BCITAA Recruitment Panel Event

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Recruitment Panel Event on November 8th at the BCIT Burnaby Campus! This event promises valuable insights from industry experts and is an excellent opportunity for networking and learning. There will be refreshments and treats. You have a chance to WIN one of the 4 speakers in a raffle draw!

The speakers are:

Jagdeep Thandi

Regional AU Staffing Coordination at CRA

Chris Kumar

VP, Director of Permanent Placement Services, Finance & Accounting at Robert Half

Jacob Matkovic

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Rise CPA

Date: Wednesday, November 8th

Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: BCIT Burnaby Campus SW01 Room 1025

Dress Code: Smart Casual - "Dress how you want to be Addressed"

Deadline to sign up: Monday, November 6th at 11:59pm

Click on the Registration Link to sign up!!

Can't wait to see you there!

*If you cannot make it to the event, please cancel within 24 hours by emailing at sowon@bcitaa.com 

No-shows will affect future event registration.

Telus Co-op Job Posting January 2024

Description: Gain practical experience for your CPA while enhancing your financial skills with TELUS. During this 8-month co-op program, you'll explore various accounting rotations, receive on-the-job training, and access educational support. Join our diverse team committed to financial excellence and community support.

How to Apply: Apply directly to TELUS using the provided link by October 10, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Include your cover letter, resume, and transcripts. Accommodations and diversity are encouraged.

Invictus Accounting is hiring for Associate positions starting in 2024!

We are not your typical CPA firm.

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, our 70 plus team members provide consulting, accounting and tax advisory for publicly listed and privately held companies. We are creative problem solvers, strategic thinkers, and love what we do. Our team members provide industry-like services (such as Controller, Director of Finance, CFO) while benefitting from the client variety, camaraderie, and professional atmosphere of public practice. We focus on providing top-tier high value advisory services, rather than audit services, and as a result we have built strong relationships with both the national and mid-tier audit firms working directly with their clients so that they – as the auditor – can maintain their independence and refer work to a trusted partner.

Committed to balance, Invictus’ work environment ensures flexibility and family are as important as professionalism and premier service. To accomplish this we developed a proprietary “Great Eight” training system and methodology which teaches our team members to consistently have highly effective and balanced eight-hour workdays (and it works!). Our diverse and challenging work, as well as fun, team-oriented atmosphere are just a couple of the reasons we have very low employee turnover, and a rapidly growing team.

Please see job posting link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3714369376/

Accounting Co-Op (Winter 2024/Summer 2024)

Rise CPA is looking for students interested in a 4-month Co-op/Internship beginning in Winter or Summer 2024! This is an amazing opportunity to learn what life is like working for an accounting firm, as well as be a part of a collaborative team that will support your continued professional development throughout the co-op term.

The student plays an active role in the delivery of accounting and tax engagements, meeting expectations for budget, time-frame, and quality.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Prepare working papers and tax returns

• File GST returns

• Prepare CRA submissions and coordinate with CRA to investigate client activities and issues

• Communicate with the team/clients to properly complete engagements

Please see the job posting on our website (includes section to apply) here: https://riseadvisors.ca/jobs/accounting-co-op/

CPA Survey

Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out the CPABC Public Practice Recruit Student Survey 2023 – Lower Mainland from CPABC, about your experiences as a CPA Recruit candidate during the Spring and Fall Recruit Seasons.

 By completing this survey, you have the chance to be entered into a $150 gift card draw.

CPABC very much appreciates your feedback and looks forward to receiving your responses. Please complete this survey by Sunday, November 12, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Dirnfeld, Senior Student Recruitment Officer – rdirnfeld@bccpa.ca.

November Events

Post-Secondary CPABC Information Session

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.

Date: Nov 2nd

Format: Online and the Registration Link

Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm

CPABC/CPAWSB IFAC Presentation

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.

Date: Nov 17

Format: Online and the Registration Link

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Conversation with a CPA

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)

Date: Nov 29th

Format: Online and Registration Link

Time: 12:00pm to 12:45pm

Preparing for PER as a Post-Secondary Student

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.

Date: Nov 30th

Format: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Format: Online and Registration Link