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Move Contacts from Excel to Outlook

Imagine a colleague gives you a giant spreadsheet of contacts and tells you that you’ll be emailing these people frequently for a new project. Should you spend hours painstakingly adding each contact into Outlook so you can easily email them? Fortunately, the answer is “No.” Instead, you can export the contacts to a CSV (comma separated values) file and import them into Outlook. Learn more…

Korean Practice Audit Positions: KPMG

The following positions are currently available:

Company: KPMG LLP
Position: Korean Practice Audit Positions
Location: New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta
Drop Deadline: September 30
Description: KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm, operates from 87 offices with more than 23,000 employees and partners throughout the U.S. Our purpose is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, our people, and the capital markets. KPMG LLP is a member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. The member firms of the KPMG International network have 137,000 professionals operating in 144 countries.

KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services, is seeking bilingual (English and Korean) individuals with effective communication, leadership and time management skills for our Korean Practice- Audit. Successful candidates will possess strong technical ability to meet our business objectives. KPMG professionals work as a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service. Opportunities are available for fall 2012 start dates. 

Responsibilities include performing audit-related tasks for a variety of clients, helping ensure the integrity and transparency of financial information, identifying the key business issues affecting those results, assessing both internal control tests of designs and internal control tests of effectiveness, and gaining a strong understanding of US GAAP, US GAAS, and PCAOB auditing standards.  To qualify for this position, you must have a BS, MS, or MBA in Accounting or Taxation at accredited colleges, universities, eligible to sit for the Uniform CPA exam, and fluent in Korean and English.

To apply, go to www.kpmgcampus.com/reg to complete our required eApplication. You must then email your resume to Ms. EY Lee at eullee@kpmg.com. In your email message, please indicate clearly your choice between audit and tax (no indication will cause delay for further process), and your location preference among New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta (location preference is optional. Please do not indicate it if you have no preference). Your eApplication, resume, practice, and location preference must be received by September 30, 2011 in order to be considered.

Submitted by Lindsey Braentner

Korean Practice Tax Positions: KPMG

The following positions are currently available:

Company: KPMG LLP
Position: Korean Practice Tax Positions
Location: New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta
Drop Deadline: September 30
Description: KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm, operates from 87 offices with more than 23,000 employees and partners throughout the U.S. Our purpose is to turn knowledge into value for the benefit of our clients, our people, and the capital markets. KPMG LLP is a member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. The member firms of the KPMG International network have 137,000 professionals operating in 144 countries.

KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services, is seeking bilingual (English and Korean) individuals with effective communication, leadership and time management skills for our Korean Practice- Audit. Successful candidates will possess strong technical ability to meet our business objectives. KPMG professionals work as a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service. Opportunities are available for fall 2012 start dates. 

Responsibilities include performing tax-related tasks for a variety of clients within four lines of businesses:  Financial Servies; Health Care and Public Sector; Information, Communication, and Entertainment; and Consumer and Industrial Businesses.  You will also prepare and analyze financial and economic data for tax and regulatory compliance, perform economic and financial analysis in support of business advising and controversy, identify and research tax issues, and write reports.  To qualify for this position, you must have a Bachelor’s of Accountancy, Master’s of Accountancy, Master’s of Taxation, J.D., and/or LL.M. in Taxation from an accredited college/university.  You must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills, and work well both autonomously and collaboratively.

To apply, go to www.kpmgcampus.com/reg to complete our required eApplication. You must then email your resume to Ms. EY Lee at eullee@kpmg.com. In your email message, please indicate clearly your choice between audit and tax (no indication will cause delay for further process), and your location preference among New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta (location preference is optional. Please do not indicate it if you have no preference). Your eApplication, resume, practice, and location preference must be received by September 30, 2011 in order to be considered.

Submitted by Lindsey Braentner

PwC xACT 2011 Case Competition

Business is the place where theory is executed real time, where decisions are made with consequences, communication is key, and collaborative, team-oriented thinking is a must. These are the conditions PwC seeks to create with our xACT campus competition. No number crunching exercise, xACT is focused on high-level issues designed to test and improve your decision making skills. Detailed accounting knowledge is not required to participate.

Each team must consist of 5 members: 2 Sophomores in their first accounting course or be an accounting major/minor, 1 Junior accounting major, 1 student in their first accounting course or accounting major/minor, and 1 additional member.

To learn more, please attend the PwC xACT campus launch.

Date: October 5, 2011

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: CBA 4.342

 

Submitted by Vivian Gao

MPA International Students: First MIC Meeting this Friday

Current MPA students are invited to attend MPA International Connection (MIC) meetings to discuss recruiting issues specifically related to international students.  Meetings are held in the MPA Program Office, GSB 4.112C, from 11 a.m. – Noon unless otherwise stated.  The meetings are typically round-table discussions; attendee participation and exchange of ideas is encouraged.

2011 Meeting Topics

September 30:  Interviewing Techniques and Strategies
October 7: Getting Involved: Build Your Resume and Have Fun Doing It
October 14:  Networking Skills
October 21:  Alumni Conference Call

*Note: Dates, times and topics are subject to change.

For more information about MIC or to connect with a MIC Volunteer, please go to https://new.mccombs.utexas.edu/MPA/MPA-Career-Services/MPA-Student-Careers/International-Students.aspx.

Industry Night Employer Positions

Company: Industry Night Employers
Position: MPA Internship & MPA Full-Time
Drop Deadline: Varies
Description: The employers listed from Industry Night still have positions available for either internship or full-time positions.

