Applications now open for BDO Canada LLP Service Award (1 x $2600) and CPA Education Foundation of BC Award (2 x $1000) (apply by August 31st)

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We are now accepting applications for the following 2022 Winter Session awards:

  • 1500 BDO Canada LLP Service Award, 1 award valued at $2600
    A service award endowed by BDO Canada LLP to recognize a student in the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP), made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business to a part-time or full-time student who is enrolled in the DAP Program and demonstrates high levels of community service and volunteerism within the university or community. Award candidates must also demonstrate high academic standing in the DAP Program.
  • 1661 Chartered Accountants Education Foundation Jim Miller DAP Scholarship, 2 awards valued at $1000 each
    Awarded on the recommendation of the School to students with high academic standing and leadership ability who intend to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA

Both awards are open to DAP students enrolled in Summer Session courses and enrolled in upcoming Winter Term 1 at the time of application; must have completed a minimum of 9 DAP credit units, with a minimum 75% average by end of Summer Session.

The application criteria and application instructions for both of these scholarships can be found on myUBCDAP under Scholarships & Awards .

Applications are due August 31st. All qualified students are encouraged to apply!

Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in July

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CPABC hosted a fantastic CPABC Network Series session called ‘Why I chose CPA for my accounting career’ with two panelists. If you’re interested in watching and learning how resilience and networking are key in the journey to becoming a CPA, especially as an international student and/or professional in Canada, tune in here. This session will be uploaded to YouTube next week, and can be found at this link, under the Workforce Professionals & Newcomers 2022 list.

Career Week takes place in a hybrid format on Hopin and at the Vancouver Convention Centre East from September 6-8th! Accelerate Your Career by learning about the diverse and interesting career options available to experienced and aspiring CPAs Register to participate in virtual career workshops, employer info sessions, speed interviews, and to network with recruiters in-person.

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

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Every Tuesday11:30am PT (12:30pm MT)CPAWSB Drop-In Q&A SessionsAdvisors from the CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB) will be present to answer all your questions about the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), courses, and admission processes to enroll in CPA PEP or CPA preparatory courses.
July 712:00pm – 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)?
July 1212:00pm – 1:00pmPost-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.
July 205:00pm – 6:00pmCPA’s Journey – Opportunities for Career ChangersInterested to learn what CPA opportunities are available for career changers? Our panel speakers will share why they decided to change careers and pursue the CPA designation, challenges they encountered along the way and insights on how to overcome it. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions about changing your career to become a CPA.
July 2712:00pm – 12:45pmConversation with a CPAAre you curious about what CPAs actually do? Join the conversation with Zahra Baghdadi, CPA, CGA, Financial Controller at RTB LLP and founder of Crunch TimeZ Virtual CFO Services. You will have an opportunity to ask your own questions about a career in accounting.

Reminder – Learn more about campus hiring for CPA Pre-Approved Program Route (PPR) Positions – Upcoming workshops for fall recruitment (2023 start dates) on July 5th and 11th

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As a reminder, DAP career coach, Russell Garrett, will be holding two workshops on the upcoming fall recruitment cycle for pre-approved program route (PPR) positions. 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 be ready to start a full-time role in 2023, attend these upcoming sessions to learn more and build your foundation for a successful recruitment experience!

  • Tuesday, July 5th, 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm PT – Introduction to Fall Recruit (in-person and virtual)
    Public Practice Recruiting (PPR) is a significant period for the Big 4, national and mid-sized firms to network with, interview and hire students from many Post-Secondary Institutions (PSIs) for positions beginning the following year.

    Learn how PPR works and how to begin preparing now to give yourself the greatest advantage over other PSIs to make connections, land work with a CPA Pre-Approved Training Office and achieve your CPA aspirations. Learn from a guest panel of successful students that recently landed positions with the firms during these challenging times. Then, participate in a break out session where you can ask questions to the panel member in your group and prepare for your PPR experience this Fall.
  • Monday, July 11th, 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm PT – Networking (in-person and virtual)
    Gaining information and building relationships are two key components to succeeding during PPR and pave the way for a successful career. Networking is a learned skill that anyone can develop. Making meaningful connections can happen through both organized and proactive opportunities. These contacts can result in information interviews/coffee chats that can provide critical information to target firms, prepare specific applications, prepare for interview success and make your follow up stand out. When firms make decisions about who to interview or hire, the people they already know have a distinct advantage. Come learn the strategies of networking and connect with our panel of Sauder students that recently networked their way to success.

Registration for both of these workshops is now open on COOL – you’ll have the option to select either in-person or virtual attendance for both dates.

Online Event | UBC Sauder CFA Exam Prep Information Session – Thu Jun 30, 12pm PT

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Preparing for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) exams can be daunting. Join Darren Degraaf, UBC instructor and CFA® charterholder, to learn about UBC CFA Exam Prep designed to help you master the skills to succeed on exam day.

Date: Thursday June 30, 2022
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT
Location: Online (Zoom)

Register for the event now.