Discover CPA Industry Night with Employers
Feb 7, 2018 06:00 PM
to
09:30 PM
Senate & Board Chamber
Registration Deadline: Feb 7, 2018 09:30 PM
The Laurier Accounting Association (LAA), CPA Ontario and the Career Centre invite you to a networking event focussed on the CPA designation and how to pursue it with a position in industry. There are several guests attending who represent various industries. Check back to learn more about the organizations participating in this event. Come learn about how the CPA designation helped them in their careers. The evening will start with a keynote address followed by networking with employers.
Please note that this is a free event and is open to any student interested in learning more about the CPA designation and careers in accounting. Students from any academic program are encouraged to attend.
Students who register and attend the event will have an opportunity to win tickets to CPA Ontario Impact Conference in March where you will learn how you can make an impact on the world with the CPA designation. For more information about the conference, please visit: https://www.cpaontario.ca/become-a-cpa/events/ambassador-and-teacher-programs/psap/impact-conference
Julia Moskal, Student Recruiter, Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario, will be available to answer your questions about the CPA designation.
Organizations confirmed to date (more to come):
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Bell Canada
BCE Inc. is Canada's largest communications company, consistently investing more than any competitor in innovation to provide a comprehensive and ground-breaking suite of broadband communications and content services to consumer, residential, business, not-for-profit and government customers in Canada.
Brookfield
Brookfield is a global alternative asset manager, focused on investing in long-life, high quality assets across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power and private equity. Our investments include one of the largest portfolios of office properties in the world, an industry-leading infrastructure business spanning utilities, transport, energy, communications infrastructure and sustainable resources, and one of the largest pure-play renewable power businesses that include more than 200 hydroelectric facilities as well as several high quality business services and industrial companies. These businesses form the backbone of the global economy, supporting the endeavors of individuals, corporations and governments worldwide.
General Mills
Our people are inspired by purpose.
Every day, we make this purpose real through our brands and culture. Our devotion to community and planet drives the way we give back and do business. Our brands - such as Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Haagen-Dazs and Cascadian Farm, to name a few - are enjoyed in more than 100 countries on six continents. Globally, our 2016 sales were $16.6 billion. We are a worldwide team of 39,000 that brings passion and creativity to work each day. No wonder a Harris poll ranks us as one of the top 20 companies in the U.S., home to our world headquarters.
Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial's roots run deep in Canada, where our company began more than 150 years ago. At Sun Life, our Purpose is clear: to help our clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Anchored by our proud history, we continuously look for ways to bring innovative, insightful and simple solutions to Canadians, so they can feel confident that they have a financial partner that cares about their well-being and that they can trust.We continue to build that trust through our unwavering commitment to our clients. When we help clients with their financial management needs, and their health and well-being goals we are enabling them t o gain the freedom to live their lives their way, from now through retirement. Every day, we do what we do to give our clients peace of mind for their futures and for their families' futures – to make Life brighter under the sun.
Manulife
One company. Two brands. More than 130 years of experience. You deserve financial solutions you can count on. At Manulife and John Hancock, our customers have been counting on us to help them with their big financial decisions for more than 130 years. Operating today as John Hancock in the United States and Manulife elsewhere, we help more than 22 million customers around the world with their big financial decisions. Through our international network of more than 35,000 employees and 70,000 agents, we provide financial advice, insurance and wealth and asset management solutions that support our customers' lifestyles and secure their financial futures.
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Job Search Techniques and Networking:
Networking is an important part of your active job search. To learn more about job search techniques and networking, please refer to the Job Search Guidebook (available in print in the Career Centre or online at wlu.ca/career...job search strategies). Employers may ask you for a networking card, see page 18 of the Job Search Guidebook for information on networking cards. Networking cards may be ordered at The Hub in the Concourse.
On the day of the session:
- Bring your OneCard to sign into the session.
- The dress code for this event is business casual at a minimum.
If you plan to attend, you must register in Navigator as attendance is confirmed with employers. Once registered, you are expected to be present at the session. In the event that you can no longer attend the session, you must cancel your registration in Navigator.
If requested by the employer, only the names of students who attend the event will be disclosed to the employer. Please contact us if you do not want your name disclosed to the employer (recruitlaurier@wlu.ca).
Should you register and fail to attend two sessions without cancelling in advance, you may be required to meet with a Career Centre staff member prior to any further participation in the Graduating Student Employment Service or Summer and Part-time Employment Service.
Do you have questions or require accommodation for a disability?
Please contact us if you have any questions or require accommodation for a disability. We are committed to providing inclusive programs and services to all students and alumni. Please call the Career Centre at 519.884.0710 x4495 or email us at careercentre@wlu.ca.