Accounting - Press Releases | Business and Law
BU Receives New $10k Endowment In Business Administration
Brandon University | November 7, 2006
In support of Brandon University’s BU & YOU Campaign, Guild Insurance Brokers Inc. has made a $5,000 donation to BU’s Business Administration program....[continue]
CMA Canada supports scholarships for business students
University of Regina | November 7, 2006
CMA Canada (Saskatchewan) is supporting the dreams and futures of business administration students with a $100,000 gift to the University of Regina’s fundraising campaign....[continue]
DeGroote grads lead CMA exam pass rate
McMaster University | October 24, 2006
DeGroote School of Business students writing their Certified Management Accounting entry exams have outscored their counterparts from other business schools, according to results from the latest rounds of testing....[continue]
The University of Ottawa’s School of Management announces new partnership
University of Ottawa | October 18, 2006
The University of Ottawa School of Management is pleased to announce an innovative partnership with Welch & Company that will help sustain and grow the School of Management’s accounting program....[continue]
Brandon University Women’s Collective to host "No Means No" Sharing Circle and Events
Brandon University | October 12, 2006
Beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13th, the Brandon University Women’s Collective will host a Sharing Circle and other events in the Mingling Area of the Knowles-Douglas Student Union Building at Brandon University as a part of the "No Means No" campaign against violence against women, date rape, and date rape drugs....[continue]
White Coat Ceremony begins journey to becoming a doctor
McMaster University | October 11, 2006
First year medical students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of medicine received a symbol of their role as medical learners last night, as they took part in McMaster University's fourth annual White Coat Ceremony at the Hamilton Convention Centre....[continue]
New York banker receives Distinguished Graduate Award from Brock University Faculty of Business
Brock University | October 10, 2006
A Brock University graduate whose workplace symbol is a red umbrella has stepped onto the red carpet rolled out annually by the University's Faculty of Business....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | October 6, 2006
Dan Usher’s (Economics) academic career is in featured in the Globe and Mail. He also discusses the way competitive markets have changed human existence in relation to his text Political Economy in the Globe and Mail....[continue]
Cheers to a great scholar and colleague: University hosts big retirement party for Dr. Richard Chesley
St. Mary's University | October 5, 2006
G.R. (Dick) Chesley is a professor admired by many and today the University took the time to thank him for his 17 years of service to the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's....[continue]
PricewaterhouseCoopers supports digital classrooms at DeGroote
McMaster University | October 4, 2006
Thanks to a $120,000 donation from Pricewater-houseCoopers (PwC), two new high-tech digital classrooms are now open and ready for students and staff at the DeGroote School of Business. The classrooms were unveiled yesterday at a ceremony at DeGroote....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | October 2, 2006
David Thomson (Statistics) discusses his research that uses a radio solar telescope to examine the reasons for dropped cell phone calls in the Globe and Mail....[continue]
United Way Campaign at SMU Gets Big Tug from Students, Faculty and Staff
St. Mary's University | October 2, 2006
The United Way Campaign at Saint Mary’s University was officially launched at the Tower this afternoon and droves of students, faculty and staff showed up to show their support....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | September 26, 2006
Tony Dimnik (Business) comments on the benefits of non-degree programs for managers who are looking to develop their skills in finance and accounting in the National Post....[continue]
STORY OF ENRON'S DEMISE SUBJECT OF UNBF PRESENTATION
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 26, 2006
The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton’s Centre for Financial Studies (CFS) inaugural Speakers’ Series begins with a behind-the-scenes view of corporate scandal, personal greed and complex personalities....[continue]
MBA student wins national award
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 22, 2006
MBA student Punit Anand recently won a national award for his research paper Accounting Models for Equity Valuation....[continue]
UW actions will probe club, overseas placements
University of Waterloo | August 28, 2006
The University of Waterloo today launched three initiatives related to the recent arrests of three UW graduates and one current student in connection with alleged support of Tamil Tiger terrorism activity....[continue]
Chartered Accountants Bestow Highest Honour on Professor Debbie Good
University of Prince Edward Island | August 23, 2006
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Prince Edward Island has bestowed its highest honour on a professor in the UPEI School of Business Administration. Debbie Good has been elected as a Fellow in the Institute....[continue]
A Class of One
Malaspina University College | August 4, 2006
"Online courses offer unmatched flexibility," said instructor Jean Maltesen, who adapted English 067 for online delivery. "Each student is literally a class of one, able to take the course on his or her schedule."...[continue]
Canadian directors worried about lawsuit risks
Simon Fraser University | July 10, 2006
Canadian directors of TSX-listed companies say they face a high risk of potential lawsuits from shareholders and institutional investors around issues related to financial accounting disclosure and fraud....[continue]
Honours society recognizes the best of Brock University's Faculty of Business
Brock University | July 6, 2006
Brock University is set to induct 74 students, graduates, faculty and honourees into a distinguished honours society that recognizes the top business students in the world....[continue]
Malaspina University-College announces new naming initiative
Malaspina University College | July 5, 2006
Corporations, businesses and individuals can purchase a piece of Malaspina University-College’s $9 million Faculty of Management Centre and name it for themselves thanks to a new initiative....[continue]
CA/Brock Institute for International Issues in Accounting launched June 23
Brock University | June 24, 2006
CA/Brock Institute for International Issues in Accounting launched June 23Brock University partners with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario...[continue]
SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCHERS RECEIVE $1.5 MILLION FUNDING BOOST
University of Manitoba | June 15, 2006
New studies to focus on housing for the homeless and women’s perceptions of violence risk....[continue]
CBU Alumni Association is all FORE the Students!
