An information resource for Accounting & Finance students

Check out upcoming CPA recruiting and industry events and activities.

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Camosun College Events for Accounting & Finance Students

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) - Volunteers Needed!

Interested in gaining practical tax experience and helping fellow students?  Volunteer with the CVITP that will be occurring at Camosun in April 2025.  A volunteer with the CVITP prepares income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals who have a modest income and simple tax situation.

If you would like to volunteer, follow these steps:

  • Fill out this survey with your information
  • Follow the steps in this document to register with CVITP and apply for an EFILE number

Questions?  Contact the School of Business

 

January 20, 9:30-11:30am

Ask Us Anything!  Talk to the Experts!

Meet with the Chair and Program Leaders, Academic Advisors, and Co-operative Education and Careers Services in the 2nd Floor CBA Atrium to have your questions answered about your accounting and finance studies and career goals.

 

January 21, 11am-12pm

Own Your Financial Future: Managing debt and making credit work for you

The CPA Financial Literacy Program delivers free, unbiased, and objective financial education to British Columbians and Yukoners of all ages.  This session teaches post-secondary students practical ways to take control of their finances.

Registration Required

 

January 22, 9-10am

CPABC Information Session

Representatives from CPABC will join us to share information about the CPA PEP program and answer your questions regarding this desirable professional designation.

Registration Required

 

January 22, 3:30-5:30pm

Accounting & Finance Career Insights and Networking Social

Enjoy an informal and fun networking session where you can meet with a wide variety of accounting professionals in industry, government, public practice, non-profits, and finance to gain important career advice and make career connections.  An opportunity not to be missed!

Registration Required

 

January 23, 9-10:20am

Doane Grant Thornton - Tips and Insights for your future career

Thinking of working in public practice?  Join us in CBA 209 or online to learn expert tips, insights and about the many career options provided in public practice.

Registration Required

 

January 23, 12-2pm

Ask Us Anything!  Talk to the Experts!

Meet with the Chair and Program Leaders, Academic Advisors, and Co-operative Education and Careers Services in the 2nd Floor CBA Atrium to have your questions answered about your accounting and finance studies and career goals.

 

January 24, 9-10:20am

LinkedIn Workshop - Tips & tricks for finding jobs and personal branding

Learn the tips to professionally standout on LinkedIn and effectively position yourself in today's job market.

Registration Required

Industry events for Accounting & Finance students

CPABC Business Case Competition

Calling all BC and Yukon post-secondary students!  Are you ready to gain valuable experience solving real-world business problems and win up to $2400?  Gather your teammates and join the CPABC Business Case Competition 2025 to demonstrate your skills and creativity.

The CPABC Annual Business Case Competition is a business strategy case competition with two rounds.  The top 8 teams from the virtual first round will be invited to compete in the Final Round at the CPABC office in downtown Vancouver, followed by an evening networking and celebration reception at Shangri-La Vancouver.

Registration Deadline is January 24, 2025 at 1:00pm PST

Questions?  Contact casecompetition@bccpa.ca 

Need help joining a team?  Contact business@camosun.ca

CPA student resources

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  • 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 the CPAEF for application forms.
  • CPABC campus recruitment opportunities & events
    Events compiled by CPABC to facilitate discussion between students and employers throughout the academic year. 
  • Campus Recruitment Opportunities and Events (bccpa.ca).
  • PEP Candidate Guides
    Provide a good overview of the program.
  • CPA Way
    These resources provide an overview of the problem-solving approach used in the PEP.
  • Resources for CPA evaluation
    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 (AFOA Alberta), the Chartered Professional Accountants Western School of Business (CPAWSB), and CPA Canada announce an innovative accounting education pilot for Indigenous learners.
    Students can visit CPAWSB for more information.

CPABC program information

Questions about the recruitment process? 

To find out more about CPA education, including the CPA Prep modules and Module zero, visit CPA Students & Candidates,  CPA Western School of Business or the CPA Post-Secondary Recruitment Framework & Guidelines.

For the latest news and event notices follow CPABC on Facebook, InstagramYouTube, X, LinkedIn or TikTok

 

Co-op & Career services events

Throughout the year, we host a variety of online networking opportunities and career events to help you get career ready and connect and employers in meaningful ways.

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Co-op and Career Event Calendar

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Programs & courses

Camosun offers more than 20 business programs, including degrees, post-degree diplomas, certificates, diplomas and university transfer courses.