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π§βπ Freshman Year: Explore & Prepare
Goal: Learn about accounting careers & build your resume.
Join Accounting Society.
Attend career fairs & info sessions.
Build LinkedIn + resume.
Learn Excel & GPA > 3.5.
π©βπ Sophomore Year: Build Skills
Goal: Gain experience & develop technical skills.
Take Intermediate Accounting & Excel-based classes.
Attend networking events and apply for leadership programs at firms.
Do volunteer bookkeeping or part-time finance work.
π¨βπ Junior Year: Intern & Specialize
Goal: Land a summer internship.
Apply for Big 4/corporate/government internships (early recruiting is key).
Practice interview + Excel skills.
Consider narrowing career interest: audit, tax, advisory, etc.
π Senior Year: Secure Full-Time Role
Goal: Lock in your job before graduation.
Accept internship return offer or apply early.
Start CPA exam prep.
Continue networking + leadership in accounting orgs.
Public Accounting: A business or individual who is not employed solely by one client and provides accounting services for individuals and/or corporations.
Private/Corporate Accounting: Accountants employed by a single company, offering services such as financial reporting, internal audit, budgeting, or treasury.
Accounting Recruitment Cycles
Fall:Β Early August to mid-October each year for full-time and winter internships.
Spring: December to February for summer internships and special summer programs.
Note:Β Interns are frequently sought after starting in their sophomore year. The most competitive companies often recruit 12-18 months before internship start date.
Finding the Right Firm
Corporate Accounting
Got CPA? What's the big deal?
β Higher salary potential
β More job opportunities and promotions
β Legal authority to sign audits and represent clients
β Greater credibility and respect in the field
β Flexibility to work across industries or start your own firm
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