1. Who are we? Zachary Donahue, CPA - Manager Clifton Gunderson LLP
Brief History
Clifton Gunderson LLP
12th largest professional services firm

2. What opportunities do we provide?
Recent college graduates
Entry level positions in:
Audit & Accounting - Commercial
Audit & Accounting - Health Care
Tax
Valuation and Forensic Services

3. What are we looking for? General: Ability to sit for CPA exam Balance:
GPA
Participation in activities
Leadership positions
Internships

4. What is a typical career path?
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)

5. What is it that we do? Duties of new staff Duties of experienced staff
Assist on audits, reviews, compilations, etc.
Early and often interaction with high-level personnel
Duties of experienced staff
Senior Associate
Manager
Senior Manager
Partner

6. What types of clients do we serve?
Various types
Manufacturing
Construction
Public (Government)
Non-Profit
Financial Institutions
Health Care
Agribusiness
SEC vs. Privately held

7. What is our training like?
General within the profession
Internal
On-the-job training (OJT)
External
Off-site CPE (Seminars, conferences)
CG Example
Mentor program
Lunch and learns
CPE Coordinator
CORE Training (new professionals)
Individualized training (experienced)

8. What are the benefits? At CG, You are Priority One!
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Prescription coverage
Flexible benefit plan
401(k) with matching & profit sharing
Tuition assistance
Paid Time Off
Flexible work schedule
Casual dress
Recruiting Referral Reward ($5,000)

9. There’s more? We want you to have a life... Outings Golf outing
Holiday party/casino night
White Sox/Riverboat
Day at the Speedway
Hayride/bonfire
Summer picnic
Sporting events
Softball League
Basketball League