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Step into a space where conversations can turn into opportunities — and where your future career begins to take shape.
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AVLEEN CHAWLA – Baker Tilly WM / Advisor, People & Culture
Avleen is a People & Culture Advisor with a strong foundation in recruitment and employee lifecycle management. She partners with leaders to attract top talent, support compliant hiring practices, and enhance employee experience through thoughtful people strategies and operational excellence.
KYLE DE VERA – Baker Tilly WM / Staff Accountant, Audit & Accounting
Staff accountant at BakerTilly WM. Currently working in the general audit and assurance team. Outside of work I enjoy playing sports such as volleyball and ultimate frisbee.
MEGHAN CHIANG – Baker Tilly WM / Co-op, People & Culture
I am a commerce student at UBC wrapping up my last credits and working at Baker Tilly as a People & Culture Co-op. I have taken on HR roles in various companies and industries and I'm excited to speak with prospective accounting professionals.
ABHITYA TALREJA – BDO Canada LLP / Junior Accountant
Abhitya (Abhi) Talreja is a Junior Accountant at BDO Canada and a recent graduate of the UBC Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP). He is currently pursuing his CPA designation and has a strong interest in working with numbers across accounting, tax, and finance.
Outside of work, Abhitya enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors. He regularly goes hiking on weekends and has recently joined a rock climbing club, which he finds both challenging and rewarding.
COURTNEY STEELE – BDO Canada LLP / Manager, Campus Recruitment
FREDERICK WONG – BDO Canada LLP / Senior Manager, Indirect Tax
Fred is a senior manager in indirect tax at BDO, with ten years of experience providing tax consulting/advisory and compliance services to organizations of all sizes and industries. He has helped lead campus recruitment efforts since joining BDO in 2016, and mentors team members across the firm.
JULIANA CHU – BDO Canada LLP / Intermediate Accountant
AMEETA RANDHAWA – Clearline CPA / HR Manager
ILYAS KAYRAN – CPABC / Student Recruitment Officer
QUY LE – CPABC / Student Recruitment Officer
Quy Le is the Student Recruitment Officer for the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC (CPABC). Previously, Quy was a Co-op Coordinator and Career Advisor at Douglas College, where he sent dozens of students to accounting Co-ops at both mid-sized firms and the Big 4. Talk to Quy about all things related to Career Development.
MISHA BAJWA – Davidson & Company LLP / Generalist, People & Culture
GURNEET PANNU – Deloitte / Staff Accountant II
ZOYA NARI – Deloitte / Staff Accountant
I joined DAP looking for change and have been on an adventure since. It’s been a rewarding experience discovering what it takes to grow as a CPA and become a professional clients can truly trust.
CYNTHIA GU – Deloitte / Staff Accountant I
My name is Cynthia, and I graduated from SFU Beedie with a concentration in Finance and Accounting. I will be starting PEP this spring as I begin my journey toward obtaining my CPA designation. I recently started my permanent role in January in the Vancouver office as part of the Audit Public team. Prior to this, I completed a co-op term at Fitness World as a junior accountant.
Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, working out, and fishing. I also love curling up with a good book whenever I have the time.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!
ALA SHAWESH – DMCL LLP / People and Culture Coordinator
I am a dedicated HR professional committed to fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture. I support teams in attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. I enjoy meaningful conversations with all the students I come across and work to be someone they can connect with in the present, and future!
DARIO MURGUEYTIO – Invictus Accounting Group LLP / Senior Manager, Advisory Services
Accounting professional with 13+ years of experience in audit, financial reporting and technical accounting. A professional passionate about solving problems and building trust with clients. Currently based in Vancouver but originally from Ecuador, I bring a global perspective, strong business and technical acumen, and a thinking-outside-the box approach to every challenge I take on.
HARKIRAT GREWAL – Invictus Accounting Group LLP / Manager, Advisory Services (Projects)
CPA and UBC DAP alum with advisory experience across Big 4 audit, financial institutions, and public-company reporting. Currently a Manager in Advisory Services, specializing in financial reporting, controllership, and complex accounting matters. Based in Vancouver, I bring a detail-oriented, collaborative, and business-focused approach to every engagement.
INNAH CRUZ – Invictus Accounting Group LLP / Generalist, People and Culture
HR professional with 10+ years of experience in people management, employee engagement, and organizational efficiency. A CPHR practitioner passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces and driving meaningful change. Currently based in Vancouver, I bring a global perspective, strong business acumen, and a people-first approach to every role I take on.
HOUSSAM CHAHINE – KPMG / Tax Specialist
Tax specialist with international academic and professional experience across four countries. Currently part of the Enterprise Tax team, with active involvement in AI initiatives, recruitment, and training team member. Former DAPSC President :)
SONYA KEENE – KPMG / Senior Manager, Private Enterprise Audit
Qualified chartered professional accountant with experience in providing audit and assurance services. Extensive knowledge in financial operations, compliance and controls processes. Innovative, dedicated and results driven individual with a focus on building strong client relations, excellent communication skills and ability to implement efficiencies. Sonya has over a decade of audit experience across private enterprise and not-for-profit organizations in Canada and the UK. Her deep understanding of both small and complex entities, combined with strong technical expertise, enables her to identify issues promptly and support management in developing effective solutions.
