W8: BAP Officer Elections, Interns, Jobs, mentorship/ coaching program

BAP Meeting:
1. BAP: Wednesday, Feb. 24th, 6-7pm in AH 226; ***Officer Elections***  Position information: www.osubap.com/officers/how-tobecome-an-officer/

Scholarships:
1.  Internal Auditor magazine if offering scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students. There will be six scholarships for $1,000 awarded over the next year for students with the top essays. Essay topics and submission periods along with more information can be found on the IIA website.
https://iaonline.theiia.org/scholarships?spMailingID=12630487&spUserID=NjI1NTA0NjAzMzUS1&spJobID=663824064&spReportId=NjYzODI0MDY0S0

2.  Moss Adams recruiters will be on campus over the next few weeks and are excited to meet with students and share information about our Summer Leadership Programs (SLP) and Diversity Scholarship.
Thursday, February 18th; 10:00am – 3:00pm
We will host 1-on-1 meetings with SLP candidates to review your resume, talk over eligibility requirements, application process or anything else you would like to discuss.
RSVP: nikole.kusak@mossadams.com

Leadership:
1.  Grant Thorton, Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, Moss Adams, KS, Jones & Roth (see attached flyer) and AKT all have leadership programs for the summer.  Please find the leadership opportunities in Beaver Careers.  The deadline is Feb. 24th.  You can apply and attend multiple events.  This is excellent for someone who is 2.5 to 3 years from graduation.  Stop by to visit the firms next week if you have questions.

Mentor Program:
The OSCPA is currently accepting student applications for the 2016 Coaching Program. We are asking for your help in notifying students of this career development opportunity available to OSCPA Student members.
What is it?  The Coaching Program is an opportunity for students to meet and talk with an active, experienced accounting professional who can help answer all their questions about accounting as a career. It runs May 1 – August 31, 2016 and is designed to help students learn more about the industry, the day-to-day job of a CPA, refine interview and resume skills, and start building their network in the profession.
Who qualifies to participate?   OSCPA Student members can participate in the Coaching Program if he/she is an active college junior, senior, post baccalaureate or masters accounting student taking at least 6 credits and signs up by April 15, 2016.

Sign-up Information
·  Coaching Program Registration Form (Open now through April 15) — https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/27593-Oregon-Society-Of-Cp-As
·  OSCPA Student Membership (only $25 and valid through September 30, 2016) — https://www.orcpa.org/join/student_application.php

If you or your students have any questions, please contact me at 503-597-5477 / 800-255-1470 ext. 115, or nproulx@orcpa.org.
Nicole Proulx

Job Opportunities (full-time and internship):
1. IRS-CI Student Volunteer Program Opportunities (Summer 2016); Clint.Kindred@ci.irs.gov; From Clint The application period opens soon and I’d encourage anyone that is remotely interested to apply.  They can pull their application if they change their mind or the timing doesn’t work out but we don’t have announcements very often and this would be a great opportunity to learn more about this career and get a foot in the door. (see attached flyer and website information)

2.  The Auxiliaries & Activities Business Center (AABC) at Oregon State University (OSU) is hiring an Accountant 1 position. The Accountant 1 participates in the analysis, planning, interpreting, and review of the fiscal operations of the Memorial Union funds. The Accountant 1 performs duties such as accounting, auditing, analysis, budgeting, reporting payroll, and other types of fiscal operations.  The position will close on February 29.  For more information and to apply, please visit this website.  https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/21398

Kristal Fehring, MBA
Finance Coordinator|  Auxiliaries & Activities Business Center |  Oregon State University
Student Experience Center, Suite 350 | 2251 Jefferson Way | Corvallis, OR 97331 | Direct: 541.737.6353 | Fax: 541.737.3114 |
http://fa.oregonstate.edu/aabc

3.  Internship opportunity with $3 Billion NYSE listed Insurance Company in Los Angeles, California
Mercury Insurance (Ticker “MCY”) is hiring for summer interns in 2016.  The position has flexible work hours (30 to 40 per week), flexible start and finish date (must work at least 8 weeks) and pays $16.56 an hour.  This position will assist with Finance Department projects which may include Economic Capital Modeling, Financial Planning and Analysis, Cost Benefit Studies, and Cost Accounting Projects.

Position is located at 4484 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA.  Qualifications:  Major in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.  Must have completed (by summer start date) junior level core Accounting or Finance courses to be considered for position.  Prefer candidates who will graduate with a B.S. in Finance or Accounting within one year of internship.

Mercury’s Chief Financial Officer, Ted Stalick (OSU class of 1987) will be conducting on-campus interviews on Monday, February 29.
To be considered for an interview, please send your resume and class record, including list of courses taken and grade history directly to Renee Balais at rbalais@mercuryinsurance.com. In the subject line of the e-mail write, “Finance Internship Position – OSU”. Should you be selected for an interview, a representative will contact you for interview scheduling.
See also job posting #9703 for additional information.