Accounting students, Amanda Jaksich, Travis Loughead, Elizabeth Ryerson and Garv Bajaj are shown holding their scholarship awards during the annual Odette School of Business CPA Night (Image courtesy of Katia McMahon)
By Victor Romao
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Odette School of Business hosted its annual CPA Night, bringing together accounting students and top regional firms for a premier recruitment and networking event aimed at launching careers in the accounting profession.
The event welcomed students from the undergraduate and graduate accounting programs who are seeking co-op placements, internships and full-time positions during the fall accounting recruitment season.
Representatives from firms including KPMG Canada, Deloitte, Baker Tilly Canada, Doane Grant Thornton LLP, BDO,MNP, Roth Mosey & Partners, Melo LLP, Doher & Co, Capital Assist (Valuation) Inc. | Capital Assist Professional Corporation, Ally, and AM Associates engaged with students through networking and recruitment discussions.
CPA Night serves as a bridge between aspiring CPAs and industry professionals, offering firms a chance to promote their organizations, share hiring insights and build relationships with future talent.
The evening also featured a brief awards presentation, where four accounting students — Travis Loughead, Amanda Jaksich, Garv Bajaj and Elizabeth Ryerson — were recognized with accounting scholarships.
“What a fantastic evening at the annual Odette CPA Night,” said Katia McMahon, Career and Employer Relations Advisor at Odette School of Business. “Events like these remind us how strong the future of the accounting profession truly is.”
The event was praised for its atmosphere of curiosity and ambition, with students arriving prepared to explore career paths and firms generously offering their time and expertise.
Odette CPA Night continues to be a cornerstone event in the school’s fall recruitment calendar, reinforcing its commitment to fostering meaningful connections between students and the accounting industry.