News and Events
Reach The TOP
Reach The TOP – Executive Night
Date: March 14
Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm, registration at 6:00 pm sharp
Cost: $10 / tickets
BUSINESS FORMAL
Executives from Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, CMA, CGA and Soberman – Managers, Partners, Senior Managers, VP’s in attendance
There will be an opportunity to choose 2 out of 7 workshops. Here are two examples,
The Value of a MentorLearn how to move your career forward, develop your leadership skills and help others learn, grow and improve their skills through a mentoring partnership The Value of Risk Taking
Learn how to accept and adapt to challenges in an ever-changing environment while remaining competitive and taking risks
Further information will be given as students register!
These will be from 6:30 to 8:00 pm hosted by executives, following a sit down dinner from 8:00 to 9:30 pm
Limited seating – only 60 students | Register at Reachthetop.eventbrite.com
Or find us on the First Floor of TRS for Tickets!
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 26, 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!
