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Big Four
Public Accounting &
First Year Expectations
Indiana University
Kim Garrard, Senior Associate
Julie Merkel, Associate
Sean Smith, Associate
www.kpmgcampus.com
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Agenda
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What we need
Who we are
Services we offer
Opportunities we offer
First year expectations—getting acquainted, on the
job, personal life, and advice from the experts
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What we need…
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Students who are majoring in accounting
Students who are obtaining 150 credit hours and will
be sitting for the CPA exam
MBA in Accounting
Masters in Accounting
Accounting and finance double majors with at least
150 credit hours
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Who we are & Services we offer…
Big Four
Public Accounting
Firms
Deloitte & Touche
Ernst & Young
KPMG LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Services Offered
Assurance
Tax
Other Specialty Practices
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Services we offer…
Assurance Services:
• Financial Statement Audit
• Internal Control
• Forensic and Litigation Services
• Transaction Services
• Risk Advisory Services
• Management Advisory Services
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Services we offer…
Tax Services:
• Federal Tax
• State and Local Tax
• International Consulting Services
• Economic Consulting Services
• International Tax
• Personal Financial Planning
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Opportunities we offer…
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Global network
Internships
Varied career paths
Working on integrated teams
Endless resources
Mobility
International Rotations
Work/Life Flexibility
Quality training programs
Structured performance management process and mentoring
program
Advanced technology, including 24-hour support
Knowledge sharing
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First Year Expectations—Getting Acquainted
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Receive a high-quality training program and lots of onthe-job training.
Developing relationships with mentors and
performance managers
Receive information not only on audit and tax
techniques, but administrative items as well
Social events
Summer 2003
KPMG Odyssey Boat Cruise
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Fall 2003
Limo Scavenger Hunt
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First Year Expectations—On the Job
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Client sites
Responsibility
Typical work day
Overtime
Travel
Exposure to managers, partners, and high levels of
client management
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First Year Expectations—Personal Life
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Time Management
Attire
Firm Social Events and Athletic Leagues
Participation in Community Service
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KPMG Flag Football Games
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First Year Expectations—Advice from the Experts
 Have a good attitude
 Utilize the “sponge effect”—absorb as much
information as possible in year 1
 Be willing to learn/learn by doing
 Be good team member and contribute to the team
 Ask lots of questions and use your good
communication skills
 Be flexible
 Take charge of your own career—be prepared to ask
for feedback!
 Get involved in recruiting activities
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Thank you!
Indiana University
Kim Garrard, Senior Associate
Julie Merkel, Associate
Sean Smith, Associate
www.kpmgcampus.com