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Accelerated Cohort Program Informational Webinar

2. Why Consider an Education in Accounting or Taxation?. Stable industry with growing need for qualified professionalsLongstanding prestigious professionProfession requires technical knowledge Industry is continuously changing and responding to legal and economic developments. 3. Why Consider Classes at GGU?.

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Accelerated Cohort Program Informational Webinar

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    1. Accelerated Cohort Program Informational Webinar Golden Gate University Schools of Accounting and Taxation Mary Canning, Dean Audrey Ching, Assistant Dean

    2. 2 Why Consider an Education in Accounting or Taxation? Stable industry with growing need for qualified professionals Longstanding prestigious profession Profession requires technical knowledge Industry is continuously changing and responding to legal and economic developments

    3. 3 Why Consider Classes at GGU? Individualized advising by faculty and staff Learn practical, real-world information Curriculum designed and taught by leading professionals Employers seek out GGU graduates during recruitment All courses are eligible for CPE credit 3 units = 45 hours CPE

    4. 4 Why the Cohort Program? Obtain a Masters degree in 1 year or less Enter the accounting or tax industry directly after graduation Develop a network of academic and professional colleagues San Francisco Campus located in heart of city’s Financial District, minutes from industry firms!

    5. 5 Cohort Program Application Requirements Demonstration of academic achievement Official degree-conferring undergraduate and post-graduate transcript submission required Resume Personal statement Letter(s) of recommendation Interview may be required

    6. 6 Accelerated MST and MAc Cohort Programs No previous accounting or tax experience needed Program offered in downtown San Francisco Satisfy education requirements and prepare to sit for the CPA exam Classes commence late-July/early-August Orientation for 2011-2012 class held on July 29 Classes begin August 1

    7. 7 Additional Benefits of the Accelerated Cohort Programs Highly personalized academic and placement advising Participate in professional development workshops Expert Lecture Series Resume Reviews Practice Interviews Attend industry recruiting events exclusive to GGU tax and accounting students High job-placement rates for qualified students* *GGU and the Schools of Accounting and Taxation cannot guarantee job placement

    8. 8 Participating Firms and Agencies Big 4 Accounting Firms Federal Government Agencies Global 7 Accounting Firms Regional/Local Accounting Firms

    9. 9 Accounting Foundation “Bootcamp” Accelerated accounting foundation courses offered in early summer for those needing to satisfy requirements ACCTG 50 – Financial Accounting for Accounting Majors May 31 – June 17 ACCTG 100A – Intermediate Accounting I June 20 – July 8 ACCTG 100B – Intermediate Accounting II July 11 – July 28 Strongly recommended for MST students with no previous accounting experience* * Based upon the hiring practices of the industry and their preferred candidates

    10. 10 General Schedule for 2011-2012 MAc and MST Cohort Programs

    11. 11 Academic Internship Credit Requirements for student eligibility: Student has already completed at least 6 graduate courses in their program 3.0 or higher GPA Student has no similar or relevant work experience Seasonal or full-time employment positions do qualify for internship credit Up to 6 units of internship credit can apply towards degree Position must be reviewed and approved by the department

    12. 12 Scholarship Opportunities Dean’s Merit Scholarship This scholarship will be awards of $20,000 (more than 75% of the cost of tuition) and will be granted to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and intellectual promise. The Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Diversity Scholarship This scholarship will be awards of $20,000 (more than 75% of the cost of tuition) and will be granted to students who demonstrate financial need and self-identify as coming from a population historically underrepresented in the accounting and tax profession.

    13. 13 Tuition and Fees 2010-2011 Tuition Costs $1,710 for a 3-Unit Undergraduate Course $2,340 for a 3-Unit Graduate Accounting Course $2,595 for a 3-Unit Graduate Taxation Course $70 Graduate Degree application fee Application fee waived for webinar attendees Financial aid available for degree students

    14. 14 End of Presentation Thank you for attending!

    15. 15 Questions? Contact Us!

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