Becoming a CMA – FAQs #1: What is a typical entry-level position of a CMA Candidate?
Over the past year we’ve interacted with hundreds of students over emails, career fairs, and information sessions. Many of the questions we come across are the same, so we’ve created this new blog series to address some key frequently asked questions.
What is a typical entry-level position for someone starting the CMA program out of university?
CMA Career Night – Connecting Students and CMAs
CMA Career Night gives post-secondary students the opportunity to learn about the management accounting industry from experienced CMAs and CMA candidates.
Networking for beginners…
Building a professional network can be an intimidating process for individuals who describe themselves as being shy or less comfortable in social settings. Newcomers to networking should seek out opportunities to network with peers and new contacts. Here are some tips to get started.
CMA Career Night, An Unforgettable Night
Not often can you say that you had a delicious three course dinner with 45 CMAs at one time. This year’s sold out CMA BC Career Night took place at the Sutton Place Hotel in Downtown Vancouver and included CMAs coming from industries such as telecommunication, transportation, hospitality, banking, accounting, and construction. Students were asked to secure a seat by [...]
CMA Career Night
CMA Career Night is the biggest networking event of the year for students hosted by the Certified Management Accountants Society of British Columbia. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious three course meal while getting to know CMAs from companies and organizations such as TELUS, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Vancouver Island Health Authority, and Capital Regional District. [...]
What's the best career advice you've ever been given?
“Find a job that you truly enjoy and you’ll never have to ‘work’ another day in your life,” shares Bob Aura, CMA, Manager of Revenue Analytics and Reporting at Intrawest ULC. Bob reflects on his career path since graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Victoria & becoming a CMA in the fall/winter 2009 issue of Business [...]
Thinking of becoming a CMA?
Are you a college or university student investigating your career options? Have you been wondering what a Certified Management Accountant does and what the CMA program is like? We know you have lots of questions like these and more. Come on by and ask your questions about the CMA designation at an upcoming CMA information session or when we’re on campus next. [...]
Networking Tips for Students
As you look for career opportunities you will find that many of them come indirectly. Here’s three ways you can use indirect networking to further your career options: Contract – as a means to get your foot in the door, suggest to an employer that you are available to Volunteer – work as a volunteer within the industry you are [...]
10 Positions Held by CMAs in BC
Many people wonder what type of executive positions are held by CMAs in British Columbia. Here’s a list (in no particular order) of some of BC’s finest: Chief Economist, Bernie Magnan, The Vancouver Board of Trade V.P. Administration & Finance, Patricia Eagar, Vancouver Island University Chief Happiness Officer, Jack Wong, The Vancouver Board of Trade CEO, Jon Schubert, ICBC V.P. [...]
Senior Management Aspirations?
The Certified Management Accounting (CMA) designation provides a foundation in accounting, management and strategy; using both financial and non-financial information to decision-making in industry and government. Recent graduates are hired as Financial Analysts, Business Analysts and Accountants. These positions are excellent opportunities for advancement to fulfilling lucrative careers in senior management. CMAs more advanced in their careers often hold Manager, [...]
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