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Speed Networking-Sep 2024

🚀 Accounting Students, Level Up Your Career with Speed Networking! 🚀

Dive into Vancouver’s accounting scene by networking with industry professionals and exploring the path that’s right for you. Plus, enjoy a casual and engaging environment with refreshments to keep you going! Seats are limited so don’t miss out!

The accounting firms in Vancouver are all different, having unique workplace cultures, client bases, and career advancement opportunities. It’s crucial to learn about these differences since they can have a huge impact on your day-to-day work experience!

Event Details:
📅 Monday, 9th September - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Birmingham Room, UBC Sauder Building
👗 Dress Code: Business Casual
💲 Cost: $7.5 per person (Limited Availability)
🍽️ Delicious snacks and refreshments provided

Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gt4-ArVg
(Event limited to UBC Sauder students, more events coming soon!)

Find the ideal fit for you! Explore your options and engage with industry professionals to gain insights on various firms

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝
PwC Canada, Deloitte, BDO Canada, KPMG, MNP, Grant Thornton LLP (Canada), Baker Tilly Canada, Crowe MacKay LLP, GBCo, D&H Group LLP Chartered Professional Accountants, Invictus Accounting Group LLP, Johnsen Archer LLP, CPA's, Lohn Caulder LLP, Ribeyre Chang Haylock Ltd., Smythe LLP.
(𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯)

Hope to see you there!


Meet Our Guests

Michael Fraser

Invictus Accounting Group LLP • Director, People and Culture

Michael is the Director of People and Culture at Invictus Accounting Group LLP, where he leads HR strategy and fosters a supportive work environment for a diverse team of global experts. Invictus Accounting provides top-tier advisory, finance, and accounting services, leveraging over 200 years of combined experience to deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions for businesses worldwide.

Mahesh Nandwani

Smythe LLP • Senior Talent Acquisition

Mahesh, a results-driven professional, brings expertise in Recruitment, Organizational Behavior, and Human Resources. With an international background and experiences in diverse cultures, he offers a unique perspective. Mahesh's adaptability and cultural sensitivity are honed from residing in multiple countries.

Nicole Weichen Ni

Grant Thornton LLP • Senior Accountant

Hi, I’m Weichen, currently working as a senior accountant in the privately held business group within Grant Thornton LLP. We do financial statements, personal income tax and corporate income tax etc. work for our private corporations across the country. I came from Winnipeg, just moved to Vancouver in early 2024, and I love the weather! Outside work, I do gym, hiking, motorcycle any fun outdoor activities. If you have any questions feel free to talk with me.

Gary Greenan

Baker Tilly WM LLP • Senior Talent Acquisition Lead

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-greenan-700048137/

Avleen Chawla

Baker Tilly WM LLP • Human Resources Coordinator

I am an enthusiastic traveller and a passionate HR Professional who has been working with Baker Tilly since the past 1.5 years. I have a strong commitment to foster positive workplace environment and engage in community service by being an ESS Volunteer for City of Vancouver.

Ajit Aujla

Baker Tilly WM LLP • Staff Accountant

I'm a staff accountant at Baker Tilly WM LLP, where I completed my co-op., I enjoy working in an environment that involves collaboration and professional growth. Outside of work, I'm on the mountains hiking as a way to stay active and unwind.

Kurtis Halvorson

Ernst & Young LLP • Senior Accountant

Kurtis graduated from UBC Sauder in 2021 with a specialization in accounting. Since then, he has been at EY in their assurance practice, working on a variety of clients from startup to multi-national public companies. Over the past three years Kurtis has been completing the CPA program, successfully completing the CFE in September 2023 and officially a designated CPA as of August 2024. He is also part of the core recruitment team and the social committee at EY.

Sophia Pilcher

Ernst & Young LLP • Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition

Sophia graduated from UBC Sauder in 2022 with a specialization in OBHR, and a concentration in Business Law. To start her career, Sophia recruited at a tech start up and then joined the Talent Acquisition team at EY in June of 2022. She has recruited internationally for the Business Consulting teams of Finance Transformation and EY Design Studio, and recently switched into campus recruitment for Assurance and Tax.

Jagriti Batra

KPMG • Senior Accountant

Jagriti, a Senior Accountant, joined KPMG in January 2023 after completing DAP at UBC. Specializing in external audit for Financial Institutions and Real Estate, Jagriti demonstrates expertise in serving clients in these sectors. She is passionate about fostering connections, and helping others to grow.

Andrea Liu

KPMG • Tax Specialist

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrealiu5/

Melis Çalhan

PwC • Senior Associate, Campus Talent Acquisition

Melis, a Senior Associate at PwC's Campus Talent Acquisition team, excels in early careers and recruitment strategy. With a knack for building strong partnerships, she drives diversity initiatives and spearheads recruitment efforts. Passionate about fostering connections, Melis enjoys exploring Vancouver's culinary scene and staying active through spin and pilates.

Hoang Nguyen

PwC • Senior Associate, Assurance

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoangnsnguyen/

Jeremy Lau

Manager • Galloway Botteselle & Company

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laujeremy/

Dinushi Fernando

BDO Canada LLP • Campus Recruitment Specialist

Dinushi is a campus recruitment specialist with BDO Canada LLP. She is passionate about making connections and advising students and new grads.

Heather Sim

Treewalk • President

Heather Sim, CPA has been President of Treewalk, a firm assisting public companies and private companies seeking to go public, since September 2021 and started her journey with Treewalk in 2019. At Treewalk, Heather has served as CFO for several public companies in the tech and crypto industries. Heather obtained her CPA designation while working at a midsize public practice firm where she worked exclusively on public company audits.

Max Chesnut

Treewalk • Marketing Director

Max Chesnut is a 10-year marketing and creative veteran who has worked all over the world, including Australia, the UK, Japan, and his home country of the USA.

Alex McAulay

Treewalk • CEO

Entrepreneur and Chartered Accountant. I help companies go and stay public.

Ala Shawesh

DMCL • Human Resources Assistant

HR Assistant at DMCL ready to help students kick start their accounting careers! You may work with numbers but at DMCL you will never feel like one!

Brittney Lyons

DMCL • Senior Accountant

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittney-lyons/

Garima Singh

Crowe MacKay LLP • Senior Accountant, Tax

https://www.linkedin.com/in/garimasinghcpa/

Holgren Lai

Crowe MacKay LLP • Manager

https://www.linkedin.com/in/holgren-lai-cpa/

Mike Chang

Ribeyre Chang Haylock • Partner

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-chang-cpa-ca-4048a496/

Katie Wong

MNP • Campus Recruiter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiewong99/

Joe Gonsky

Lohn Caulder LLP • Senior Accountant

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephgonsky/

Valerie Ng

Lohn Caulder LLP • Staff Accountant

Valerie is a recent graduate who transitioned from Big 4 to a mid sized firm. She is passionate about travel, eating, and all things Taylor Swift.

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