Ontario Tech Accounting Association
2000 Simcoe Street North L1H 7K4 Oshawa, ON, Canada

Hey students, you can be a co-chair next year! This is a golden opportunity! Application Process: Required:... Applicants must include a cover letter and resume in their application. The cover letter should express applicants’ interest in the position, future endeavours, as well as skills and characteristics that the applicant will bring forth to the association (1-page maximum) Applications must be sent to [email protected] and addressed to Chief Returning Officer. Job description: https://bit.ly/3qu0m35 or check link in bio. Applications are due March 1st, 2021 at 11:59 PM

Don't forget to register for the Truth About Accounting event THIS Thursday! Are you interested in the Accounting field? Still, deciding your major? This event is perfect for you! The accounting profession has endless opportunities. ‘Truth About Accounting’ will expose students to different careers in the accounting profession. Hear from professionals in the workplace about their personal accounting journey and start planning your own! Date: Thursday, February 18th, 2021... Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Zoom Dress Code: Smart Casual Register at: https://forms.gle/4r5PbEMwHHCGisWB6 Deadline to register: Wednesday, February 17, 2021, @ 11:59 PM

Join DECA and the OTAA for an informative workshop! Learn about the importance of developing your brand through networking, volunteering, demonstrating through leadership, leveraging your passion, and securing mentorship and career advice. Date: February 23rd, 2021 Time: 5:00-6:00 PM Location: Google Meets... Facilitator: Tomi Amu- VP of Leadership and Professional Development at Black Female Accountants Network & Manager at EY Register by February 21st, 2021 at 11:59 PM! Attend for a chance to win 1 of 2; $50 Amazon Giftcard! Register at: https://forms.gle/19P5278N1zKuaLxZ7 See more

Hello everyone!! KPMG has an amazing opportunity over reading week for students interested in pursuing their CPA!! At this virtual event, you will have the chance to listen to KPMG professionals, learn about their culture and network with representatives!! ** REGISTRATION: ** Please make sure to sign up through the career center!! Deadline is February 12th at NOON!!

Introducing one of our platinum sponsors for the year, Baker Tilly! With member firms from coast to coast, the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. As an all-Canadian network, they have a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions, due to the depth and breadth of their in-house skills, customized offerings and service excellence. Through their strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources and offices across the country, their independent member firms provide clients ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses with a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector.

Hey Students, the OTAA wishes you Good Luck on your finals!

The GTA team will be holding a virtual information session and networking session for our new program! The KPMG Ideation Challenge (KIC) is a unique event where you'll work in teams to collaborate, learn and create client solutions leveraging business knowledge and data & analytics. Learn from great thinkers, explore new innovations, and grow your connections. Find out what opportunities you have to kic(k) start your career at KPMG! With a focus on innovation, disruption and transformation, you will join a team of students currently enrolled in university (Year 1, 2 & 3) in a business or a STEM program to develop a solution to a real-life challenge. Within Canada, we will be holding local selection events in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal, with successful candidates progressing on to their local KIC round.

Hello everyone! Finals Survival is our next event - happening this week! Do you need help before final exams? Would you like some study company? Finals Survival is the perfect event for you! This is a casual drop-in event where students can get help with their classes from other students before final exams begin. OTAA will be hosting this event on two different nights to help students get as much help as they need! The provided google meets link will be used on both dates: m...eet.google.com/rvi-povg-sec Date 1: Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 Date 2: Friday, December 4th, 2020 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Dress Code: Casual Location: Google Meets (link: meet.google.com/rvi-povg-sec) Registration is not required as this is a drop-in event.

Introducing one of our gold sponsors for the year, Part Time CFO Services! Part Time CFO Services works directly with entrepreneurs, owners, and management to improve a company's long-term financial health. They become part of their clients’ teams, bringing tremendous experience, visionary thinking and a shared commitment to excellence, creativity, and innovation to the day to day operation of the company. With their financial oversight, they work to design and implement a pl...an to reach their clients’ goals and deal with their challenges. Part time CFO’s values include Integrity, being Community Oriented as well as Customer Focused, having Professional Excellence, Collaboration, and a Work Hard, Play Hard attitude. These values are the core of their operation and what drives them to provide the best service for their clients in a positive and rewarding environment for their team. They have also built a culture that is committed to providing staff with continual opportunities for professional and personal growth. Team members have a high level of responsibility and accountability to their clients and one another that also comes with a great deal of flexibility and autonomy. See more

Come join the Ontario Tech Accounting Association and Ontario Tech Finance Association for an exciting CFA and CPA panel event! If you are considering pursuing your CFA and/or CPA designation, come and listen to the experiences and the point of view of industry professionals. Join us for a chance to win some fun prizes, ask questions to professionals, and connect with your peers. Date: Nov 23rd, 2020... Time: 6:30-8:00pm Location: Google Meet Dress code: Smart Casual Register at: https://forms.gle/TSk77LtGm2JqGBi48

We don't know them all, but we owe them all. #rememberanceday #lestweforget

Hey Students! Mental health affects us all. Join us this Monday to listen to empowering stories from professionals about their personal struggles. Speakers will discuss how they cope with busy times and how they maintain a healthy work-life balance. Learn about how professionals and companies are navigating mental health issues that are impacting us all in today's world.... Professionals from the industry will be joining the event as speakers! These speakers will be Danyal Sardar (Auditor General), Clarissa Anderson (KPMG), Megan Hanzal (Baker Tilly) & Heather Mason (BDO). Please RSVP for the "Accounting for Wellness" event. The link is also in bio. This is the registration form: https://bit.ly/37EIgVu

