Recruitment Handbook 2021

Recruitment Handbook 2021

2021-2022 Recruitment Handbook

Table of Contents

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Meet the SoA Staff/Career Coach & Internship Advisor

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What You can do in accounting

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Getting Ahead Checklist

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Student Organizations

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Student Resources

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Handshake

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Preparing for Career Fairs

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Preparing Your Resume

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Preparing Your Resume

18-19 Sample Resume 20 Cover Letter 21

Cover Letter Example 22-23 Developing Your Elevator Speech/Sample 24 Dress for Success 25-27 Preparing for the Interview 28-32 Types of Interviews/Common Questions 33 Thank you Email/Sample 34

Do’s and Do NOTs of the Accounting Recruitment Process

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KSU SoA Corporate Partners

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Meet the SoA Staff: We’re here to help! Nicole Pearce is the Assistant Director for Strategic Partnerships for the School of Accountancy within Coles College of Business. In this role, Nicole focuses on building collaborative community and business partnerships that will lead to additional connections for students and enhanced student programs. Prior to joining KSU, Nicole worked at Reinhardt University and North Georgia Technical College. Nicole passion is to help students reach their dreams of confirmed degrees, facilitating employer connections, and insuring students have opportunity to grow their personal careers by relationships founded at KSU. On a more personal note, Nicole, her husband, Justin, daughter Peyton, and son Parker live in Woodstock. They enjoy reading, football, hiking and any other outdoor sport or adventure.

To make an appointment email Nicole directly, as she spends most of her time out of the office connecting with employers.

Contact info: Email: [email protected] | Phone: 470-578-6860 | Office: BB 204

Jose McKinney is the Strategic Partnerships Liaison for the School of Accountancy within Coles College of Business. In this role, Jose assists with building collaborative community and business partnerships that will lead to professional development and additional career connections for students. Prior to joining KSU, Jose worked at Clayton State University and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Jose is fulfilled by helping students reach their full personal and professional potential through intentional advising. In his free time, he loves watching anime, playing video games, hiking, baking, trying new food spots in Atlanta, and spending time with friends and family!

To make an appointment with Jose, please email him directly.

Contact info: Email: [email protected] | Phone: 470-578-6084 | Office: BB 234

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Cynthia True is the Master of Accounting (MAcc) Program Coordinator within the Coles College of Business. In this role, Cynthia coordinates the different administrative facets of the program, plans events and socials, build relationships with MAcc students, and connect students to important student support services. Prior to her role in the School of Accountancy, she has served and supported students in other roles at Kennesaw State University including serving as an Education Abroad Advisor! In her free time, she loves cooking meals for friends and family, hot yoga, working out and training, and traveling.

To make an appointment with Cynthia, please email her directly.

Contact info: Email: [email protected]| Phone: 470-578-7628 | Office: KSU Center

Meet your Career Coach and Internship Advisor!

Kirstie Colin is a certified professional career coach. Her professional background spans various areas within Higher Education including career development, and student services roles at many public and private universities over the past decade. § Schedule an appointment with Kirstie on Handshake to talk about: § Individualized career coaching § Resume and cover letter assistance § Information about Internships for academic credit § Networking, career fair, job search and interviewing tips In her free time she loves to laugh, travel and explore new and unique places to eat. She is passionate about helping people achieve personal success and live their best life!

Contact info: Appointments: https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/appointments Email: [email protected] | Phone: (470) 578-6555 | Office: BB 409

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Public Accounting

Assurance Services Business Valuation

Environmental Accounting

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Financial Accounting

External Audit

Litigation and Risk Management Consulting

Personal Finance Planning

Tax

Management Consulting

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International Accounting

Forensic/Investigative Accounting

Employers: §

Public Accounting Firms

Sole Practitioner

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Strategies: § Public accounting firms hire candidates who meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure. To be licensed in Georgia, you must have 150 semester hours, including 30 hours of accounting and 24 hours of general business credits. The typical undergraduate degree is 120 hours, so many students pursue a Master of Accounting to get to the 150 hours required for licensure. § In Georgia, students can sit for the CPA exam before obtaining the 150 hours. To sit, students must have an undergraduate degree and 20 hours of upper level accounting. § Learn about the American Institute of CPA’s offers specialty certifications § Check out the KSU “Get Certified” website for more info and FAQ’s. Get Certified

Corporate (Industry) Accounting

Financial Management Financial Reporting

Tax Planning

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Transaction Services

Internal Auditing Cost Accounting

Budget Analysis

Information Technology

Employers: §

Companies – of all sizes, in all industries

Strategies: § Some entry-level positions do not require a CPA although many in higher-level positions have both a CPA and a master’s degree § The Institute of Management Accountants offers the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) to those who have worked in the field for two years, hold a bachelor’s degree, and pass a two-part exam § Management accountants may move into internal auditing, however it is less likely to move to public accounting

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Government

Auditing

Budget Analysis

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Financial Reporting Financial Management

Research

Employers: §

Federal agencies and departments:

o Federal Bureau of Investigation o Internal Revenue Service o Department of Treasury o General Auditing

State and local agencies

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Strategies: §

Complete an internship in a government agency § Become familiar with the government application process § Some government agencies will help pay back student loans with an employee commitment to service for three years

Non-Profit

Accounting

Budgeting

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Internal Auditing Financial Planning

Money Handling Record Keeping

Employers: §

Social Services Agencies Non-profit organizations

Universities and colleges Religious organizations Libraries and museums

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Hospitals

Public School Systems

Political parties

Labor unions

Strategies: § Volunteer at non-profit organizations and build a network of contacts in the non-profit sector Education § Teaching § Research § Consulting Employers: § universities and colleges Strategies: § A PhD or DBA in Business Administration

***Please note this is a limited list of opportunities in accounting as there is many other options available to students and experienced professionals. ***

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Getting Ahead Check List

ü Earn good grades. Good grades are an indicator of technical competence in accounting and of a person’s work ethic. ü Potential employers place emphasis on interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrate these skills by having well-rounded experiences outside of the classroom. ü Actively participate in student organizations to develop leadership skills. Learn to work well within a team. ü Develop excellent computer skills. Learn relevant software packages. ü Pursue Summer Leadership Programs (SLPS) and internships by learning about the field and gain experience. Consider completing internships in the spring semester, in addition to, summer term, to build more connections. ü Join Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary student society for accounting, finance and information systems, to gain knowledge about the accounting profession, build professional networks, and make connections within the field. ü Develop analytical, critical thinking/problem solving skills, and understanding of professional ethical standards. ü Exhibit accuracy and attention to detail. ü Take classes outside of accounting in a related field, i.e. >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35

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