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/d/1xYtq36vYRG2GJOSDP8iInFRzy3176G9HrZ_2a5Q4xYI/viewform

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 13^th 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 6^th – 8^th, 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

1. The opportunity to win cash prizes while improving your case analysis and presentation skills.
2. Provides you the opportunity to present a case in front of corporate representatives, from some of the largest organizations in Manitoba.
3. Introduces you to accounting issues in a case form, preparing you with the tools necessary to solve real world accounting problems.
4. It allows you to meet accounting academics and professionals, helping you make contacts in an expanding market for accountants.
5. 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

Telfer's Financial Society Case Competition

The University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management Finance is looking for two teams of three to compete at their Financial Society Case Competition on March 8^th, 2014. This competition is entering its seventh year of existence and it has already grown to become the largest and most prestigious undergraduate financial case competition in Ontario. The competition will take place at the Telfer School of Management. The dinner and social events will take place around downtown Ottawa and the awards gala will be held at an elegant venue nearby.The fee for each team is $360. This includes meals, 2-night accommodation at the Courtyard Marriott, and the competition itself. This year’s itinerary features a single case, with a 4-hour case analysis, immediately followed by a 20-minute presentation to the judges. The case itself is focused on Venture Capitalism. The following awards and networking gala will be a time to network with other competitors, judges, sponsors, and finance professionals. Apply before January 6, 2014 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZEUFGCQZsBD9BbuIbSvGOrLj9D_9g8CepAH-MwrC7bs/viewform

For more information: Telfer - Financial Case Comp Registration Package

Board of Directors Application

As mentioned before exam season, a Board of Director has stepped down from their role within AFSA. AFSA is looking for another individual to carry on the duties of a Board of Director from now until the end of the AFSA fiscal year (end of spring 2014 term). The Board of Directors are keen on applicants who are motivated, self starters, have an interest in (student) government/business law, and last but not least, put (or demonstrate the willingness to put) the general well-being of SAF students before themselves.

Applications will be due December 28^th, 2013, 11:59 pm.

We ask that applicants follow this procedure:

Send: via Email

To: Zac Hogg (z.hogg@uwafsa.ca)

Subject: Re: BoD Application

Attach: Completed Application form AND an up to date Resume

 

Once submitted, your application will be forwarded to the current Board of Directors, who will be selecting interview candidates for the week of December 29th. All candidates will be aware of 1) that their application has been submitted successfully and 2) their applications status before and/or after the interview phase.

The AFSA Board of Directors thanks you for your interest and hopes to see an application from you.

Application Download: Appointed BOD app

Launch Your Career

Want to become better prepared for the 1B term? Well register now for the event "Launch Your Career" and it'll help you prepare for success in summer jobs, internships, networking, conferences and competitions! Who: First year SAF students When: Saturday Jan. 11th Time: 8:30am - 4:30 pm Where: AL 113 Dress Code: Business Casual

Link: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-your-career-event-for-1b-saf-students-january-11-2014-registration-9166600549