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New Internal Audit Student Association

Wednesday, 17 December 2008 11:24 by thopkins

Internal auditing is another avenue that students can take besides the traditional accounting tracks such as audit and tax. Everyone knows the cliché that once you get Big 4 experience you can go anywhere you want in your career. Did you know that internal auditing offers you the same opportunities? Yet so many people do not know that it exists!

 

  • Did you know there is a huge market for internal auditing in Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, Boston, and many other places around the country and around the world?
  • Do you have to be CPA ready to be an internal auditor? Although it is encouraged, it is not a requirement in most companies.
  • While many CPA firms require you to be CPA ready before they will even consider you for employment, internal auditing gives you another route to gain great experience while pursuing your future goals.
  • Once a person has internal audit experience, everyone wants to hire them!
  • There are a lot of internal audit departments out there that do not require extensive amounts of travel or overtime.
  • So what about starting salary? Did you know that a person can easily make approximately $50K without having any kind of internal audit experience? Some places pay even higher than that!
  • Did you know that by being an internal auditor you actually get to meet a lot of people in the company? Imagine having the CEO or the Chairman of the Audit Committee come and talk to you about issues in the company. Well as an internal auditor, that it sometimes a reality!
  • Internal auditors get to work with managers and employees throughout the organization. Internal auditors get to learn about processes that affect a company. Imagine learning about SOX to service center operations to executive expenses to records retention to fleet and many more areas within 2 years.

 

Internal auditing presents many opportunities for people to learn about a company and to pursue their career goals. So are you interested in learning more about internal auditing as a career? If so, then join the Internal Audit Student Association (IASA) and pursue the internal audit program at Bauer College of Business and see for yourself what a great choice you made!

 

 

Thanks,

 

Lisa M. Berry, CFE

Internal Auditor

University of Houston

5000 Gulf Fwy Bldg. 3 Rm. 281-H

Houston, Texas 77024-0930

(713) 743-8054 ∙ Fax:  (713) 743-8015

E-Mail: lberry2@central.uh.edu

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Invitation to Business Today's 2009 Regional Conference

Friday, 12 December 2008 16:02 by thopkins

 Apply today here

 

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Ernst & Young presents: fair value accounting

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 16:54 by thopkins

Ernst & Young Foundation

Ernst & Young presents: fair value accounting: update on recent activities

Join us for this special webcast on Tuesday, December 16
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern Time

Topics for this event will include:

  • FSP 157-3 and the SEC/FAS joint press release
  • SEC roundtables on fair value accounting
  • Other standard setter activities

Panel
David Holman, Ernst & Young Americas Director, Accounting Standards
Kevin Kispert, Ernst & Young Partner, National Department of Professional Practice
Paul Haus, Ernst & Young, Partner, National FSI Professional Practice Group
Ellen Glazerman, Ernst & Young Executive Director, EY Foundation and Americas Director, University Relations

How does live interactive webcasting work?
A webcast allows you to participate in a live event without leaving your desk by plugging into two basic communication tools: a telephone connected to a designated conference call number, and a computer with Internet access, either on a separate phone line or through a direct connection to the Internet. Once connected, you will be able to ask questions and have them answered and participate in polls real-time, among other features.

Continuing professional education (CPE) credit
We anticipate that this webcast will qualify for one CPE credit. In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must connect to the technology and the teleconference and respond to the polling questions throughout the webcast. Certificates will be automatically sent via email to those who meet the CPE requirements within approximately four weeks of the program date.

How do I register?
Please register for the webcast by 9:00 pm Eastern Time on Monday, December 16 in order to receive the program link and teleconference number prior to the program.

  1. Click on the following URL or copy and paste it into your browser:
    https://ey.webex.com/ey/onstage/g.php?d=488352018&t=a
  2. Click the register button near the bottom of the page.
  3. Complete the enrollment page. The asterisked fields are required. When finished, click the submit button at the bottom right of the screen.
  4. The next screen will confirm your registration. You may click the done button at the bottom to exit. Within the next 30 minutes, you can expect to receive your confirmation email containing the access instructions you'll need to join the live webcast.

Registration questions?
If you encounter any difficulties, contact WebEx technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
U.S. and Canada (866) 863-3904
International +1 916 861-3155
Select option 4, then option 1

We hope you will be able to join us and we look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please send an email message to: anne.e.mitchell@acs-inc.com


 
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Deloitte Dbriefs: New Webcasts available soon.

