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  • Goodman expands CPA Ontario accreditation to master’s program

    MEDIA RELEASE: 22 August 2019 – R00133

    Brock University’s Goodman School of Business has expanded its CPA accreditation to the Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc).

    Goodman’s MPAcc is designed for international students who are looking to pursue the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in Ontario. The program offers tailored content that provides pathways to the designation and sets international students up for success as they pursue their accounting careers in Ontario.

    “The Goodman School of Business continues to strengthen relationships with CPA Ontario, as well as other partners in our community,” said Dean Andrew Gaudes. “This expansion of our existing accreditation is yet another example of our ongoing commitment to provide students from around the world access to the highest standard of business education.”

    Brock President Gervan Fearon, a CPA himself, said the designation is evidence of the “outstanding accounting and business education,” available at the University.

    “This expanded accreditation from CPA Ontario is a key step forward for the Goodman School of Business and the programs it offers,” he said. “As a University, we’re committed to providing professional and innovative academic programming that sets our students up for success in their careers.”

    The expansion of the CPA accreditation to the MPAcc program followed a rigorous review process to ensure the educational components will meet the requirements of the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP). Going forward, students who are admitted and successfully complete the MPAcc program will be exempt from CPA PEP Core 1 and Core 2 modules and will receive advanced standing to enter at the CPA PEP elective modules. Brock now has four CPA Ontario-designated programs.

    “As an educator, one of CPA Ontario’s core mandates is to provide pathways to the profession for aspiring accountants from around the world,” said Jacqui Mulligan, Interim Vice-President, Student Services at CPA Ontario. “Goodman’s Master of Professional Accounting program will help to propel the careers of international students wishing to pursue the CPA designation.”

    “I am very proud of our school being able to expand the CPA Ontario accreditation to our MPAcc program,” Gaudes said. “This accomplishment is the result of effective collaboration among staff and faculty, and a strong relationship with CPA Ontario, enabling us to fulfil the personal and professional aspirations of our students.”

    For more information or for assistance arranging interviews:

    * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

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  • Steel Blade Classic ready to shine at Meridian Centre

    MEDIA RELEASE: 20 August 2019 – R00132

    The Brock Badgers are once again set to hit the ice for the legendary Steel Blade Classic in downtown St. Catharines Friday, Sept. 13.

    The 21st annual event returns to the Meridian Centre as the Badgers men’s hockey team takes on the Guelph Gryphons in a 7 p.m. start.

    One of the most celebrated and anticipated events of the year for Brock University students, the Steel Blade Classic, which typically sells out annually, brought together more than 5,000 fans for an exceptional experience last year.

    “The Steel Blade hockey game is an electric event and should not be missed,” said Associate Director of Brock Sports Emily Allan. “Our fans continue to show why they are the most dedicated fans in the province, arriving to the arena decked out in amazing Brock spirit. For our student-athletes, playing in front of a home crowd like this is an experience they’ll never forget. We owe it to our coaches, athletes, staff and fans for helping to create such an amazing show.”

    The Brock men’s hockey team is shaping up to be a force in the OUA this season. The team has a robust 2019-20 recruiting class of former major junior hockey players bringing their elite talent to the Badgers. Brock’s lineup features unprecedented depth, as leading scorers Ryan Burton and Ayden MacDonald return, alongside a productive sophomore core of Tyler Rollo and all-star defenceman Connor Walters.

    “The atmosphere with the students is incredible,” said head coach Marty Williamson. “It’s loudest I’ve ever heard the Meridian Centre. It feels like a playoff game with that kind of crowd, which is great for the players and also good for the coaches to evaluate their players.”

    Non-student tickets for the Steel Blade Classic go on sale Monday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. on ticketmaster.ca. New this year, these tickets allow the community and alumni to watch the game from the upper Club Level of the Meridian Centre. Prices are $30 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

    Pre-sale tickets for students are now on sale as part of the $45 Experience Package, a bundle created in partnership with the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts and other on-campus partners. General admission student tickets without the Experience Package will go on sale Sept. 3 for $25. For each ticket sold, $1 will be donated to the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU) Food First program.

    For more information or for assistance arranging interviews: 

    * Dan Dakin, Manager Communications and Media Relations, Brock University ddakin@brocku.ca, 905-688-5550 x5353 or 905-347-1970

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