schedule2008 conference schedule
9:30
Registration
Students register and receive resource book and cards for
prize drawings.
Exhibits - open all day except lunch
Exhibiting employers take student questions and resumes.
Specialty booths - open all day except lunch
Professionals talk one-on-one with students about resumes and
interviewing. Sign up onsite for a 15-minute session.
10:00
Group Session: "Interviewing & Resume Tips"
10:30
Panel: "Behind Closed Doors"
Students meet with a panel of recent graduates with both 4-year and
2-year degrees working in the accounting field including public
accountants, CPAs in industry and CPAs working in government and
education. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions you
might not feel comfortable asking a potential employer.
Sample questions:
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Should I take the CPA exam right away, or wait until I have some experience?
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How much training or mentoring do you get before you begin working with clients?
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What are differences between public accounting, an industry position or a position in government?
* Please note that this is the ONLY time the 2-year degree panel is offered.
11:45
Lunch - exhibits and specialty booths closed
12:00
Keynote: To be announced
1:00
Specialty booths and exhibits - reopen
1:00
Group Session: "Interviewing & Resume Tips"
1:30
Panel: "Behind Closed Doors"
Students meet with a panel of recent graduates
with 4-year degrees working in the accounting field including public
accountants, CPAs in industry and CPAs working in government and
education. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions you
might not feel comfortable asking a potential employer.
Sample questions:
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Does your employer offer compensation for the CPA exam or exam review courses?
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Does your employer allow time during work to study for the exam?
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What is a typical day at work like for you?
* Please note that a 2-year degree panel is
NOT offered at this time.
Panel: "Choosing Your Career Path"
Students meet with a panel of experienced professionals representing a range
of career paths, including public accounting, industry accounting, internal
audit, government accounting and accounting educators. Students, you have a
chance to learn more about the opportunities available to accounting
professionals, how the panelists got where they are, and what career path is
right for you.
Sample questions:
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What made you choose industry, public, government, etc.?
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What certifications were you required or encouraged to get?
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What are the different career opportunities within your field (public, industry, education, etc.)?
3:15
Prize drawings - prizes donated by exhibitors
3:30
Conference ends