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CA GALA 2012
With recruiting season in September this is a great opportunity to get recognized by companies before you apply for various jobs. At the UOAA Conference students learnt that success is 100% work, 100% relationships. Use the Gala to build relationships that can take you a step closer to a successful career. Read more
UOAA Position Openings for 2012-2013
If you would like to be a leader amongst your peers while being an executive of a prestigious student organization at UOIT, then you should apply to be an executive of the UOIT Accounting Association (UOAA)! Read more
Fast-Tracking the CGA Designation
As a ‘CGA accredited’ GTA university student, you have the opportunity to fast-track to the CGA designation through a spring challenge exam. CGA Ontario is offering a free challenge exam review session valued at $500, in mid-May, to help you prepare for a challenge exam in tax, audit or finance. By enroling by the end of March 2012, you will also be eligible for a 1 in 7 chance of winning a $300 bursary into the CGA program of professional studies- virtually paying for your challenge exam.
To attend the March 26th Enrolment Clinic please RSVP to enrolment@cga-ontario.org indicating your name, school, program, year of graduation and personal email.
If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Mallory Clegg Campus Recruitment Officer or visit our web site @ www.cga-domore.org to get more details on the CGA designation. Your UOIT CGA Campus Coordinator Jennafer can also be contacted at jennafer.milligan@gmail.com and follower her on twitter @UOIT_CGA
We look forward to seeing you there!
CGA Ontario Enrolment Workshop
CGA Ontario Enrolment Workshop
The CGA Ontario Enrolment Workshop is designed to assist all students with varying types of academic backgrounds learn the necessary steps to enroling in the CGA program of professional studies. The workshop runs from 11am to 3pm @ Ted Rogers School of Management, Rm. 3-119. We will be covering topics like work experience and program requirements, the application process for both transfer credit students and accredited students, and we will be teaching you all the advantages a CGA designation can give your career in the future, but also how enroling in our program will help you land a job today.
To attend this event please RSVP to enrolment@cga-ontario.org indicating your name, school, program, year of graduation and personal email.
If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Mallory Clegg Campus Recruitment Officer or visit our web site @ www.cga-domore.org to get more details on the CGA designation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
UOAA Elections 2012
The UOAA will be holding elections for the President, VP Finance, and VP Operations (Executive Signing Member Positions). These positions are very valuable to the UOAA and dictate the success of the organization! Read more
KPMG Workshop
Are you participating, or are interested in participating in the upcoming case competition? If you are, then you should consider attending a workshop hosted by KPMG this week. Read more
Student Connect: How to Land your First Job in a Tough Economy.
Now that winter term is in full swing, CGA Ontario in collaboration with Robert Half Canada is offering this exclusive event for GTA Universities.
This Student Connect event will engage participants giving them the opportunity to meet with a professional recruiter from Robert Half Canada and provide useful information on how to improve one’s resume and interview skills. Additionally, CGA Ontario will be offering seminars to broaden one’s job search capabilities upon graduation, assisting participants with landing that first job!
When: Monday March 5, 2012 – 8:30-1:30
Location: Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management in the Cara Commons Room, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
Please RSVP the following information to Mallory Clegg, GTA Campus Recruitment Officer, CGA Ontario at MClegg@cga-ontario.org:
• Updated Resume
• A Letter of intent, why do you wish to attend this event and what are your future career aspirations? (500 words maximum)
• Please include your full name, academic institution, program, year of graduation, and personal email address.
Deadline to apply for this event is February 17, 2012. SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED.
You will be notified if you are selected for this event by February 29, 2012.
With a CGA designation there’s no shortage of career opportunities. By attending this exclusive event you will learn valuable information about exciting industries you can become a part of plus networking connections and insider knowledge of how a CGA designation can give you the skills and credibility to Do More with your career.
If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Mallory Clegg Campus Recruitment Officer or visit our web site @ www.cga-domore.org to get more details on the CGA designation.
We look forward to receiving your applications, good luck!
The 2012 UOAA Conference and Case Competiton
This year’s UOAA Conference and Case Competition will be held on March 9th and 10th at the Ajax Convention Centre. From professional workshops and dynamic speakers to an intense case competition, our delegates will be shown a Conference experience unlike any other at UOIT. This year’s case competition will challenge students in all areas of business, in applying their knowledge in a team environment setting to solve a professional level case. Our conference will give our delegates opportunities to network with Accounting Bodies, large corporations and local businesses to gain exposure with potential recruiters and representatives. Read more
PWC Newsletter Blast
What’s new at PwC?
In mid-December, more than one thousand people from around the world participated in a first-of-its-kind, 72 hour “jam session” intended to better understand how the motivations and values of our people differ across generations.
Through the online forum, people shared their experiences, voiced their opinions and discussed their ideas on careers, work styles and work-life balance. This jam session was part of a comprehensive study of more than 100,000 PwC people conducted by the University of Southern California (USC) and the London Business School to better understand the implications of generational differences for leadership, management and team practices.
What did people say?
“The jam session provided us with an opportunity to be heard on the global stage. Within PwC, people want to create positive change, and this jam session provided the ideal means to combine unique ideas and perspectives to create actionable solutions.”
Jordan, Senior Associate, Calgary
“We really had an opportunity to dig into the issues – from improving the promotion structure to making global secondments easier. It was neat to generate ideas to address those issues.”
Tamara, Consultant, Toronto
“It was great talking to people from around the world to share knowledge, learn more about ourselves, and gain an understanding of our fellow peers.”
Rebecca, Associate, Montreal
What does this mean for you?
We’re working to build brilliant futures for all of our people. We believe in continuous improvement and we offer everyone a seat at the table to have their voice heard. Whatever path you pursue at PwC, you’ll constantly be growing, learning and enjoying a career that’s stimulating, challenging and rewarding. Bring value, be valued. We need great people to succeed. And successful people need a great firm to support their goals.
Are you ready to begin your brilliant future with PwC?
To find out more on life at PwC, check out our website www.brilliantfutures.ca
PwC recruits graduates into Audit and Assurance, Consulting, Deals and Tax services. The majority of our 2012 positions are now closed. However, we’ll be out on campuses in the New Year, looking to meet great people, just like you.
Where do CGAs work upon receiving their designation?
CGAs work in a wide range of industry and are in over 80 countries across the globe. In Ontario many CGAs specialize in the insurance, finance and government sectors. Listed below you will see the 14 companies that employ the most CGAs in Ontario. This is just a small sampling of all the places a CGA designation can take your career.
Canada Revenue Agency
Ministry of Finance
TD Bank Financial Group
Scotiabank
BDO Dunwoody LLP
Royal Bank of Canada
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Canada Post Corporation
Ontario Power Generation
Ministry Of Revenue
CIBC
Manulife Financial
Bank Of Montreal
KPMG LLP
To learn more about where CGAs work please contact your CGA Ontario campus recruitment officer, Mallory Clegg at mclegg@cga-ontario.org.
Contact Information:
Twitter: @uoit_cga
Email: jennafer.milligan@gmail.com
