Become a CPA

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CPA Campus Ambassador Insights: Recruit Reflection – More than just networking

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By Ian Tecson, CPABC Douglas College Campus Ambassador Going through the recruit process can be a daunting experience. For some, it comes naturally, for others, not so much. Personally, the recruitment experience helped push me out of my comfort zone and challenge my limits. Here’s what I learned: 1.) It’s a part-time job.  Recruit requires Read more about CPA Campus Ambassador Insights: Recruit Reflection – More than just networking[…]

My Involvement: Interview with Douglas Commerce & Business Association, Ian Tecson

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  Hello! My name is Ian Tecson and I am a 3rd year BBA Accounting student at Douglas College. I am currently the VP of Accounting for the Douglas Commerce and Business Association. I’m also involved as a Campus CPA Ambassador where I get to guide and answer students’ questions about the CPA designation. I Read more about My Involvement: Interview with Douglas Commerce & Business Association, Ian Tecson[…]

CPA Campus Ambassador Insights: Aletha Gatward, VIU

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My name is Aletha Gatward and I am a 4th year accounting major at Vancouver Island University and the President of the Vancouver Island University Accounting Students Association. What made you decide to become a CPA Campus Ambassador? I decided to become a CPA Campus Ambassador because of my great experiences with CPABC events in Read more about CPA Campus Ambassador Insights: Aletha Gatward, VIU[…]

CPABC Monthly Round-up: December

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Join us for exciting events this December and participate in a variety of networking, panel and speaking engagements.  Meet with CPA employers, members and staff at an upcoming event near you. Register now to reserve your spot. December 11: AEIP webinar ‘Accounting and Certification in Canada’ | Online, Event details and registration CPABC Information Sessions and Events| Want to Read more about CPABC Monthly Round-up: December[…]

CPABC Connect Networking Night 2018

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To support aspiring CPAs, CPABC hosted its popular Connect Networking Night on November 22, 2018, at the Vancouver Lookout observation deck atop Harbour Centre. The theme for the event was “Building Relationships,” and that’s exactly what attendees had the chance to do, as post-secondary students from across the Lower Mainland met with CPABC members and Read more about CPABC Connect Networking Night 2018[…]

CPA Jobs Spotlight for November 23, 2018

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Becoming a CPA Candidate/Student and earning a professional accounting credential opens up many career opportunities in a wide range of sectors and industries. CPA Candidates/Students earn their stripes by accumulating experience gained from jobs that develop their core competencies as a CPA while adding breadth and depth in specialized areas of accountancy. Featured below are Read more about CPA Jobs Spotlight for November 23, 2018[…]

My Involvement: Interview with UBC TACS Troy Chesley

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I am a fourth year Bcom student at the UBC Sauder School of Business. In my free time I enjoy running, swimming and playing basketball. I also love reading and learning about history, which has led me to pursue a history minor in addition to my accounting courses. Next Fall I will be starting full Read more about My Involvement: Interview with UBC TACS Troy Chesley[…]

CPA Campus Ambassador Insights: Alana Palu, Douglas College

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Hello, my name is Alana Palu and I am in the Post Baccalaureate Degree in Accounting at Douglas College. This is a two-year program from which I anticipate to graduate in April 2020. I am originally from Brazil and I have been living in Vancouver for almost 8 years now. I also have a Bachelor’s Read more about CPA Campus Ambassador Insights: Alana Palu, Douglas College[…]

My Involvement: Interview with UVIC Karlee Kuemper

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I am a growth-oriented fourth year Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Victoria pursing a CPA designation. During my studies, I spent a semester abroad in Gothenburg, Sweden, where I had the opportunity to study and explore new cultures. I have had the unique experience to complete three very different co-op positions throughout Read more about My Involvement: Interview with UVIC Karlee Kuemper[…]

CPABC Monthly Round-up: November

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Join us for exciting events this November and participate in a variety of networking, panel and speaking engagements.  Meet with CPA employers, members and staff at an upcoming event near you. Register now to reserve your spot. November 13: Canadian Immigrant Fair | Vancouver Convention Centre East, Event details and RSVP November 14: Speed Interview Night in Surrey Read more about CPABC Monthly Round-up: November[…]