Ignite your Career: A Conference for Aspiring CPAs
Time & Date: May 6, 2023, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Venue: Toronto Metropolitan University, Library LIB-72 (main floor),350 Victoria St, Toronto
Registration: https://myportal.cpaontario.ca/s/lt-event?id=a1U5W0000000CdpUAE
SUMMARY
CPAC Enlight in collaboration with CPA Ontario is hosting a career development conference for aspiring CPAs. This conference brings together diverse leaders who will share insights and experience to inspire you in charting your own CPA path. The program of the event includes a keynote, how to become a CPA, panel discussions, and networking. Guest speakers will shed light on diverse career potential and opportunities with a CPA designation.
AGENDA
12:35 – 12:55 p.m.: Check in
1:00 – 1:05 p.m.: Welcome Remarks
1:05 – 1:40 p.m.: Keynote Speech
1:40 – 2:20 p.m.: CPA Program Overview
2:20 – 3:00 p.m.:
Panel 1: From Passion to Profession: CPA Career Paths and Opportunities
3:00 – 3:40 p.m.:
Panel 2: Unleashing Your CPA Potential: How the CPA Designation Has Helped Me Grow My Careers
3:40 – 4:00 p.m.: Networking
SPEAKERS
Keynote speech: Mei Long, CPA, MBA, Senior Director, CIBC
CPA program overview: Carmen Jacques, CPA, CGA, Manager, Student Recruitment at CPA Ontario
Panel 1:
Elva Lu, Programmer Analyst at Citi and Coordinator at CPAC Enlight
David Fraser, CPA , CFA, Vice President, Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions
Annie Zhang, CPA, CA , CFA, Senior Manager, Hedge Accounting, TD Bank
Elaine Han, CPA, Assistant Controller, GE Healthcare
Panel 2:
Julian Wu, Senior Consultant of Accounting and Reporting Advisory at Deloitte
Jessica Jin, CPA, CA, Assurance/Accounting Senior Manager, Kraft Berger
Jenny Peng, CPA, Finance and Business Solutions Manager, People Corporation
Jason Yi, CPA, Senior Manager, Tax, KPMG
Co-organizers:
Canadian-Chinese Professional Accountants Association (CCPAA) Ontario Chapter
Toronto Metropolitan University Chinese Students and Scholars’ Association (TMU CSSA)