CPABC Ambassadors
Are you passionate about being a CPA or looking forward to becoming a CPA? We are looking for individuals in all stages of the CPA path to be ambassadors of the CPA brand. Whether you are a high school student, post-secondary student, a PEP candidate or a current CPA member – we have an ambassador program that is right for you.
Click on the the ambassador groups below to learn more.
CPABC High School Ambassadors are motivated and organized student leaders in grades 10 through 12 who love to learn.
Benefits
- Develop your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills
- Gain valuable volunteer experience with a professional organization
- Receive recognition for your accomplishments, including a personalized reference letter, at the end of the year
- Excel as an ambassador for the opportunity to win the Ambassador of the Year award
Tasks
- Assist with event promotion through social media, school announcements, and classroom visits
- Distribute CareerConnect sign up forms to promote the program to students at your school
- Complete ad hoc tasks which help promote the CPA brand to teachers, students, and the community
Complete the application form and describe in 60-100 words why you would make a great CPABC High School Ambassador. Submit both by email to ambassadors@bccpa.ca before the application deadline (November 30, 2023).
Campus Ambassadors are student volunteers at post-secondary institutions who help promote the CPA career path on campus. They are valuable points of contact for students who have questions about the accounting profession, particularly regarding the CPA Professional Education Program.
Benefits
- Develop your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills
- Gain valuable volunteer experience with a professional organization
- Receive recognition for your accomplishments, including a personalized reference letter, at the end of the year
- Excel as an ambassador for the opportunity to win the Ambassador of the Year award
Activities
- Assist with CPABC event promotion through social media, emailing, and classroom visits
- Engage with and attend events hosted by your institution’s accounting and/or business club/association
- Attend on campus CPABC events and/or sessions to promote and answer questions about the CPA pathway
- Complete additional ad hoc tasks as necessary to promote the CPA brand at your school
Interested in becoming a Campus Ambassador? Want to connect with the current Campus Ambassador at your school? Learn more and apply here.
Questions? Contact ambassadors@bccpa.ca for more information.
CPABC Member and Candidate Ambassadors are individuals who are proud and passionate about being a CPA and want to share their CPA pathway with prospective students.
Benefits
- Inspire and influence future CPAs by sharing your CPA story
- Give back to the community, grow the profession, and strengthen CPA’s reputation as a strong career choice for ethical professionals
- No minimum hour requirement – contribute as much time as you can
- Receive quarterly newsletters with ambassador updates and news on upcoming volunteer opportunities
- Attend the annual Ambassador appreciation event
Volunteer opportunities
- Attend networking events and share your CPA story with prospective CPA candidates.
- Represent CPABC and provide information at career fairs
- Speak about your CPA career path at high school information sessions
- Serve as a panelist or keynote speaker at gala dinners and other events
- Serve as a judge in business case competitions for high school and post-secondary students
View the Member and Candidate Ambassador Orientation Guide to find everything you need to know about being an ambassador or contact ambassadors@bccpa.ca for more information.
CPABC is looking for faculty members, in any discipline, from all BC Post-Secondary Institutions who are interested in staying connected with CPABC. As an ambassador and advocate for the CPA program, you will receive ongoing updates relating to program changes, exclusive event invitations and classroom resources. CPABC Faculty Ambassador volunteers have no minimum time commitment. CPABC will provide training and information on the pathway to becoming a CPA so that all volunteers can feel comfortable fielding questions by students and peers. CPABC will also provide all supporting material for events as required.