Three Topics

• Mid-Sized Accounting Firms

• Internships

• Chicago

A Clarification About Our Affiliated Practice Unit

• Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser LLP (“AM&G”), a partnership of Certified Public Accountants, is a separate, independently-owned, independently-operated entity.

• AM&G serves as the vehicle through which staff acquire CPA experience and meet the requirements for CPA licensure.

• AM&G has a leasing arrangement with American Express Tax and Business Services Inc. to provide staff to conduct audit and other attest services.

Issues Facing Regional Accounting Firms

• Capital Costs

• Technology Costs

• Staffing and Compensation

• Margins

• Ability to Compete

• Succession

Ken Chenault, Chairman & CEO, American Express Company

Tom Meador, CEO, American Express Tax & Business Services

IU undergrad and MBA

2003 Tax Season Interns

Advantages of a “Corporate” Career

• Multiple Career Paths

• Lack of Necessity for Individual Financial Investment

• Long-term Benefits

• Entrepreneurial Spirit

The Unique Alternative• The capabilities, technical expertise, resources

and services of a national accounting and consulting firm.

• The special features (personalized, individual attention and “open door” environment) normally associated with regional firms.

• The resources of a global financial services company.

The Benefits of a Career withAn Alternative Practice Structure

1 Specialized Knowledge/Expertise, Well-Rounded Experience, (Accounting, Tax, Consulting) and Diversity of Clientele.

2 Advantages of a Regional Firm

3 Strength of a National Organization

4 Open Door Working Atmosphere - A Healthy Group Environment

5 Leading Edge Technology

6 Competitive Compensation Package

7 Generous Employee Benefits Package of a major public company

8 Career Development

9 Promising Career Progression

10 Extensive Training and Professional Development

Interns 2002 Tax Season

Top Reasons to Consider Chicago• Lake Michigan• Terrific Restaurants• Sports (Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, Hawks,

Wolves, Fire)

• World-Class Theatre• Music & Entertainment• Amazing Museums• Great Public Transportation• Two Major Airports• Top-Notch Shopping• Lots of IU alumni

. . . Cubs Pitching!

Wood Prior

Zambrano

Clement

Wrigley Field

New Hire and Recruiting Events

Golf / Bowling with SASCubs Rooftop / Cooking Class