BAP Meeting:
1. BAP: Wednesday, Feb. 17th, 6-7pm in AH 226; Come hear from professionals working in a different accounting environment, focused on forensics and the valuation of businesses. There are many opportunities to apply an accounting education outside of the traditional path of public accounting, and this presentation will help expose you to more of these possibilities.
***Officer Elections, Feb. 24th** Position information: www.osubap.com/officers/how-
CANNED FOOD drive. Please bring canned food to the next BAP meeting.
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/
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.
OFFICE HOURS for next week:
AH 124 – Deloitte 2/17: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
AH 102A – Moss Adams 2/18: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & DISCUSS scholarship (see flyer)
AH124/atrium – Kernutt Stokes 2/18: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2. KPMG China (SEE ATTACHED FLYER) reaches out and asks the US team to help source strong talent for their opportunities. If you think any of your BAP members might be interested, would you mind sharing the attached flyer with them… and that’s it! After that point, KPMG China will manage all applicants. The flyer instructs students to visit the KPMG China careers site to apply. It also lists contacts for KPMG China, so all questions should be directed there. Please note the following:
· Interested students must apply directly with KPMG China. We cannot collect resumes for these position.
· Applicants can be from any academic discipline (not limited to accounting).
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/
· OSCPA Student Membership (only $25 and valid through September 30, 2016) — https://www.orcpa.org/join/
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. 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.
