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CLIFTON GUNDERSON, LLP. Emily Hess, CPA Senior Manager. Who We Are. We are the 12 th largest CPA firm in the United States. We currently have over 1,400 employees. We have offices in 14 states and Washington DC. Client Services.
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CLIFTON GUNDERSON, LLP Emily Hess, CPA Senior Manager
Who We Are • We are the 12th largest CPA firm in the United States. • We currently have over 1,400 employees. • We have offices in 14 states and Washington DC
Client Services We offer clients not only traditional auditing, accounting, and tax services, we also offer services in: • Assurance • Business Valuation • Financial Services • Corporate Finance • Forensic • International • State and Local Tax • Strategic Planning • Technology Consulting
What Types of Clients Do We Serve? • Various Industries • Manufacturing • Construction • Government • Non-Profit • Financial Institutions • Health Care • Agribusiness • SEC vs. Privately Held
General Career Path Depends on the individual and the firm’s needs • Associate (new hire to 2 years) • Senior Associate (2 years to 3-4 years) • Manager (4-7 years) • Senior Manager (8-12 years) • Partner (10-12 years to end of career)
Duties of an Associate • Assist on audits, reviews, compilations,etc. • Learn the technical skills and personal skills to be a senior associate (includes learning entire audit program) • Early and frequent interaction with clients
Duties of a Senior Associate • Runs audits/engagements • Trains new staff • Coordinates communication with audit team and client • Reviews work performed by associate
Duties of a Manager • Provides more on-site supervision • Runs audits of difficult/complex clients • Reviews work of senior associate and associate (Final Review) • Trains staff on various technical issues
Duties of a Senior Manager • Part of Management of Firm • Mentoring of staff • Provides overall supervision of staff- (evaluate & train staff) • Performs Final Reviews of Engagements • Ensures all engagements are completed timely and efficiently • Focus on Client Development
Opportunities for theCollege Graduate? • Associate positions • Auditing & Accounting – Commercial • Auditing & Accounting – Healthcare • Tax
Day -to-Day Activities of an Associate • Be a part of a 2-4 person audit team • Typical audit engagements last 1 to 2 weeks….lots of variety! • Assigned sections of audit program/verification program to complete • Assist the senior associate in preparation of the audit and completion of the audit • Must communicate with team members and client personnel
Career Development • General within profession • Internal (on-the-job training) • External (seminars, conferences) • CG Training • First Week/ On-the-Job Training • Buddy/Mentor Program • CG University • Monthly Staff Meetings • Lunch and Learns • Firm-wide Industry Conferences • Individualize training (INCPA & AICPA courses)
What are we looking for? • Balance • GPA • Participation in activities • Leadership positions • Work experience • Ability to sit for CPA (not required) • Good Communication Skills (verbal & written) • Personal Effectiveness Skills (Initiative, Dependability, Team Player)
What are the benefits? • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage • Prescription Coverage • Flexible Benefit Plan • 401K with matching & profit sharing • Tuition Assistance • Professional Certification Assistance • Business Casual Dress (in office) • Jean’s Friday ($3 for charity of the week)
There’s More??? • We want you to have a life….. • Flexible Work Schedules • Relaxed Work Environment • Outings • Hayride/Bonfire • Holiday Party/Casino Night • Bowling Party • Cookouts • Sporting Events • Softball League • Basketball League