About us

The University of Alberta Accounting Club (UAAC) has worked to the benefit of those with an interest in the accounting profession for over forty years. As one of the most active and successful student groups on campus, our club acts as a channel for the accounting industry. Our goal is to give students the opportunities needed to become well-rounded professionals and find their place in the business world. Through the Accounting Club, you will have many opportunities to attend networking events and information seminars. We also offer volunteering opportunities to help you build your skills while giving back to the local community. Anyone is welcome to join the UAAC regardless of your school, program of study or major. Please visit our office on the second floor of the School of Business for more information.

2012 Executive

President | Ershad Chagani (ershad@ualberta.ca) Duties: The President of UAAC is charged with developing the strategic vision that directs club activities through collaboration with the faculty, the student body, and other groups both internal and external. This individual is then charged with aligning the various portfolios to make that vision a reality.

Vice President, Academic | Elzbieta Tymon (etymon@ualberta.ca) Duties: The VP Academic manages a number of programs that provide academic value to students including the tutor program and the CA handbook.

Vice President, Communications | Karolina Zheng (kzheng2@ualberta.ca) Duties: The VP Communications maintains our member list, meeting documentation and club constitution. This VP also maintains the efficiency of the organization by managing our project management system and any other internal communication solutions needed to ensure successful service delivery.

Vice President, Events | Marie Tsang (tsang2@ualberta.ca) Duties: The VP Events oversees the planning and  implementation of events ranging from our 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to the 41st Annual CA Dinner.

Vice President, External | Theshan Naidoo (theshan@ualberta.ca) Duties: The VP External works with various external organizations to develop mutually beneficial partnerships. Salesmanship and creativity on the part of the VP External allows the club to expand the value provided to students in a way that benefits both organizations.

Vice President, Finance | Intissar Mourad (Intissar@ualberta.ca) Duties: The VP Finance drives efficiency out of a substantial budget, oversees various internal controls and implements the issuance of various interim and year-end reports.

Vice President, Internal | Lauren Briske (lauren.briske@ualberta.ca) Duties: The VP Internal works with faculty and the accounting department on a number of projects including the production and sale of accounting course packs and the recruitment of student delegates for several case competitions and conferences.

Vice President, Tax | Greg Prizent (prizent@ualberta.ca) Duties: The VP Tax's primary responsiblity is the planning and operation of UAAC's annual community volunteer income tax program. This program is in its 17th year of operations and completes tax returns free of charge for low income individuals.

Director, Events | Yiqiao (Tracy) Kong (Yiqiao@ualberta.ca) Duties: The Director is responsible for assisting the VP Events with all the logistical functions of the various events that UAAC runs.

Director, Tax | Jason Lau (tsztsun@ualberta.ca) Duties: The Director Tax's primary responsiblity is the planning and operation of UAAC's annual community volunteer income tax program together with the VP Tax. This program is in its 17th year of operations and completes tax returns free of charge for low income individuals.

For information on the 2011 Executive, click here.