Sean Mullin takes joy in helping others prepare for their careers and navigate the next step in their professional journey. So much so, that he’s made a career out of it! Sean is a public speaker, devoted teacher, and recruiter for the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. If you’re an accounting student considering earning your […]
Category Archives: Accounting
Accounting students achieve career propelling opportunity
When Accounting students Bavneet Singh Nagpal and Carina Matutina set out to develop their accounting career, the journey may have been uncertain, but the destination was clear. Bavneet and Carina both enrolled in the Post-Graduate Accounting certificate program in January 2019 with similar goals of making their mark in the growing accounting field. Now 6 […]
Business and Accounting students prepare for first day of class
As the first month of 2019 comes to a swift end, the School of Continuing Studies excitedly welcomes students starting their studies with us this Winter term. To better support our new students and facilitate their integration, we host an orientation session before the start of each term to ensure every student feels embraced and […]
Advanced Professional Accounting grad ready for the future
Aspiring Accounting professional, Giannecarlo Bualat, always knew his future would be bright. He was one of the many excited graduates at the School of Continuing Studies’ June 2018 graduation. Achieving his Post-Graduate Certificate in Advanced Professional Accounting was a fundamental step in his accounting journey. We had the opportunity to speak with him and […]
Developing your personal brand is vital to career success.
The School of Continuing Studies at York University is pleased to announce the second instalment of our Career Growth series. For our next event we welcome Sean Mullin as our guest speaker. Sean is a CPA Ontario Student Representative. He has been a professional recruiter for 6 years and promotes the accounting profession as well […]
Toronto Star: How to stay marketable
One of the sure ways to advance your career is through formal continuing education, says human resources expert. The rapid rate at which in-demand knowledge and skills change today, no matter the industry, makes it crucial for professionals to continuously advance their skill set to ensure they remain marketable, says one expert. “The marketplace is […]
Part-time Learning Gives Professional Accountants Opportunity to Get Ahead
There’s no greater tool for accountants looking to get ahead in their careers than a Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Earning the designation not only provides comprehensive training and advanced skills, but also demonstrates to employers a desire to improve and lead. However, it can be difficult for current employees to gain the necessary learning […]
School of Continuing Studies Post-Grad Certificates get CPA Ontario Recognition
The courses in the post-graduate certificates in Accounting and Advanced Professional Accounting have received recognition from the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario. The School of Continuing Studies’ post-graduate certificates teach students accounting principles and the professional and leadership competencies needed to excel as they prepare for their CPA designations. The program is offered in […]
Author and instructor to launch new book at the School of Continuing Studies
The School of Continuing Studies is proud to announce Diana Kawarsky, one of the school’s esteemed instructors, and a published author, will be on campus to launch her new book Soft Skills: Volume 1 – A collection of Strategies, Anecdotes, Techniques, Observations, Stories, Tactics, Advice, Experiences, Ideas and Methods. Soft skills are an everyday challenge […]
Media Planet: Accounting Certificates Offer Many Professionals A Big Career Boost
Nadine Petsche loved working with numbers so she thought accounting would be a good career fit — and she was right. Almost 30 years into her career, she is singing its praises. Read why Petsche recommends those interested in accounting pursue continuing education as a way to further develop their skills. Petsche, now Ontario’s […]