Accounting @ Berkeley February 2016

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February 2016

Events

RCSA Internship and Opportunities Fair
Wednesday, February 3 | 11:00am - 2:30pm |
Anna Head Alumnae Hall, 2537 Haste Street
Contact: Justin Choe | jchoe@berkeley.edu

PwC Aspire to Lead Webcast
Wednesday, February 17 | 8:30 - 9:30am
Learn more and register here
Contact: Brooke Meikle | brooke.m.meikle@pwc.com

Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy Tabling
Wed, February 17 | 11:30am - 1:30pm | Haas Courtyard
Contact: Jennifer Wells | wells@haas.berkeley.edu

Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy Info Session
Tuesday, February 23 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Haas C230
RSVP here
Contact: Jennifer Wells | wells@haas.berkeley.edu

EY Advisory Information Session
Tuesday, March 1 | 6:30-8:00pm | MLK - Tilden
Contact: Kendra Cook | kendra.cook@ey.com

EY Assurance Information Session
Wednesday, March 24 | 6:30-8:00pm | MLK - Tilden
Contact: Kendra Cook | kendra.cook@ey.com

EY Tax Information Session
Thursday, March 25 | 6:30-8:00pm | MLK - Tilden
Contact: Kendra Cook | kendra.cook@ey.com

Resources

Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy
Submitted by CFRM

5 Numbers that Spell Fresh Financial Trouble for Millennials
Submitted by PwC

Addressing Recent Cyberconcerns from Securities and Market Regulators
Submitted by Grant Thornton

Trends that will Shape the CPA Profession in 2016
Submitted by CalCPA

8 Pieces of Advice for Women Looking to Get Promoted at Work
Submitted by KPMG

Job Opportunities

Accounting Intern
Collective Health

Featured Profile
Maggie Yang
Business Major

Class of 2016

What sparked your interest in accounting?

I found my introduction to financial accounting course to be engaging and interesting, so I started to look into the profession. The professional panel that spoke to our class further sparked my interest in accounting because I learned that my previous misconception that accounts are just introverted people who work with numbers all day is not true. In fact, the professionals who spoke on the panel were personable and had a fantastic, albeit nerdy, sense of humor and emphasized the importance of communication and building relationships in the accounting profession.

What are you doing to prepare for the CPA exam?

I am studying via Becker. I'm also a Haas tutor so I've been refreshing my own knowledge by tutoring students in accounting.

What advice do you have for other students considering a career in accounting?

Be proactive and take initiative in reaching out to professionals. They may seem intimidating, but they were in your shoes at one point and they understand what you're going through. I found mentors and formed strong friendships through the recruiting process, so I really encourage all students to take advantage of every opportunity to meet people and build an expansive network.

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