Tuesday, 11 November 2008 08:20 by thopkins

Deloitte's Dbriefs U Spring '09 program, which includes four new on-demand webcasts will be available January 5:

 

Tax Basics

IFRS and Tax

Tax Legislative Process

Capital Gains and Losses

 

Full topic descriptions are available now at http://www.deloitte.com/us/dbriefsu/faculty

 

More Webcasts - Available now and throughout spring semester

 

Alternative Minimum Tax

Business Tax Credits

Effective Writing - Email

Entity Choices

Federal Tax Accounting

FIN 48

Financial Reporting of Income Taxes

International Taxation

IRS Disputes

Partnerships and LLCs

State Taxation

Tax in the Corporation

Tax and Human Resources

Tax Research

Tax Restructuring

 

Read more and view these webcasts at

http://www.deloitte.com/us/dbriefsu/faculty

 

 

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PPA, MS ACCY: DMA Spring 2009 Internship Opportunity

Tuesday, 28 October 2008 10:23 by thopkins

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates
North America’s Choice for Corporate Tax Solutions

Tax Consultant – Intern

Spring 2009


Our Houston office is seeking to fill several Intern openings in our Sales/Use Division. As an Intern with DMA, you will be part of a growing team whose dedication and focus is delivering quality service and forming lasting partnerships with our Fortune 2000 client base.

Responsibilities include assisting in sales/use tax overpayment reviews, auditing reviews, filing refunds and performing other sales/use consulting projects. You will be involved in researching tax questions and issues, and obtaining and organizing necessary client data.

If you would like to begin a career with DMA and meet the noted qualifications, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume with cover letter to Annette Chance at achance@dmainc.com or fax to 281-240-2490.

Requirements:  Applicants seeking degrees in accounting or finance. Technical skills include basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel with knowledge of database applications a plus. Some travel to client locations is required.


DuCharme, McMillen & Associates has assisted companies in minimizing the cost and administration of corporate taxation for over 3 decades. Our mission is quite simple. We provide solutions that equip corporate tax leaders in their pursuit of excellence. Our tax expertise includes Federal, State Income and Franchise, Sales and Use, Property, and Technology and Process. With over 260 employee-owners with offices across the United States and Canada, DMA takes pride in our legacy and tradition of excellence.

We are proud to be Employee Owned and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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PPA, CAP, MS ACCY: Ernst & Young Thought Center Webcasts and Podcasts

Thursday, 16 October 2008 14:03 by thopkins

 



Ernst & Young Thought Center Webcasts and Podcasts

Please join Ernst & Young for presentations on the following two top accounting topics: Consolidation Accounting and IFRS

Consolidation Accounting, Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST
The FASB’s proposed amendments to its Interpretation No. 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, have received considerable attention from the press in recent weeks. The proposed amendments are significant and come in response to concerns about the lack of transparency of an enterprise's involvement with off-balance-sheet structures. The FASB’s Exposure Draft is anticipated to be released soon. Key changes will be made to provisions for the determination of the primary beneficiary, reconsideration events and required disclosures. The amendments are expected to have wide-ranging effects on several structures, including many qualified SPEs which will now be consolidated. Join us as we discuss the proposed amendments. Additional details below.

Journey to IFRS: the SEC's Roadmap, date TBD, sign up now to receive an email with the date and time of this event
The SEC's recent announcement of its proposed International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Roadmap is a big step toward the ultimate realization of IFRS adoption in the US. Although this publication is by no means a final rule, the winds of change are picking up velocity and the question of IFRS now is truly a matter of when and how and not if. Indeed, many companies already have taken the first steps toward preparing for the inevitable IFRS conversion. Additional details below.

Consolidation accounting

FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 46(R) to be amended and Statement No. 160 changes accounting for noncontrolling interests

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. New York, 18:00-19:00 London, 19:00-20:00 Paris
Registration: To register for this event go to Consolidation accounting

FASB Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51, significantly changes the accounting for noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements and is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The October 22 webcast will help listeners prepare for these changes and will include a discussion of:

  • Classification of noncontrolling interests in the consolidated statement of financial position
  • Classification of noncontrolling interests in the consolidated income statement
  • Attribution of income and loss to noncontrolling interests
  • Accounting for changes in ownership interests in a subsidiary

Delivery method: Group internet-based
Program level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Manager and above
Advanced prep: No advanced preparation required
Estimated CPE: 1.0 - Please note that the final CPE is based on the length of participation in the program, polling questions, etc. See our CPE FAQ for more information.
Learning objectives: At the end of this program, participants will be able to discuss the amendments and the expected wide-ranging effects on several structures, including many qualified SPEs which will now be consolidated. Participant also will gain knowledge on steps to help prepare for the significant changes to FASB Statement No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51.

