PrintConference Information
Please check back often for updates (this site last updated April 21, 2008).
Pre-Conference Events
There are no extra registration fees to attend these events.
The pre-conference events have been organized to enrich the professional development and learning opportunities for those that attend the BECC and BEAC Conference.
Many of these events are sponsored in order to keep conference fees at a reasonable cost. We strongly recommend that all School of Business faculty attend as many events as possible.
If you wish to attend any of these events you must pre-register.
Pre-Conference Begins
Transition to International Accounting Standards –
Guest Speaker, Paul Cherry, FCA
Monday, April 28, 2008
Begins at 5:30 p.m.- note time change
Evening reception, buffet and address by Mr. Paul Cherry, FCA, Chair of the Canadian Accounting Standards Board on the transition to International Accounting Standards (I.F.R.S.) Paul has over 25 years experience in public accounting. He has served as Chief Accountant of the OSC, Senior Technical Partner of Price Waterhouse Coopers in Toronto and Director of National Accounting and Auditing Services of Coopers and Lybrand. He has served as a Canadian Representative on the International Accounting Standards Committee and Chaired the IASC Standing Interpretations Committee from 1997-2001.
This session will be of interest to all School of Business Faculty because of the significant impact of IFRS on business and business education. Pre-registration required.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Professional Development on current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Update on Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS). Presented by Mr. Glen Schmidt, FCGA. Glen is a member of the Panel of Experts, Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund. He most recently consulted to the governments of Vietnam, Cambodia and various Caribbean countries. He is a past President of CGA Ontario and is a frequent speaker on Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation matters through his company GTS Seminars.
This is of particular interest to those who teach Accounting and Auditing. Pre-registration required.
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Accounting Symposium on the Workplace and Workforce of the Future
Sponsored by CGA BC
Accounting Symposium: Reception and dinner. Keynote speaker: David Baxter, Economist and Executive Director of the Urban Futures Institute. David will speak on the workplace and workforce of the future and the impact on accounting and business education.
Lynda Carson, Vice President Education, CGA Canada, will deliver an update on the CGA national and international education programs. She will also discuss recently announced reciprocity arrangements with the U.K. and Australia.
This session will be of interest to all School of Business Faculty. Pre-registration required.
Professional Development for Business Educators
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Professional Accounting Association updates
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The impact of IFRS on Accounting Education and the Business Educator Presented by Marc Kampschuur, CA, LLB
Marc is a professor in the School of Business at Kwantlen University College. Marc has been researching a paper on IFRS and will present his initial findings at this session. Pre-registration required.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch break
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Critical Thinking
Presented by Tilly Jensen, CMA
Sponsored by McGraw Hill
Tilly is an Accounting Professor at NAIT and a published textbook author. While she is a professor of Accounting, she brings particular insights into the importance of critical thinking for all business students. Pre-registration required.
Conference Begins - Wednesday, April 30
(Register here)
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Registration
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Opening Reception
Wine and cheese reception at River Rock with entertainment from the Kwantlen music department by accomplished jazz singer Caroline Drury. Music sponsored by
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration |
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Coffee and muffins sponsored by
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9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome and Introductions |
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9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Update from BCCAT |
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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee sponsored by
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10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Plenary session – Keynote Speaker |
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11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Publisher Displays |
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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Hosted Lunch |
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1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parallel Meetings |
ABTY Coordinators meeting - Chair Shannon Bezo, College of New Caledonia Joint Commerce and Business Admin Chairs’ Meeting - Chair: Tracy Gillis, Malaspina University College; Vice-Chair: Julie Crothers, Douglas College |
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1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Parallel Workshops |
Workshop #1 “The Impact of Changing Demographics on the Post Reform Accounting Landscape”. Gena Armstrong, Regional Vice President, Robert Half Workshop #2 “Smile” - Right Attitudes Work! Bevin Heath-Ansley, Associate Dean, Learner Resources, Kwantlen University College |
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2:20 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. |
Coffee sponsored by
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2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Parallel Workshops |
Workshop #3 “A.C.B.S.P. Accreditation”. Doug Viehland, Executive Director, A.C.B.S.P. Workshop #4 “Competency Based Examinations”. Nazir Nenshi, MBA, CGA, Director of Assessments, CGA Canada |
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7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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Dinner Banquet Return transportation from the hotel will be provided. |
Friday, May 2, 2008 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Coffee and muffins sponsored by 9:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Parallel Sessions/Workshops Workshop #5 “Managing Through Change” Gena Armstrong, Regional Vice President, Robert Half Workshop #6 “Accounting Made Easy” Neville Joffe - Author of Accounting Made Easy, AME Learning 10:20 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Coffee sponsored by 10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Parallel Sessions/Workshops Workshop #7 “Course Connect: Complete Online Courses”. Coral Kennett, Custom Acquisitions Editor, Pearson Canada Workshop #8 “Microsoft Office 2007: Tips and Key Features”. Nita Rutkosky, Pierce College, Puyallup, WA and EMC/Paradigm 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Parallel Sessions Workshop #9 “Job Search Skills for Business Students”. Jay Myshkowsky, The Right Fit Solutions Inc. Workshop #10 “Office 2007 Custom Data Base Custom Phit”. Coral Kennett, Custom Acquisitions Editor, Pearson Canada 2:20 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. Coffee 2:40 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Cocktails – No host
In addition to all of the regular conference events and workshops, these meetings have been arranged for ABT faculty
Thursday, May 1
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Welcome and Plenary Session |
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1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
ABT/OA Coordinators’ Meeting |
Friday, May 2
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
ABT Online Faculty Meeting |
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9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
BCCAT Transfer Guide (http://bctransferguide.ca/program/abt.cfm) |
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10:40 am – 12:00 pm |
Microsoft Office 2007 workshop |
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1:00 pm – 2:20 pm |
Web Design Articulation Session |
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1:00 pm – 2:20 pm |
Medical Office Administration Articulation Session |
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1:00 pm – 2:20 pm |
Database Articulation Session |
Optional PD opportunity - very limited space, additional registration fee. Details are available now, click the links below.
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Friday, May 2nd 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Day 1- Teaching with Cases, |
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Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
Day 2 - Teaching with Cases, |
BC Business Deans meeting, an invitation only event, will take place on Wednesday, April 30th at the same location.