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Industry events for Accounting & Finance students
October 24, 5-6pm
Curious how a candidate navigates through the CPA program with working full time and studying part time? If yes, join the conversation and listen to a PEP candidate's real-life experience with their working life balance tips, job search and much more. The conversation will include how they entered the program, where they are currently working and their experience thus far in the CPA program. You will then have an opportunity to ask your own questions to the candidate.
Featured candidate: Nidhi Arora, Accounting Technician from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC).
November 12, 1-2pm
Are you a post-secondary student interested in becoming a CPA after you graduate? This session will cover the CPA program in detail and include an open Q&A with CPABC's Student Recruitment Officer. This sessions will be tailored to post-secondary students interested in becoming a CPA, and is open to students from any university or college program.
November 14, 5:30-7pm
Learn how to transfer your international education and work experience (accounting/finance) towards admission to the CPA program. This free information session will explain the admission pathways for newcomers and international students in BC, the structure of the CPA program, permit requirements when enrolled in the CPA program, and employment opportunities in the accounting sector. We will also address some of the temporary public policy changes regarding study and work permits made by the Government of Canada (IRCC). Special guest speakers Sanam Kashfi, RCIC will present on some of the PR pathways available and the immigration services offered through . This webinar includes live Q&A from the audience.
November 29, 6-7:30pm
Designated accounting professionals (active and in good standing) from an international accounting body that is listed as a 'Member Organization' of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) are eligible to apply for CPAWSB IFAC Member Assessment for advanced standing into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP).
CPABC and CPAWSB guest speakers will present an overview of the academic and work experience exemptions (bridging) granted under this pathway, application steps, documents required, fees and duration of the CPA program. Participants will also learn about the examination materials available to them, academic and employment resources, and much more. Learn how to start and what to expect as an IFAC member in this live webinar. Includes audience Q&A.
CPA student resources
- CPAEF bursaries and scholarships
Every year CPAEF offers a bursary program to BC students based on financial need with two deadlines to apply each year: May 15 and November 15. Scholarships are also available to students attending one of eleven BC post-secondary institutions that do not have named awards: applications are due May 1.
Students can visit thefor application forms. - CPABC campus recruitment opportunities & events
Events compiled by CPABC to facilitate discussion between students and employers throughout the academic year. - .
Provide a good overview of the program.
These resources provide an overview of the problem-solving approach used in the PEP.
The materials include examination rules & regulations, examination blueprints and example cases to test your knowledge.- CPA Certification program for Indigenous learners
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Alberta (), the Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business (CPAWSB), and announce an innovative accounting education pilot for Indigenous learners.
Students can visit for more information.
CPABC program information
Questions about the recruitment process?
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Co-op & Career services events
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