Journey to IFRS: the SEC's Roadmap

The following webcast will include an in-depth discussion of the proposed SEC International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Roadmap. Due to the timeliness of this topic, the event date is dependent upon the official document release.

Date and time: Dependent upon SEC document release
Registration:
Register now at http://webcast.ey.com/thoughtcenter/default.aspx?prog=%7B97d32d0a-f90d-407d-8676-2eedf74d8616%7D.
Upon release of the SEC document, we will email you the event date and time.

IFRS is fast becoming the dominant language of financial reporting worldwide and so Ernst & Young is committed to keeping itself and its clients at the forefront of the IFRS developmental curve. Join Ernst & Young leadership for an in-depth discussion of the SEC's IFRS Roadmap, including:

  • Summary of the SEC release
  • Review of the Roadmap milestones, including a current state of readiness analysis for meeting those milestones and a future outlook
  • Discussion of the early adoption clause and the mandatory adoption targets of 2014, 2015 or 2016
  • Dialogue on how to determine whether your company meets the strict eligibility criteria for early IFRS adoption and how to proceed if it does
  • Examination of the SEC's call for comment, including the significant issues on which all companies should weigh in

Additional Ernst & Young Thought Center Webcasts on IFRS

Interested in learning more about what lies ahead on the road to IFRS? Ernst & Young is offering a series of Thought Center Webcasts on the topic of IFRS. Check the listing below for registration and replay information.

Past events in the series are available for replay:

Future webcasts in this series will cover commonly encountered accounting differences between IFRS and US GAAP. Topics will include:

  • Share-based payments, pensions and restructuring charges — Thursday, 23 October
  • Financial instruments: hedging — Thursday, 6 November
  • Financial instruments: debt and equity — Thursday, 13 November
  • Consolidations — Tuesday, 9 December
  • Income taxes — TBD

There also will be a series of industry-specific IFRS Thought Center Webcasts focusing on the implications for organizations. These events include:

  • Technology — TBD
  • Oil and Gas — TBD

Delivery method: Group internet-based Program level: Intermediate Prerequisites: Manager and above Advanced prep: No advanced preparation required
Estimated CPE: 1.0 - Please note that the final CPE is based on the length of participation in the program, polling questions, etc. See our CPE FAQ for more information.
Learning objectives: At the end of this program, participants will be able to summarize the SEC release and discuss the Roadmap milestones, including a current state of readiness analysis for meeting those milestones and a future outlook. Participants will be able to dialogue on how to determine whether their company meets the strict eligibility criteria for early IFRS adoption and how to proceed if it does.

How do I register for a Thought Center Webcast?

You and your client or target can register for any Thought Center Webcast using the following simple steps:

  1. Go to the Thought Center Webcasts and Podcasts website www.ey.com/webcasts and click on "Upcoming Webcasts" on the right side of the page to select a program of interest.
  2. Click on the "Register" button, enter your email address and complete the simple registration form.
  3. Follow the instructions to test your system for the webcast technology.

How do I view a Thought Center Webcast?
You and your client or target can view and participate in any Thought Center Webcast using the following simple steps:

  1. Go to the Thought Center Webcasts and Podcasts website at www.ey.com/webcasts.
  2. Click on the "Watch Live Webcast" button (available 20-30 minutes before the webcast). If prompted, log in with the same email address you used to register for the webcast.
  3. A separate window will open displaying a countdown clock and playing music. Please note, the window may be minimized in the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.

How do I download slides for a webcast?
Webcast slides are available for download one hour prior to the event. Go to www.ey.com/webcasts and click on "Download Slides" on the right side of the page.

