John Molson Accounting Society. Mission. Objectives

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1 Mission We strive to enhance the university experience of accounting students by providing opportunities to bridge the gap between the L Ordre des Comptables Professionnels Agreés du Québec (OCPAQ), accounting professionals, faculty members and their peers. Objectives Represent the undergraduate accounting student body Organize the annual CPA recruitment process Provide information on the accounting profession and the CPA designation Provide networking and professional development opportunities Build sustainable relationships with our partners in the business community Promote extracurricular activities and involvement on campus

Objectives Represent the undergraduate accounting student body Organize the annual CPA recruitment process Provide information on the accounting profession

2 Executive Team Co-President (2) The Co-Presidents are the leaders of the. These individuals must take care of all the administrative tasks and maintain the link between JMAS and the OCPAQ. They must also communicate all pertinent information to the rest of the association. The Co-Presidents must have great leadership & management attributes. Skills: Participate in meetings with the OCPAQ and les Jeunes CPA de Montréal Oversee the team to ensure their goals are being met Establish proper channels of communication for all members Actively participate in the CASA Board of Director meetings Prepare quarterly reports for the CASA Board of Directors Plan for the future of JMAS beyond the mandate Lead the JMAS meetings Strong leadership combined with a sense of integrity and accountability Position Filled Calm and personable under pressure Detail and deadline-oriented Exceptional organization and time management skills

Skills: Participate in meetings with the OCPAQ and les Jeunes CPA de Montréal Oversee the team to ensure their goals are being met Establish proper channels of communication for all members Actively

3 VP Finance The VP Finance has the role of treasurer within the. This person is responsible for both accounts payable and receivable, and the filing of expense reports. Throughout the year, this individual must provide information about the budget to allow for the team to take the best decisions. A person who is honest, responsible and competent must fill the position of VP Finance. Create both a yearly and quarterly budget encompassing all upcoming events After each event, calculate the real budget and compare with the projected budget Regularly update all executives on the budget and explain any variances Ensure that expense reports are filed quickly Perform deposits and write cheques as required Present the budget to the CASA Board of Directors Strong sense of integrity and accountability An analytical and logical approach to problem solving Well-organized with great attention to detail Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills

A person who is honest, responsible and competent must fill the position of VP Finance.

4 VP External Affairs The VP External Affairs is responsible for maintaining sponsor relationships and seeking out new sponsorship. This person is the face of the and is responsible to maintain relationships with the other CASA subsidiaries. This position requires someone who is dynamic, sociable and well organized. Maintain relationships with sponsors as well as seek out new sponsorship opportunities Create and purchase promotional items for the executive team of JMAS Must attend all accounting department meetings Maintain relationships with other CASA subsidiaries Attend events held by other CASA subsidiaries Create sponsorship reports for sponsors after events Attend accounting conferences Strong interpersonal & organizational skills Ability to thrive in pressured or stressful situations Dynamic & sociable Outgoing, optimistic & hardworking

Maintain relationships with sponsors as well as seek out new sponsorship opportunities Create and purchase promotional items for the executive team of JMAS Must attend all accounting department

5 VP Internal Affairs The VP Internal Affairs is responsible for the meetings minutes, room bookings, internal communication and logistics. This person is also responsible for organizing activities to get the team to bond together. This person must be responsible and very well organized. Taking minutes during all JMAS meetings and booking rooms as required Organize bonding activities for the team Maintain office hours for student inquiries Responsible for the JMAS office Communicate with the internal lines of communication of JMSB Strong interpersonal & organizational skills Exceptional conflict resolution skills Ability to work well on a team Ability to take initiative & work independently

Taking minutes during all JMAS meetings and booking rooms as required Organize bonding activities for the team Maintain office hours for student inquiries Responsible for the

6 VP Academic The VP Academic is responsible for the planning of all educational events such as tutorials and speaker series. The VP Academic is also responsible for planning, executing and maintaining the Mentorship Program. This position is best suited for somebody who is reliable, resourceful and has great knowledge of the academics department of JMSB. Provide help and guidance to students in regards of the accountancy program at JMSB Organize tutorial sessions for students (Comm 217 & 305, Acco 310 & 330, etc.) Keep the CPA information page updated Create online resources for students (CMS, JMCC, etc.) Develop and implement a continuation of the Mentorship program Knowledgeable Strong interpersonal & organizational skills Ability to multi-task Detail and deadline-oriented

This position is best suited for somebody who is reliable, resourceful and has great knowledge of the academics department of JMSB.

