Introduction

• Zachary Donahue, CPA - Manager• Brief History

• Clifton Gunderson LLP• Brief Description

Career Opportunities

• Recent college graduates• Staff accountant positions in:

• Audit & Accounting - Commercial

• Audit & Accounting - Health Care

• Tax

• Valuation and Forensic Services

Entry-level requirements

• General:• Graduate of accredited college or

university• Ability to sit for CPA exam• GPA

•Differs from firm to firm

What recruiters look for

• Balance:• Good GPA

• Participation in activities

• Leadership positions

• Internships

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)

Typical career path

• Depends on individual

• Depends on the firm’s needs

• Examples

Job duties

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

• Duties of experienced staff• Senior Associate• Manager• Senior Manager• Partner

Industries

• Exposure

• Various types• Construction, Manufacturers, Public (Govt.),

Health Care, Financial Institutions, etc.

• SEC vs. Privately held

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

Miscellaneous

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

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

Miscellaneous

• Salary• Salary with no OT

• Hourly with OT

• Salary or Hourly with OT Bank

Miscellaneous

• Benefits• General benefits of firms• CG Example

• CG-Specific benefits• Priority One