Week One: OSCPA Scholarship (Jan 16th), Financial Job, TA

All Accounting Students:
Tax Symposium:  Wed. Jan 18th at 6pm in AH 183

Job Opportunities:
1.  The Commercial group at US Bank in Salem is looking to hire two credit analysts, preferably students that are graduating next Spring/Summer.  The job consists of receiving client financials and analyzing the information from a cash flow perspective as well as providing spreads to the Relationship Managers (me). It is not an easy job but would help students connect the dots between all the knowledge learned in college and the practical application.The pay is competitive and the job offers full benefits.

Feel free to share my contact information with any student who is interested:
laura.kutsch@usbank.com

2.  Finance TA:
Professor Johnathon Leong is seeking a TA for winter term, and we are wondering if you might be able to aid us by letting the accounting students know of the opportunity. Any help would be greatly appreciated.  The position is for, FIN442: Financial Statement Analysis.  Looking for a student in pro school who has completed some upper level accounting classes.

Course details:
http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/CourseDetail.aspx?subjectcode=FIN&coursenumber=442&term=201702&campus=corvallis

Job posting:
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/36393

NETWORKING:
Internal Auditor Student Night on 02/15/17, and inviting students from all local colleges and universities to participate.   PSU has graciously offered to let us use one of their facilities forthe event, so it will be in downtown Portland, and it will be held from
5:00pm – 7:00pm that evening.  There will be several speakers from local companies, currently working in Internal Audit, a question and answer
session, and networking.  We will also have information on local IA internship opportunities, if there are any coming available soon.  Pizza and
soft drinks will be provided as well.

Scholarship & Mentorship Opportunities:
1.  (See attached flyer)
The scholarship deadline is January 16, 2017 for 2017-18 scholarships (fall 2017 through spring 2018). Please let me know when a good time would be to send you a follow-up reminder to help encourage your students to apply.  For more information on The OSCPA Educational Foundation College Scholarships, and the link to apply, visit: www.orcpa.org/educational_foundation/scholarships.

2.  OSCPA coaching program:
https://www.orcpa.org/career_zone/resource/64-coaching_program/
Student Member Registration: Opens in February 2017
Coach-Student Pairing Notification: April 28, 2017
Program Runs: May 1 – August 31, 2017

Why the Coaching program for Students:
Your Coach will contact you for the initial meeting; you will initiate scheduling subsequent meetings.
Develop a meeting agenda for what you want to accomplish during the Coaching Program.
Dress appropriately for in-person meetings. At minimum, business casual; no jeans or sneakers.
Ask your Coach to review and provide feedback on your resume.
Ask about interviewing, including attire, thank you note etiquette how to prepare for the interview.
Keep your Coach informed of your progress.
Ask questions regarding the CPA exam, how to study, etc.

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