Introduction Zachary Donahue, CPA - Supervisor Brief History Clifton Gunderson LLP Brief Description
Career Opportunities Recent college graduates Staff accountant positions in: Audit & Accounting - Commercial Audit & Accounting - Health Care Tax
Entry-level requirements General: Graduate of accredited college or university Ability to sit for CPA exam GPA Differs from firm to firm
What recruiters look for Balance: Good GPA Participation in activities Leadership positions Internships
Typical job titles General titles Associate/Staff (new hire to 2 yrs.) In-Charge/Senior (1 year to 3-4 yrs.) Supervisor (3-4 years to 5-7 yrs.) Manager (5-7 years to 8-9 yrs.) Senior Manager (8-9 years to 10-12) Partner (10-12 years to end of career)
Typical career path Depends on individual Depends on the firm’s needs Examples
Job duties Duties of new staff Assist on audits, reviews, compilations, etc. Duties of experienced staff In-Charge Supervisor Manager Partner
Industries Exposure Various types Construction, Manufacturers, Public (Govt.), Health Care, Financial Institutions, etc. SEC vs. Privately held
Training General within the industry Internal vs. External CPE Coordinator Experienced individual training On the Job Training (OJT) Ask questions Pick a mentor CG Example
Miscellaneous Career path Public vs. Private Promotions - how long? Performance Reviews How often? Who performs them?
Miscellaneous Salary Salary with no OT Hourly with OT Salary or Hourly with OT Bank
Miscellaneous Benefits General benefits of firms CG Example CG-Specific benefits Priority One