How do I get technical help?
If you encounter problems while trying to view the live webcast, there are two easy help options both available by clicking on the Options button on the left side of the webcast screen:

Option 1: Internet via phone dial-up— allows you to listen and view slides via your computer with no video stream (our recommendation for EY viewers experiencing difficulty)

Option 2: Listen via telephone — allows you to listen via conference call and view slides over the web or download slides from the Thought Center Webcasts and Podcasts website. For the slides to change automatically, you may need to follow these instructions:

  1. From Internet Explorer, choose Internet Options from the Tools menu.
  2. Click on the Advanced tab.
  3. Scroll down until you see Java (Sun) and a checkbox just below it that reads Use Java 2...
  4. Uncheck this item and click OK. If you do not see this option, disregard these instructions.
  5. Close ALL internet browser windows.
  6. Return to the webcast site and launch the webcast.

If this does not work for you, please call 800EYHELP3 - Fast Path 1, 1.

How do I receive CPE credit?

For information about Thought Center Webcasts CPE credit, please visit the CPE FAQ .

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Spring 2009 schedule to be released October 17th.

Thursday, 16 October 2008 14:02 by thopkins

 Just a heads up that the Schedule of Classes will be released online on Friday October 17th.

 - Accountancy Programs Office

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Houston CPA Society Student Auxiliary News

Tuesday, 14 October 2008 09:12 by thopkins
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xTax Information Session, Oct. 07 from 10:00 - 3:00 in 275 MH

Monday, 6 October 2008 09:59 by thopkins

PwC is sponsoring an information session about the 2008 xTax Competition.

Students who would like more information about the xTax Competition are encouraged to come by the office. The information session will be open from 10:00 - 3:00 PM on Tuesday October 07, 2008. Drop by during that time and find out if you have what it takes to be a winner in the xTax Competition!

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PPA, MS ACCY, CAP: No Colloquium Sept. 19th

Thursday, 18 September 2008 09:38 by thopkins
Due to Hurricane Ike, the Colloquium hosted by Deloitte scheduled to be held Friday Sept. 19th has been cancelled.
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No Colloquium on Friday 09/12/08 with PwC

Thursday, 11 September 2008 08:30 by thopkins

There will not be a Colloquium held tomorrow, 09/12/08.

 

Due to the Hurricane Warning and advice from the City of Houston to allow non-essential personnel to be let off of work on Friday, PwC will not be able to attend the Colloquium on Friday.

 

We will make arrangements to have them back on campus as soon as possible.

 

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ERNST & YOUNG TOPS BUSINESS WEEK’S ANNUAL LIST OF “BEST PLACES TO LAUNCH A CAREER”

Tuesday, 9 September 2008 12:51 by thopkins

ERNST & YOUNG TOPS BUSINESS WEEK’S ANNUAL LIST OF
“BEST PLACES TO LAUNCH A CAREER”

New York, New York, September 4, 2008— Accounting firms once again dominate BusinessWeek’s third annual ranking of the “Best Places to Launch a Career”: Ernst & Young jumps two spots to No. 1, followed by Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The last of the Big Four, KPMG, moved up six spots to No. 5.

While the economy has taken its toll on middle management, many companies are continuing to hire entry-level employees—in some cases at a blistering pace. Even those that are hiring fewer employees for entry-level jobs are competing more intensely for the very best. While traditional perks such as pensions and health insurance still have their place, more companies are finding inventive ways to attract, retain, and motivate their youngest employees—using everything from work-from-home programs to faster promotions to financial benefits that kick in a few years down the road.

No one recognizes the importance of perks more than Ernst & Young, where average salaries haven’t increased substantially in at least three years. The Big Four firm still attracts more than 3,000 highly sought-after accounting students each year with extensive training and mentoring programs, performance bonuses, and the promise of face time with top executives—including an annual trip to Walt Disney World for all U.S.-based interns. It’s perks like that, along with a recruiting machine in overdrive and near-certain advancement to a supervisor-level position in just two years, that landed Ernst & Young atop BusinessWeek’s third annual Best Places to Launch a Career ranking this year, unseating rival Deloitte.

While accounting firms again dominate the top of the list, owing to decent salaries and intense demand, one of the most surprising things about this year’s ranking is just how well the investment banks fared. With five banks in the top 50, including Goldman Sachs at No. 4 and J.P. Morgan at No. 10, it was the industry’s best showing since the inaugural ranking in 2006, at least in part because the surveys were conducted before the full extent of the turmoil on Wall Street had become apparent. High pay and an otherwise excellent reputation on campuses propelled four of the five banks—including beleaguered Lehman Brothers—higher up the ranking.

