The document provides an agenda for a meeting of the UOAA (University of Ontario Accounting Association). It outlines the vision, mission, and importance of the UOAA. It discusses careers in accounting including the CA, CMA, and CGA designations. Upcoming events are listed including workshops, info sessions, and a case competition. Executive members and resources are listed including the website, Facebook, and YouTube pages. Membership fees are outlined at the end.

2. Agenda Introduction to the UOAA Vision & Mission Importance of the UOAA A Career in the Accounting Profession CA, CMA, CGA Student Liaisons and Events Becoming Noticed – Tips for Newcomers / 1st Years Grades, Extracurricular, Events, Networking Upcoming events Workshops, info sessions, recruiting events

3. Agenda Cont’d Case Competition 2011 Junaid Ahmed and the Case Team Sign up for a position with the UOAA Media Position – indicate experience of Photoshop & Video Editing, provide examples of work 1st Year Liaisons Executives and Resources Executive List www.uoitaccounting.com UOIT Accounting on Facebook and YouTube UOAA Membership Fee

4. UOAA Commercial

5. Introduction Vision: To continually improve the social and professional development of Business Commerce students interested in pursuing a career in accounting. Mission: To provide all necessary resources in order to make our vision possible. The Importance of the UOAA One way ticket to recruiting events

6. A Career in the Accounting Profession Topics: Modern Day Accounting CA, CMA, CGA PwC & KPMG  Our Firm Reps Where should you Start

7. A Career in the Accounting Profession Cont’d Modern Day Accounting Not what people make it out to be! Challenging Travelling Opportunities Networking

8. A Career in the Accounting Profession Cont’d CA Designation What is a “CA”? ICAO Representatives: Brent Hammond – ICAO Senior Associate Saman Habibi – ICAO Junior Associate

9. ICAO – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario What is a CA- Chartered Accountant? Among the best trained business minds out there Canada’s most valued, internationally recognized profession of leaders in senior management, advisory, financial, tax and assurance roles. traditionally worked in an exclusive field of practice, i.e. public accountancy and more specifically auditing, but now play a variety of roles which include entrepreneur, business leader, decision-maker and consultant, as well as internal and external auditor

10. ICAO – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario What does a CA do? About 40% of CAs are in Public Practice, while the other 60% are employed in industry, government, or education. Public Practice provide accounting and business advice to clients in areas such as small business tax, audit, information technology, personal financial planning, business valuation, receivership, insolvency and forensic investigation. Industry develop financial and administrative policies, analyze information, and provide strategic leadership. CAs add value to organizations as CEO/President,Treasurer/V.P. Finance, Controller, or Systems Developer. Government Federal and provincial departments, Crown corporations and a variety of health-care and welfare organizations employ CAs as tax auditors, policy planners and financial analysts. Education Many CAs are educators who make a valuable contribution to society by teaching future leaders about business, values and ethics. Many of Canada's top educators are CAs.

11. How to Become a CA A university degree including 17 specified courses. GET 3 YEARS OF PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE WITH A CA TRAINING OFFICE. Offered at UOIT with Business Commerce Courses Congratulations You are a CA! 4th 2nd 3rd 1 st 1 st 2nd 3rd CKE Internship SOA UFE

12. ICAO – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario University Associate Student Program Dive into the Resume Portal and Job Posting site Win Big in the CA$H Competition Web access to info on recruiting, resumes, interviews, taxes and more! CheckMark Magazine - Get the inside CA scoop CICA Handbook (your essential "how-to" guide. A $130 value) The Rule the World- Save the World Challenge - Show the world you care, and make some money doing it! Recruiting Tips - Dazzle your way to a dream job

13. ICAO – Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario CA$H Contest The challenge not only tests your smarts, but your "soft skills" too — team-building qualities like communication, negotiation, abstract thinking, and time-management. All team members must be UASP members you could win up to $3000 take place at the ICAO in Toronto on January 8, 2011

