Accounting @ Berkeley February 2017

BCPA Information Session
Thursday, February 23, 2017 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Haas School of Business, Cheit Hall, Room C110
Contact cfrm@haas.berkeley.edu for more information.

PwC screening of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap
Thursday, March 2, 2017 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
International House (2299 Piedmont Avenue)
For more information click here
To register and attend click here

BCPA Information Session
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Haas School of Business, Cheit Hall, Room C330
Contact cfrm@haas.berkeley.edu for more information.

BCPA Information Session
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Haas School of Business, Cheit Hall, Room C325
Contact cfrm@haas.berkeley.edu for more information.

Drones set to invade accounting profession
Submitted by CalCPA

Microsoft Excel: Use Excel to quickly count workdays
Submitted by CalCPA

Summer Leadership Opportunities
Submitted by Armanino, BDO, Crowe Horwath, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Moss Adams, PwC

Second round deadline for BCPA is February 13
To learn more about the program click here
To apply for either program click here

BDO Summer Leadership Program
BDO is now accepting applications for their Summer Leadership Program.
For more information and to apply click here

Grant Thornton Summer Leadership Program
Grant Thornton is now accepting applications from sophomores and juniors for their Summer Leadership Program. For more information click here

The Road to CPA
Join CalCPA, Cal State Univ, Chico, and Becker Prof Education as they discuss the new CPA exam debuting in April, the educational and ethics requirements for CPA licensure, and best practices for submitting the necessary paperwork
Register for the live event here
Register for the webcast here

PwC brings new event to Berkeley
The Fiercest Competitor is an event designed for freshmen and sophomores interested in PwC Advisory. The workshop simulates disruptive scenarios, and allows students to develop a presentation to combat these problems. Application deadline is March 10th.
Register for the event on Handshake

Featured Profile
Jane Allen
Principal, PwC

UC Berkeley, Political Economy of Natural Resources

What do recruits look for when hiring new graduates from CAL?

We really do look for a well-rounded, total package person. Meaning, your technical (i.e. accounting) expertise and interest is at the foundation, but that candidates should also bring a passion for solving problems, innovation, work quality, leadership, and connecting with people. Communication doesn't need to be perfect, but the desire to connect with colleagues and clients is important in our work. We also want new graduates to be themselves - authenticity is important and valued.

What are the benefits of starting a career in public accounting?

Public accounting is an incredible foundation and career launching point that can really take you anywhere and is so highly regarded by companies in all industries and locations. You learn technical, relationship management, leadership, and other soft skills you might not have ever imagined - that will be helpful throughout your lifetime. Also, in a public accounting firm you get to experience a variety of client problems and companies, whereas if you started at just one company, you get a siloed and limited perspective.