an event for accounting, business and finance majors

become a cpaOct. 30, 2015Iowa State University Memorial Union

career awarenessCONFERENCE

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4-4:15 PM Closing Comments

3-4 PM General Session

2:50-3 PM Break

2-3 PM Breakout Sessions Repeat

1:45-2 PM Break

12:15-1:45 PM Lunch and Keynote Speaker

Noon-12:15 PM Break

11 AM-Noon Breakout Sessions

10:50-11 AM Break

10-10:50 AM General Session

9:30-10 AM Welcome

9-9:30 AM Registration

What the CPA will do for youRod Foster, partner, McGladrey LLP, Des Moines

Learn why the time, effort and cost of becoming a CPA is well worth the investment in your future. In this session, you will gain an understanding of:

• The true cost of your education.• Salary expectations for a CPA compared to other

professional positions. • How college debt service can and should work.  • The future outlook for jobs requiring the CPA

designation, both in and out of public accounting.  • Skill development and personal growth opportunities

available in your career.

Cindy Adams, CEO, Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA)Derick Tallman, IT security and compliance manager, Access Systems, WaukeeChair, ISCPA Career Awareness Committee

CPA: A career without boundaries panelModerator: Tessie Johnson, partner, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, Des Moines Panelists: Jeff Burnison, commercial lead, DuPont Pioneer- PROaccess, Johnston

Brenda Cushing, CFO, Athene USA, West Des Moines

Michael Holdren, VP & controller, First Security Bank & Trust, Charles City

Julie Hupp, principal government compliance analyst, Rockwell Collins Inc, Cedar Rapids

Mary Mosiman, auditor of state, Des Moines

Jennifer Pavlovec, CFO and VP of finance, Children & Families of Iowa, Des Moines

Sue Stutzel, owner, S Stutzel CPA LLC, Tipton

Sean Vicente, office managing partner, KPMG LLP, Des Moines

As a CPA (or soon to be CPA), there are no limits to the career opportunities available to you. This panel of CPA leaders will share their experiences on working in a variety of industries and roles, and give you the advice and answers you need on where the CPA credential could take you.The power points of etiquette

Michelle Whitty, training and corporate etiquette consultant, Tero International Inc, Clive

Whether you’re an intern, job applicant, or employee, etiquette plays a major role in how you’re perceived in business today. Michelle Whitty, a certified corporate etiquette and international protocol consultant, covers the networking, dining and business etiquette skills you need to know to thrive in any business environment.

an event for accounting, business and finance majors

become a cpaOct. 30, 2015Iowa State University Memorial Union

career awarenessCONFERENCE

Breakout Sessions

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hear what students are saying...

Helps create a deeper understanding of career paths as a CPA and how to get there.

Provides a variety of insight into the accounting world.

It was very helpful to hear stories of how other accountants got to where they are today and get advice.

informative

Learning all this information is helping me see that taking the CPA exam is the way to go for what I want to do.

insightful

It was a very informative day. It helped me figure out what I want to do and gave me a great outlook on what my future could be.

Preparing for and taking the CPA examKelley Ellis, assistant professor of practice, Drake University, Des MoinesMonica Steckel, staff accountant, EY, Des Moines

The successful completion of the CPA exam is a huge milestone for anyone beginning their professional career. Half the battle of taking the exam is fear of the unknown. In this session, we’ll discuss the requirements for sitting for the

exam, the format, and advice about scheduling and preparing for the exam.

From college to career panelModerator: Ashley Sly, senior accountant, McGowen Hurst Clark & Smith PC, West Des MoinesPanelists: Carrie Kruse, budget analyst, City of Des Moines, Des Moines Ali Peden, financial analyst, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines Kyle Smith, staff auditor, Office of Auditor of State, Des Moines Andrew Steckel, assurance associate, McGladrey LLP, Des Moines

What are the skills you need to successfully transition from college student to a career as a CPA? This panel of young CPA professionals will bring you their perspectives on “if I only knew then what I know now.”

Public accounting vs. private industry panel: A view from the topModerator: Patti Bell, advanced solutions director, Principal Financial Group, Des MoinesPanelists: Don Seibel, CFO/treasurer, FBL Financial Group Inc, West Des Moines Gina Slack, controller, Sticks Inc, Des Moines Adam Tillman, assurance manager, BerganKDV Ltd, Johnston Chris Yuska, partner, EY, Des Moines

What role does the CPA certification play in public/private accounting career paths? How do salaries, workloads and opportunities compare? Join accounting leaders across a diverse field of roles and companies as they cover public/private career opportunities and issues.

Professional polish: Nailing the job interviewMichelle Whitty, training and corporate etiquette consultant, Tero International Inc, Clive

Nailing an interview takes preparation, but where do you start? Learn the little things that make a big difference, like how to prepare for interview questions, interview techniques, interviewing in a variety of settings and follow-up that makes a great impression.

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11 AM-Noon

Preparing for and taking the CPA exam

From college to career panel

Public accounting vs. private industry panel:

A view from the top

Professional polish: Nailing the job interview

2-3 PM

Preparing for and taking the CPA exam

From college to career panel

Public accounting vs. private industry panel:

A view from the top

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Parking information available at www.parking.

iastate.edu. ISU’s Memorial Union Parking Ramp is

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off of Lincoln Way and from the North off of Union

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