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1 A C C O U N T I N G Big Four Public Accounting & First Year Expectations Indiana University Kim Garrard, Senior Associate Julie Merkel, Associate Sean Smith, Associate www.kpmgcampus.com

2 A C C O U N T I N G Agenda What we need Who we are Services we offer Opportunities we offer First year expectations—getting acquainted, on the job, personal life, and advice from the experts

3 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

4 A C C O U N T I N G Big Four Public Accounting Firms Deloitte & Touche Ernst & Young KPMG LLP PricewaterhouseCoopers Services Offered Assurance Tax Other Specialty Practices Who we are & Services we offer…

5 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 Services we offer…

6 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 Services we offer…

7 A C C O U N T I N G Opportunities we offer… Global network Internships Varied career paths Working on integrated teams Endless resources Mobility International Rotations Work/Life Flexibility Quality training programs Structured performance management process and mentoring program Advanced technology, including 24-hour support Knowledge sharing

8 A C C O U N T I N G First Year Expectations—Getting Acquainted Receive a high-quality training program and lots of on- the-job training. Developing relationships with mentors and performance managers Receive information not only on audit and tax techniques, but administrative items as well Social events

9 A C C O U N T I N G Summer 2003 KPMG Odyssey Boat Cruise

10 A C C O U N T I N G Fall 2003 Limo Scavenger Hunt

11 A C C O U N T I N G First Year Expectations—On the Job Client sites Responsibility Typical work day Overtime Travel Exposure to managers, partners, and high levels of client management

12 A C C O U N T I N G First Year Expectations—Personal Life Time Management Attire Firm Social Events and Athletic Leagues Participation in Community Service

13 A C C O U N T I N G KPMG Flag Football Games

14 A C C O U N T I N G First Year Expectations—Advice from the Experts  Have a good attitude  Utilize the “sponge effect”—absorb as much information as possible in year 1  Be willing to learn/learn by doing  Be good team member and contribute to the team  Ask lots of questions and use your good communication skills  Be flexible  Take charge of your own career—be prepared to ask for feedback!  Get involved in recruiting activities

15 A C C O U N T I N G Thank you! Indiana University Kim Garrard, Senior Associate Julie Merkel, Associate Sean Smith, Associate www.kpmgcampus.com


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