CPA Update Session

It’s your future. Stay current.CPA Update Session Wednesday, February 11th, 2015

Class of 2019 CPA Academic Update 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in ML Theatre Join Donna Psutka for an update on the program requirements for the CPA and the MAcc admission requirements. *For first year SAF students

2) CPA : Practical experience requirement overview 6:30- 7:30 p.m. in ML Theatre Join Mallory Rellinger, Student Recruitment, at CPA Ontario for the latest updates on the practical experience requirements. *Open to all SAF students

From the School of Accounting and Finance

AFSA Reimbursements

Dear AFSA members, The finance committee is aiming to give out reimbursements sometime during the week before reading week. This applies to those who have used their own money to temporarily pay for their committee’s respective expenses and/or need to be reimbursed for specific conferences. Please keep an eye out for emails and/or Facebook posts for the specific times that we will be distributing the cheques outside SAF lounge.

The deadline to give in any further receipts for the reimbursements is on Thursday 5^th February at 3:00pm, please note that you will only be reimbursed if the following requirements are met:

1. All receipts must be original (stapled onto the physical reimbursement request form)
2. All meal receipts (if used to feed more than one person) must contain a list of names of all diners. (You can write this on the form or back of receipt is fine).
3. Any gift card purchases must list name, telephone number and address of the recipient(s). (Writing this information on the form or back of receipt is fine).
4. All invoices must have a PAID stamp or show a balance of $0 owing.
5. If any single individual spends more than $500, he/she can be directly reimbursed from endowment account. The individual must submit his/her receipt to The School and they will be reimbursed in 2-3 weeks.
6. Any travel expenses must include ticket showing amount (and boarding passes where applicable).
7. Online form is filled out

If you have any questions, feel free to email c.tchang@uwafsa.ca

Cheers!

-Catherine Tchang.

UWAC Upper-Year Registration

The University of Waterloo Accounting Conference (UWAC) team is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for upper-year Waterloo students and external applicants!

This year, UWAC 2015 will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on May 1 to 3 at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Toronto. The conference will feature distinguished keynote speakers, workshops hosted by the National 6 public accounting firms, networking opportunities, and a case competition. The UWAC team is also pleased to announce that this year's Friday night social will take place at the Panorama Lounge, Canada's highest rooftop patio. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

www.uwac.ca/register

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Oliver Wyman Case Workshop and Info Session

Oliver Wyman would like to invite you to attend an introductory case preparation workshop! This workshop will be full of tips, as well as hands on learning, on how to ace the case interview! Representatives from Oliver Wyman’s Toronto office will be present to answer any questions you might have about how rewarding a career in management consulting at Oliver Wyman can be.

Join us on Thursday January 22, 2015 in TC 2218 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Please RSVP at this link: http://bit.ly/1IsjRgB

About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+ cities across 25 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. Our 3,000 professionals help clients optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities.

AFSA Referendum Information Session

Looking to learn more about the AFSA Referendum? AFSA's BOD will be hosting a presentation today in HH1108 from 5:30PM to 6:30PM regarding the referendum and the revision of the AFEF constitution. Refreshments will be provided.

Leaders Global Network

Interested in breaking into Investment Banking, Consulting, Accounting or anything else in the business world? Leaders Global Network. Re-branded, but still giving you the inside track to breaking into Investment Banking, and now Consulting, and Accounting too!

August 30th and 31st, at Ryerson University Admission is Free (fee paid over eventbrite is later refunded by attending)

You will learn how to go about with the networking process, tailor your resume for these specific jobs, interview tips AND you will get to meet some incredible individuals that have recently obtained positions in these careers.

To register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leaders-workshop-toronto-tickets-12039062159

Feel free to check out the LGN website: http://www.leadersgn.com/

RBC Financial Group: Time4U & BrandU Event

Are you interested in working for RBC for your co-op terms? Have you wanted to have a critiqued 1-on-1 interview session with RBC’s top campus recruiters? RBC Financial Group will be holding a Time4U and BrandU session on July 24^th at the University of Waterloo. Time4U is a 1-on-1 interview opportunity with one of RBC’s campus recruiters, and BrandU is a session presented by RBC highlighting the benefits of social media.

Highlights for this event include opportunities to network with RBC’s campus recruiters, as well as an exclusive opportunity to learn more about RBC’s prestigious and competitive CPA Rotational Program.

This is a great opportunity provided by RBC for students interested in pursuing a career with RBC.

The registration link for Time4U is: https://doodle.com/q74n994r2989s5eh

The sign-up form for BrandU is:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hdAEJECORugyq268NIqt0F_IPJ_O5FSmJxKT4Fo54RI/viewform

Sign up as early as possible to secure time intervals, spots are limited!

AFSA Elections Referendum Results

The results of the referendum vote in the elections are posted below:

Are you in favour of AFSA exploring talks to reduce the AFEF donation per term?

Percentage of Votes Received: 86.3% - YES

Are you in favour of AFSA exploring talks to implement an involuntary levy of equal or similar value to the possible reduction in the AFEF donation?

Percentage of Votes Received: 60.7% - YES

Are you in favour of the following changes to the structure of the Executive offices?

Percentage of Votes Received: 63.7% - YES

Are you in favour of the following changes to the structure of the Board of Directors?

Percentage of Votes Received: 62.2% - YES

In regard to AFSA potentially becoming the commerce society at the uWaterloo, are you in favour of AFSA exploring talks to admit "Associate" - non-SAF - business student members into the organization?

Percentage of Votes Received: 49.6% - NO

In regard to AFSA becoming the commerce society at the uWaterloo, are you in favour of AFSA exploring talks to move away from its affiliation with the Arts Student Union (ASU) and potentially becoming a society under the Federation of Students?

Percentage of Votes Received: 86.6% - YES