The Best Places to Launch a Career ranking is based on three separate surveys: a BusinessWeek poll of career-services directors at U.S. colleges; a survey of 40,000 U.S. college students conducted by Universum USA, a Philadelphia research company; and a BusinessWeek poll of the employers themselves. With a greater number of qualified employers participating, BusinessWeek ranked 119 this year, up from 95 in 2007. The increased competition, along with shifts in sentiment among students and career-services directors, sent several newcomers, including No. 14 Target, No. 17 Boston Consulting Group, and No. 19 Anheuser-Busch, vaulting up the ranking, while several favorites from last year came off their pedestals. Microsoft slipped seven spots, to No. 13; Disney fell 20, to No. 27; and Accenture dropped 39, to No. 47.

BusinessWeek’s Best Places to Launch a Career ranking is in the September 15, 2008 issue, on newsstands September 5th. Expanded content is available on BusinessWeek.com, including the full methodology, profiles of each employer, an interactive table, slide shows, and a video roundtable with recruiters from top companies.

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CAP. MS ACCY, PPA: Part Time Job Opportunity

Monday, 8 September 2008 12:42 by thopkins

The Katy Prairie Conservancy (KPC), a non-profit land trust dedicated to preserving a

sustainable portion of the Katy Prairie for the benetit of its wildlife and all Texans, is seeking a

part-time Accounting Assistant. This position will work closely with KPC's contract accountant

and report to KPC's Executive Director.

 

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Input and check processing of vendor billings (bi-weekly)

• Post Accounts Payable invoices and checks to General Ledger

• Post General Ledger journal entries

• Process membership and donation checks (weekly)

• Maintain paper files for payable and receivable items, contracts, and insurance policies

• Record bank deposits and related journal entries (bi-weekly)

• Maintain cash receipts log (monthly)

• Complete monthly bank reconciliation (4 accounts) and related journal entries

• Run monthly accounts payable reports

• Update contribution log (monthly)

• Assist in developing year-end audit schedules (annually)

• Special projects as required

 

Working knowledge of Windows, Excel, Accounting Software and intermediate accounting

college courses required. Experience with MIP Accounting Software preferred.

Flexible work schedule - between 12 and 15 hours per week depending upon class schedule.

The Katy Prairie Conservancy is centrally located at 3015 Richmond Avenue between Kirby

and Buffalo Speedway.

 

For more information on this position, please contact Mary Anne Piacentini,

Executive Director, at maryanne@katyprairie.org.

 

KPC maintains a non-smoking environment. KPC is an equal opportunity employer and does

not discriminate because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.

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PPA, CAP, MSACCY: ExxonMobil Mini-Mixer 09/10/08 3-6 PM

Monday, 8 September 2008 08:56 by thopkins

ExxonMobil

Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM

275 Melcher Hall

 

The Fall Mini-Mixer Series continues this week with a visit from ExxonMobil. 

The mini-mixers are an informal meet and greet with firm representatives, open to all students in the PPA, MSACCY, and CAP programs.

No RSVP is necessary. Come as you are. 

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Fall 2008 Schedule Change deadlines.

Thursday, 28 August 2008 08:26 by thopkins

Students may be contemplating making changes to their schedule. If so, please remember these important dates:

 

Last day to ADD a class: August 30th (Online by 11:59 PM)

 

Last day to DROP a class for a refund: Sept. 8th

 

These dates are set by the University and state of Texas and cannot be overridden.

 

Bottom line: If a student is planning to swap classes (drop this and add that) they should remember that a swap is actually TWO transactions, a DROP and an ADD, so it must be done during the ADD period (by August 30th at 11:59 PM).

 

Students / Advisors will not be able to make a change to the schedule after that (other than a drop).

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DuCharme, McMillen & Associates (DMA) Internship Opportunities

Wednesday, 2 July 2008 15:12 by thopkins

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates

North America's Choice for Corporate Tax Solutions

 

Our Houston office is seeking to fill several Intern openings in our Sales/Use Division. As an Intern with DMA, you will be part of a growing team whose dedication and focus is delivering quality service and forming lasting partnerships with our Fortune 2000 client base.

 

Responsibilities include assisting in sales/use tax overpayment reviews, auditing reviews, filing refunds and performing other sales/use consulting projects. You will be involved in researching tax questions and issues, and obtaining and organizing necessary client data.

