If I haven’t made it clear already, it’s important to get your name out there, network, and make use of the tuition you pay towards your education. My freshman year was filled with other unnecessary components, and this year I am taking advantage of the opportunities St. John Fisher provides, specifically for the Accounting major. Approximately 80 schools around the nation have the opportunity for a tax or an audit challenge hosted at their school. It is split in half, meaning only about 40 relate their topic to tax. Of all the schools in this country, St. John Fisher is one that hosts this type of challenge. With those starting stats, why not be involved in the program, on top of the beneficial experience? Being a sophomore, we lack the appropriate courses designated for tax, but we are grouped in a logical manor to overcome this. The staff makes sure we have appropriate knowledgeable students and requires we have a professor to mentor and guide our direction. I’m pretty nervous about my contributions, but it will be a learning experience and maybe next year, I can be the group member everyone goes to. We have to start somewhere, and it’s not at the top.
I attended the introductory presentation given by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a tax and auditing firm who runs the program. We listened to members who have participated in the event, and even those who now work for the company. It’s a two week process, kicking off on October 31st and runs for two weeks. We gather information and ideas and solve a business-like situation. There is no right or wrong answer to this type of challenge; it’s based on how you develop your solution and come up with the best ideas. We have to present on November 14th in front of REAL employees and people in the business! After hearing this detail, I almost talked myself out of it. I can get real nervous in these types of situations, but I feel I would regret not taking this opportunity.
As I previously mentioned, my boss attended school here and participated in this challenge. I might have some extra help in the game and why not take advantage of all my resources? He was older when he did this challenge but highly recommended I follow through because the benefits are unforgettable. We learn how to communicate effectively in a group setting, plan and organize, present, and maybe even receive a job offer or conversation in the future. After he presented, one of the judges approached him afterwards for further contact information.
I have a lot ahead of me, including the outside hours invested. It isn’t for an actual grade or class, but the benefits will far exceed a letter grade from a professor.
I attended the introductory presentation given by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), a tax and auditing firm who runs the program. We listened to members who have participated in the event, and even those who now work for the company. It’s a two week process, kicking off on October 31st and runs for two weeks. We gather information and ideas and solve a business-like situation. There is no right or wrong answer to this type of challenge; it’s based on how you develop your solution and come up with the best ideas. We have to present on November 14th in front of REAL employees and people in the business! After hearing this detail, I almost talked myself out of it. I can get real nervous in these types of situations, but I feel I would regret not taking this opportunity.
As I previously mentioned, my boss attended school here and participated in this challenge. I might have some extra help in the game and why not take advantage of all my resources? He was older when he did this challenge but highly recommended I follow through because the benefits are unforgettable. We learn how to communicate effectively in a group setting, plan and organize, present, and maybe even receive a job offer or conversation in the future. After he presented, one of the judges approached him afterwards for further contact information.
I have a lot ahead of me, including the outside hours invested. It isn’t for an actual grade or class, but the benefits will far exceed a letter grade from a professor.
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