ALPFA Newsletter Spr2011 No. 5

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Daniel Zamora (left) and Arianna Monserrat(right) presented to nance members thevarious careers opportunities in the nanceindustry.

Gene Falcon gave members excellentinformation regarding the interview process.

McGladrey, led by Brett Friedman, gavemembers tips as to appropriate etiquette invarious scenarios.

NEWSLETTER

Issue No. 5/ February 14th, 2011

ALPFA Florida International University / Spring 2011 / Volume No. 1

McGladrey and Daniel Zamora We believe in developing you as a professional and growing

together as one family.


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Table of Contents

Special Announcement page 3

This Week in ALPFA FIU page 4

My ALPFA Story pages 5 - 6

Last Week in ALPFA FIU page 7

Upcoming Events pages 8 - 9

Scholarships pages 10 - 11

Professional Development pages 12 - 14


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This Week in ALPFA FIU

General Meeting (RB 120 at 6:00pm)Guest Speaker: Ana Garcia and Giselle Yannelli

Ana Garcia is a former President of ALPFA FIU, a former auditor for Ernst and Young, one of thebig 4 accounting rms, and is currently an internal auditor for OHL Constructions, an international

construction company.

Giselle Yannelli is a former Vice-President of ALPFA FIU, former auditor for Marcum Rachlin, aregional accounting rm, and is currently a recruiter at CPA By Choice.

Ana and Giselle will be discussing the importance of networking.

Firm Presentations (7:00pm):

KPMG (CBC 155)

KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory rm, is the U.S. member rm of KPMG International.KPMG Internationals member rms have 137,000 professionals, including more than 7,600

partners, in 144 countries. KPMG delivers a globally consistent set of multidisciplinary servicesbased on deep industry knowledge. Their industry focus helps their professionals develop a rich

understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills, and resources required to addressindustry-specic issues and opportunities.

Mass Mutual Financial Group (RB 120)

Founded in 1851 in Springeld, Massachusetts, MassMutuals top priority has been looking out fortheir clients' best interests. Experienced people, exceptional products and a realistic, needs-basedapproach to your nancial strategy is Mass Mutuals commitment to you. It's not about tting youinto a category or rushing you into a sale, their Financial Professionals work closely with you tounderstand your unique situation and goals, and help you work through the obstacles that may

stand in the way of building your nancial future.


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My ALPFA Story

by Yasnay MontalvoTreasurer

I'm sure that my ALPFA story resembles some of your experiences in the journeywith this organization. I joined ALPFA one year ago after I realized that being an HonorsCollege student, and having a 3.9 GPA was not all. A vague membership in HonorsSocieties and community service activities was not enough to distinguish myself; I wasmissing the professional development. Fortunately, I found the doors open with theALPFA family.

Since my rst semester, I was a very active member, even though I was taking 6classes at the time. I didn't make excuses not to be involved and as a result, ALPFA haverewarded me with several opportunities. I am now proud of showing a decent resume,having successful interviews, and networking with condence. After doing the KPMGcase competition, I have improved my public speaking skills and team work abilities. Insuch a short time, ALPFA has sponsored me to attend different leadership conferencesin North Carolina, Orlando, and the upcoming Convention in California. At ALPFA, we

develop professionals, grow a family, and have tons of fun!

There is not enough space to share with you all my rewarding experience withALPFA, but I want you to keep in mind that you get as much as you put into it. Don'tnd excuses to get out of your comfort zone. Enjoy the journey and you will be pleasedwith the destination!


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My ALPFA Story

by Marie LangProud ALPFA Member

The rst thing that comes to mind when I think about ALPFA is family. Whatattracted me most to this organization was how everyone made you feel at home.Everyone was approachable and willing to help you.

I began my ALPFA journey Spring 2010. That summer I was given the honor toattend the ALPFA National Convention. This experience made me realize how much

more ALPFA was than just an "association. At convention you grow so close to yourALPFA family, the experience is one that cannot be put into words; however, what I cansay is that I hope everyone can go to at least one convention to go through what I wentthrough. Yes, it is a professional event and there is "work" to be done, but trust me the"work" is nothing when the "play" is oh so much fun. After convention we were allbrought back to reality and the Fall semester began. ALPFA pushed me out of mycomfort zone, I participated in recruiting, the PwC xTAX competition, and so muchmore.

Through ALPFA I have had many ups and downs, but I cannot complain about athing because it has all shaped me into the professional I am today. You learn a lot fromALPFA, and the knowledge you gain from ALPFA cannot be taken away from you. Asanything in life, "it is what you make of it. I encourage you all to step outside your"box" and try new things, with the comfort of knowing ALPFA is able to guide youthrough it all.


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Last Week in ALPFA FIU

This past week members were exposed to Gene Falcon, regional accounting rmMcGladrey, and Daniel Zamora, a former ALPFA FIU President.

Gene Falcon is a Direct Entry Partner Acquisition Recruiter at KPMG and is also the VPStudent Affairs of the ALPFA Miami Chapter. Gene spoke to members about the interview

process, the different types of questions that one could be asked, and gave some greatsuggestions on how to ace one.

