Mentorship Day
Calling all DAP students at the beginning of their DAP journey! Navigating the Vancouver accounting industry can be challenging, and having a mentor’s guidance can make all the difference!
Join us to meet experienced DAP students and get the inside scoop on everything CPA recruit! How to network, firm-by-firm work comparisons, audit vs tax, LinkedIn etiquette, interview tips and more! Join us to ask your burning questions and kick off your recruit strong 🚀
🌱 Mentee RSVP : https://lnkd.in/gbgcTpMf
RSVP Deadline: July 1st, 11:59PM
How it Works:
At the event, mentors will get to meet small groups of 2-5 mentees. Get to know your peers in the DAP community, and build some lasting connections!
📅 Tuesday, July 2nd
⏰ 4:30PM to 6:30PM
📍 Birmingham room, UBC Sauder Building
🍴 Food and refreshments provided! (No pizza, you deserve better 😉)
Meet The Mentors!
Ambrose Dhamani
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP April 2025
Ambrose is a motivated student with work experience in accounting, auditing, taxation and industry experience managing FMCG businesses and restaurants. He will specialize in Audit at KPMG.
Ekawali Singh
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP April 2025
Ekawali has experience with EY and will join KPMG Vancouver’s audit practice after DAP. She is deeply motivated to give back and support others, demonstrated through her volunteer work with the non-profit she founded in India, UBC TACS, and the DAP student club.
Eka enjoys travel, cooking, and is very proud of her pet hamster.
Ghislaine Ingabire
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP April 2025
Ghislaine (Lainey) studied economics in in Rwanda, the US, Korea, and Vancouver where she completed multiple impact internships.
While studying DAP, she works for the One Acre Fund, which provides financing to smallholder farmers in Africa and increases economic independence.
Ghislaine enjoys board games and speaks English, French, and Korean.
Gurjas Singh
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP December 2024
Gurjas has experience with both EY and RSM and is affiliated with ACCA. His next move is with KPMG Vancouver.
Leo Yoo
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP April 2025
Aspiring CPA with 7+ years of experience solving real-world problems in sports marketing business and parliamentary diplomacy, working with stakeholders including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), Parliaments in the Asia-Pacific region, and the United Nations.
Manisha Bishnoi
Grant Thornton • Accountant • Independent Business Group
Completed DAP June 2024
Manisha worked full-time and volunteered for UBC Tax Assistance Clinic while studying DAP. She just completed her final courses this summer and is eager to share tips and tricks!
She has a talent for communication and time management. During recruit, she worked night shifts to create availability for networking events and prepared a system to manage multiple applications, get feedback, and submit them early. She has excellent advice to prioritize and structure your recruit!
Prabhneet Singh
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP April 2025
Prabhneet has over 2 years experience with KPMG India and will continue at the Vancouver office!
He is a dedicated student with supportive advice for his friends in DAP.
Rambo Farahani
Deloitte • Audit
Completing DAP August 2024
Rambo is a BCom who thought he’d never go to school again, but life finds a way and he’ll be finishing DAP this August. After grad, he’ll be working towards his CPA and will be joining Deloitte in 2025. He’s excited to share his thoughts about school and recruit!
James Allen
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP April 2025
James excelled throughout his undergraduate, where he gained multiple awards and completed a semester abroad in Spain. Throughout DAP, he applied his learning by working for Renaissance Group CPA as well as CLNB LLP CPA, where he works with a team to assist clients with tax and financial matters.
Roche Lynx
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP August 2024
Roche volunteers as Co-President of DAP Student Club and has completed both the KPMG Ideation Challenge and the CPABC Business Case Competition.
Roche has also studied in Norway, where he coordinated climate change conferences, cultural shows, rock climbing trips, and more!
He is eager to see friends succeed and is happy to say hi for a coffee chat.
Satvik Gupta
MNP • Audit
Completing DAP December 2024
Satvik is engagement coordinator for DAP Student Club and has impressive history in hotel revenue management. He is proactive, curious, and has helpful answers to any questions you might have!
In his free time Satvik enjoys hiking and can explain the supply chain, processes, and flavors behind high-end dining and drinks.
Sejal Arora
KPMG • Audit
Completing DAP August 2024
Sejal volunteers as Co-President of DAP Student Club and is motivated build community and see students succeed!
She studied economics at UBC, where she supported multiple clubs and volunteer initiatives, completed an internship as a research assistant, and worked with Global Affairs Canada.
In her free time, Sejal enjoys dance, chai, and travel!
Shahmir Ali
Tribe Management • Property Accountant
Completing DAP August 2024
Shahmir applies his learnings from DAP at Tribe Property Management and has experience with other firms. Prior to DAP, he studied in 4 countries from Angola to Canada, Czech Republic and the UK where he participated in International Business, Model United Nations, interned with UNICEF, and more!
Shahmir is an excellent contact if you are curious about industry employers rather than the public accounting route.
Tarneet Kaur
GBCO • Tax
Completing DAP April 2025
Tarneet has experience with BDO and currently works with Galloway Botteselle alongside her studies.
Tarneet has a talent for teamwork, believes in her peers, and enjoys client-facing roles. She has participated also in the CPABC Business Case Competition and volunteers for DAP Student Club.
Tarneet is the person to speak with if you want to build connections by asking great questions!
Vinay Sharma
MNP • Audit
Completing DAP August 2024
Vinay studies psychology and Law prior to DAP. He now balances his studies with a full-time position with Canada Border Services.
He has served as president for Aplha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, volunteered for wildlife rehabilitation, and has run a marathon!
Ask Vinay about networking, professionalism, and work-life balance.