MSU Accounting Spring OrientationFebruary 10, 2014

April Dennis, KPMGStefanie Langfeldt, Moss Adams

Agenda/Contents

Leadership Programs

Recruiting Timeline

Fall Recruiting Tips

What are Summer Leadership Programs?Each of our firms hold a 1-2 day program during the summer that will provide you the opportunity to:

▫ Learn about internship opportunities in advance of the intern recruiting cycle

▫ Explore career options in public accounting through interaction with firm professionals and exposure to various practice areas (Audit, Tax & Advisory)

▫ Network with firm professionals at all levels and your peers▫ Accelerate your career through leadership and team

building exercises designed to provide you with valuable tools for success.

▫ Learn about the culture and people that comprise the firm

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Who is eligible?

• Students interested in pursuing a career in public accounting

• Accounting students who will obtain 150 semester credit hours and be eligible to sit for the CPA exam* no earlier than December 2015 and no later than August 2016

*If you are an MIS major, you do not have to be CPA eligible.

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How do I apply?

• Visit MyCatCareers to view each firm’s posted summer leadership program opportunity

• Submit resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts to each posting

• Most firms also require a separate application via their website

Application Due Date is:Friday, February 28, 2014

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What happens next?

• Each firm will review applications and contact students regarding an interview decision

• Following the interview, you will be notified of your status for the program(s) and/or next steps

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Program Details

KPMGwww.kpmgcampus.com/job/leadershipNational: July 16 - 18Local: Varies by office location

Moss Adamswww.mossadams.comRegional: July 9 - 11Local: Varies by office location

Fall Recruiting Timeline

When does recruiting for Accounting internships and full-time positions occur?

Firms will be on campus in mid-September 2014 recruiting for 2015 full-time hires, as well as Winter and Summer internships.

Eligibility

• Full-time o Graduating and CPA eligible between December 2014 and August

2015.

• Internships - Winter or Summer 2014o Graduating and CPA eligible between December 2015 and August

2016.

Please do not apply if you are too early or too late in the process.

Recruiting Timeline

Recruiting Timeline

Internship Recruiting

90 – 120 Credits

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Winter or Summer Internship

120 – 150

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Full-time Recruiting

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(60-90 MIS students) (90-120 MIS students)

NOTE: MIS students (Advisory Candidates) would simply need to meet the graduation requirements.

Key Dates

• 8/25 Classes begin

• 9/19 Application Deadline Date

• Weeks of 9/22 and 9/29 – Campus Interviews

• Office visits vary by location – usually late October through mid-November

- What should you expect with office visits?

Recruiting

Timeline

Special Circumstances

KPMG April Dennis amdennis@kpmg.com

Moss Adams Stefanie Langfeldt

stefanie.langfeldt@mossadams.com

If you are planning to study abroad fall semester, please contact one of your recruiters as soon as possible.

Recruiting Timeline

Fall Recruiting Tips

• Start Now – Get Involved, Prepare your Look, & Research the Firms

• Understand the Application Process & Get Ready!

Start Now1) Get involved

o Beta Alpha Psi or other student clubso Volunteer activitieso Leadership opportunities

2) Prepare your Looko Purchase the basics nowo Be aware of cologne, perfume,

jewelry

3) Research the Firmso Biggest decision…Line of Service and

locationo Identify values and traits of each firm

that resonate with youo Use your network

Make sure you are familiar with:

• Linda Ward, Assistant Director of the Bracken Center for Excellence

• MSU Career Services

• Register with MyCatCareers through MSU Career Services

USE THESE RESOURCES!

How to Prepare for RecruitingUnderstand the application process & get ready!

How to Prepare for RecruitingGet your materials prepared… 1) Cover Letter

• Easy-to-read Format• One page• Same font throughout• Explain reasons you’re interested in the job and why we

should be interested in you• INCLUDE: interest in Tax or Audit, location preference

2) Resume• Contact information at the top• Education – include date you will be CPA eligible and GPA• Work Experience, Leadership Positions, Extracurricular

Activities, Honors, etc• PROOF READ!!!

How to Prepare for Recruiting Application Process

1)Job descriptions will be posted to Griz e-Recruiting in August

2)Submit ALL of the following:a)Cover Letterb)Resumec) Unofficial Transcripts

3)Make sure to apply to BOTH MyCatCareers and the firms’ websites by Friday, September 19th, 2014

GOOD LUCK!

We’ll see you in the Fall!