On Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM, John Clynch, Staff Attorney for the UW Federal Tax Clinic, will conduct a workshop on informational interviews. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to begin your job search strategy, and I encourage you to attend.
We will be providing box lunches. Please let me know your lunch selection if you plan to attend.
Panini Lunch Boxes
1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato
Salad Lunch Boxes
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
Monday, August 31, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Tax Policy Specialist 2 Position
The following link will take you to the job posting for the Department of Revenue Position:
http://dor.wa.gov/Content/AboutUs/careers/announcements/18553e.pdf
http://dor.wa.gov/Content/AboutUs/careers/announcements/18553e.pdf
Thursday, August 27, 2009
54th Annual Estate Planning Seminar
On October 1 and 2, the Estate Planning Council of Seattle and the Washington State Bar Association will sponsor the 54th Annual Estate Planning Seminar. This is the second largest estate planning seminar in the country, with over 1,000 in attendance each year. The brochure for this year's program is attached to this message. As you will see, the conference is a "must" for any estate planner. I strongly encourage those of you interested in a career as an estate planner to attend this conference. It is a great opportunity to network with potential employers and the substance of the program (with the exception of one presentation scheduled just before the lunch on Thursday morning and another later Friday afternoon) is top-notch.
The Washington State Bar Association is offering three "John Price Scholarships" to three students enrolled in the UW Graduate Program in Taxation. These scholarships, named after Professor John Price, a former Dean of the School of Law and a world-renowned estate planner, offer complimentary admission to the conference (a $470 value) together with a complimentary set of course materials for the entire program. Lunch is not included with these scholarships.
If you would like to be considered for one of the John Price Scholarships, please send Sam Donaldson an email (sdonalds@uw.edu) as soon as possible. If more than three students indicate interest prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, there will be a lottery to award the scholarships. The results of any such lottery will be announced on Wednesday, September 9. Winners will be expected to submit information to claim the scholarship by Monday, September 14.
Estate Planning Brochure
The Washington State Bar Association is offering three "John Price Scholarships" to three students enrolled in the UW Graduate Program in Taxation. These scholarships, named after Professor John Price, a former Dean of the School of Law and a world-renowned estate planner, offer complimentary admission to the conference (a $470 value) together with a complimentary set of course materials for the entire program. Lunch is not included with these scholarships.
If you would like to be considered for one of the John Price Scholarships, please send Sam Donaldson an email (sdonalds@uw.edu) as soon as possible. If more than three students indicate interest prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, there will be a lottery to award the scholarships. The results of any such lottery will be announced on Wednesday, September 9. Winners will be expected to submit information to claim the scholarship by Monday, September 14.
Estate Planning Brochure
Thursday, August 20, 2009
KPMG Job Posting
Below you will find the general Tax Associate posting for KPMG, along with descriptions of the practice groups that are hiring. As of now, both SALT (State & Local) and Federal Tax will be looking for candidates in the Fall. International Tax (ICS) may interview at the same time or after first quarter grades have been posted. All students interested in KPMG are encouraged to submit their paperwork at this time with the understanding that if they prefer ICS, they may have to wait for their first round interview.
• KPMG Seattle very strongly prefers candidates with an undergraduate degree in Accounting or at minimum, a business-related undergrad degree with some accounting coursework.
Application Requirements
1. All of the following steps must be completed by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 8, 2009, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Seattle Campus Recruiting Mailbox at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all prior transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
3. Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.
Title: Associate
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG’s tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients’ business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. Together with other KPMG International member firms we provide services that help address our clients’ tax needs close to home and around the world. KPMG is a great place to build your career.
The Seattle office houses various tax service lines including Federal Tax, State and Local Tax, Economic Valuation Services, International Corporate Services, and International Executive Services. Our tax professionals endeavor to arm our clients with the knowledge they need to compete effectively in the local, national and global marketplaces. They bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver compliance and advisory services to help meet clients’ specific needs.
Responsibilities:
• Perform tax-related tasks for a variety of clients
• Participate in a full spectrum of assignments and receive hands-on experience in a collegial environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
• Keep up-to-date on current tax practices
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study; a master of science degree in Taxation; a J.D. degree or an LL.M. with a concentration in Taxation from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated leadership potential and time management skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical tax information in a confident and concise manner
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Aspires to professional excellence both in personal effectiveness and client service
KPMG Tax – Practice Descriptions
Federal Tax Services
KPMG's Federal Tax Services Practice is a resource for clients that need help complying with the latest IRS rules and regulations. Our tax professionals who handle federal tax issues bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver tax compliance and advisory services to help meet our clients' specific needs.
