PwC Summer Events: Women in Accounting & Assurance Challenge

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Connect with PwC this summer at the following upcoming events! To register, visit PwC Campus Events.

Women in Accounting with PwC Canada

Description: There will be a Q&A panel discussion with some women leaders at the firm, followed by cocktail networking with our staff. Some topics covered at this session include insights on career progression, building your personal brand, and PwC’s commitment to inclusion and diversity.

This  event is aimed for anyone who self-identifies as a woman (including cis, trans, or non-binary), but is open to all undergraduate students interested in a career in Accounting.

  • Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
  • Location: Downtown Vancouver – Venue to be confirmed.

PwC Assurance Challenge

Description: Our Assurance Simulation Challenge will give you an inside look to what Assurance is actually like! You’ll be working in teams to ask questions, test assumptions and evaluate whether companies are reporting information investors and others can rely on.

  • Date: July 19, 2023 
  • Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
  • Location: PwC Vancouver Office (250 Howe St)

Upcoming opportunities to connect with CPABC in June

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Jun 205:30pm – 6:30pmCPABC Q&A WebinarOnlineJoin us for an online general Q & A session with CPABC Recruitment staff. In this interactive event, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about the admission requirements of the CPA program, how to apply, and any additional questions you may have about the program. This event is suitable for persons who have already attended a CPABC Information Session.  
Jun 275:30pm – 7:00pmOnline CPABC Accounting Night in CanadaOnlineLearn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) to get the CPA designation. This free information session will explain the admission requirements and the structure of the CPA program, and how you can access financial assistance, free mentorship and career counselling services from BC settlement agencies to help you attain your goals in becoming a CPA.  
Jun 295:00pm – 5:45pmConversation with a CPAOnlineAre 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 speaker: Ashay Gupta, CPA, Manager of Capital Budgets, Financial Planning & Analysis at City of Vancouver.  

Enroll in CLC: Online to access professional development workshops

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The Canaccord Learning Commons (CLC) and David Lam Library wanted to remind you that you are welcome to join the CLC: Online Canvas course and view the Calendar, as they host many workshops throughout the year both in person and online that may be of interest to you.

  • Speaking on the Spot
  • English Conversation Circles
  • Professional Communication Skills Certificate (a series of 10 workshops)
  • Excel workshops
  • Bloomberg and Capital IQ workshops
  • Writing Coaching appointments

The self-enroll link is here: https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/DKC69E

Once enrolled, under “Calendar” make sure the CLC: Online Calendar is checked off, and then click “Find Appointment” on the righthand side of the screen. Then, all available workshops/appointments should appear.

If you have any questions, please reach out to clchelp@sauder.ubc.ca