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Upcoming events:

Free Income Tax Filing Services – Friday, March 2, 2012

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”

- Benjamin Franklin

While we may not solve both issues, the Accounting Student Association is offering a solution to your tax problems through our free tax filing services by CRA trained volunteers!

Please check that you fit the eligibility criteria before registering to be a client. RSVP deadline for this service is at 11:59PM Friday, March 2, 2012.

Click HERE for more information on eligibility criteria and registration process.

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CA Information Session & Speaker Series – Monday, February 20, 2012

The CA profession has changed dramatically over the past half century, keeping in pace with the rapid evolution of business. CAs are the leading authority on auditing and tax issues, but did you know they are also at the forefront of new business valuations, corporate and personal financial planning, insolvency, and environmental and forensic accounting?

Come to the joint CA Information Session and CA Speaker Series to learn about a career in this dynamic profession as well as a non-traditional route to obtaining your CA Designation.

Click here for more information

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CGA Information Session – Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Certified General Accountants (CGA) are well-rounded professionals with high recognition throughout Canada and around the world. The field of expertise includes: accounting, finance, taxation, business strategy, auditing, business leadership and management. CGA is one of the largest and fastest growing professional designation in Canada with more than 75,000 CGAs and students in more than 80 countries worldwide. Today, around 70% of accounting students in Canada have chosen this designation with a stunning 99% employment rate as their pathway to an outstanding business career.

Click here for more information.

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Deloitte Meet and Greet – Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Deloitte is hosting a meet and greet event on campus where students interested in pursuing the CA designation and a career in professional services can come and learn about Deloitte and the CA profession. This is your opportunity to meet the Deloitte professionals and have your questions answered.

Click here for more information.

Deloitte National Leadership Conference – Application Now Open!

Deloitte National Leadership Conference 2012 Application is open now. Please see the below for more information about the conference. Also, if you want to get a glimpse of DNLC 2011, please follow the link at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4znL6toAAXA.

Click here for more information.

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Spring 2012 Icebreaker – Monday, January 23, 2012

We will be having an icebreaker on Monday. It will be a great opportunity for both old and new members to get to know each other while enjoying free snacks and refreshments! Please read below for the details of the event:

Date: Monday, January 23, 2012

Time: 10:30AM to 11:30AM

Location: MBC 2290

Cost: Free

Registration: Click Here

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ACORN Tax Volunteers Wanted

A volunteer opportunity has come up with Canada ACORN.

Canada ACORN is opening up its Free Income Tax Site for the 5th straight year and need volunteers to help make it successful.

Click here for more information on how to become a volunteer.

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CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Get trained by CRA and obtain your CRA Tax Volunteer Certification!

As a volunteer, you will prepare tax returns for ASA’s tax return service clients. You will become familiar with UFile, the same tax software that many accounting firms use. Apply your knowledge while gaining practical & volunteer experience that will jump-start your career!

Click here for more information.

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ASA Steering Committee Election Results 2012/2013

President – Sang Soo Lee

VP Communications – Stephanie Lee

VP External  - Amy Chi

VP Finance – Mark Yip

VP Internal – Christian Jeffery

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Are You Graduating? Have You Graduated? Are You Looking for a Job?

Then you will definitely want to gain access to CGAjobs.org and other CGA Employment events. Contact Jas Randhawa, Manager Recruitment & Employment at jrandhawa@cga-bc.org