KPMG’s Federal Tax Services practice offers a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:
• Compliance and Advisory Services: comprehensive day-to-day tax advisory services, tax compliance services, regulatory representation, and tax provision preparation and review
• Accounting Methods and Credit Services: tax accounting services, research and experimentation tax credit review, and fixed asset review
• Mergers and Acquisitions: due diligence, acquisition and disposition tax planning, and services related to troubled companies
• Tax Controversy Services: tax court services and alternative dispute resolution services
• Tax Management Services: tax operational analysis, tax outsourcing, and tax technology
• Tax Planning for Tax-Exempt Organizations: tax management, transactions and reorganizations, advocacy, and compliance
State and Local Tax
KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the bottom line. As a national practice, SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement and providing dynamic tax services to clients.
Additional educational hours are needed in Washington State beyond the bachelor’s degree in order to become eligible to sit the CPA exam and/or become certified as a CPA. KPMG asks that candidates intending to pursue a CPA license meet the educational requirements needed to be eligible to sit the CPA exam prior to starting employment with KPMG.
International Corporate Services
KPMG’s International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact – and inform – their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.
• KPMG Seattle very strongly prefers candidates with an undergraduate degree in Accounting or at minimum, a business-related undergrad degree with some accounting coursework.
Application Requirements
1. All of the following steps must be completed by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 8, 2009, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
2. Please email the following items to the Seattle Campus Recruiting Mailbox at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM Application” in the subject line of your email.
a. Current Resume
b. Electronic copies of all prior transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
c. Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
3. Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.
Title: Associate
When you choose KPMG as the place to build your career in tax, you can really add value. KPMG’s tax partners and professionals pride themselves on understanding our clients’ business strategy and needs, providing a broad range of federal, state, local and international tax services to meet those needs. Together with other KPMG International member firms we provide services that help address our clients’ tax needs close to home and around the world. KPMG is a great place to build your career.
The Seattle office houses various tax service lines including Federal Tax, State and Local Tax, Economic Valuation Services, International Corporate Services, and International Executive Services. Our tax professionals endeavor to arm our clients with the knowledge they need to compete effectively in the local, national and global marketplaces. They bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver compliance and advisory services to help meet clients’ specific needs.
Responsibilities:
• Perform tax-related tasks for a variety of clients
• Participate in a full spectrum of assignments and receive hands-on experience in a collegial environment
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop and sustain excellent client relationships
• Keep up-to-date on current tax practices
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related course of study; a master of science degree in Taxation; a J.D. degree or an LL.M. with a concentration in Taxation from an accredited college/university
• Demonstrated leadership potential and time management skills
• Ability to understand and communicate technical tax information in a confident and concise manner
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment
• Aspires to professional excellence both in personal effectiveness and client service
KPMG Tax – Practice Descriptions
Federal Tax Services
KPMG's Federal Tax Services Practice is a resource for clients that need help complying with the latest IRS rules and regulations. Our tax professionals who handle federal tax issues bring the experience and commitment necessary to deliver tax compliance and advisory services to help meet our clients' specific needs.
KPMG’s Federal Tax Services practice offers a broad range of capabilities in the following areas:
• Compliance and Advisory Services: comprehensive day-to-day tax advisory services, tax compliance services, regulatory representation, and tax provision preparation and review
• Accounting Methods and Credit Services: tax accounting services, research and experimentation tax credit review, and fixed asset review
• Mergers and Acquisitions: due diligence, acquisition and disposition tax planning, and services related to troubled companies
• Tax Controversy Services: tax court services and alternative dispute resolution services
• Tax Management Services: tax operational analysis, tax outsourcing, and tax technology
• Tax Planning for Tax-Exempt Organizations: tax management, transactions and reorganizations, advocacy, and compliance
State and Local Tax
KPMG’s State and Local Tax (SALT) practice needs more members for their Income Franchise team. KPMG's SALT practice assists clients as they work to reduce their tax liabilities and enhance the bottom line. As a national practice, SALT is committed to bringing some of the best professionals to each engagement and providing dynamic tax services to clients.