If you would like to begin a career with DMA and meet the noted qualifications, we would like to hear from you.

 

Please submit your resume with cover letter to achance@dmainc.com or fax to 281-240-2490.

 

Requirements: Applicants seeking degrees in accounting and finance. Technical skills include basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel with knowledge of database applications a plus. Some travel to client locations is required.

 

DuCharme, McMillen & Associates has assisted companies in minimizing the cost and administration of corporate taxation for over 3 decades. Our mission is quite simple. We provide solutions that equip corporate tax leaders in their pursuit of excellence. Our tax expertise includes Federal, State Income and Franchise, Sales and Use, Property, and Technology and Process. With over 260 employee-owners with offices across the United States and Canada, DMA takes pride in our legacy and tradition of excellence.

 

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MPA, PPA: Summer Graduation Deadline

Thursday, 19 June 2008 10:16 by thopkins

Please be reminded that the deadline to apply to graduate for Summer 2008 is next Friday, June 27, 2008. 

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New courses designed to help you get a job!!!

Monday, 9 June 2008 16:38 by thopkins

Good afternoon!

 

The Department of Accountancy & Taxation is committed to offering courses that will give YOU an advantage over your peers from other schools as you enter the workforce.

 

Our Accountancy & Taxation Advisory Board, which is made up of top officers from the Big-4 firms, top mid-market firms and industry, has identified two areas that they are looking for expertise in in the very near future – Internal Audit/ERM/Internal Controls and International Standards, AND has assisted us in organizing and offering three new courses this Fall that will give you this requisite knowledge:

ACCT4397 (34763) – Enterprise Risk Management (New -- Undergraduate Only),

ACCT7397 (34764) – Advanced Internal Audit (New -- Graduate Only), and

ACCT7397 (34766) – International Statement Reporting (New -- Graduate Only).

 

These courses, together with our other current offerings in these areas of interest, namely:

ACCT4375 (10602) – Internal Audit Entity Environment (Undergraduate Only) and

ACCT7397 (33800) – Current Issues in Accounting (Graduate Only),

will increase your value to our Colloquium Partners.

 

The two new classes that focus on the application of ERM [the ACCT4397 (34763) Enterprise Risk Management class and the ACCT7397 (34764) Advanced Internal Audit class] are being taught by experts in their field and are designed to give you a “leg up” in your careers by teaching you skills that are in demand (e.g., SOX 404 work, etc.) now and will be in demand over the next few years by the Big-4 CPA firms and our other Colloquium partners. We urge you to consider taking these two courses as upper level electives.

 

The third new course [ACCT7397 (34766) – International Statement Reporting] is designed to prepare you for the upcoming change from US GAAP to International GAAP.

 

These three courses, which are available to you right now, are filling up, so I encourage you to please sign up ASAP if you want to take advantage of this great opportunity to increase your skill-set/knowledge.

 

                                         Michael

 

Michael R. Newman

Director of Professional Accounting Programs &

Visiting Assistant Professor

Bauer College Department of Accountancy & Taxation

334 Melcher Hall Suite 390A

University of Houston

Houston, Texas 77204

UH# (713) 743-4857; Fax (713) 743-4828

Cell (832) 452-9154; Email: MichaelN@UH.edu

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Summer ‘08 Fee Bill Due MAY 27th

Thursday, 15 May 2008 11:50 by thopkins

Announcement: Summer ‘08 Fee Bill Due MAY 27th


http://www.uh.edu/financial/payment/billing-due-dates


Students who do not complete payment arrangements by the published due dates will lose any summer courses for which they have registered.

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Accountancy Programs Office Closing week of May 19-23

Wednesday, 14 May 2008 10:32 by thopkins

 

The Accountancy Programs office suite (275 MH) will be undergoing renovations during the week of May 19-23.  As a result, no advisors will be available in the suite. We will be moving to offices elsewhere in the building for that week. We will not be available to take phone calls but if you will leave voice messages on our phones we will respond to them as soon as we can. The best method to contact an advisor in our suite will be via email.

If we are able to reopen our offices later in the week for advising we will send out a subsequent email and post an entry here on the Accountancy Programs blog. 