University College of Cape Breton | June 14, 2006
On Friday, June 16, the Cape Breton University Alumni Association will take to the course at the Lingan Golf & Country Club. It’s the 6TH Annual CBU Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament....[continue]
DeGroote graduate drums her way to degree
McMaster University | June 6, 2006
Music is ever associated with graduation ceremonies. Pomp and Circumstance, known to many as simply "the graduation song," was first played at a convocation ceremony over a century ago....[continue]
Convocation celebrates best of the Class of 2006
Brock University | June 5, 2006
The best of the Class of 2006 will be recognized as part of Brock's Spring Convocation, June 5 to 9, where an estimated 3,135 students are expected to receive their degrees, the largest number of degrees conferred at any one convocation in the University's 42-year history....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 5, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
Brock prepares for largest Convocation in University's history
Brock University | June 2, 2006
The most degrees ever conferred in Brock University's 42-year history will take place at this year's Spring Convocation....[continue]
FIONA MUNROE NAMED UNBAA TD MELOCHE MONNEX FELLOW
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | June 2, 2006
The University of New Brunswick and the UNB Associated Alumni have received one of three prestigious TD Meloche Monnex (TDMM)/Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) Advancement Fellowships for 2006....[continue]
Mal-U offers high tech training for secretaries, administrative office assistants
Malaspina University College | June 1, 2006
These days, rapid technology changes require most businesses to hire proficient and highly skilled secretaries or administrative office assistants to handle front office affairs....[continue]
Convocation celebrates best of the Class of 2006
Brock University | June 1, 2006
The best of the Class of 2006 will be recognized as part of Brock's Spring Convocation, June 5 to 9, where an estimated 3,135 students are expected to receive their degrees, the largest number of degrees conferred at any one convocation in the University's 42-year history....[continue]
Students’ achievements recognized at convocation
University of Regina | June 1, 2006
University of Regina students will be recognized for a variety of achievements during the University's annual spring convocation June 5-7 at the Conexus Arts Centre....[continue]
Working Women More Influenced by Family Pressures, Says Prof
University of Guelph | May 31, 2006
Even though Statistics Canada reports that more women of working age have jobs than ever before, there is still a gender gap when it comes to work and family matters, say University of Guelph researchers....[continue]
2006 Spring Convocation Ceremony Schedule
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
The Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2 in the Gymnasium at the University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, Alberta....[continue]
2006 Spring Convocation Ceremony Schedule
University of Lethbridge | May 26, 2006
The Spring 2006 Convocation ceremonies take place Wednesday, May 31, Thursday, June 1 and Friday June 2 in the Gymnasium at the University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive West, Lethbridge, Alberta....[continue]
We did it!
St. Mary's University | May 23, 2006
This year’s Convocation was a resounding success!...[continue]
New study shows Memorial's medical school is making a major contribution to supply of province's doctors
Memorial University of Newfoundland | May 23, 2006
A new study by Dr. Maria Mathews, assistant professor of Health Policy and Health Care Delivery at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), shows that the university's medical school is making a major contribution to the supply of full-licensed doctors practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador, including rural communities....[continue]
New study shows Memorial's medical school is making a major contribution to supply of province's doctors
Memorial University of Newfoundland | May 23, 2006
A new study by Dr. Maria Mathews, assistant professor of Health Policy and Health Care Delivery at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), shows that the university's medical school is making a major contribution to the supply of full-licensed doctors practicing in Newfoundland and Labrador, including rural communities....[continue]
We did it!
St. Mary's University | May 23, 2006
This year’s Convocation was a resounding success!...[continue]
U of S Spring Convocation Ceremonies Held May 23 - 25
University of Saskatchewan | May 18, 2006
The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer 2,800 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Spring Convocation May 23-25 at TCU Place (formerly the Centennial Auditorium) in Saskatoon....[continue]