14. ICAO - Save the World Challenge Get started on your entry right now and get it in by Friday February 25, 2011 $10,000 for the winning individual or team (maximum three-person team): $5,000 goes towards your world-saving idea! $5,000 is your prize money! Meet our celebrity judges (CAs and other heavy-hitters who are saving the world right now) Your very own CA mentor will help get your idea off the ground All team members must be UASP members

15. A Career in the Accounting Profession Cont’d CMA Designation What is a “CMA”?

17. The CMA gives you the tools to apply accounting concepts in a management role

18. Why the CMA?

20. Accounting

21. Management

22. Strategy

23. Allows you to explore an industry past the constraints of accounting or finance, and understand the nature of the business

25. Public News Release and Events CGA’s can now sign off on audits CGA will be holding 4 events this year – 2 per semester CGA Information Session + Workshop Presentation Skills Workshop CGA Speedworking Winter Resume Clinic + Mock Interviews

26. A Career in the Accounting Profession Cont’d Accounting Firms and Representatives PwC & KPMG What is a firm representative? What does it mean to be recruited?

27. Osama Hassan @ PwC Internship Summer 2010

28. Becoming Noticed – Tips for Newcomers Grades and Extracurricular Involvement Keep to the Books Get involved Remember – have a balanced attack great grades + extracurricular = SUCCESS! Example of our own executives Networking Know your school Meet new people and friends. Stay connected with UOAA Executives – their always here to help. Events Attend as many as possible! The more you attend the more people you meet. Keep in touch Firm representative give you a business card for a reason, stay in touch with them. Let them remember YOU!

29. Networking … A required skill Networking is making new friends You are not building a business card collection Find common ground Pin point the similarities and differences Focus on marketability Market yourself. Resume may be ‘thin’ now – however, that is why the UOAA wants to help you get involved. Start early! Do your research Know the firms and events you are attending Follow up Keep in touch

30. Upcoming Events PwC Resume Workshop & Mock Interviews Monday, September 13th3:30pm - 7pm Application due: Saturday, September 11th 2010 at 12pm Accounting Resume Clinic Tuesday, September 14th 12pm – 2pm PwC, KPMG, ICAO Information Session Friday, September 17th, 10am – 12pm KPMG Internship/Full Time Applications Due Sunday, September 19th, 5pm PwC 2nd year Experience Program & Internship/Full Time Applications Due Wednesday, September 22nd, 12pm CHECK UOITACCOUNTING.CA “CALENDAR” FOR ALL EVENTS AND RSVP DETAILS

31. UOAA News Broadcast Sept 2010

32. How to Dress Business Formal Business Casual

33. Case Competition 2011 Junaid Ahmed and the 2010-2011 Case Competition Team

34. Website - UOAA Team Executives Case Competition Team Student Liaisons

35. UOAA Position Openings Video Team & Marketing Team Positions Examples of previous work. i.e. Photoshop, video editing 1st Year Liaisons Please send your one paragraph application and attached resume to info@uoitaccounting.com Deadline: Wednesday September 15

36. Executive Team 2010-2011 President, CGA Liaison John Oentoro VP Finance PairaviSrikanthan VP Operations, 2nd Year Liaison Michael Nicolaou VP Communications Sarah Park VP Marketing Minh Ly VP External Carrie Misselbrook VP Internal Jesse Prebble Marketing Coordinator, Website Admin Sandhya Lad Events Coordinator, Video Team Leader Nicole Meester 4th Year Liaison Mark Kantardziski 3rd Year Liaison RubinthanRaveendrarajah CMA Student Liaison ArjunMuraleetharan ICAO – Senior Associate Brent Hammond ICAO – Junior Associate, Video Team SamanHabibi

37. Case Competition Team 2010-2011 Chair, Junaid Ahmed Managing Director Jennifer Johnston Coordinator Damara Fletcher Coordinator Michelle Creighton Advisor, Osama Hassan

38. Resources UOITACCOUNTING.COM Be familiar with the website and check it frequently. This will be your guide throughout university! YouTube and Facebook Monthly Videos Event pictures and videos UOIT Team If you see us in the halls – don’t be afraid to approach us!

39. UOAA Membership Fee $35 Membership fee Case competition CA gala $25 Membership fee Case competition OR CA Gala $20 Case competition CA Gala