
ATKINSON PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATION
York University
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About US:
WHO ARE WE?
The Atkinson Professional Accounting Association (APAA) is a student-run organization that serves to encourage leadership, excellence, and professionalism in School of Administrative Studies Accounting students of York University.
The association was founded in May 1998 by a group of graduating students for the purposes of promoting Atkinson’s Bachelor of Administrative Studies in Accounting (BAS) program (Bachelor of Commerce effective Summer 2017), aiding students and soliciting support from University faculty and potential employers.
The majority of APAA members are School of Administrative Studies students who are working toward their Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree and are interested in a career in accounting. Upon graduation, many APAA members pursue a professional accounting designation.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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2016-17: Outstanding Overall Contribution to Student Experience Award
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2016-17: Exceptional Team Spirit Award
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2015-16: Outstanding Overall Contribution to Student Experience Award
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2014-15: Commitment to Student Experience and Alumni Engagement Award
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2015: 1st Place Team - CPA Challenge Competition
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2014-15: Exceptional Team Spirit Award
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2012-13: Commitment to Student Experience and Alumni Engagement Award
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2010-11: Outstanding Overall Contribution to Student Experience Award
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2009-10: Outstanding Overall Contribution to Student Experience Award
1200
ACCOUNTING
STUDENTS
3600+
BUSINESS
STUDENTS
FOR THE STUDENTS
BY THE STUDENTS,
NETWORKING EVENTS
We provide a networking channel between accounting students and recruiters from public accounting firms and professional organizations.
OFFICE HOURS
We give students the opportunity to ask questions, seek advice, and learn what it means to be an active member of the APAA.
SOCIALS
We create greater student relations within York University and the School of Administrative Studies community.
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
We motivate students to be better citizens and leaders in our community by being active change agents.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
We help students tap into their best qualities and develop new skills to help them shine personally and professionally.
ACCESS TO CONFERENCES AND CASE COMPETITIONS
We encourage students to showcase their talent, connect with new people, and learn more about the accounting industry via case competitions and conferences.
JOB ALERTS
We alert students of accounting/audit related job postings, and also give students special access to job postings straight from the employers themselves.