7 Marketing Team VP Marketing The VP Marketing is responsible for all promotional efforts done by the John Molson Accounting Society. This person should be comfortable using programs such as Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. This position is best suited for somebody who is good at managing people, creative and has a good knowledge of computers. Editor-in-Chief of the Dividends magazine Manage the marketing team consisting of the Directors of Marketing and Multimedia Create graphic designs for any marketing materials required by the team Create promotional videos for events Promote CASA Strong leadership skills Outgoing & Optimistic Creative & Imaginative Technical Skills (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)

This position is best suited for somebody who is good at managing people, creative and has a good knowledge of computers.

8 Director of Marketing (2) The Directors of Marketing are responsible for helping the VP Marketing in any capacity possible. These individuals are also responsible for maintaining a presence on social media and helping with both on and off campus marketing campaigns. This role is best suited for somebody who is very creative and sociable. Promote JMAS using social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Help the VP Marketing create promotional material such as posters On and off campus marketing campaigns (class presentations, etc.) Help with the planning and execution of the Dividends Magazine Setup ticket purchase channels Ability to multi-task Ability to solve problems as they arise Ability to thrive in pressured or stressful situations Technical Skills (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)

This role is best suited for somebody who is very creative and sociable.

9 Director of Multimedia The Director of Multimedia is a member of the marketing team and will have his tasks delegated to him by the VP Marketing. This person is mainly responsible for website design, content and maintenance. This role is best suited for somebody who has experience dealing with web hosting and design. Maintain website with up to date content Organize website structure Work Together With The VP Marketing Work Together With The Directors Marketing Exceptional attention to detail Excellent written communication skills Good computer technical skills Solutions-Oriented Detail and deadline-oriented

This role is best suited for somebody who has experience dealing with web hosting and design.

10 Events Team VP Projects (2) The VP Projects are responsible for the planning and execution of all events that promote the accounting profession. These include events such as information sessions and networking cocktails. This position is best suited for somebody who is reliable, resourceful and enjoys being challenged. Manage the Events Team Plan and execute all JMAS events Prepare event reports detailing food, participants and marketing requirements Seek out new venues for potential events and brainstorm new event ideas Plan the logistics of each event together with a Director of Events Strong leadership skills Self-starter and team player Detail and deadline-oriented Calm and personable under pressure Exceptional organization and time management skills

Manage the Events Team Plan and execute all JMAS events Prepare event reports detailing food, participants and marketing requirements Seek out new venues for potential events and brainstorm

11 VP Recruitment The VP Recruitment is in charge of the university campus recruitment that takes place in September. Once the recruitment season is done, this person is assigned to work with the VP Projects to organize activities that promote the CPA profession. This person should be serious, professional and responsible. Organize the 2014 Recruitment cocktail Communicate with accounting firms and companies on a regular basis Plan the on campus visits from the CPA Order Help organize the end of year networking activities Strong leadership skills Excellent written communication skills Detail and deadline-oriented Calm and personable under pressure Exceptional organization and time management skills

This person should be serious, professional and responsible.

12 Director of Events (2) The Directors of Events are responsible for helping the VP Projects in any capacity possible. These individuals are also responsible for planning & executing events. This role is best suited for somebody who is serious and sociable. Work together with the VP Projects Plan events Book venues, choose menus & negotiate pricing deals Execute the planned logistics at the event Manage the volunteers during the event Ability to multi-task Ability to solve problems as they arise Ability to thrive in pressured or stressful situations Solutions-Oriented Energetic & engaging personality

Work together with the VP Projects Plan events Book venues, choose menus & negotiate pricing deals Execute the planned logistics at the event Manage

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