Additional educational hours are needed in Washington State beyond the bachelor’s degree in order to become eligible to sit the CPA exam and/or become certified as a CPA. KPMG asks that candidates intending to pursue a CPA license meet the educational requirements needed to be eligible to sit the CPA exam prior to starting employment with KPMG.
International Corporate Services
KPMG’s International Corporate Services (ICS) practice strives to help companies as they work to achieve tax efficiency in their international operations. From major multinationals already operating in several countries to small businesses planning their first foray abroad, companies face a daunting array of regulations and tax concerns that impact – and inform – their global business decisions. With international perspective and local experience, our ICS professionals provide practical advice on establishing new ventures and contracts, structuring overseas transactions in a tax-efficient manner, managing their effective tax rates, and maintaining compliance with tax and trade regulations.
KPMG Information Fair
Date: Monday, October 5, 2009
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Balmer Commons (Balmer Hall)
• This is an open event where current students will be able to meet and interact with professionals from all of the practices. Regarding tax specifically, KPMG will have professionals from the State and Local group, the International Corporate Services group, and the Federal Tax group present to talk about opportunities available with them. Anyone who is interested in KPMG is strongly encouraged to attend the event to get a better sense of what is available and the Firm culture.
• For more information about careers at KPMG, go to www.kpmgcareers.com.
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Balmer Commons (Balmer Hall)
• This is an open event where current students will be able to meet and interact with professionals from all of the practices. Regarding tax specifically, KPMG will have professionals from the State and Local group, the International Corporate Services group, and the Federal Tax group present to talk about opportunities available with them. Anyone who is interested in KPMG is strongly encouraged to attend the event to get a better sense of what is available and the Firm culture.
• For more information about careers at KPMG, go to www.kpmgcareers.com.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Careers in Tax Law Book
A copy of Careers in Tax Law: Perspectives on the Tax Profession and What It Holds for You is available in my office. If you check it out, please return it within one week so that others may use it as well.
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Brochures and Recruitment Video
I just received recruitment brochures and a DVD from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel. Feel free to check out the DVD; the brochures are available on a first come, first served basis.
Deloitte Job Posting
The following is the Deloitte job description. Please submit the required materials to me electronically by 12:00 PM on Monday, October 5. For those of you who plan to apply, please email me (hla3@uw.edu) for a copy of the Deloitte Information Form.
*Recent graduates: Please include in your cover letter your plans for this upcoming year, as the postion(s) will not begin until Fall 2010.
TITLE:
Tax Consultant, Lead Tax Services (Full-Time) - Fall 2010
Description:
There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to off shoring. Even the most sophisticated global companies often struggle with balancing compliance details and long-term tax strategy. The tax specialists of Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte Tax") have the perspective to help companies understand national, state and local and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.
As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.
Deloitte Tax's Lead Tax Services (LTS) professionals understand the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to business. In many cases, LTS professionals manage the day-to-day client service relationships-and as such, these professionals serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized Deloitte tax services that can help improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Knowledgeable in Federal Tax compliance and planning, LTS professionals work closely with clients and other members of the Deloitte Tax team to understand each organization's global goals and strategies and how industry and economic trends affect the business
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation, or JD or LLM Degree
• Strong academic credentials
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Special Instructions:
1) Must also apply at careers.deloitte.com, (make sure you go to the Students section.) Go to Job Search and enter S10SEATF into the Keywords. This must be completed by the application deadline for your campus.
2) Complete the Deloitte Info Form and submit with Career Center Application.
Required Application Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Deloitte Info Form
*Recent graduates: Please include in your cover letter your plans for this upcoming year, as the postion(s) will not begin until Fall 2010.
TITLE:
Tax Consultant, Lead Tax Services (Full-Time) - Fall 2010
Description:
There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to off shoring. Even the most sophisticated global companies often struggle with balancing compliance details and long-term tax strategy. The tax specialists of Deloitte Tax LLP ("Deloitte Tax") have the perspective to help companies understand national, state and local and international tax structures and align the tax function with business objectives.
As an employee of Deloitte Tax, you will work with colleagues worldwide to serve our clients. As you advance in your career, most Deloitte Tax professionals specialize in at least one industry and one group of service offerings.
