News and Events
CGA Ontario and Robert Half – Landing Your First Job In a Tough Economy
Student Connect: How to Land your First Job in a Tough Economy.
Deadline: February 17
Now that winter term is in full swing, CGA Ontario in collaboration with Robert Half Canada is offering this exclusive event for GTA Universities.
This Student Connect event will engage participants giving them the opportunity to meet with a professional recruiter from Robert Half Canada and provide useful information on how to improve one’s resume and interview skills. Additionally, CGA Ontario will be offering seminars to broaden one’s job search capabilities upon graduation, assisting participants with landing that first job!
When: Monday March 5, 2012 – 8:30AM -1:30 PM
Location: Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management in the Cara Commons Room, 575 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Please RSVP the following information to Mallory Clegg, GTA Campus Recruitment Officer, CGA Ontario atMClegg@cga-ontario.org:
- Updated Resume
- A Letter of intent, why do you wish to attend this event and what are your future career aspirations? (500 words maximum)
- Please include your full name, academic institution, program, year of graduation, and personal email address.
Deadline to apply for this event is February 17, 2012. SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED.
You will be notified if you are selected for this event by February 29, 2012.
With a CGA designation there’s no shortage of career opportunities. By attending this exclusive event you will learn valuable information about exciting industries you can become a part of plus networking connections and insider knowledge of how a CGA designation can give you the skills and credibility to Do More with your career.
If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Mallory Clegg Campus Recruitment Officer or visit our web site @ www.cga-domore.org to get more details on the CGA designation.
We look forward to receiving your applications, good luck!
Ryerson Team A Ranks 2nd in ICAO CA$H Cup
CA$H is where your skills to rule the world as a CA are on display. The challenge not only tests your smarts, but your “soft skills” too — team-building qualities like communication, negotiation, abstract thinking, and time-management.
CA$H 2012 was held at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Fourty one teams participated in this soft skills competition learning that building relationships and networking are essential skills to develop within the world of Business. Ryerson University, represented by Jedidiah Andres, Olivia Giammarioli and David Luque, won $1,500.
RUAS Congratulates all our representatives for a job well done !
For more information, visit ICAO’s website here .
CA Information Session
Did you know that there are over 72,000 CAs working in Canada? That’s right, and over 35,000 of them are in Ontario. They’re not all working in accounting firms like you may think. In fact, over 63% work outside of public practice, in industries such as high tech, sports, entertainment and nonprofit. 62% of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business (ROB) Top 1000 Companies of 2009 have a CA in at least one of their six highest positions (Chair, President, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Corporate Secretary. They hold top positions in diverse organizations like Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Research in Motion, RBC and BMW Canada.
CAs are employed in the full spectrum of finance-related careers as well. You can acquire such jobs with you CA in a finance related field such as Investment Banking, Private Equity, Asset & Wealth Management, Consulting and much more!
Attending these events gives students direction in completing their education and mapping out their career path. It also gives students a chance to network and meet important people in the accounting profession. The turnouts at our CA events are always large in number, and this year should be no different. RUAS recommends you take this opportunity to get one step closer to your desired career!
On February 1, 1 – 2:30 PM, the ICAO will be hosting a designation event in Cara Commons. Students can obtain important information about the CA designation, and the accounting profession in general. Cordie Jagt, Associate Director at the ICAO and former recruiter at PwC, will be coming to campus to answer any questions you may have about the CA process, CA Training Offices, and tips on recruiting.
Food and beverage will be provided.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Limited space available, RSVP today!
CGA Ontario – Lunch and Learn
Are you looking for diverse career opportunities? More options and more freedom with high earning potential? Want a career where you can Do More?
If you answered yes to any of these questions you have the opportunity to attend exclusive lunch and learn sessions where members of the Certified General Accountants of Ontario will help you find your place in the professional world and guide your career action plan!
Exclusive Panel Session
Monday January 30, 2012 – 11:30-12:30: Accounting in the Government and Not for Profit Sector
The events will take place in the MBA Classrooms and refreshments will be served to all who attend. Please RSVP by emailing Mallory Clegg, CGA Ontario Campus Recruitment Officer at MClegg@cga-ontario.org
With a CGA designation there’s no shortage of career opportunities. By attending these exclusive events you will learn valuable information about exciting industries you can become a part of plus networking connections and insider knowledge of how a CGAdesignation can give you the skills and credibility to Do More with your career.
If you have any additional questions feel free to contact Mallory Clegg Campus Recruitment Officer or visit our web site @ www.cga-domore.org to get more details on the CGA designation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
CMA Transcript Evaluation – Quarterly Draw!
Did you know that CMAs – with their powerful combination of accounting, management and strategy – work across all industry segments, in all business functions, and are employed by more organizations than any other type of accounting designation?
Did you know that CMA Ontario offers a FREE, no-obligation, Transcript Evaluation (TE) Service and that submitting your transcripts to CMA Ontario will qualify you for Ryerson’s Quarterly $100 TE Prize Draw?
NOW is the perfect time to find out how close you are to being eligible for the highly sought-after CMA designation. Submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts (printed directly from RAMSS) to CMA Ontario during one of their upcoming information sessions (Jan. 17, 5 – 6 pm or Feb.8, 12 – 2 pm) or send your documents to their offices inside the Telus Building at 25 York St. Take advantage of the FREE TE Service to confirm which CMA courses you have completed and understand the best path for you if you choose to pursue the professional designation ranked #1 by employers for both financial management and general business management positions. NOTE: Please complete the Cover Sheet from www.cmaontario.org/transcript to submit with a copy of your transcripts. Find the CMA courses for Ryerson by clicking on Your University Courses.
Remember, all students who submit a transcript will qualify for CMA Ontario’s regular Quarterly $100 Transcript Evaluation Prize Draw for Ryerson students. Congratulations to Andrew Clegg for winning Ryerson’s first $100 prize of the 2011-2012 school year.
( Note: You can always submit your transcripts anytime via email (info@cmaontario.org), fax (416-977-6079), mail or hand-delivery to the CMA offices in Suite 1100 at 25 York Street (Telus Building beside the ACC).)
