The Ledger — Fall Activities, Firm Events this week, Join BAP & IMA, Firm Tabling, “Meet the Firms”

Personal & Professional Campus Events

OPEN TO ALL ACCOUNTING/FINANCE/BIS MAJORS

Beta Alpha Psi – Epsilon Chapter (OSU Accounting Honor Society) will host the following events starting week one of the fall term.

Week One
Recruiter Panel
September 27th AUST-183, 6:00-7:00
Recruiters from KPMG, Deliotte, Moss Adams & Kernutt Stokes will be on hand to speak about the recruiting process and to answer any questions you may have.

Week Two
Mock interviews
October 4th 1:00-4:00; Austin Hall (TBD)
30-minute spots available with: KPMG, Deliotte, PwC, Moss Adams & Geffen Mesher
Email Aaron Hiddleson to reserve a spot. hiddlesa@oregonstate.edu
Resume submission required

Meet The Firms
October 4th, MU Ballroom
6:00-6:30pm (OPEN only to members or candidates of BAP/IMA)
6:30-8:00 (open to ALL students)
Attire: Business Professional

Meet with employers from public accounting, finance, private accounting, government and others who are looking to hire you!

Students who are planning on attending meet the firms and would like the firms to have you resume please send it in Pdf format to betaalphapsiosu@gmail.com. Please include your CPA eligibility. Resumes in PDF format will be accepted no later than Sunday, October 1st.

www.osubap.com
www.linkedin.com/groups/4537709
www.facebook.com/OSUBAP
twitter.com/OSUAcct
https://www.instagram.com/beta_alpha_psi_osu/

 

 

Professional Events

1.  RSVP dates have been extended so if you want to attend PLEASE RSVP asap. Various firms are hosting open houses and tabling events in Austin Hall.  Please check out the following attachments.  Please click through for more details, RSVP data, location, etc…

2. Save the Date for the 2017 OSCPA Career Showcase, which will be held at the Oregon Convention Center on Thursday, September 28, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

This career development event is free to attend, however, we ask you and your students to pre-register if possible. Students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from local and regional firms, industry organizations and government agencies.

OSCPA student members will be granted early entry to this event to meet with the representatives. Student membership is $25 for the year and in addition to early entry, https://www.orcpa.org/join
Nicole Proulx
e: nproulx@orcpa.org

3.  Recruiting Schedule provided by various firms — check the CSC for additional details
The application deadline across many of the firms is end of day Friday, October 6.

Each of the firms will also do a pre-interview social the evenings prior to OCIs.
*   Moss Adams: Monday, October 2
*   PwC & Deloitte: Wednesday, October 4
*   KPMG: Thursday, October 5

Leadership & Scholarship Opportunities

1.  Please consider joining Beta Alpha Psi  http://www.osubap.com/officers/how-to-become-a-member/   Letter from the President of Beta Alpha Psi (Honors Accounting Society) for all current members and potential members.  Oregon State University is the 5th national chapter of BAP established in 1922.

2.  Please consider joining the IMA – Institute of Management Accountants.  Membership is open to students for a reduced membership of $25.  http://www.imaonlinestore.com/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=181&ProductId=8

Your Students Can Now Sign Up for a Year of IMA Membership for Only $25!

IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) can help your students gain a competitive advantage as they look for their first jobs through CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) certification, scholarships, competitions, conferences, and networking opportunities. For more information on IMA student programs including the CMA scholarship please visit imanet.org/students.

For a limited time, students can purchase IMA membership for only $25. To take advantage of this opportunity, please have your students purchase student membership, enter promo code 25Student, and click ‘apply’ before checking out. If you need a printed membership application, please contact IMA Member Services at (800) 638-4427 or ima@imanet.org. Don’t delay! This offer ends September 30.

Share this email with your students and help them gain the competitive advantage they deserve!

3.  Scholarship Opportunity for a FULL CPA review class with Roger CPA.  Please apply for the drawing for our Platinum Scholarship that will be held on October 17th. The scholarship is good towards our Select Course Package, valued at nearly $1,700.  See attached flyer

Job & Internship Opportunities

Off-Campus
FULL TIME & INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
1.  Please attend Meet the Firms and check the OSU Handshake system.  The firms will post the opportunities via the OSU system and the individual firm web-sites.

2.  Tax Season Intern (see attached flyer)
ABOUT US:
Acumen Financial is a small firm with big ideas! With offices in Lake Oswego and Albany, Acumen serves clients throughout the Portland metro area and Willamette Valley. We provide innovative and creative solutions to help our clients reach their goals. Our internship program provides a balanced and progressive experience to students pursuing a career in public accounting.

DEADLINE:
October 6th

HOW TO APPLY:
•Send your cover letter & resume to acumenfinancial@afgcpa.com
 •Please include the following:
•A list of advanced accounting courses taken & grades for each
•Days & times available to work during tax season (January—April)
•Location preference—Albany or Lake Oswego

On-Campus
Congrats to BAP (Beta Alpha Psi)  for earning “Superior Chapter” for the 2016-2017 academic year. Superior chapter is awarded by BAP Nationals based on specific goals and criteria.  There were only 11 chapters in our area which earned this honor.

We’d also like to honor distinguished members of BAP. Congratulations to everyone who achieved the level of distinguished member for 2016-17.  http://www.osubap.com/distinguished-members/