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CS2AC Episode 7: An Accountant and Future CPA Talks About His Journey from Trinidad to the University of New Brunswick on a Swimming Scholarship

CS2AC Episode 7: An Accountant and Future CPA Talks About His Journey from Trinidad to the University of New Brunswick on a Swimming Scholarship

On this session of  the Caribbean Students to Atlantic Canada Podcast we talk with Stefan Mader, a graduate from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton.

Stefan is from Trinidad and Tobago. He left Trinidad to attend UNB on a swim scholarship. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and is now a Tax Specialist on track to becoming a CPA (Chartered Public Accountant).

 Stefan talks about how he secured his athletic scholarship, he goes into great detail about his responsibilities as a Tax Specialist and he breaks down the CPA exam .

In this Episode, Stefan talks about:

  • How he landed at the University of New Brunswick
  • The early days of his swim career (3:18)
  • How he ended up swimming for UNB (4:00)
  • How he personally secured his swim scholarship (5:00)
  • How swimming opened so many doors for him (8:00)
  • What it was like being on the UNB swim team (10:30)
  • His practice schedule as a student athlete (11:43)
  • Why he highly recommends accounting students take advantage of co-op opportunities especially if you are an international student (15:15)
  • His career and general duties as a Tax Specialist (17:00)
  • What it was like learning about the Canadian Tax System as a Trinidadian (20:09)
  • His journey to becoming a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) (22:29)
  • How graduating with honors puts one at an advantage when starting the CPA program (24:15)
  • What the CPA program is comprised of [Core 1, Core 2 and 2 electives] (25:30)
  • The advantages of working in a Public Accounting Firm when pursuing your CPA (29:00)
  • The advantages of obtaining your CPA designation as an Accountant (30:19)

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Resources

UNB BBA, Accounting

Varsity Reds-Swim Men

Varsity Reds- Swim-Women

CPA New Brunswick

CPA Atlantic Canada

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KPMG Cayman Islands Scholarship for Public Accounting Students

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Up To $30,000 US

DEADLINE: Please note that the priority deadline for submission is February 1st, however all applications must be delivered to the KPMG office in the Cayman Islands by April 30th

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Overview: 

KPMG in the Cayman Islands will provide financial assistance of up to US$30,000 per year, up to a maximum of four and half years. This is intended to be used toward standard tuition, student fees, books and supplies, and room and board as needed.

Qualifications

To apply, applicants:

  1. Must be Caymanian or hold Caymanian status.
  2. Should be at least 17 years of age and must have the necessary background to achieve success at a competitive university.
  3. Should have received notice of acceptance by an approved and fully accredited educational institution overseas.
  4. Must possess a High School Diploma and have at least 5 IGCSE/GCSE/CXC passes with a grade B, 2, or higher or equivalent passes in home country dictated by their governing Board of Education or Ministry and/or hold an Associate Degree with a GPA of 3.0 or higher from a regionally accredited university or community college.
  5. Should provide their SAT results for math and critical reading scores of 900 minimal or ACT score of 19.

Application Requirements

  1.   Recent full face photograph
  2. ‰  Birth certificate
  3. ‰  Certificate of Caymanian status
  4. ‰  Final cumulative high school and/or university transcript(s)
  5. ‰  Copy of acceptance letter into accredited accounting program
  6. ‰  Total cost of university attendance (tuition, room and board fees, insurance, etc.)
  7. ‰  CV/Resume
  8. ‰  Essay on, “Why I chose to pursue higher education in the accounting field.”
  9. ‰  Two letters of recommendation (i.e. academic or work experience) 

Selection process

Applications are considered on an annual basis.

Applicants will be required to undergo an aptitude test administered by KPMG in the Cayman Islands.

Applicants will be required to attend an interview with the Recruitment Manager and a Partner at KPMG. Interviews are usually conducted between April and May.

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All applications should be returned to:

Cindy Reid
KPMG
P.O. Box 493
Century Yard, Cricket Square Grand Cayman KY1-1106 Cayman Islands

For further information on KPMG in the Cayman Islands please contact:

Cindy Reid Manager, PPC
T +1 345 914 4325 F +1 345 949 7164 cindyreid@kpmg.ky 

 

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