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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
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