CPA Articling Student January 2026 (Pre-Approved ACT Path)

How To Apply

• Merge your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript into one PDF with your resume as the first page of your application. Do not submit your documents separately.
• Save your application using the following naming convention: CPA Student Application_LAST NAME, First Name.
• Submit your application by clicking "Apply"
  
  

About The Role

Articling students following the Assurance, Compilation and Tax (ACT) path at Manning Elliott LLP will gain hands-on experience working directly with our tax experts. Students will be able to engage in a variety of tax-related projects, with a focus on compliance as well as research and planning. This path is ideal for individuals who have a keen interest in tax and want to specialize in this area.

Students will have the unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients including high net worth families, farming operations, real estate ownership and development, non-profit organizations and charities, information technology, oil & gas, mining companies and software development companies.

Purpose Of Role

• To complete the CPA Professional Education Program under the Assurance, Compilation, Tax (ACT) path and successfully pass all Modules
• Is responsible for learning and applying technical skills and working as part of a team carrying out tasks under close coaching and supervision
  
  

Reports To

Manager/Senior Manager/Partner

Qualifications, Skills, Experience And Personal Attributes

• Candidates must complete an undergraduate degree and cover specific subject areas and prerequisites of the CPA Professional Education Program
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Provide quality client service
• Creative problem solving ability
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Team member with a positive “can do” approach
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies an understanding of public practice
• Develops and applies technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels
• Able to use relevant technology
• Seeks to gain knowledge of client business and general business processes
• Works effectively within a team
• Actively listens and ask questions
• Develops a working knowledge of business market
• Effectively organizes and documents work
• Monitors task progress in a timely and organized manner
• Actively supports and participates in firm wide initiat iv es
• Participates in the firm’s Team Development and Performance Management Program
• Adheres to the firm’s Quality Control Standards
  
  

Student Support

• Performance management & coaching
• CPA & CFE mentorship
• Continuous feedback
• Partners are actively involved in your development
• Professional Development