McGladrey, the global rm that provides a local touch, started their presentation

by dividing members into teams and playing scrabble. After playing scrabble, a brief synopsis of the rm was given followed by great suggestions for our members; from attireto proper etiquette in various situations, members learned project a positive image to

rms. Afterwards, members got the opportunity to network with various professionalsfrom McGladrey, including ALPFA FIUs very own Katherine Leal.

Finance members had Daniel Zamora as their guest speaker. Mr. Zamora is a past ALPFAPresident and Consulting Ofcer, and current member of the ALPFA Corporate Advisory

Board. Along with Daniel, our VP of Finance, Arianna Monserraton, presented how toproperly pursue a career in Finance. They discussed the different career paths, elds, job

descriptions, and responsibilities. They highlighted the main differences betweenCommercial Banking, Corporate Finance, Money Management, and Insurance. Daniel

explained important key elements as to what employers look for, how to get noticed, andhow to prepare for the job you want.

Additionally, Mock Interview took place this past week. Approximately 30members got the opportunity to interact with professionals in simulating interviews and

received great feedback in return!


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Upcoming Events

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ScholarshipsSams Club Scholarship Opportunity

Sams Club is sponsoring a $100,000 scholarship competition for students enrolled at an HACU-accreditedHSI. Sams Club, the nations eighth-largest retailer and a leading membership w arehouse club, is a division of

Walmart.

We are inviting any full-time sophomore or junior enrolled at an HACU-accredited HSI to participateindividually or on a team of no more than three (3) to write a marketing plan that focuses on building the

connection between Sams Club and the Latino communities it serves.

The program will run from Jan. 3, 2011, to May 14, 2011. The winners will be announced during DiversityIncsGala Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 9, 2011, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

For more information, please visit www.hsischolarships.com or contact Carolynn Johnson [email protected] or 973-494-0539.

2011 Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities through College of Business

Various scholarship opportunities posted on the College of Business WebsiteEach scholarship has specic eligibility criteria and the ap plications are av ailable to download

http://business.u.edu/landon/scholarship_list.cfm

The application period ends April 28th, 2011

2011 FICPA Educational Scholarship

Awards: $2,000 for Full-time Students and $1,000 for Part-time StudentsAll applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, registered for a t least 6 credit h ours, and have American

citizen status or hold permanent residency status

All interested students should submit applications and ofcial transcripts to the School of AccountingDeadline for submission of the application is February 28th

Please contact [email protected] if you need additional information

1040K Run/Walk Scholarship Opportunity from FICPA

Recipients have the opportunity to receive a $3,000 scholarship!

All students should submit applications and ofcial transcripts to the School of Accounting in RB210.

Deadline for submission of the application is February 15th

The School of Accounting Scholarship Committee will review all of the applications received and replypromptly to the selected candidates. Please contact [email protected] if you need additional information.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://business.fiu.edu/landon/scholarship_list.cfmhttp://business.fiu.edu/landon/scholarship_list.cfmmailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.hsischolarships.com/http://www.hsischolarships.com/


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Scholarships

Florida Board of Accountancy Award Scholarships

Scholarship designed for minorities to enter the accounting profession!Scholarship applicants can be awarded up to $6,000 per semester for a maximum of 2 semesters

The deadline for applications is June 1st

Click here http://www.myoridalicense.com/dbpr/cpa/index.html for access to the application and otherinformation including qualication criteria (scroll down to the Minority Scholarships section).

Qualied students are encouraged to apply as so on as possible as it takes a few weeks for the processingand approval of each application.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Accountemps aredelighted to announce the 2011 AICPA/Accountemps Student Scholarship award! We

are helping students pursue an undergraduate or graduate-level degree in anaccounting-related major by offering $2,500 scholarships to FIVE selected applicants.

Apply today!

Click here to fill out an application today!

All application materials mu st be subm itted to the AICPA no later than April 1, 2011.
http://email.aicpa.org/cgi-bin15/DM/t/hhep0bMy7S0Izd0k2T0Ewhttp://email.aicpa.org/cgi-bin15/DM/t/hhep0bMy7S0Izd0k2T0Ewhttp://email.aicpa.org/cgi-bin15/DM/t/hhep0bMy7S0Izd0k2T0Ewhttp://email.aicpa.org/cgi-bin15/DM/t/hhep0bMy7S0Izd0k2T0Ewhttp://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/cpa/index.htmlhttp://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/cpa/index.html


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Professional Development

BDOs Pathway to SuccessFind more information at:

www.bdo.com/careers/students/summerleadership/Deadline to apply is April 15th, 2011

Goldman Sachs Controllers South Florida Information Session

Summer 2011 InternsDate: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Time: 6 9PMLocation: Intercontinental Hotel Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL

Find out how to make a lasting impression on your career at www.gs.com/careers

Apply Now : To apply for a New Yo rk/New Jersey Controllers Sum mer Analyst positionwithin the Finance Division, please submit an online application by Sunday, February 20th at

11:59 PM at www.gs.com/careers .

The Difference Between Mentoring, Coaching and Sponsorship

What's the difference between mentoring, coaching and sponsorship?Can you make use of all three at the same time?

Which are formal?How does the cross-cultural aspect work?

Click here to read this article
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Apply by February 22nd, 2011 throughCareer Management Services!


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