Spotlight: Algonquin Accounting Club
Posted on Thursday, February 14th, 2013
Life on campus isn’t all about studying and homework, there are many ways to get involved, make new friends and network.
Algonquin College has many clubs on campus for students in all faculties, including the School of Business.
This article shines the spotlight on one of these clubs.
Name of your club: Algonquin Accounting Club
Who is your club for?
The Algonquin Accounting Club is for Algonquin College students that are currently taking Business Accounting, Business Administration-Accounting Major, Professional Accounting, and students that plan on taking an accounting course in the future.
What is your club about?
The goal of the club is to educate students on everything related to accounting and build networks with each other and Ottawa area professionals.
What types of activities and events does your club do?
The club will be holding events at the college throughout the year, such as, info sessions given by CGAs (Certified General Accountants) and CMAs (Certified Management Accountants).
How do I get involved with your club?
The way to get involved in the club is to send a message regarding your interest in the club to the president. Being involved in the club you can stay up to date on events being held by the club, learn more about the career paths available in the accounting profession, raise awareness around campus about the AAC, or apply to become one of the clubs officers and have a direct influence on the direction the club takes and the events and activities held by the club.
What opportunities do you offer for meeting alumni or professionals in your field?
Currently the club offers chances to meet professionals in the field through the events that we hold at the college, which would mainly be information sessions held by CGAs and CMAs. The club does have contact with past presidents of the club, and alumni and will be working on developing these relationships so that we can offer opportunities to meet and learn more from them as well.
For more information, contact Matthew: ward0187@algonquinlive.com
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