Category Archives: Industry Updates

RSVP – DAP Industry Night on Tuesday, Nov 27th @ UBC!

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The UBC DAP Student Club and DAP office are pleased to host the final DAP Industry Night of 2018 with an exciting array of panelists from various industries such as healthcare, tech, retail, education, and cannabis.

There will be a panel session followed by a networking session giving you an opportunity to speak with each panelist and learn more about a “day in the life” of an industry professional.

Panelists include:

  • Kamilla Hans, CPA, CMA: Development Director, Content Production, Electronic Arts 
  • Daniel MacLean, CPA, CMA: Director of Finance, We Grow BC Ltd. 
  • Anson Lo, CFA, CPA, CMA: Senior Manager of Advisory, LifeLabs 
  • Megan MacLean, CPA, CMA: Instructor, Langara College (previously Director of Operations with Stevens Virgin Law Firm)
  • and more to follow!

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Introducing the UBC DAP Internship Pilot Program!

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UBC DAP is pleased to announce an exciting pilot project aimed at providing qualified UBC DAP students the opportunity to earn entry-level accounting work experience before completing the diploma program.

We approached a small group of employers in industry and public practice who are thrilled at the opportunity to work with UBC DAP students during the internship placement period of Tuesday, July 3 – Friday, August 24, 2018. The internship position details (weekly hours, compensation if applicable, etc.) will be posted with each job description on Wednesday, March 28th. One size doesn’t fit all, so we’ve encouraged each employer to craft positions that will work for them and their successful DAP candidate(s). Continue reading →