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BASS Kickoff - CPA Virtual Escape Room
Interested in obtaining your CPA designation? Join us for an amazing afternoon networking with CPA representatives and solving clues. The night will start off with a CPA information session, where you will hear from CPA representatives as they provide information about the CPA program, from enrollment requirements to reasons to obtain a CPA designation. You will then enter a virtual escape room, where you will team up with students to solve puzzles and find clues to escape! *This event is free for 2021/2022 BASS members.* Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Time: 4:55 pm-6:30pm |
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LinkedIn Portrait Session
Here's your chance to freshen up your LinkedIn profile with a professional picture. As a BASS member, you will have access to our professional photographer! Business Formal attire recommended to get a professional level photo. Date: Friday, October 7, 2021 Time: 10am - 2pm Location: EL4201 Riddell Library and Learning Centre This is a BASS member exclusive event. To partake in this event you must purchase a BASS membership for $5. |
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Fall Excel Workshop
Whether you are preparing to rejoin the workforce or simply looking to expand your knowledge, our Excel Workshop is here for you. Discover what Excel can do for you! This workshop is designed to familiarize students with Microsoft Excel, a software program, necessary for their future careers. Begin with the introductory course to build your confidence and/or sign up to the intermediate class to learn how to work with advanced topics and formulas. Date: Friday, October 29, 2021 Location: Google Meet Introduction to Excel - 11:00AM to 12:00PM Intermediate Session- 1:00PM to 2:00PM Registration closes Wednesday, October 27. |
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Financial Accounting Case Competition
This event is a great opportunity to apply the technical accounting skills you have learned in the classroom and apply them to real-life business scenarios. Develop your skills, think strategically and have some fun! Students will compete in teams of two for this internal case competition. Each team will be judged and ranked based on the team’s case presentation. The competition is open to BASS Members that have completed ACCT 3220. If you have not completed this course or are currently enrolled in it, you will be ineligible to enter. Date: Friday, November 26, 2021. Time: 8:00AM-4:00PM Presentation starts at 1:15 PM where each team will have a 10 minutes presentation followed by a question and answer portion. Prizes: 1st place: $700, 2nd place: $500, 3rd place: $300 Please note a $20 deposit is required per team. This deposit will hold your place in the competition and be refunded to you on the day of the competition. Registration closes on November 19, 2021 at 11:59PM. |
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Industry Networking Night
Not sure which accounting pathway you want to take after graduation? You're invited to the BASS Industry Networking event, a wonderful opportunity to expand your professional network. Date: Tuesday, January 25th Time: 5pm-6pm Location: Zoom During this event you'll have an opportunity to connect with various industry professionals and learn about their experience, what it is like to work in industry, what their organization is like, and potential future job opportunities. * This event is free for 2021/2022 BASS members.* You will be emailed a zoom link closer to the event. |
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CPA Case Workshop
This event is a great opportunity to learn how to effectively navigate and write cases. A big portion of getting your CPA designation is the ability to analyze cases within a short time frame. This can be a daunting endeavor at the beginning of your case writing journey. When: Friday February 4, 2022 Time: 11:00AM - 12:30PM Location: Zoom By joining this event, you will gain strategies that can help you approach cases strategically. In addition, you will have an opportunity to hear about the CPA journey of 3 professionals that have recently written their CFE. |
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Managerial Accounting Case Competition
This is a great opportunity to apply the technical accounting skills you have learned in the classroom and apply them to real-life business scenarios. Students will compete in teams of two for this internal case competition. Each team will be judged and ranked based on the team’s case presentation. Date: Friday, February 18, 2022. Time: 8:00AM-4:00PM Location: Google Meet Prizes: 1st place: $700 2nd place: $500 3rd place: $300 The competition is open to BASS Members that have completed ACCT 3224. If you have not completed this course or are currently enrolled in it, you will be ineligible to enter. Please note a $20 deposit is required per team. This deposit will hold your place in the competition and be refunded to you on the day of the competition. Registration closes on February 11th at 11:59PM. |
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Women in Accounting Event
Let us celebrate international women's day!! Join us for our first Women in Accounting Event. Date: Tuesday, March 8th Time: 1:15pm-2:45pm. As our world moves forward towards greater equality, and as a society that has a majority of female members and executives, we too are passionate about doing our part to forward this movement. Our event will include 4 female speakers who will be discussing and answering your questions in a round table style, all of which have significant career experience, growth mindsets and a passion to support all of you in moving forward together. We are extremely excited to be able to provide an experience like this for everyone and we are looking forward to seeing many of you there. *Free for all 2021/2022 BASS members* *Registration closes Sunday March 6, 2022 at 11:59PM* |
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Winter Excel Workshop
If you missed our Fall Excel Workshop, don't worry! Here's another chance to improve your excel skills and knowledge. Date: Friday, March 18th Location: Google Meet Beginner Session: 10am-12pm Gain the foundational understanding of Excel as it relates to accounting processes. Intermediate Session: 1pm-2pm Advance your Excel knowledge and learn how to work with advanced topics and formulas. You can register for one or both sessions! |
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CPA Networking & Chocolate Tasting Event
Join us for an evening of networking and premium chocolate tasting! Meet with professionals from Big4 and mid-size firms, form connections and learn about Spring Recruitment opportunities. Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022 Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Zoom Dress Code: Business Casual Registration closes on March 22, 2022 at 11:59pm **You must sign up by March 13, 2022 in order to be eligible to receive the chocolates** * Free for 2021/2022 BASS members! |
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Annual General Meeting
WANT TO BE PART OF BASS EXECUTIVE TEAM? This is your chance! Our AGM is where students like yourself have the opportunity to become an executive member of BASS for the upcoming academic year! Find the list of open positions here. Students who are applying for the President, Vice President and Treasurer executive roles will have to email their resume and cover letter to bassmru@gmail.com. Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Time: 5pm-6pm AGM is available to all BASS Members weather they are running for a position or not. We encourage all members to join us so they can also vote in the election. |
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