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A C C O U N T I N G Public Accounting Indiana University Malana Konkle Campus Development Manager www.kpmgcampus.com
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A C C O U N T I N G Public Accounting What we need Who we are What we offer What we look for What we can do for you Internships
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A C C O U N T I N G What we need… Students who are majoring in accounting Students who are obtaining 150 credit hours and will be sitting for the CPA exam MBA in Accounting Masters in Accounting Accounting and finance double majors with at least 150 credit hours
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A C C O U N T I N G Public Accounting Large (Global) Firms Regional Firms Local Firms Services Offered Assurance Tax
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A C C O U N T I N G Industry Focus Financial Services Public Services and Health Care Information, Communications & Entertainment Consumer and Industrial Markets Typically, you begin as a “shared resource” and begin specializing in your second or third year.
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A C C O U N T I N G Assurance Services: Financial Statement Audit Internal Control Forensic and Litigation Services Transaction Services Risk Advisory Services Management Advisory Services
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A C C O U N T I N G Tax Services: Federal Tax State and Local Tax International Consulting Services Economic Consulting Services International Tax Personal Financial Planning
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A C C O U N T I N G What can you gain from a career in public accounting? An understanding of clients’ businesses Broad business and industry experience Growth path for career advancement Increased functional, technical and interpersonal skills development Integrated teamwork
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A C C O U N T I N G What We Look For… Communications and leadership skills Strategic and critical thinking skills Focus on the customer, client and market Interpretation of converging information Technologically adept Source: “The CPA Vision Project 2011 and Beyond,” AICPA
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A C C O U N T I N G Key Traits of Today’s Accountant Provides more value to the organization Uses more interpersonal skills Is more likely to work in a business unit than at a central headquarters location Is more likely to work on cross-functional teams Source: “Counting More, Counting Less,” Institute of Management Accountants
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A C C O U N T I N G What else can I do with an accounting degree? What is my career path? Work for yourself Teach at a college or university Work for a sports or entertainment agency Work for an entertainment company Work on Wall Street Work as a recruiter Be a Treasurer, Controller, or CFO of a company Work for software company Work for the Federal, State or City Government Work for a not-for-profit agency Perform a variety of different services for the same firm over time Become a recruiter
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A C C O U N T I N G What can a Public Accounting Firm offer me? Internships Performance-based salary Challenging and rewarding work Work/life effectiveness Working with talented people Employment stability Varied career choices Diverse workforce Competitive benefits package
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A C C O U N T I N G Internships Winter (spring semester or “Busy Season”) or Summer An introduction to the “Real World” with no commitments A chance to see what public accounting is all about Competitive salary The opportunity to meet the people with whom you will work Over 90% of our past interns have earned full-time job offers Explore career opportunities Network Find mentors Gain experience
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A C C O U N T I N G Am I Eligible for an Internship? Yes, if you are… At least a third year student Majoring in accounting In good academic standing Interested in pursuing a career in public accounting Enthusiastic People-oriented A success-driven individual!!
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A C C O U N T I N G Full-Time Opportunities We are currently seeking applicants for: Assurance Associate Forensic Associate Tax Associate Transaction Services Associate Start Season: Summer/Fall 2003 Availability dependent upon location. See me for details.
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A C C O U N T I N G Thank you! Indiana University Malana Konkle Campus Development Manager www.kpmgcampus.com
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