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Gathering of Accounting Associates, Professionals, and Students (GAAPS)

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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

  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

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Telfer's Financial Society Case Competition

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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 8th, 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

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Board of Directors Application

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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 28th, 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

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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

A Tax Break in October

If you had a break during fall term, would you use it to relax, sleep, study, or catch up on assignments? Currently, more than half of Universities in Ontario have some form of fall break in mid-to-late October. UW is among those who do not.

According to UW vice president academic and provost, Dr. Geoff McBoyle, the discussion of having a fall break was last brought up two years ago. “I would call it a mental health break,” said McBoyle, adding that with the changes and increased to student population it is time to rethink the necessity and feasibility of having a fall break at UW.

McBoyle is not alone in the belief that a fall break may be beneficial to students.

“It would give students a chance to regroup, evaluate how their term is going, adjust their learning plan, and/or de-stress,” said Chris Read, associate students provost at UW.

If implemented the earliest date for a fall break to begin would be in 2015, and could be as simple a two-day holiday on a Thursday and Friday in the middle of Fall term.

While many students may enjoy the idea of a fall break, it does not come without consequences. As it stands UW has a very tight calendar and adding a fall break could risk shortening orientation week or other events.

Though there is currently no planned discussion on the topic, at the Federation of Students Students’ Council, the topic has come up. Council briefly discussed it in Spring 2013, with Environment Councillors going back to their constituents and performing surveys to gauge support. As early as last week, Engineering Society “B” Executive released a survey to followed suit.

Whether it’s tax, finance, consolidations, or a particularly difficult elective weighing you down, it is commonly agreed that a break could help students de-stress, re-energize, and benefit from additional time to study or work.

Charles Kuno (charles.kuno@uwaterloo.ca) Councillor (Arts), Feds Students’ Council Budget Committee, External Organization Review Body, Coop Students Council Federation of Students

With files from the Imprint, Engineering Society, and Environment.

SAF Alumni Associations New Executive Team!

New team members include:Jesse Waltman, President Vlad Moisseykin (returning), VP Finance & Administration Elaine Lee, VP Communications Gavin Swartzman, VP Connections & Events

What do they do?

“We’re here to facilitate career development and networking opportunities, and to communicate the personal and professional successes of alumni, faculty, and the School,” explains Jesse [revised affiliation/role TK]. “As well, we host community and social events, help coordinate class reunions, and foster long-lasting relationships.”

UW SAF AA and SAF work together to provide opportunities for alumni to be connected, informed and actively involved in the life of the school, its students and alumni. One of the main objectives of the AA is to promote awareness among the business community, and the accounting and finance professions of the many accomplishments and needs of the SAF so as to maximize the educational experience to current students.

For more information on the alumni association executive, check out the full story at http://accounting.uwaterloo.ca/SAF/AlumniAssociation.html.