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Entry-level requirements General: Graduate of accredited college or university Ability to sit for CPA exam GPA Differs from firm to firm

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Introduction

• Zachary Donahue, CPA - Supervisor• Brief History

• Clifton Gunderson LLP• Brief Description

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Career Opportunities

• Recent college graduates• Staff accountant positions in:

• Audit & Accounting - Commercial• Audit & Accounting - Health Care• Tax

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Entry-level requirements

• General:• Graduate of accredited college or

university• Ability to sit for CPA exam• GPA

•Differs from firm to firm

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What recruiters look for

• Balance:• Good GPA• Participation in activities• Leadership positions• Internships

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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)

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Typical career path

• Depends on individual• Depends on the firm’s needs• Examples

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Job duties

• Duties of new staff• Assist on audits, reviews, compilations, etc.

• Duties of experienced staff• In-Charge• Supervisor• Manager• Partner

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Industries

• Exposure• Various types

• Construction, Manufacturers, Public (Govt.), Health Care, Financial Institutions, etc.

• SEC vs. Privately held

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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

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Miscellaneous

• Career path• Public vs. Private• Promotions - how long?

• Performance Reviews• How often?• Who performs them?

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Miscellaneous

• Salary• Salary with no OT• Hourly with OT• Salary or Hourly with OT Bank

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Miscellaneous

• Benefits• General benefits of firms• CG Example

• CG-Specific benefits• Priority One