Business Club Presents Speakers from Major Accounting Firm

Gwen Ganske

Canadian University College's School of Business hosted the first presentation in its Speaker Series Thursday, February 9. The event featured Gwen Ganske, Certified Human Resources Professional, and Regional Human Capital Advisor for the accounting firm MNP. She was joined by Angela Law, CA, a partner in MNP's Lacombe office, and Brittany Charles, the Human Capital Coordinator for the region. 

Previously known as Meyers Norris Penny, MNP is the 7th-largest chartered accountancy and business advisory firm in Canada.  For each of the past four years MNP has been recognized by Maclean's magazine as one of the 50 best employers in Canada. 

Chelsea McGuire, business club president, and a 4th year business major from Aylmer, ON, organized Thursday's event.  McGuire who will be joining MNP after graduation. 

"I am pleased that many of the regular and contract business faculty and a number of business students representing each of the tracks we offer attended this meeting," said Professor David Jeffrey,  Chair of the School of Business. "They enjoyed a rousing session that highlighted the engaging culture that has made MNP one of the best employers in Canada."

Students listen attentively to the MNP presentation which was
held in the lounge of the Student Success Centre.

The session was often punctuated by laughter as students learned about the accounting firm and how to avoid mistakes with cover letters and resumes that might disqualify them from consideration. Ganske also shared interview tips designed to help students succeed. "The people who didn't attend definitely missed out," observed Jared Clausen, a 1st year management track student from Daysland, AB, "the speakers shared valuable information with us." 

Professor Jeffrey believes that as a result of this event doors were opened for future internship opportunities at MNP for CUC students and a positive relationship was established between the school and the firm.