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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 $100 prize of the 2011-2012 school year.
( Note: You can always submit your transcripts anytime via email (info@cmaontario.org), fax (416-977-6079), mail or hand-delivery to the CMA offices in Suite 1100 at 25 York Street (Telus Building beside the ACC).)
ICAO Board of Ambassadors 2012 – 2013
Board of Ambassadors
They lead participants in the University Ambassador Program as they prepare to become powerful industry honchos.
What is the Board of Ambassadors?
The Board of Ambassadors (BoA) — Join top university students from across Ontario and be part of the “Student Council” for the University Ambassador Program (UAP). They act as an advisory and advocacy group for the CA profession. The BoA is comprised of accounting students from over 20 university campuses across Ontario. Each university has both a junior (2nd year) and senior (3rd year) representative.
Who can become a BoA Rep?
The BoA representative position is one that requires a high degree of professionalism and initiative. It is a highly sought after position that often leads to references from ICAO staff and ultimately employment with a CA Training Office. As such, all prospective Board of Ambassador representatives must meet the following requirements:
- Be pursuing their CA designation
- Membership in the University Ambassadors Program
- A minimum B grade average
- Entering second or third year of university in the Fall 2012
- Submit an Application by Package Monday January 23, 2012 (Resume, Unofficial Transcript, Letter of Reference from staff or faculty member, Application form)
- Have no prior experience (and no future job offer) with a CA Training Office
What do BoA Reps do?
- Attend ICAO meetings (March 2012, August 2012, January2013, and March 2013)
- Promote the UAP on campus
- Promote and recruit students for the CA$H and Rule The Tube competition and Chartered For Finance Conference
- Promote and participate in CA-related events on campus
- Participate in Committees and focus groups
What are some Key BoA Characteristics?
- Well-connected on campus
- Strong leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Extroverted
- Ethical
Think you have what it takes to become a BoA? Apply today!
The current Board of Ambassadors will select the top 3 candidates for each level, with assistance from campus clubs and faculty. The applications for these candidates will then be passed onto the Career Information team at the ICAO who will perform interviews with each individual and ultimately select the BoA going forward.
Interviews and final selection of all reps is at the discretion of the ICAO Career Information team.
Application Package Checklist:
- Application Form, View/Download HERE!
- Cover Letter summarizing your interest in the position and qualifications that have prepared you for this role
- Resumé
- Most up-to-date Unofficial Transcript
- Letter of Reference from a university faculty member or staff
Win $5,000 in the CMA Case Competition!
CMA Case Competition
Would you like to participate in a dynamic strategic management simulation that is used to train actual
managers at top companies across North America? If so, don’t miss the prestigious CMA Case Competition
(CMACC) where you will compete against teams from all across Ontario for a chance to win the grand prize
of $5,000 or the runner-up prize of $2,500!
The CMA Case Competition (CMACC) offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your strategic management
skills and learn more about what CMAs do. If you outsmart your opponents with a winning strategy and the best
execution, your team (made up of 4 CMA Associate Students from your school) can take home bragging rights, a
valuable addition to your resume, and a great cash prize!
The next CMACC takes place on Sat. Jan. 28,, 2012 at McMaster University. The event gets started at 12:30
pm and includes lunch, snacks, beverages and a fantastic life-learning opportunity that Senior Managers and MBAs
usually get to enjoy…and all you need to do is be a CMA Associate Student and prove that you have taken, or are
now in the process of taking, Introductory Management Accounting! To learn more and to find out if you are eligible
for this prestigious event, please visit www.cmaontario.org/cmacc.
THE ON-LINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR CMACC CLOSES JAN. 20, 2012!
NOTE: The first two registered teams from each school are guaranteed a spot. After this, more teams from the
same school may be awarded an extra spot in our wild-card draw.
IMPORTANT: The CMACC is exclusive for CMA Associate Students. If you or your desired team-mates are
not already a CMA Associate Student, be sure to visit www.cmaontario.org/studentmembership to sign-up today!
Regardless of whether you participate in the CMACC, CMA Associate Students enjoy many great benefits,
such as: our exclusive CMA Student Employment Program; CMA district / networking events, access to the CMA
member database and on-line member community (so you can expand your network of professional contacts), a
subscription to “CMA Magazine”, 100 free business cards, valuable career support, research services, and more.
If you have any questions about the CMA Case Competition, becoming a CMA Student Associate, the Free CMA
Transcript Evaluation process (www.cmaontario.org/transcript) or anything else related to CMA, please contact your
CMA Representative Mira Sirotic, CMA (msirotic@cmaontario.org, 416-482-5556) or visit www.cmaontario.org/studentambassadors to contact your CMA Student Ambassador. You can also visit www.becomeacma.com to
learn more and find a CMA info session or event near you.
CGA Student Connect
CGA Student Connect
Now that you are back for the winter term, don’t forget to RSVP to CGA’s Student Connect event in collaboration with the Insurance Institute.
When: Friday, January 27, 2012 – 1 PM to 4 PM
Where: Insurance Institute
18 King Street East, 16th Floor
Toronto, ON, M5C 1C4
An excellent opportunity to:
- Explore careers in the financial services sector.
- Connect with leading finance and insurance employers and network with industry professionals.
- Learn how you can leverage your business and finance education for a great career.
RSVP to MClegg@cga-ontario.org and she will make sure you get on the list. SPACES ARE LIMITED!
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!
- Extrovert
- Committed individuals
- Available for January 26 and 27 (hotel rooms will be provided)
- Resume
- Short blurb (200 words max) of why you should be selected
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.
