Resume and Cover Letter Review

If you would like me to review your resume and cover letter before you submit it to the accounting firms, please email them to me no later than Monday, October 4, at noon. I will be out of the office from Wednesday, October 6 through Friday, October 15, without access to email. If you need assistance with respect to accounting firm applications during that time, please contact Allison.

KPMG Info Sessions

Just to clarify, there is a general KPMG Info Fair on Monday, October 4 between 12:00P.M. and 1:30 P.M. at the Bank of America Executive Education Center in the Douglas Executive Forum (part of the business school). There will be a separate info fair that afternoon at the law school geared toward the LL.M. students; this info fair will begin at 3:15 P.M. You are welcome to attend both events.

Informational Interview Workshop

On Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 12:30 PM in Room 115B-C, John Clynch, Staff Attorney for the UW Taxpayer Clinic, will be conducting a workshop on networking and informational interviewing. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to begin your job search strategy, and I encourage you to attend. Please email Allison if you plan to attend. Pizza will be provided.

IP and Tax LL.M. Career Planning Workshops

Mark your calendars for the two career planning workshops with professional career counselor Karen Summerville. They are progressive sessions, so plan to attend both.

Wednesday, October 20, 12:00-1:20, room TBD
Tuesday, November 2, 12:00-1:20, room TBD

For more information on Karen, read this recent profile in the Bar Bulletin.
http://www.kcba.org/newsevents/barbulletin/BBView.aspx?AID=profile&Year=2010&month=09

Please let me know if you plan to attend.

PwC Fall 2010 Position - Closed

The PricewaterhouseCoopers position to begin this fall (2010) has been filled and is now closed.

Leadership Assessment Survey

The Business School is offering our students the opportunity to take a leadership assessment survey. Because we have to pay $25 per student, we ask that you sign up to take the survey. Please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu) by next Wednesday, September 29, if you are interested.

Orientation - Clarification

Just to clarify, the orientation presentation begins at 6 PM. Students should feel free to arrive any time after 5 PM to pick up their materials.

Cover Letter Article

If you are struggling with writing your cover letters, you may want to review Vault.com's article on the basics of the cover letter.

Orientation

This is just a reminder that orientation is tomorrow, September 23, 2010, at 6:00 PM. Concurrent and continuing students are more than welcome to attend. There will be a brief program, followed by a reception.

KPMG Info Session

The KPMG Info Session has been rescheduled to Monday, October 4, 2010 at 3:15 PM in Room 119. If you are interested in working for an accounting firm, I recommend attending both the KPMG and Deloitte Info Sessions. If you plan to attend, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu).

Deloitte Info Session: September 29, 2010

The Deloitte info session will take place on Wednesday, September 29 at 12:00 PM in Room 115B-C. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with some of our alumni about the types of opportunities that exist for tax attorneys at accounting firms. Often, students who have no interest in accounting firms do after attending the info sessions, so I encourage you to attend, even if you don't think that you want to work for an accounting firm.

On that note, if you do plan to attend, please send me an email (hla3@uw.edu) with your lunch selection.

1. Turkey and Fontina Sandwich
2. Caprese Panini
3. Black Forest Ham and Jarlsberg Sandwich
4. Vegan Wrap
5. Classic Greek Salad
6. California Chicken Salad

Transcripts for Accounting Firm Applications

For those applying to the accounting firms, you will want to submit all of your transcripts: undergrad, JD, and any other degrees that you may have.

KPMG Job Posting
KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm (www.us.kpmg.com), is the U.S. member firm of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”). KPMG International’s member firms have 140,000 professionals, including more than 7,900 partners, in 146 countries.

Become part of a team of more than 22,000 tax professionals in KPMG’s global network, who work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a way that we believe is different from other organizations. Drawing on the experience of our people and multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to help our firms’ clients to think beyond the present, see beyond borders and achieve long-lasting success.

At KPMG Tax you can look forward to a broad and exciting career, anchored by the concept and value of what we term ‘the modern tax professional’. You’ll be immersed in a global culture of learning, supported by some of the best training in the industry, giving you the skills and technical knowledge to succeed in this new world of tax. You’ll enjoy collaboration with a team of committed and dynamic colleagues, and be mentored by some of the leading minds in the profession, committed to your personal growth, in the organization and as a tax professional.

Our focus on global experiences means opportunities for international assignments and sharing knowledge across borders. Most of all, you’ll have every opportunity to make a genuine difference in our firms’ clients’ businesses and our organization.

We believe what makes KPMG Tax different is “people thinking beyond”. It’s why people work here.

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.

Responsibilities:
• Assist clients in tax planning for businesses, including identifying and developing tax savings opportunities (income/franchise, payroll/unemployment, sales/use) that arise from legal entity changes and in designing specific services to help a business address its state and local tax matters
• Analyze the state and local tax ramifications of various transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; or assisting clients with identifying and negotiating business incentives and credits available to an organization
• Stay current on state legislative, judicial, and administrative developments

Qualifications:
• Master of Science degree in Taxation or a J.D./LL.M. degree from an accredited college/university
• Effective communication, leadership and time management skills
• Strong technical ability to help meet business objectives
• Able to work as a member of a team and strive for personal effectiveness and professionalism to maintain excellent client service
• Excellent writing, communication, and tax research skills are essential
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a high-energy team environment
• Targeted graduation date of Spring 2011

KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

KPMG. A great place to build your career.


