Career Opportunities in Public Accounting Indiana University September 23, 2004

Some common questions…. Who are we? What do we do? Where are the opportunities? How can you get hired?

Where are the opportunities?

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Global Firm More than 119,000 people Over 700 offices in 140 countries FY03 Revenues of $15 billion

Deloitte & Touche USA LLP U.S. Firm Nearly 30,000 people 81 Offices FY 2003 Revenues of $6.5 billion

What do we do?

Audit Perform accounting and auditing functions on field engagements for major corporate clients Planning Internal control procedures Substantive testing Analytical and detail tests Workpaper documentation Accounting research Reporting Client Interaction Business advisor to clients early in career Planning and strategy meetings

Tax Compliance Federal, State, and Local Tax Returns Corporations, Partnerships, and Individuals Research Global compensation plans for multinational corporations Creating corporate structures for mergers and acquisitions Providing financial consulting services to high net-worth individuals Developing and implementing tax saving strategies Client Interaction Business advisor to clients early in career Tax planning and strategy meetings

Enterprise Risk Services Assist clients by enabling them to better measure and manage business risk and control Network & Systems Quality Process & Systems Integrity Control Assurance Internal Audit Enterprise Risk Management Undertake data and information gathering Conduct detailed and quantitative analysis on behalf of our clients Interact regularly with clients, colleagues and third party contacts

What are the career paths? Traditional Staff – Senior – Manager – Senior Manager - Partner Transfers/Internships between departments Special assignments/projects Global Development Program Management Development Program

What about training? Blended approach to training Diverse client assignments Mentor/Counselor assignment Annual goal-setting Performance feedback

How do you get the opportunities?

What are the keys to success? Written & Verbal Communication Skills Technology Organization Ability to Adapt to Change Analytical Skills Positive Attitude Teamwork

What is expected? Add to a positive work environment Don’t be reluctant to ask questions Have the ability to work independently and learn from “Trial and Error” Show commitment to getting the job done Communicate progress and issues Take ownership

When can I start work?

Do you have open positions? Internships Spring Summer Full-Time All interviews are on campus in the Fall

Questions?