CPA Ontario Fall 2021 Post-Secondary Ambassador Program (PSAP) Thank you for helping to promote our upcoming PSAP events to post-secondary students. PSAP is designed to help students meet employers and professionals, give them the skills that are in-demand, and provide industry insights and practice. As the work environment evolves, soft skills are crucial to be successful in the world of business and our aim is to give student a place to develop and use these skills. Registration Link for PSAP HERE Here are our events for the fall semester for you to share with your students: SEPTEMBER CPA Pathways with Welch September 8, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2WvENVE PSAP is designed to help students meet employers and professionals, give them the skills that are in-demand, and provide industry insights and practice. As the work environment evolves, soft skills are crucial to be successful in the world of business and our aim is to give student a place to develop and use these skills. Live @ the Drive-In September 17, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3kEyCqv Open to all students Come and join CPA Ontario at the CityView Drive-In for a night of trivia, getting inspired, and watching a classic film, Back to the Future! Our first big event this fall will be a chance to relax and prepare yourself for the upcoming year and learn about all the great events we have planned. Financial Literacy: Investing 101 with RBC September 22, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2YaFJzF It’s never too early to start planning for your financial future and investing in your future. Join us for this interactive financial planning and investing workshop and learn all about personal finance, how to invest and what you can do now as a student to be financially successful in the future. Accounting Interview Bootcamp September 29, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/38rxfGi The job interview is one of the most important and competitive events you’ll experience. What will set you apart is whether you can show that you’re more than just an aspiring accountant; you’re a promising candidate that will grow into a valued critical thinker and problem solver. In this hands-on bootcamp, Ajay Pangarkar, FCPA, will show you how to prepare to impress, what will help you leave a good first impression, and role play with mock-interviews. How to Excel - Workshop Level 1 September 30, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3DrXGtz Open to all students The first workshop in this two-part series will introduce Excel for participants who have minimal experience with the software. Topics covered: basic functionality, features, and terminology of the program, as well as importing, organizing, and manipulating data within the program. OCTOBER International Students Event JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS Want to learn how to navigate the Canadian business world? Come and join us as we explore the cultural difference of being a student in Canada. PSAP Skills Practice: Interviews JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS Join host CPA Ontario for yet another exclusive event for members of our PostSecondary Ambassador Program; Interview Practice. Get coaching and insights from recruiters and HR professionals. Learn how to tell your story, connect with transferrable skills, ask good questions, and speak with confidence. Next practice your skills in a mock interview setting with real-time feedback from the experts. Power Up Your PowerPoint October 7, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3BpPPeo Open to all post-secondary students Want to learn more about how to create amazing PowerPoint presentations in the least amount of time? Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn tips, tricks, and techniques to develop quality slides while working efficiently. Deep Dive with the Pros JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS PSAP is designed to help students meet employers and professionals, give them the skills that are in-demand, and provide industry insights and practice. As the work environment evolves, soft skills are crucial to be successful in the world of business and our aim is to give student a place to develop and use these skills. PSAP Skills Practice: Presentations October 19, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3kyJW7P Join us in this interactive and informative workshop. Whether presenting a project, a business proposal or your team's case at a competition, learn how the science of attention and memory can inform your presentation content, elevator pitch, visual aids, pace, and delivery. Let the professional public speakers of the recruitment team coach you on how to grab and keep attention, command the stage and connect to your audience with confidence. The CPA Process: Practical Experience October 21, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3jqYM0z Open to all post-secondary students Interested in a professional career in business? Want to learn more about the CPA designation? Join us for Practical Experience webinar to meet with the Practical Experience team from CPA Ontario. Learn about your co-op and internship experiences and how they might qualify for pre-exemption. Learn when and how to report your experience to CPA Ontario and their guidelines. Learn how to determine if a full-time offer will meet the CPA practical experience requirements and how to plan accordingly. How to Excel - Workshop Level 2 October 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/38lRHIy