NAVREEN KAUR – Manning Elliott LLP / Senior Accountant
PUSHPINDER KAUR CHANI – Manning Elliott LLP / Senior Accountant
SARAH LAMONT – Manning Elliott LLP / People & Culture Assistant
VINAY SHARMA – MNP / Accountant, Private Enterprise Services
I am a Staff Accountant in MNP’s Private Enterprise Audit group in Vancouver, where I have worked since September 2024. I completed my undergrad at UBC in 2021, the Diploma in Accounting Program (DAP) in 2024, and am currently pursuing my CPA designation.
ANIS YAZBECK – Morgan International Canada Inc. / Business Director
Business Director at Morgan International Canada Inc.
Lebanese University graduate majoring in Banking and Finance with 15 years+ of expertise in the Business Field.
Held multiple managerial positions with multinational companies.
His leadership, strong analytical skills enabled him to guide many startups in developing financial strategies and implementing business plans.
ANTHONY HO – PwC Canada / Associate, Assurance
Assurance Associate at PwC enrolled in CPA PEP
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Honours with Distinction, concentration in Accounting & Finance from SFU Beedie
CAMILLE CHAZALON – PwC Canada / Senior Associate, Campus Talent Acquisition
CAMILLE PRIEBE – PwC Canada / Senior Associate, Assurance
DINA DEVENISH – PwC Canada / Manager, Risk Services – Sustainability
As a qualified CPA, I deliver assurance services in the sustainability and climate change space. From starting in financial audit in 2019 to transitioning in 2022 to Risk Services - Sustainability assurance team... I now provide ESG compliance and assurance services, with a key focus and interest on social sustainability issues and supply chain. Currently on a secondment with the PwC campus talent acquisition team for the Spring Recruit cycle.
KAI LEE – PwC Canada / Associate, Assurance
Kai Lee is an Associate in PwC’s Assurance practice. After completing a physics degree at the University of British Columbia, Kai joined the DAP program and is pursuing the CPA designation. Outside of work, Kai is an active actor, with appearances in Shōgun and Pachinko.
KEVIN CHEONG – PwC Canada / Associate, Assurance
SHEYDA LINDSAY – PwC Canada / Associate, Assurance
Hi! I am a first-year Associate at PwC, having joined full-time in September 2025 after completing two summer internships with the firm in 2023 and 2024. I have gained hands-on experience working on diverse audit engagements across multiple industries within a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
SUHASI KHANNA – PwC Canada / Associate, Assurance
YATIN PAHWA – PwC Canada / Associate, Assurance
BECHER DURAH – Robert Half / Senior Associate
Becher Durah is a Senior Associate at Robert Half in Vancouver, specializing in permanent accounting and finance placements. With over six years of recruitment experience, from entry-level roles to CFO and executive positions, he consults closely with both clients and candidates on market trends and career strategy.
JORDAN McLEAN – Rolfe Benson LLP / HR Director
OLIVE PASYNKOVA – Rolfe Benson LLP / HR Assistant
MAHESH NANDWANI – Smythe LLP / Senior Talent Acquisition
ODELIA CHAN – Smythe LLP / People & Culture Coordinator
Recent SFU Beedie graduate specializing in HR and workplace rights, with experience in tech and Crown corporations. Current People & Culture Coordinator at Smythe LLP. Passionate about building strong workplaces and empowering early talent to grow and succeed.
GLEANNE ABELLA – TELUS / Financial Analyst II
Gleanne is a Financial Analyst at Telus Business Solutions, working in financial reporting and analysis. After a co-op with Telus Agriculture and Consumer Goods, she returned to Telus to pursue her CPA. Outside the office, Gleanne enjoys exploring new cafes and restaurants, baking, hiking, and trying new ice-cream flavours.
JANESSA BAINS – TELUS / Financial Analyst II
Janessa is a Financial Analyst in TELUS's Financial Management Development Program (FMDP), currently in her first rotation with the Internal Audit team. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and returned to UBC to complete her Diploma in Accounting and pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Her career path took an interesting turn after working in the Ministry of Finance's Mineral, Oil and Gas Revenue branch, where she discovered her passion for accounting and financial analysis. This experience inspired her to pursue further education and a career in accounting and finance at TELUS. Beyond her professional endeavors, Janessa was a founding member of Campus Canines, a service dog raising club at UBC. She's passionate about making an impact through community initiatives and philanthropy. In her downtime, Janessa enjoys anything related to food and drinks, sports, music, and traveling. She is always open to connecting; feel free to reach out any time!
OLIVIA CHAN – TELUS / Financial Analyst II
NEVADA DELVER – University of Saskatchewan (MPAcc) / Program Coordinator
As Program Coordinator with MPAcc at the University of Saskatchewan, I work closely with students and future CPA candidates. I assist students with understanding the pathway to CPA certification and provide support for their journey in the Master of Professional Accounting program.
NICOLE STONE – Walsh King LLP / HR Manager