Accounting@Berkeley December, 2016 Newsletter

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December 2016

Events

Berkeley Career Center - Spring Career Fair
Wed & Thurs, January 25 & 26, 2017 l 11:00am - 4:00pm
To learn more click here

Big 4+ Sneak Peek Social
Thursday, January 26, 2017 l 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Bancroft Hotel l 2860 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Join CFRM for a sneak peek into professional services and summer leadership opportunities.
For more information l CFRM@haas.berkeley.edu

Resources

The Next Four Years: A conversation with Tim Ryan
The Atlantic invited PwC's Chairman and Senior Partner, Tim Ryan, to be a part of their post-election forum.
Submitted by PwC

10 Telephone Tips for a Text Message Era
Submitted by CalCPA

4 ways to write a LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters' attention
Submitted by CalCPA

Opportunities

BCPA application is open!
Applications are being accepted for both the Introductory and Advanced Berkeley Charter of Professional Accountancy programs. The BCPA provides you with the accounting knowledge to pursue a CPA, as well as careers in economics, finance, and accounting more broadly.
To learn more about the program click here
To apply for either program click here

BDO R&D Tax Consulting is looking for someone like you!
Do you want to be on the forefront of technology with the BDO R&D tax consulting team? Find out what R&D tax consulting is, how it fits in a CPA firm, and how you can be a part of this dynamic team!
To learn more about the position and to apply click here

Featured Profile
Jessica Connor
Core Tax, PwC

Class of 2015, Political Economy

What are some common misconceptions about accounting?

One main misconception about accounting is that only people with a lack of social skills go into the profession. I think having social skills is actually quite important in accounting because of the number of colleagues and clients you interact with, in addition to the fact that engagements are done in teams, so getting along within a team is vital.

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

I would advise students to start early! There are a lot of accounting and business unit requirements that are not neatly met by the majors offered at Cal, but can be completed for the most part by taking the accounting classes at Haas (which people should do even if they are not a Business Administration major).

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