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Events for accounting and finance students

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) - volunteers needed!

Gaining practical tax experience and helping fellow students. Volunteer with the CVITP that will be occurring at Camosun in April 2025.�� A volunteer with the CVITP prepares income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals who have a modest income and simple tax situation.

If you would like to volunteer, follow these steps:

• Fill out this with your information
• Follow the steps in this document to register with CVITP and apply for an EFILE number

Contact the School of Business��with any questions.

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January 20, 9:30-11:30am

Meet with the Chair and Program Leaders, Academic Advisors, and Co-operative Education and Careers Services in the second floor CBA Atrium to have your questions answered about your accounting and finance studies and career goals.

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January 21, 11am-12pm

The CPA Financial Literacy program delivers free, unbiased, and objective financial education to British Columbians and Yukoners of all ages. This session teaches post-secondary students practical ways to take control of their finances.

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January 22, 9-10am

Representatives from CPABC will join us to share information about the CPA PEP program and answer your questions regarding this desirable professional designation.

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January 22, 3:30-5:30pm

Enjoy an informal and fun networking session where you can meet with a wide variety of accounting professionals in industry, government, public practice, non-profits, and finance to gain important career advice and make career connections.�� An opportunity not to be missed!

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January 23, 9-10:20am

If you are thinking of working in public practice, join us in CBA 209 or online to learn expert tips, insights and about the many career options provided in public practice.

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January 23, 12-2pm

Meet with the Chair and Program Leaders, Academic Advisors, and Co-operative Education and Careers Services in the second floor CBA Atrium to have your questions answered about your accounting and finance studies and career goals.

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January 24, 9-10:20am

Learn the tips to professionally standout on LinkedIn and effectively position yourself in today's job market.

Industry events for accounting and finance students

Calling all BC and Yukon post-secondary students!�� Gain valuable experience solving real-world business problems and win up to $2400. Gather your teammates and join the CPABC Business Case Competition 2025 to demonstrate your skills and creativity.

The CPABC Annual Business Case Competition is a business strategy case competition with two rounds.�� The top 8 teams from the virtual first round will be invited to compete in the Final Round at the CPABC office in downtown Vancouver, followed by an evening networking and celebration reception at Shangri-La Vancouver.

Registration deadline is January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm PST

Contact casecompetition@bccpa.ca��

Joining a team, contact business@camosun.ca

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January 16, 12-1pm

Are you a post-secondary students 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 Student Recruitment Officer.�� This sessions will be tailored to post-secondary students interested in becoming a CPA and is open to students from any university or college program.

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January 23, 9-10am

If you are thinking of working in public practice, join Doane Grant Thornton for an engaging information session in CBA 209 or online to learn expert tips, insights and about the many career options provided in public practice. During this event, you'll have the chance to meet their national and local hiring team, gain insights into their firm, and discover how they support students in co-op and post-graduate positions. You'll also receive tips for the upcoming spring recruitment season, including how to ace Doane Grant Thornton's digital interview.

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January 23, 12-12:30pm

If you have 30 minutes, join this short session with CPABA staff answering pre-submitted and live questions about the Practical Experience Requirements (PER).

This session will solely focus on frequently asked questions (FAQs), pre-submitted questions, and live questions from the audience. No formal overview of the CPA program will be given during the session. Please be sure to watch this before attending this session.

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January 28, 5:3-7pm

Discover how to transfer your international education and work experience in accounting/finance to the CPA program. This session covers admission requirements, program structure, and connecting with employers in the accounting sector.

Special guest speakers from BC settlement agencies, ISSofBC, MOSAIC and S.U.C.C.E.S.S., will discuss their resources available for newcomers in BC, including financial assistance, free mentorship, and career counselling to help you become a CPA.

CPA student resources

• CPAEF bursaries and scholarships
  Every year CPAEF offers a bursary program to BC students based on financial need with two deadlines to apply each year: May 15 and November 15. Scholarships are also available to students attending one of eleven BC post-secondary institutions that do not have named awards: applications are due May 1.
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• CPABC campus recruitment opportunities & events
  Events compiled by CPABC to facilitate discussion between students and employers throughout the academic year.��
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• CPA Certification program for Indigenous learners
  The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta (), the Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business (CPAWSB), and announce an innovative accounting education pilot for Indigenous learners.
  Students can visit for more information.

Questions?����Contact the CPABC Campus Ambassador for AV��Ʒ, Nimrith Dhillon.

CPABC program information

Questions about the recruitment process

To find out more about CPA education, including the CPA Prep modules and Module zero, visit��,������or the .

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Co-op & Career services events

Throughout the year, we host a variety of online networking opportunities and career events to help you get career ready and connect and employers in meaningful ways.

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