CPA Brings You Overseas Opportunities

Are you interested in working in overseas? Then don’t miss CPA Australia’s ‘Opportunities in Asia’ Presentation. This is your chance to learn about the current employment opportunities in the accounting and finance industry throughout Asia. Asia’s markets and industries are continuing to develope at a fast pace. Find out about the challenging and dynamic opportunities available at the moment.

Date: Tuesday, 18 September
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Four Points by Sheraton, 161 Sussex St, Sydney
Sessions: Hong Kong/China; Singapore; Malaysia; DIAC/QAU

To register for this event, join as a free CPA Passport Member @ www.cpacareers.com.au

Deloitte In-House Info Session

Deloitte is running an in-house information session on the 4th September before our applications close and we would like to invite your members to attend. The evening will be a fantastic opportunity to find out more about our summer vacation program, check out our offices and speak to our staff to gain insight into what they do.

Date: Tuesday, 4th September 2007
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm
Location: Deloitte, Level 9, 225 George Street, Sydney
RSVP: Friday, 31st August
Kate Dickson
Phone: 02 9322 5750
e-mail: kdickson@deloitte.com.au
RSVP essential as numbers are limited

This is your only opportunity to attend a function of this kind before applications close as no other firm is running such an event. Numbers are limited so RSVP is essential.

Interested in Sustainability Issues? Employers Are!

Guest Lecture – Wednesday 29th August 1-2pm – Merewether Lecture Room 3

Hear from Francis Grey of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in Australia – the AuSSi SAM Index

• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are rapidly emerging as critically important issues

• Employers are increasingly expecting you to know about these issues- so boost your employability

• Understand the important role that Financial Markets and sustainable investment play in managing Climate Change

Brought to you by the Faculty’s Business and Professional Ethics Group in collaberation with the Faculty’s CEO and the FMAA.

Protiviti Resume Writing and Interview Guide

Protiviti, a global risk consulting company, has compiled an informative guide to writing resumes and participating in interviews.

If you are planning to apply to any position, whether it be in banking or accounting, or as a graduate or intern, this resource is invaluable. A must read.

Click to download:

Credit Suisse Investment Banking Super Day

Credit Suisse are hosting an Investment Banking Super Day on 28 September 2007.
It is your chance to learn about the world of investment banking and to speak with senior bankers.

During the day you will be involved in a number of hands on activities, including participating in a deal simulation.

Please note that you must apply to attend this event and that there are strictly limited places.

For more information:

Find Your Firm – Accounting BBQ

TWO MASSIVE BBQs. EIGHT Firms.

This is your chance to mingle with representatives of the Big 4’s, Insolvency Firms and Professional Bodies before the Final Application Dates for Summer Internships in early September.

Use this chance to ask questions and find out about opportunities that are open to you. Make a contact and you’ll be able to drop a name when you go for interviews… the easiest way to standout from the 1000s of other applicants.

Event: Find Your Firm
Date: Tuesday 21 Aug & Thursday 23 Aug
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Venue: Merewether Courtyard, Level 2
Cost: FREE
Participating firms: Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, CPA, ICAA, Korda Mentha, McGrath Nicol

JP Morgan Investment Banking Comp

To all budding bankers, here is your chance to test your skill.

“The Deal” is an Asia Pacific competition for students graduating in 2008 or 2009, which is based on a large merger and acquisition case study. The Deal is complex and thoroughly absorbing – exactly like the real thing.

Prizes:

The winning teams will share prize money of USD 1,000 for the University Champions, with a further USD 2,000 for the Country Champions and a further USD 2,000 for the Asia Pacific Champions. The Country Championships for China will be held in Hong Kong and The Country Championships for Australia in Sydney. The Asia Pacific final and award ceremony will be in Hong Kong; if you don’t already live in the venue city for the finals, JPMorgan fly you in and put you up at a hotel.

This is a fantastic chance to tackle interesting problems and get mentoring, advice and first-hand feedback from JPMorgan bankers who do this on a day-to-day basis.

How to Register and Participate

Download the Case Study

Click here to learn more about Investment Banking and careers at JPMorgan in Asia Pacific.

Deutsche Bank Cocktails

Learn about opportunities for Asian students to work in Global Markets in Asia.
Meet representatives from our Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore Global Markets teams who will be able to provide you with more
information about opportunities within Global Markets and why Asia is the hottest place to launch your sales and trading career. Seats are limited.

When: Monday 13 August 2007
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: Sydney Deutsche Bank Office
Register: To register, please email graduate.recruitment-asia@db.com. State your full name, university and expected year of completion.

See website for more details.

Women in Investment Banking

Each year, leading Investment Banks in Australia host a ‘Women in Investment Banking’ event.  The purpose of the event is for women to discover more about what a career in investment banking can offer.  On the night, women from leading banks will speak about the investment banking industry and representatives in attendance allow women to ask all the important questions.

The Sydney event is being held on Tuesday, 28 August 2007.  For more information click below.