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YCA? Awards

Graduating this year?

Win $500 for your university education with the YCA Award

What It's All About:

The YCA Award is designed for graduating York Region High School students with an interest in studying business at the university level.

Prizes and Awards:

The top three students will each receive an award plaque and a cheque for $500 provided by the York District Chartered Accountants Association.

Eligibility:

To qualify, a student must be a graduating full-time student attending high school in York Region.
The student must be a High School Ambassador with the Chartered Accountants of Ontario - Join Now.

How to Enter:

To enter, all you have to do is submit an essay (maximum 300 words) on how the CA designation would help you "Rule" the World of Business. Winning entries must demonstrate knowledge of the skills, attributes and attitudes required for success as a CA. Essays will be evaluated based on the following:

  • Research demonstrated
  • Creativity
  • Effectiveness of writing style
  • Spelling and grammar

All entries must be attached (Word document) to an e-mail submitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, attention Jennifer Diebolt: jdiebolt@icao.on.ca

Your submission must also include the following:

  • Name of your high school
  • Name of your Business/Accounting Teacher
  • Contact phone number
  • ICAO ID Number

Only submissions received electronically will be considered for the award.

The deadline for entry is Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:00 pm.

 

Congratulations to the 2011 YCA Award Winners!

Amy Martin of Markham District High School

John Duncan of Markham District High School

Mohammed Ahmad of Maple High School

 

For more info, contact Jennifer Diebolt at 416-969-4295 or 1-800-387-0735 ext. 295