The second workshop in the How to Excel series will explore the data summary features of Excel, including pivot tables, graphs, and basic statistical functions. Participants should have a basic knowledge of Excel and be comfortable with some independent investigation of the software. Financial Literacy: Saving Hacks October 28, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3gKZK6e Our second Financial Literacy workshop of the season where students will learn about the importance of having a savings cushion, setting savings goals and budgeting and a variety of ways to save. Wellness for Boosting Productivity October 14, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3zuCpx0 Hosted in conjunction with FreshTalk Wellness, Simple tips to keep moving, keep calm, and stay nourished no matter what environment you are working in. We will explore the importance of maintaining our healthy habits and will give you the tools you need to succeed in doing so! We’ll guide you on the best well-being practices you can do at your home office, on the go, or wherever you may be. NOVEMBER CPA Fall Case Competition JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS Our second case competition of the school year. Come out and sharpen those valuable skills that employers will be looking for when you start applying for jobs. Grand prize of $2000 to the winning team. Case Cracking 101 November 3, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3kDrfQo Entering case competitions is a great way to boost your resume and show off your analytical skills to solve a real-life problem. But how should you approach a business case and communicate the solution? Join us for this interactive workshop where Raymond Leduc, CPA and instructor at Western University shares his expert tips. Then learn how to participate in CPA Ontario's Think Like a Boss event with $2,000 up for grabs for the winning team. PowerBI Workshop: Level 1 November 4, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3BlJqkc Data Analytics and Data Visualization are one of the fastest growing areas in business today. Join CPA Ontario and Microsoft learning partner Dimensional Strategies Inc. for a free 2-hour introductory course on the Power BI tool. Attendees will earn a participation certificate and LinkedIn Badge for the Power BI Level 100 workshop. Emotional Intelligence – Level 1 November 16, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3mSgSdY Open to all post-secondary students Lauren Doty is a certified coach and emotional intelligence expert. In this interactive and engaging workshop, Lauren will introduce you to the concept of emotional intelligence, which is increasingly important in the modern workplace for establishing and building effective relationships. She will also give you an idea of where your EQ may currently stand and share important EQ competencies every professional should develop. How to Excel — Workshop Level 3 November 18, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3mHhLpS The third workshop in the How to Excel series will be bringing together your Excel knowledge and look at it through the lens of a public practice firm, both from an assurance and a consulting standpoint. This workshop will benefit individuals looking to tie together their knowledge from the series with a real world look at practical uses of excel. Emotional Intelligence – Level 2 November 23, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3ztFKMB Now that you're more familiar with the concept of EQ (or were already familiar!), Lauren will dive deeper into uncovering your emotional intelligence and how to develop your EQ. Through exercises, scenarios, and concrete strategies, you'll walk away with a solid understanding of EQ and how you can develop your EQ competencies that matter to you most. Financial Literacy: Owning Your Financial Future November 25, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3kziXJ7 Our third Financial Literacy workshop of the season where students will learn how debt can pile up and how this can have negative consequences on future financial plans, understand the difference between good debt and bad debt and the value of having a good credit rating, learn practical ways to take control of finances and a deep dive into budgeting and how little purchases really add up! DECEMBER Graduating Students Next Steps December 2, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3juqhXq Open to all post-secondary students Are you planning on graduating in 2022? Did you know transcripts are due first week of January if you want to start PEP in May 2022? Come learn the next steps for entry into CPA’s Professional Education Program (PEP). Wellness for Mindfulness December 7, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/2V1qcAY Hosted in conjunction with FreshTalk Wellness, we delve into the importance of mindfulness for busy, working and thriving individuals. Everyone is unique and may find their mindfulness and self-care strategies come in different shapes and forms. Through mindfulness exercises, we teach the secrets to being more present and strategies for awareness – all practical tools for becoming healthier in mind and body. PSAP Holiday Party December 9, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3mHSTy7 Welcome all PSAP members to the second annual PSAP Virtual Holiday Party! Join your hosts Sean Mullin, Faith Pember, Glo Annable and Betsy Exley and the team of Board of Ambassadors, for a night of fun and celebration with over $500 in prize giveaways.
