© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Andersen Then and Now …. TODAY14 YRS. AGO $$9 billion $1 billion (about 75 yrs get there) 85,000 21, (84 countries) 150 $600 million REVENUES PEOPLE OFFICES TRAINING

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. What are your aspirations? Do you aspire to: Then... A career in accounting or technology could be for you !! Own your own business Have an impact on the success of a company Work in an ever changing environment Really know the business world

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. The Business World is in Transition The New Economy has drastically reshaped the competitive environment across business sectors and industries, causing companies to revisit and transform their entire business operation. GlobalizationNew currencies New technology War for talentNew competitors Increased importance of intangible assets Quest for long-term value Boom and bust of start-ups Decreased importance of time and space

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Our Market Offerings and Industries Market Offerings Financial Services Energy and Utilities Healthcare Government Services Products Real Estate and Hospitality Technology, Media and Communications Assurance Business Consulting Corporate Finance eBusiness Human Capital Legal Services Outsourcing Risk Consulting Tax Services Industries

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. To know accounting is to know business Accounting is: The language of business Constantly changing A secret society of aliens who are plotting the overthrow of the world as we know it Driver of a company’s success

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Assurance The work you would do… Attest and review of Financial statements Processes and controls Regulatory compliance Technology eBusiness Integrated audits

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Tax Services The work you will do… Corporate tax International tax Local and indirect tax Private client services Strategic tax outsourcing Tax technology solutions Tax transformation Valuation

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Here’s what’s cool about accounting! Very challenging People oriented profession Flexibility High demand for accountants - job security Financial rewards Help businesses reach their aspirations Unlimited opportunities Respected profession Trusted advisors/consultants No two days are the same Not to mention…..all the office supplies you could ever want

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Technology is the backbone of business Critical to today’s business strategy Breaks down barriers Creates efficiencies Depended on for information & information exchange Constantly changing

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Business Consulting The work you would do… Asset Optimization Solutions Change Enablement Customer Solutions eBusiness Solutions Management Solutions Supply Chain Solutions

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. eBusiness The work you will do… Identify and prioritize opportunities Develop strategies Capitalization Unique web site design Technical architecture Integration of internal systems Full implementation – from design to risk management

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Process Programming Process vs. programming Process –Analyze business impact –Analyze needs –Gather user requirements –Stay current on latest business trends and technology capabilities at a high level Programming –High technology understanding –Comprehends the details of hardware and software limitations –Stay current on latest programming languages

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Here’s what’s cool about technology! Constantly changing/cutting edge Impact on people Flexibility High demand for technology skills Financial rewards Impress dates with your mastery of “technospeak” Help resolve business issues Unlimited opportunities Respected profession

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Human Capital The work you will do… Compensation strategy and equity incentives International employment solutions People strategy and Human Resource Management Retirement, actuarial and benefits

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Legal The work you will do… Banking and finance Mergers and acquisitions Intellectual property and Information technology Labor Litigation and arbitration Real estate Competition and trade Andersen Legal is an international network of independent law firms sharing common methodologies. All affiliated law firms are outside the US.

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Outsourcing The work you will do… Finance operations management High-volume transaction processing Enterprise resource planning and Application service providers Internal audit

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Risk Consulting The work you will do… Strategic and enterprise Operations Internal audit Technology Financial and commodities Fraud and integrity

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Global Corporate Finance The work you would do… Corporate Finance Corporate restructuring Real estate Privatization and emerging markets

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Oh, the Places You’ll Go Director of Marketing Regional Sales Mgr. Director of Human Resources Teacher Business Consultant Investment Advisor or Analyst FBI Agent Entrepreneur/ Own Business Project Manager Accounting

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Phil Knight’s career Accounting major Worked at a major accounting firm - received CPA Accounting teacher Owner of small business - became Nike, Inc. Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of Nike, Inc.

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Check out where some accountants are today Michael D. CapellasPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Compaq Computer Donna ZarconePresident and Chief Financial Officer, Harley-Davidson Financial Services Dave BossungRegional Sales Vice President, AT&T Adrian Barr-Bracy Vice President - Finance, St. Louis Rams Niel Ellerbrook Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Web Developer Risk Management Consultant Applications Designer Systems Architect Database Analyst Network Designer The many faces of technology! Programmer Chief Information Officer System Security Specialist Technology

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. We look for people who are… Involved in activities Personable Team oriented Strong academically Interested in business Aspiring to do great things Able to walk and chew gum Excited to work with others Creative

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. What you can do now Leave yourself opportunities by… Gaining experience through internships Taking relevant courses Doing what you’re passionate about Participating in activities - get involved! Majoring in Accounting, Computer Science or Management/Computer Information Systems Maintaining a high GPA

© 2001 Andersen All rights reserved. Do You Want to… Help clients manage the revolutionary changes taking place in the economy? Work for a recognized leader in client service? Be challenged to learn more? Work where innovation is fostered ? Pursue your passions beyond work? Then... A career in accounting or technology could be for you !!