Employer OCR Resume Dates MPAI MPAF
Anadarko 9/30/2011 & 10/05/2011 MPAI-Accounting Intern – Summer MPAI-IT Audit Intern MPAF-Rotational Accountant
BASF 9/27/2011 MPAI-Professional Development Program – Accounting Internship – Summer 2012 MPAF-Professional Development Program – Accounting Class of 2012
General Motors 10/05/2011   MPAF-Accounting/Finance Analyst (RC)
Intel 9/19/2011 MPAI-Financial Analyst Intern MPAF-Financial Analyst
Spectra Energy 10/06/2011 MPAI-Accounting Intern MPAF-Accounting Analyst

Submitted by Vincent Taylor

Walt Disney Internship – Summer 2012 Undergraduate Corporate Tax

Job: Undergraduate Corporate Tax Intern
Location: Glendale, CA

Overview
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

Job Description
The Corporate Tax Administration Group will be hiring five Interns to work full-time for Summer 2012.Candidates must be available from Monday, May 21, 2012 through Friday, August 10, 2012.                   

The interns will be responsible for assisting the Tax Administration Group with Federal and State Income Tax Compliance at The Walt Disney Company.  The internships will be located in Glendale, California.  We will be offering some temporary relocation benefits; inters will be responsible for finding their own housing.

REQUIREMENTS
Only students, who are actively enrolled in a college or university, working towards a degree, will be considered for this opportunity.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred; in addition to currently being enrolled in graduate program with an Accounting or Tax focus. We will also accept strong candidates who are working on a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • Prior professional internship experience within tax or accounting is helpful.  Basic knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations is highly desired.
  • Candidates must be hard working, self-starters, performance-oriented and able to meet the demands of a diverse business environment in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  Excellent analytical and organization skills are essential.
  • Candidates must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
  • Must be available to work Monday, May 21, 2012 through Friday, August 10, 2012.
  • Please bring a copy of your unofficial transcript to the interview.

Submitted by: Nina Maldonado

Walt Disney 2012 Undergraduate Corporate Tax Intern

Job: Corporate Tax Intern
When: January – May 2012
Location: Glendale, CA

Overview
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.

Job Description
The Corporate Tax Administration Group will be hiring four Interns to work full-time for a five month internship.  Candidates must be available from Monday, January 9, 2012 through Friday, May 18, 2012

The Interns will be responsible for assisting the Tax Administration Group with Federal and State Income Tax Compliance at The Walt Disney Company.  The internships will be located in Glendale, California.  We will be offering some temporary relocation benefits; interns will be responsible for finding their own housing.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Gather and analyze data, perform computations and prepare workpapers for tax returns and tax provisions, and prepare federal and state corporate income tax estimates, extensions and returns for a diverse group of corporations conducting multi-national operations.
  • Work with various tax, business and accounting personnel throughout the company to obtain and analyze data needed for tax compliance.
  • Develop knowledge of federal and state income tax laws, regulations, and current developments.
  • Research income tax compliance-related matters.
  • Develop an understanding of the structure, functionality and reporting capabilities of the corporate general ledger system and key tax software applications.

REQUIREMENTS
Only students, who are actively enrolled in a college or university, working towards a degree, will be considered for this opportunity.

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred; in addition to currently being enrolled in graduate program with an Accounting or Tax focus. We will also accept strong candidates who are working on Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting.
  • Prior professional internship experience within tax or accounting is helpful.  Basic knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations is highly desired.
  • Candidates must be hard working, self-starters, performance-oriented and able to meet the demands of a diverse business environment in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  Excellent analytical and organization skills are essential.
  • Candidates must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office.
  • Must be available to work Monday, January 9, 2011 through Friday, May 18, 2012. 
  • Please bring a copy of your unofficial transcript to the interview.

 

Submitted by: Nina Maldonado

 

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Easy Access to Your Favorite Programs in Windows 7

Most people have a few programs that they use frequently and a lot of other programs they don’t use very often. So it makes sense that we would all want the programs we use the most to be easy to access. In Windows 7, you can set a program to always be on your Start menu or your Taskbar (or both), making it easy to launch the programs you need. Learn more…

Austin CPA Chapter Scholarship Opportunity

The Austin CPA Chapter/CPE Foundation established a scholarship program whose purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to junior, senior and graduate accounting students who plan to become Certified Public Accountants and enter the accounting profession. To be considered for this scholarship, a student must:
• Be a current TSCPA Student member ($35).
• Be a junior or senior accounting major or graduate student in accounting attending a university in the Austin Chapter Area, or a student of Austin Community College’s Professional Accountant, Advanced Technical Certificate program, with the intent of becoming a Certified Public Accountant and entering the accounting profession upon graduation.
• Submit the following to the Austin CPA Chapter/CPE Foundation Scholarship Committee, Austin CPA Chapter, 3305 Northland Drive, #406, Austin, TX, 78731, to be received by December 1, 2011:
o A typed or neatly printed application, signed by the chairperson of the university’s accounting department.
o Official cumulative college transcript(s) through the end of the spring 2011 semester to include credit hours earned from all colleges and universities and cumulative GPA.
o A typed letter addressed to the Scholarship Committee, Austin CPA Chapter/CPE Foundation, explaining why you want to become a CPA.
One (1) $2,500 Bette Williams Scholarship; and at least four (4) $1,500 scholarships and will be awarded. Checks will be made payable to the university for the benefit of the student and mailed to the university in time for the spring semester.
The scholarship application is available online at: http://austin.tscpa.org/Scholarships/index.html.

Questions? Please contact the Austin Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants at: (512) 445-0044.

Submitted by Leslie Ethridge