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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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)

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

12. 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)

13. 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)

14. 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)

15. 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