KPMG Information Fair
Date: Monday, October 4th
Time: 12pm – 1:30pm (lunch available)
Location: Bank of America Education Building – Douglas Forum
RSVP: This is a drop in event, no RSVP required!

Application Materials
All of the following steps must be completed by end of business on Thursday, October 7th, for an application to be considered. No partial applications will be reviewed.
Please email the following items to the Seattle Campus Recruiting Mailbox at us-seacssrecruiting@kpmg.com. Be sure to note “UW LLM SALT Application” in the subject line of your email.
Current Resume
Electronic copies of all transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Completed copy of the Information Form which can be found at: http://www.kpmgcampus.com/campus/interview/InformationRequestForm.asp.
Complete the online KPMG Employment Application which can be found at: www.kpmgcampus.com/reg.

Interview Dates
First Round - Wednesday, October 20th
Second Round – Thursday, November 4th

PwC Job Postings

Just to clarify, PricewaterhouseCoopers is seeking associates to start both in Fall 2010 and Fall 2011. Recent graduates will apply directly to PwC per my earlier job post; current students will apply via the method I listed in the most recent (and longer) job post. If you have any questions, please let me know!

KPMG Job Post - Coming Soon

I will have the KPMG job description within the next week or so. In the meantime, if you are interested in a position with them, then you will want to ensure that you have your resume and transcripts ready for submission.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Job Post

Tax Associate Job Posting - Fall 2011

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that services Fortune 500 companies, and will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? If you are, then PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwc.com/us) network of firms is the firm for you. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is well placed to help clients meet the challenges and opportunities of the US marketplace in the areas of assurance, tax, and advisory. We offer the perspective of a global network of firms combined with detailed knowledge of local, state and US national issues. More than 163,000 people in 151 countries across our network share knowledge, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and deliver practical advice.

At PwC, you will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We offer a flexible career progression model that allows for a variety of challenging opportunities throughout your career. We provide unparalleled coaching, mentoring, and career development programs; global opportunities; and state of the art technology-driven methodologies to help you provide quality service to our clients.

PwC is a global market leader in tax services. We assist businesses, individuals, and organizations with tax strategy, planning, and compliance, while also delivering a wide range of business advisory services. With over 23,000 tax professionals, this means that PwC can support our clients both locally and globally. We have experience working with an expansive and diverse client-base, which comprises all types of businesses--multinationals, local companies, privately-owned organizations, entrepreneurs, family businesses, trusts, partnerships, and private individuals.

As a Tax professional, no two days are the same. The challenges you will face will change continually, and the solutions you devise will be critical to the success of the business. In order to succeed, you need to be creative and analytical; dynamic and collaborative; a strategic thinker and possess a consistent passion to learn. This is Tax at PricewaterhouseCoopers. And we invite you to become a part of it.

Job Duties:

Play an integral role in providing tax services to our clients as a professional in PwC's core tax practice.

Participate in all phases of tax compliance engagements, including planning, execution and completion.
Research tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze their application to specific situations.

Participate in a wide range of projects; consistently demonstrate creative thinking and individual initiative.

Consistently demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment: understanding personal and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback.

Identify and address client needs: build solid relationships with clients; develop an awareness of Firm services; approach clients in an organized and knowledgeable manner; deliver clear requests for information; and demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.

Job Requirements:

A solid understanding of the technical aspects of tax compliance services, including planning, strategy and execution.

General knowledge of federal and state tax laws.

Demonstrated ability to research and analyze tax laws, rules and regulations and to analyze pertinent client, industry, and technical matters.

Experience demonstrating strong problem solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Ability to interact with various levels of client and firm management through both written and verbal communications.

Demonstrated self-motivation and has a desire to take responsibility for personal growth and career development.

Completed Bachelor degree in Accounting is preferred.

Commitment to become credentialed with appropriate primary credentials, which include CPA, JD, or Enrolled Agent certification/license (may vary by practice).

Application Instructions:

Please complete the following steps by the application deadline – Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM - to be considered:

1) Email your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts both to Heather Alhadeff at hla3@uw.edu and Allison Blahna at ablahna@uw.edu; AND

2) Complete PwC's online application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://sjobs.brassring.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?partnerid=25163&siteid=5277&AReq=11017BR&Codes=

Deloitte Job Posting

Title: Tax Consultant, (Full-Time) - Fall 2011

There is a tax implication for almost every transaction a company undertakes, from trading to acquisition to offshoring. 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 (with undergraduate accounting degree)
• Minimum requirements to sit for CPA exam before beginning full-time employment preferable
• 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

How to Apply:
Email your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and the application information form (please email Heather for a copy) to Heather Alhadeff at hla3@uw.edu no later than Tuesday, October 5 at 3:00 PM. Also apply at careers.deloitte.com (make sure you go to the Students section, then Job Search.) Enter the keyword S11SEATF12SEP to search for the online application.