Speaker: McGladrey & Pullen
Date: May 21, 2008
Time: 1:30PM
Prepared by: David Baseman

Budget Rally
     Thursday, May 22 from 12-1:30
     In front of the bookstore

IRS Interviews
     El Segundo – June 24
     Woodland Hills – June 28
     Fresno – July 1
     Must graduate by summer to be eligible

TV Taping Deal or No Deal
     Friday, May 23 @ 9am in Culver City
     RSVP Chris

Bowling Social
     Friday, May 23 @ 6pm
     Alhambra Bowling Center 1400 Valley Blvd Alhambra 91801

Speaker: McGladrey & Pullen

September / Fall starting period
Hire a year in advance
Go get exposed to the firms at Meet the Firms and the Fall / Spring Banquets
Get involved outside of class

New hires get assigned a buddy and a performance advisor.
Audit engagements are generally 3-4 weeks with 1-2 weeks of planning
Work with CFO’s even at the start
Get experience in multiple industries
Easy to get experience and move up in a mid tier firm

Tax gets exposure to multiple industries and specialties
Work multiple clients at the same time

RSM Transaction Support Division
Consulting and lots of travel

McGladrey & Pullen is a national firm
5th largest
RSM McGladrey is a subsidiary of H&R block
Focus is on middle market, often owner managed companies
Public and Private clients

Southern California Economic Unit
Pasadena, Irvine, Riverside, San Diego offices

Don’t be afraid to ask questions
Communication skills are important
Set specific goals to achieve

Summer working hours – Friday leave at noon
Women’s Initiative – A social network for women

Internships next summer

Next Week: Officer Elections