Did you know November 10th is International Accounting Day? We want to celebrate! Two lucky winners will win a @thebig4accountant merchandise hoodie, a pair of joggers, and a t-shirt in your size! Here is how you enter: **MUST ENTER ON INSTAGRAM!!**... Tag a friend in this post (on Instagram) Follow us on Instagram @ontariotechaccounting Register and attend our upcoming CPA Networking Night for an extra entry! (Link in bio) Share this post to your story and tag us for an extra entry Deadline to enter is November 14th at 11:59 PM. UPDATE: The Big 4 Accountant have offered to give us a pair of joggers and t-shirt for each hoodie winner!!!! (Big thank you )

Attention students! 'CPA Night', The biggest networking event of the year is on November 16th! This is one you do not want to miss. This is a perfect event for students to gain valuable knowledge about a career in the accounting field. With the attendance of various representatives from different firms, the event is ideal for students to network and learn more about each firm's employment opportunities. The evening will start off with a presentation from Sean Mullin on Netwo...rking 101! Our keynote speaker for the evening will be Sean McNama from RSM Canada. The other companies that will also be at the event are KPMG, Deloitte, MNP Oshawa, RBC, Part-time CFO, and more! This event is exclusive to OTAA members only! If you are not a member yet, register for OTAA here: https://bit.ly/3pf19or Members, Please use the link below to register for CPA Night: https://bit.ly/36htPUK Moreover, It is mandatory to also register for this event through the CPA Portal: https://bit.ly/3mx62Xy The links are in bio as well!

Introducing one of our gold sponsors for the year, BDO Canada LLP! BDO was founded in 1921 and have grown from a single office in Winnipeg to more than 4500 partners and professionals in over 125 offices across Canada. BDO Canada has spent more than 95 years providing assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services to a broad range of clients across the country and they make it possible for their professionals and clients to achieve their goals by creating a collaborative ...working environment. BDO always begins at the local, individual level, delivering highly personalized guidance, industry-specific knowledge, and unparalleled service to exceed the expectations of every clientpublic or private, big or small. As a member firm of the international BDO network, they can also leverage access to resources and advisors to support their clients that wish to expand globally. There are several great reasons to choose BDO, but the best reason comes down to the relationships that they build with their clients and communities. BDO believes that client service becomes a firm-wide dedication to helping the people they serve succeed whatever they need, wherever they are, however we can. See more

Exclusive event for general members!! RSM is coming to Ontario Tech, virtually! Join us to network with professionals at RSM and learn about the different opportunities available!! The afternoon will start off with a panel discussion and then attendees will have a chance to network with RSM employees!! Mark your calendars!! This Friday October 23 from 2:00 pm - 3:30pm... Registration link will be sent out to our general members!!

APEX 2021 applications are now live! This is one of the most prestigious undergraduate conferences in Canada and the opportunities for networking are endless. Join our APEX 2021 Ontario Tech Group here: https://bit.ly/3o5ACco Find out more about APEX here: http://www.apexconference.com/

Hey Students, just a reminder that the first year coordinator application are due tomorrow! In order to apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].... The cover letter should express applicants’ interest in the position, future endeavors, as well as skills and characteristics that the applicant will bring forth to the association (1-page maximum) Applications must be sent to and addressed to Chief Returning Officer. Find out more details and the job description through the link in bio! The deadline for applications is October 16th at 11:59 PM. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy your well deserved break!

Are you looking to get involved on campus? The Ontario Tech Accounting Association is hiring two First-Year Coordinators to assist us for the academic year. In order to apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].... The cover letter should express applicants’ interest in the position, future endeavors, as well as skills and characteristics that the applicant will bring forth to the association (1-page maximum) Applications must be sent to and addressed to Chief Returning Officer. Find out more details and the job description at https://bit.ly/3lnC7QS The deadline for applications is October 16th at 11:59 PM. Please direct any questions to [email protected].

Hey Students! Our 2nd event, Becoming a CPA is next Monday from 6:30 - 8:00 PM! Are you interested in the CPA Designation? 'Becoming a CPA' is perfect for you!... This event will expose students to different careers in the accounting profession, and provide a thorough walk-through of the CPA designation. You will learn how to obtain the designation, and how to prepare to become a CPA while attending university. Please RSVP: https://docs.google.com//1Q8hOpk8o3Rx66Ou5WK9guK6klA/edit The deadline is October 4th @ 11:59 PM.

Last chance to sign up! The OTAA presents the first event of this school year, Navigating The Virtual World! Learn how to ace your next interview!... RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/LJfc4hNkFNWuNxYQ7

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The OTAA presents the first event of this school year, Navigating The Virtual World! Learn how to ace your next interview! All the general members will receive the registration links. If you aren't a member yet, what are you waiting for? ... Sign up to become a general member here: https://forms.gle/7XQJspEi77TpHBgk8

Meet Hannah, our President for the year. She is in her third year of the Business Commerce program, with a major in accounting and a minor in International Business. She enjoys collecting postcards from around the globe and volunteering in her community with local youth. With a passion for different cultures, Hannah enjoys meeting new people and trying new cuisine. Upon graduation, Hannah hopes to work for one of the Big Four firms and to one day eventually, start her own fi...rm. The OTAA has opened many incredible opportunities for her and she looks forward to leading the team to another successful year.