Cathy Jensen Priority One CLIFTON GUNDERSON, LLP Cathy Jensen Priority One

Who We Are We are the 12th largest CPA firm in the United States. We currently have over 1,500 employees. We have offices in 14 states and Washington DC

Client Services We offer clients not only traditional auditing, accounting, and tax services, we also offer services in: Assurance Business Valuation Financial Services Corporate Finance Forensic International State and Local Tax Strategic Planning Technology Consulting

What Types of Clients Do We Serve? Various Industries Manufacturing Construction Government Non-Profit Financial Institutions Health Care Agribusiness SEC vs. Privately Held

General Career Path Associate (new hire to 2 years) Depends on the individual and the firm’s needs Associate (new hire to 2 years) Senior Associate (2 years to 3-4 years) Manager (4-7 years) Senior Manager (8-12 years) Partner (10-12 years to end of career)

Duties of an Associate Assist on audits, reviews, compilations,etc. Learn the technical skills and personal skills to be a senior associate (includes learning entire audit program) Early and frequent interaction with clients

Duties of a Senior Associate Runs audits/engagements Trains new staff Coordinates communication with audit team and client Reviews work performed by associate

Duties of a Manager Provides more on-site supervision Runs audits of difficult/complex clients Reviews work of senior associate and associate (Final Review) Trains staff on various technical issues

Duties of a Senior Manager Part of Management of Firm Mentoring of staff Provides overall supervision of staff- (evaluate & train staff) Performs Final Reviews of Engagements Ensures all engagements are completed timely and efficiently Focus on Client Development

Opportunities for the College Graduate? Associate positions Auditing & Accounting Commercial Healthcare Public Sector Tax Compliance Consulting Financial Services

Day -to-Day Activities of an Associate Be a part of a 2-4 person audit team Typical audit engagements last 1 to 2 weeks….lots of variety! Assigned sections of audit program/verification program to complete Assist the senior associate in preparation of the audit and completion of the audit Must communicate with team members and client personnel

Career Development General within profession CG Training Internal (on-the-job training) External (seminars, conferences) CG Training First Week/ On-the-Job Training Buddy/Mentor Program CG University Monthly Staff Meetings Lunch and Learns Firm-wide Industry Conferences Individualize training (INCPA & AICPA courses)

What are we looking for? Good Communication Skills (verbal & written) Balance GPA Participation in activities Leadership positions Work experience Ability to sit for CPA (not required) Good Communication Skills (verbal & written) Personal Effectiveness Skills (Initiative, Dependability, Team Player)

What are the benefits? Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Prescription Coverage Flexible Benefit Plan 401K with matching & profit sharing Tuition Assistance Professional Certification Assistance Business Casual Dress (in office) Jean’s Friday ($3 for charity of the week)

There’s More??? We want you to have a life….. Flexible Work Schedules Relaxed Work Environment Outings Hayride/Bonfire Holiday Party/Casino Night Bowling Party Cookouts Sporting Events Softball League Basketball League