Category Archives: CPA

Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in June

Check out these upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in June!

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June 165:30pm – 6:30pmCPABC Q&A WebinarJoin us to ask questions about the admission requirements of the CPA program, how to apply, and any additional questions you may have about the program.
June 2112:00pm – 1:00pmHow to Find a CPA MentorLooking for a CPA mentor? Get guidance on who can be a mentor, where you can look for one, how to initiate first contact, and other resources.
June 225:30pm – 7:00pmMentor & Mentee Virtual Networking EventThe search for a mentor can be challenging, especially during these times of social distancing. For any students or candidates who are looking for a mentor, attend this event to meet potential mentors! We encourage candidates to network outside their current industry to maximize their opportunities for career development.
June 2412:00pm – 1:00pmCPABC Network Series ‘Why I chose CPA for my accounting career’There are so many academic and career programs to choose from, so how do you decide which is the right one for you? For a career in business/accounting, why do some choose the CPA program rather than a different certification or credential? Let’s hear from our CPA/Candidate Panelists and learn about their decision making process, the factors to consider when deciding, and why they ultimately chose CPA for their own career in business/accounting.

This event includes a moderated panel discussion followed by breakout rooms for audience to network with Panelists.
June 295:00pm – 5:45pmConversation with a CPAAre you curious about what CPAs actually do? Join the conversation with George Fisher, MBA, CPA, CGA, Instructor at Douglas College and President of GFF Educational Services Inc. You will have an opportunity to ask your own questions about a career in accounting.

Reminder – On-campus event | CPABC info session – Tuesday, May 31st, 5 pm

Are you a post-secondary student interested in becoming a CPA after you graduate? Join CPABC at their on-campus info session on Tuesday, May 31st, 5 pm. 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.

Registration for this session is now open on COOL.

On-campus event | CPABC info session – Tuesday, May 31st, 5 pm

Are you a post-secondary student interested in becoming a CPA after you graduate? Join CPABC at their on-campus info session on Tuesday, May 31st, 5 pm. 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.

Registration for this session is now open on COOL.

Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in May

Check out these upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in May!

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May 312:00pm – 1:00pmCPA Public Practice Recruit – Professionalism Information SessionAre you interested in putting your best professional foot forward when applying to and interviewing for Public Practice Recruit positions this spring? Join Rebecca Dirnfeld, CPABC’s Senior Student Recruitment Officer for tips and techniques when it comes to being professional during a recruitment season.
May 512:00pm – 1:00pmPractical Experience Requirements (PER) Q & A SessionAre you planning to pursue the CPA designation and wondering about Practical Experience Requirements (PER) of the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)?
May 1012:00pm – 1:00pmCPA’s Journey – What to Expect in Core 1Interested to learn what happens when you start the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)? The Learner Support team from the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) will discuss with us what to expect in Core 1, the first module of the CPA PEP. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions about the CPA certification program.
May 11 – 13Multi-day eventCPABC Career WeekAccelerate Your Career at CPABC Career Week Calling all CPAs and future CPAs! Get ready for three days of disruptive ideas, expert business insights, and exciting career conversations in accounting and finance. Hosted in a hybrid format, CPABC Career Week features virtual career workshops and panel discussions, an in-person career fair, one-on-one speed interviews, and more! Spaces are limited. RSVPfor May 11-13, 2022 today!
May 2512:00pm – 12:45pmConversation with a CPAAre you curious about what CPAs actually do? Join the conversation with Robert Bullock, CPA, CGA, CEO of Saa’men Economic Development and owner of FirstNationsPartners.net. You will have an opportunity to ask your own questions about a career in accounting.
May 261:00pm – 2:00pmPost-Secondary CPABC Information SessionAre 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 2712:00pm – 1:00pmCPABC How To Series – How to Apply with Q&A Breakout RoomsApplying to the CPA program is your first step towards the CPA designation. But how to apply, and what documents to submit for evaluation is based on your applicant pathway. Attend to get guidance and tips for a smooth CPA assessment process. Audience members will have a chance to participate in Q&A Breakout Rooms with CPABC and CPA Western School of Business staff.