ACHIEVE Conference 2012

Posted on Jan 6, 2012 in News & Events

ACHIEVE Conference 2012

Volunteer with RUAS for ACHIEVE!

RUAS is looking for five volunteers to help out with our national conference on January 26 and 27.

If you would like to learn more about RUAS and participate in some of our behind-the-scenes activities, ACHIEVE is your perfect chance!

What this opportunity will provide you:

  • Collaborate within a team of over 20 people
  • Networking opportunity with CMA Ontario, CGA Ontario, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young
  • Engaging tasks
  • and much more!
What we’re looking for:
  • Extrovert
  • Committed individuals
  • Available for January 26 and 27 (hotel rooms will be provided)
To apply, send in your:
  • Resume
  • Short blurb (200 words max) of why you should be selected
Applications can be sent to ruas@ryerson.ca with subject line “ACHIEVE Volunteer”
This opportunity will be open to all accounting students!  Deadline is 5 PM Thursday January 19!

 

On January 26 and 27, Ryerson University Accounting Society will be hosting its’ fourth annual ACHIEVE Accounting Conference and Competition in the heart of downtown Toronto, home to the largest accounting firms in Canada.

Last year was the first year where the conference aspect of the event was introduced. Due to its success, once again ACHIEVE will feature guest speakers, including CEOs from various companies (TBA), who will give keynote speeches regarding our main theme, “Winning in Business & Life.”

Former guest speakers include:
· Chris Clark, former CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers
· Ken Campbell, CEO of Wind Mobile
· Vicky Au, 2010 UFE Gold Medalist, Deloitte

 

This years guest speakers include:
· Glenn Ives, Chairman of Deloitte
· Amie Lear, Consultant at Densmore Consulting Services Inc.
· Serge Gattesco, National Partner of the Audit and Assurance Group at PwC

1st place winners of the competition will receive a grand prize of $1500.00 presented by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, personalized name on the ACHIEVE trophy, and bragging rights as one of Canada’s top accounting students!

If either you or your school are interested in participating, please remember these pertinent facts:

· Schools may send up to two teams, consisting of four delegates (third and/or fourth year accounting majors with an exception of one second year student)
· Registration forms and fee(s) are due by January 20, 2012
· Registration fee of $500.00 (per team) includes meals, two-night stay at the Marriott Toronto Hotel, and all events (See Early-Bird payment details within Delegate Package, early bird price is $450 due on Friday January 13, 2012)
· Please make payment on Eventbrite: http://achieve2012.eventbrite.com/

For more information about the event please download the invitation package here.

The application form for can be found here .

Feel free to contact us, with any questions or concerns you may have about this event at achieve.competition@gmail.com.