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CPABC’s Annual Business Case Competition showcases the talent and business acumen of post-secondary students throughout BC by challenging them to apply their skills to business case analyses. This year, over 65 post-secondary teams competed in the first round of the competition. Teams were given a 72-hour window in which to resolve a business case scenario, Read more about 2018 CPABC Annual Business Case Competition[…]
Looking for a job with a CPA firm? Read the important points below to make sure you’re ready for the 2018 recruit! If I want to work for a public practice firm, when should I go through the recruit process? Many firms do their hiring about one year in advance. So, if you are looking Read more about CPA Recruit FAQ[…]
CPABC’s semi-annual Connect Networking Nights provide university and college students with the opportunity to network with a variety of CPAs and employers in all areas of industry, government, and public practice – it is an excellent opportunity to expand your professional network and meet potential employers. This fall’s event took place on November 9th at Read more about CPABC Connect Networking Night[…]
Become a CPA: Describe the corporate culture at LiveCA LLP in five words or less. LiveCA: Lean on anyone, anytime. Become a CPA: What, in your view, is the single coolest thing about working at LiveCA LLP? LiveCA: No commute. Become a CPA: Tell me why a student should consider working at LiveCA LLP. LiveCA: Read more about Employer Spotlight: LiveCA[…]
We asked employers from past speed interview events the following question. “If they could give any advice to the candidates before they walked into the interview room, what would it be?” Future speed interview goers, take heed, here are CPABC’s Do’s and Don’ts of speed interviewing. Do: Research, research, and research some more. Employers appreciate Read more about Dos and Donts of Speed Networking[…]
What are employers truly looking for in candidates during a speed interview session? For the answers, we went straight to the source: employers, who have participated in our Speed Interview Nights in the past. Pay attention and put your best foot forward, or best hand if you’re interviewing with Neil Focht, Accounting Manager at Enterprise Holdings Inc. Neil admits Read more about Speed Interview Tips – What Employers are looking for[…]
Liana Lau, CPA, CA Google, Global Cash Lead Hometown: Vancouver, BC Location: Sunnyvale, California Today we follow a day in the life of Liana Lau, CPA, CA. A native of Vancouver, Liana earned her designation in British Columbia before relocating to San Francisco in 2012, where she became a Senior Accountant at fashion retailer Gap. Read more about Day In The Life: Liana Lau, Google[…]
CPA Student Weekly Jobs Spotlight for August 29, 2017 Becoming a CPA student and earning a professional accounting credential opens up many career opportunities in a wide range of different sectors and industries. CPAs often hold executive positions with companies and organizations but not everybody starts their career as the CEO or President. CPA students Read more about CPA Student Weekly Jobs Highlight for August 29, 2017[…]
CPA Student Weekly Jobs Spotlight for August 18, 2017 Becoming a CPA student and earning a professional accounting credential opens up many career opportunities in a wide range of different sectors and industries. CPAs often hold executive positions with companies and organizations but not everybody starts their career as the CEO or President. CPA students Read more about CPA Student Weekly Jobs Highlight for August 18, 2017[…]
CPA Student Weekly Jobs Spotlight for August 8, 2017 Becoming a CPA student and earning a professional accounting credential opens up many career opportunities in a wide range of different sectors and industries. CPAs often hold executive positions with companies and organizations but not everybody starts their career as the CEO or President. CPA students Read more about CPA Student Weekly Jobs Highlight for August 8, 2017[…]