Accounting
Co-op Placements
Learn the skills you need to jumpstart your Accounting career.
At Ward & Uptigrove everyone is always smiling and happy to help. You get to work side by side with a mentor, and will have lots of opportunities to grow.
Jumpstart your Accounting career
Learn from mentors who care
Experience incredible support from a team of professionals who want to see you succeed.
Feel prepared for your career
Learn the skills you need to seamlessly move into a career in public accounting after graduation.
Enjoy your work
Challenge yourself with meaningful, increasingly complex work, alongside a mentor who will answer any questions you may have.
Learn the skills you need to jumpstart your career, even if you’re not sure that accounting is for you.
“My biggest hesitation before applying to Ward & Uptigrove was the location. After doing the commute, I realized how easy of a drive it is. I also eventually moved into the co-op house in Listowel, which was a great experience.”
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What our co-op students have to say:
I came back for a second, 8 month-long term because I wanted to be in a workplace where people help others out, rather than a place you just show up and are another number.
- Lucas H.
University of Waterloo '23
The first week of training was super helpful. We were given everything we needed to know, and each assigned a mentor who sits nearby. I can ask questions whenever I need, and was also given a binder full of step-by step instructions.
- Alexa M.
Laurier University '25
The culture at Ward & Uptigrove is the reason I continued working here after my co-op term. Before starting, I pictured a quiet atmosphere, but everyone turned out to be very friendly and supportive.
- Brad Babstock
University of Guelph '22
I love the mentorship program. Knowing that I have someone to rely on and look up to as a co-op student shows me what my future can be one day. My mentor also takes the time to sit with me and doesn’t just tell me but rather explains to me why the process should be done.
- Gracie G.
University of Guelph '24
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