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C. T. Bauer College of Business Commencement Information

Tuesday, 6 May 2008 14:37 by thopkins

 

UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT

 

The University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business graduates
and their guests are invited to attend our
Spring 2008 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

SATURDAY  May 10, 2008  1:00 P. M. at HOFHEINZ PAVILION


Graduates should report to Yeoman Field House in the Athletics/Alumni Center at 12:00 p.m. Please be prompt so you can be in your proper location in line. Graduates arriving after 12:50 p.m. may not arrive in time to join the processional.

 

If you have other questions regarding the ceremony, please email bba@uh.edu.

 

 

GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT

 

The University of Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business graduates and their guests are invited to attend our

Spring 2008 Graduate Commencement Ceremony

 

FRIDAY, May 9, 2008 7:00 P. M. at CULLEN PERFORMANCE HALL

 

Students must reserve tickets for their guests. There is a ticket limit based on the size of the graduating class. Students can pick up their tickets in 330 MH. 

 

All students must arrive in full regalia no later than 6:00 p.m. AT Ezekial Cullen for the Convocation Line up.


Students assemble in Ezekiel Cullen Building, first floor, to line up single file in front of the sign with their degree posted.

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MPA Walk in Hours for the Week of 05/05.

Wednesday, 30 April 2008 17:26 by thopkins

The following hours are for Masters In Accountancy Students to see Elizabeth Bullock and / or Candy Wirt. 

Monday, May 5th                   2-6

Tuesday, May 6th                  9-11

Wednesday, May 7th            2-6

Thursday, May 8th                9-11

Friday, May 9th                      No advising

 

PPA Undergraduate Students:  To book an appointment online to see Troy Hopkins, go to:

http://www.bauer.uh.edu/Undergraduate/current/appt_guidelines.htm  

Look for PPA instead of ACCT and Troy Hopkins for the advisor.

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PPA, MPA: Spring 2009 Internship Opportunity with The Rand Group.

Wednesday, 30 April 2008 09:44 by thopkins

ERP Internship

 

The Rand Group, LLC (TRG) is a professional services firm that combines expertise in the areas of accounting, business process analysis and information technology to deliver business solutions that maximize efficiency and create measurable results. Our team of CPA's, Microsoft Certified System Developers and Microsoft Certified System Engineers drive solutions that integrate people, processes, and technology ensuring a better blueprint for business.

 

TRG was formed in 2003 by the acquisition of the technology consulting division of Hein & Associates, LLP, a national public accounting firm.  Prior to the formation of TRG, the same management team provided the service offering of TRG at Hein & Associates for 7 years.

 

About the Opportunity:

 

We are currently interviewing interns for the Spring ‘09 semester. This is an opportunity to train on an ERP software application (Dynamics GP or Dynamics NAV) and mentor under the direction of a Senior Consultant on the team.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

·         Account reconciliations

·         Validation of financial transaction flow (unit & integration testing)

·         Business procedures & training documentation

·         Data analysis and conversion

·         Security set-up and maintenance

·         Providing on-line support to clients under the direct supervision of Senior Staff

·         Various administrative duties, as assigned

 

This position has the potential to lead to continued part-time employment for consecutive semesters and a potential opportunity for full-time placement upon graduation.

 

Ideal qualifications:

  • Progress toward completion of PPA, PPA with MIS minor, double major – PPA/MIS, or MS in Accountancy in the Risk Management track.
  • Knowledge of MS Outlook and proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

For immediate consideration, please email your resume. If you would like to inquire about this and other opportunities available with The Rand Group, LLC, contact:

 

 

Shawna Mouser

Main: (713) 850-0747

Toll Free: (800) 584-0747

Direct: (713) 335-8772

Smouser@randgrp.com

 

To learn more about The Rand Group, LLC you may visit our web site at www.therandgroup.com

 

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PPA & MPA Walk in Times for Week of 04/28/08

Friday, 25 April 2008 15:42 by thopkins

Graduate Students,

Walk-in Advising hours for the week of April 28th

Monday, April 28th                2-6

Tuesday, April 29th               9-11

Wednesday, April 30th         9-11

Thursday, May 1st                No advising – out of the office

Friday, May 2nd                     No advising – out of the office

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PPA Students,

Walk-in Advising hours for the week of April 28th

Monday, April 28th                9-11

Tuesday, April 29th               2-4

Wednesday, April 30th         2-4

Thursday, May 1st                9-11

Friday, May 2nd                     No advising

 

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MPA Walk in Times

Friday, 18 April 2008 14:44 by thopkins

Dear Graduate Students,

Below are the walk-in advising hours for the week of April 21st for Master's Program in Accountancy Students. 