Deloitte Tax's Lead Tax Services (LTS) professionals understand the intricacies of tax regulations and their relationships to business. In many cases, LTS professionals manage the day-to-day client service relationships-and as such, these professionals serve as the gateway to a variety of specialized Deloitte tax services that can help improve compliance with taxing entities while maintaining each client's overall tax risk profile. Knowledgeable in Federal Tax compliance and planning, LTS professionals work closely with clients and other members of the Deloitte Tax team to understand each organization's global goals and strategies and how industry and economic trends affect the business
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science/Business Administration, Master of Science in Accounting or Taxation, or JD or LLM Degree
• Strong academic credentials
• Relevant work experience (e.g. internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
Special Instructions:
1) Must also apply at careers.deloitte.com, (make sure you go to the Students section.) Go to Job Search and enter S10SEATF into the Keywords. This must be completed by the application deadline for your campus.
2) Complete the Deloitte Info Form and submit with Career Center Application.
Required Application Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Deloitte Info Form
Corrected email address
As some of you know, I incorrectly typed my email address in the post regarding the IRS lunch presentation. I apologize if your reply bounced back to you. I corrected the address in the post, so you are now able to click on it to RSVP. I will post it here as well: hla3@uw.edu.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Deloitte Lunch Presentation
On September 30, 2009 at 12:00 PM, Trent Erickson, a UW law school and tax program alum, along with a few of his colleagues, will be coming on campus to talk with the LL.M. students about life in the accounting world. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the firm before the application deadline.
We will be providing box lunches. Please let me know your lunch selection if you plan to attend.
Panini Lunch Boxes
1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato
Salad Lunch Boxes
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
We will be providing box lunches. Please let me know your lunch selection if you plan to attend.
Panini Lunch Boxes
1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato
Salad Lunch Boxes
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
Department of Justice Honors Program
For those of you interested in applying for the DOJ Honors Program, please note the application deadline of September 8, 2009. Professor Scott Schumacher, Director of the Federal Tax Clinic, participated in this program after completing his U.S. Tax Court clerkship and is happy to talk with students who are interested in applying.
For more information, go to http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hp.htm.
For more information, go to http://www.usdoj.gov/oarm/arm/hp/hp.htm.
IRS Office of Chief Counsel Lunch Presentation
On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 12:00 P.M., representatives from the IRS Office of Chief Counsel will be on campus to talk with the tax students about what they do and the various opportunities that exist within the Office of Chief Counsel. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Office of Chief Counsel, and I encourage you to attend.
Please email me at hla3@uw.edu with your lunch selection if you plan to attend.
Lunch options are as follows:
Panini Lunch Boxes
1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato
Salad Lunch Boxes
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
Please email me at hla3@uw.edu with your lunch selection if you plan to attend.
Lunch options are as follows:
Panini Lunch Boxes
1. Caprese: Roma tomatoes, fresh whole-milk mozzarella, olive oil and basil
2. Grilled Vegetable: Marinated and grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, caramelized onion, roasted peppers, roma tomato and balsamic vinaigrette
3. Black Forest Ham: Dietz & Watson Black Forest Ham with gruyere, dijonnaise and lettuce
4. Roasted Chicken: Fresh roasted chicken breast, jarlsburg, sundried tomato aioli and lettuce
5. Roast Turkey: Dietz & Watson roast turkey breast with havarti, dijonnaise, lettuce and roma tomato
Salad Lunch Boxes
6. Mediterranean Chicken Salad: Sliced roasted chicken breast with green beans, roma tomatoes, yellow peppers, calamata olives, feta cheese, capers and fresh herbs
7. Gourmondo Salad: Mixed greens with rocquefort, candied walnuts, pears and sherry vinaigrette
Monday, August 10, 2009
Autumn 2009 Registration
The Autumn 2009 registration period has begun! Please let either Gloria or Allison know which classes you'd like to take by returning the registration form or dropping one of us an email with your selections. If you are going to send an email, please include the course number and your student identification number in the email. Please do not email Heather or Sam with your registration information. The registration deadline is September 1. Feel free to call or email with any questions.
Aut09Regform
Aut09 A Cad Calendar Exam
Aut09Regform
Aut09 A Cad Calendar Exam
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