Events

Are you interested in a career in finance? If so, LFA is providing you with a great opportunity to meet and greet with a finance professional!

We are proud to present Eiraj Sohail from Northleaf Capital Partners.

After graduating Wilfrid Laurier, Eiraj went on to do investment banking with Scotia Capital before joining Northleaf Capital Partners in private equity.  On October 6, join us to hear Eiraj discuss how we can Make an Impact in the Finance Industry. Eiraj will be providing the tips of the trades including how to succeed in Finance interviews!

  • Date: Thursday October 6th 2011
  • Location: Senate & Board Room (Above the Dining Hall)
  • Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

 

The Laurier Finance, Investment, and Accounting Associations present to you: ICAO Finance Event!

Cordie Jagt, CA from the ICAO will be here to speak about the CA profession and how you can use this designation to work in finance.

  • If you’re deciding between finance and accounting, Cordie will also be speaking about the ICAO’s upcoming “Chartered for Finance” Conference where CAs from TD Securities, Imperial Capital Group, BMO Capital Markets, Brookfield Asset Management, RBC Wealth Management, CIBC Mellon, Northbridge Financial Corporation and DRI Capital will be speaking about why having their CA has helped them in the world of finance.
  • CAs who work in finance will be in attendance for a panel event where you can ask them any questions you may have about their career paths. The evening will end with a networking session.
  •  What CAs do, where they work, how much they make and how you can get involved now
  • The number of options you have for where you can get your work experience at CA Training office. It’s no longer just accounting firms, you can now also get your CA at places like RIM, Manulife, RBC, Bell, Rogers and Barrick Gold.  Find out how and what the major differences are.
  • As a former recruiter with a Big 4 accounting firm, Cordie will give you tips on the recruiting process and how to get hired

Please visit the Facebook event page to reserve your seat!

  • Date: Monday October 24th 2011
  • Location: Paul Martin Centre
  • Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

On Wednesday November 16th LFA will be having our first General Members meeting for the 2011/2012 school year.

Come out to learn about all the future events that LFA has to offer including our Speaker Series, Personal Finance Session and the Stock Market Competition which will begin in the Winter semester. Pizza and Pop will be provided!

Please visit our Facebook event page to reserve your seat!

  • Date: Wednesday November 16th 2011
  • Location: SBE1210
  • Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm

 

Can’t decide if you want to rule the world of accounting or the world of finance? This is your conference.

You are working really hard in school, and now you need to decide what career path is right for you. Accounting is the natural route for a budding Chartered Accountant, but there are tons of exciting options in finance. This conference is your big chance to network with prominent CAs and learn about the many different areas of finance.

This exclusive conference will showcase a variety of areas form the world of finance.

CAs are employed in the full spectrum of finance-related careers. Throughout the day you’ll hear many different CAs from the finance world speak, through roundtable discussions and a series of workshops.

  • Investment Banking
  • Private Equity
  • Asset & Wealth Management
  • Consulting

Visit the Chartered for Finance website for more details and how you can attend this amazing conference!

Event Details

  • Date: Friday January 13th 2012
  • Location: The Fairmont Royal York – Toronto, ON
  • Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm

 

Having trouble handling your school debt? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the numerous expenses a university education brings with it? Or do you need some advice on how to stretch the value of a dollar?

Laurier Finance Association presents the Personal Finance Event. Dave Coller from Sunlife Financial and professor at Conestoga College will be presenting his 20 + years of personal finance experience to you! Learn how to handle your school debt, day to day budgeting and some investment basics without spending a penny!

Event Details

  • Date: Monday November 28th 2011
  • Location: Paul Martin Centre
  • Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm


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