These hours are for current and incoming summer and fall graduate students.  Since Candy and Elizabeth will be seeing incoming new summer and fall graduate students, please be advised that the wait may be longer than usual.

Monday, 4/21            2-6

Tuesday, 4/22           9-11

Wednesday 4/23      No advising

Thursday 4/24          No advising

Friday 4/25                9-11

 

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PPA Walk in Times

Friday, 18 April 2008 14:42 by thopkins

Walk in Times for TROY HOPKINS, PPA Advisor

Monday, 4/21            9-11

Tuesday, 4/22           No advising

Wednesday 4/23      9-11

Thursday 4/24          No advising

Friday 4/25                2-4

If you can’t make these times, please email me directly at tdhopkins@uh.edu and we will set up another time.

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MPA, PPA, CAP: MaNet Speaker Series 04/17 at 4:15PM. Room 302

Thursday, 17 April 2008 08:27 by thopkins

 
MANET UH
Location Melcher Hall 302 (Dean's Boardroom)
Houston, TX US  
When Thursday, April 17, 4:15PM

This is our last speaker event of the semester on Thursday, April 17th, 2008.

We are pleased to have Ms. Victoria Claus, Amy Chen, and Anthony
Gawron from KPMG Forensic team come and speak to about their
forensic services. 

KPMG's forensic mission is to assist organizations to achieve the highest levels
of business integrity through the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and
misconduct.  The speakers will discuss fraud facts and trends, the
services provided by KPMG Forensic, and examples of work new associates
may perform.

Ms. Victoria Claus, a manager in KPMG's Forensic
practice in Houston, graduated from the University of Houston honors
program, earning a BBA with an accounting emphasis. She has assisted
with a variety of engagements related to fraud prevention, detection,
and investigation since starting with KPMG Forensic in 2002.


Mr. Anthony Gawron joined KPMG Forensic in July 2006.  He is an Associate with experience in fraud investigations, electronic data recovery, and forensic analysis.

Please come and join us in the last speaker event of the semester!


Dress Code:   Business Casual

Snacks and refreshments will be served. 
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MPA: You're Invited to Lunch with Latha.

Wednesday, 16 April 2008 10:10 by thopkins

Special Invitation

MS Accountancy students are invited to have lunch with

Dr. Latha Ramchand
Associate Dean
Graduate and Professional Programs
Bauer College of Business

Melcher Hall Suite 365B 
April  22, 2008
11:30 am-1:00 pm

Ask questions
Share suggestions
Learn about important dates and upcoming events

RSVP to aness@uh.edu by April 18, 2008

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PPA: Registration Enrollment Form

Friday, 11 April 2008 16:07 by thopkins

PPA Students,

As you know, registration is almost here.  First you will register for Summer and then a week later for Fall.  In order to make the process of placing you into your double counted courses as smooth as possible, our office has devised an enrollment form. 

Please take a look at the attached pdf. In order to be registered for the graduate equivalent ACCT or GENB courses, you will need to fill out the attached form, sign it, and return to me.

Please use ONE form per semester.

As always, if you have any questions please contact me.

NOTE: To MS Accountancy Students:

Elizabeth Bullock e-mailed out a similar form that should be used by GRADUATE Students. Please check your email.  

--
Troy D. Hopkins
Academic Advisor 2
Professional Program in Accounting
C.T. Bauer College of Business
University of Houston
275D MH
Office Phone: 713-743-4833
Fax: 713-743-4364
tdhopkins@uh.edu

www.bauer.uh.edu/acctblog

PPA Class Enrollment Agreement.pdf (14.71 kb)

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PPA Walk In Advising Times for 04/10 - 04/18

Wednesday, 9 April 2008 16:20 by thopkins

Construction is progressing well in 275 MH and so I am able to see students again.

The following are my walk in times for PPA students: 

Thursday     04/10     9-11

Friday         04/11    None Scheduled  

Monday         04/14      2-4

Tuesday         04/15    9-11

Wednesday     04/16 - None Scheduled

Thursday      04/17    9-11

Friday         04/18    9-11

As always if these are times that you cannot make email me with an alternative time and I will see if I can set up an appointment with you. These will be limited... 

 

 

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