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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!
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!
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
Win a KOBO Reader with the CGA Ontario DO MORE contest – Takes 5 Minutes
Hello UOIT Students,
Here is your opportunity to win a Kobo reader with CGA Ontario with the DO MORE contest. This is an online contest that won’t take you more then 5 minutes!
To be entered into the draw to win the Kobo reader all you have to do is email me, Mallory Clegg your CGA Ontario GTA Campus Recruitment Officer at MClegg@cga-ontario.org with the name of TWO CFO/CEO/COO’s who work in the GTA and have their CGA designation. Please ensure to include the full name, title and company of the individuals.
Hint: All this information can be found on either of the following websites: www.cga-domore.org or www.cga-ontario.org. Students who forward me the name of a CGA CFO/CEO/COO that is not profiled on one of our websites will be entered into the draw twice.
Please ensure to include your name, school, program and year of study when you enter the contest. This contest will begin today and end on February 10, 2012 so be sure to enter before then!
Winners will be notified on February 13, 2012.
Good Luck!
Catered For Success Dinner (ICAO)
Did you attend the CA recruiting sessions in September and meet CAs you have not had a chance to see since? Did you miss the event but wished you could have been a part of the excitement?! Well dont fret because our ICAO Catered for Success dinner is fast approaching. The RSVP list will be available on Tuesday January 31st. Read more
Are you looking for a summer job or are you graduating this year?
When you enrol as a student in the CGA program of professional studies you receive full access to CGA Ontario’s Employment Referral Service (ERS) with over 5,000 registered employers and 150 new jobs posted EACH MONTH.
You can also access a full list of internship, co-op and entry-level positions any time at www.cga-domore.org. We recently launched our new website to provide prospective students with all the info you need to start as a student and in a career as a future CGA!
To learn more about how the ERS can help you with your career please contact your CGA Ontario campus recruitment officer, Mallory Clegg at mclegg@cga-ontario.org.
Contact Information:
Twitter: @uoit_cga
Email: jennafer.milligan@uoit.ca
CGA Ontario Contact Information:
Daniel Booth, Business Development Manager, CGA Ontario
Email: DBooth@cga-ontario.org
Phone: 416-435-5156
Mallory Clegg, Campus Recruitment Officer, CGA Ontario
Email: MClegg@cga-ontario.org
Phone: 416-996-0339
Are you a CGA Ontario Accredited Program Student?
Are you a CGA Ontario Accredited Program Student?
The CGA program of professional studies is accredited with universities across Ontario. Qualified graduates of an accredited degree program are on the fast-track to the CGA designation — only four course credits (or less) required!
As an accredited program student you receive a block transfer of ALL your accounting and finance courses into the CGA program. Those enrolling are not required to complete our transfer credit evaluation which saves over $400.
To find out if you are an accredited program student, please visit our website at cga-domore.org.
For more information please contact your CGA Ontario campus recruitment officer, Mallory Clegg at mclegg@cga-ontario.org.
