Looking for an opportunity to present your futurist ideas and valuation solutions to industry professionals? Well the University of British Columbia is giving the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs and venture capitalists an opportunity to do that at the Pacific Venture Capital Conference and Competition (PVCC 2014). With professional guidance, they will provide young innovators with a sharpened business understanding of venture capital. The competition will allow students to exercise their creativity and pitch their unique ideas; whether it would be about computer and technological advancements, unique business ideas, green technology, or new products in the market. For more information visit their website: www.ubcpvcc.com
AFEF Refund Winter Term
Refunds for contributions to the Accounting and Finance Endowment Fund (AFEF) for Winter 2014 are available until January 24 (midnight). Refund requests will not be accepted in any other format or timeframe. Please see the Financial Information page for details on how the AFEF benefits students in the School of Accounting and Finance and the link to the online refund page. Click here for more information.
AFSA Reimbursement Cheques
Reimbursement cheques will restart next thursday (January 16) from 10am-1pm in front of the SAF lounge. If you have submitted a receipt to the AFSA mailbox outside of HH151, please resubmit your online reimbursement form even if you have already filled out this form. We CANNOT reimburse you until this is completed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1V8IBvfrbAaEJcTU295TM0J0JmdUXhk8eiH3o8erkZ48/viewform
Cheque reimbursements will continue every thursday from 10am-1pm. If you have not submitted your receipt to the AFSA mailbox, please complete the online form and submit your receipt to the AFSA mailbox outside of HH151 with your name on the receipt.
Volunteer Tax Filer at 2014 AFSA Tax Clinic
HEY SAF, Do you want to spice up your resume? Are you looking to get more involved in both the SAF and Waterloo communities? Do you want to get some valuable real world experience in the practice of tax? If so, sign up to be a volunteer tax filer for the 2014 AFSA Tax Clinic. Deadline to apply is Saturday Jan 18, 2014 at 2300 (11:00PM) local.
https://docs.google.com/forms/
An e-mail will be sent out to all selected volunteers, indicating the details regarding the two mandatory training sessions and the specific filing dates. The actual event will take place on the third weekend of March.
If you have any questions, please contact taxclinic@uwafsa.ca
13th Indonesia Capital Market Student Studies
We are very pleased to invite you to Depok, Indonesia to participate in The 13th Indonesia Capital Market Student Studies. It will be held on February 23th to 28th 2014 at campus of Faculty of Economics Universitas Indonesia. Founded in 1950, Universitas Indonesia is one of the best universities in Indonesia. The university, including its faculty of economics is now striving forward more recognition as the world class research and education institution. The 13th ICMSS is the biggest annual event held by Management Student Studies (MSS) FEUI that provides information about Capital Market, ranging from capital market instruments, how to become successful investor, to recent and updated issues about capital market which will be presented by expert of capital market.
And now we invite your University to be our National Delegates by submitting your Investment Analysis which the paper submissions extended until January 20th, 2014. The International Conference will invite students from numerous universities around ASEAN and Australia to discuss and share their thoughts about recent issues of Capital Market. For the register you can sign up for an account and fill the team member registration form on our website. We look forward to seeing you in The 13th ICMSS.
Website: www.icmss-feui.com Email: info@icmss-feui.com Twitter: ICMSSFEUI
BMO Financial Group Career Opportunities
BMO Financial Group has exciting career opportunities for business students from all backgrounds. BMO is hiring students for summer internships in Financial Modelling & Analysis, Customer Sales & Service, Business Technology & Programming, and Consulting, Project Management & Product Development. Applications are due on January 10 at 11:59PM and can be made via the BMO website. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Flyer: BMO_Student_Internship_Program-Canada
Board of Directors Position Filled
The Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Math/CA student Jonathan Quek to the Board of Directors. There were many excellent candidates, which made the decision tough, but we are happy with the decision we have come to and look forward to the work Jonathan will be jumping into with us this Winter (and Spring) term(s).
Congratulations Jonathan and thanks again to our many applicants.
Gathering of Accounting Associates, Professionals, and Students (GAAPS)
The Gathering of Accounting Associates, Professionals, and Students (commonly referred to as GAAPS) is a two-day case competition that brings together accounting students and professionals from across Canada. This event, now in its 13th year, will also include a luncheon, a wine and cheese event, and a Gala dinner, for all those attending. The conference will take place from February 6th – 8th, 2014 at the Delta Hotel in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
For thirteen years, GAAPS has provided accounting students with ample opportunities to network with industry professionals, hone their accounting problem solving skills, and win cash prizes. The conference will host interactive sessions where a host of guest speakers will discuss relevant issues in the accounting field, as well as a Gala dinner featuring a noteworthy guest speaker.
Five Reasons to Participate in GAAPS
- The opportunity to win cash prizes while improving your case analysis and presentation skills.
- Provides you the opportunity to present a case in front of corporate representatives, from some of the largest organizations in Manitoba.
- Introduces you to accounting issues in a case form, preparing you with the tools necessary to solve real world accounting problems.
- It allows you to meet accounting academics and professionals, helping you make contacts in an expanding market for accountants.
- The opportunity to meet accounting students from across Canada and enjoy the great Winnipeg nightlife!
Follow this link to apply before January 6, 2014: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oAoBaUMGEfF09Mxl5WTLHnsL1el3VX7-s9pbgAP9EuU/viewform
For more information: GAAPS - Invitation Package