time Event Format Description
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

Date Time Event Format Description
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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