tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32734312640218368462024-03-13T10:39:56.208-07:00Monroe Shine & Co. CPAsThe Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-8449436161143308772022-08-23T05:00:00.002-07:002022-10-13T09:56:52.526-07:00 "From Summer Intern to Staff Accountant" by Jack Lilly<p>Hey, I’m Jack Lilly, and I started with Monroe Shine last
summer as an Accounting Intern. I really liked the experiences I got from this
internship and the opportunity to connect with so many people in the firm in
one short summer.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My internship took place after my junior year at Indiana
University, and afterward I was fortunate enough to accept a return offer for
after graduation in May of 2022. This helped a lot in making my senior year of
college stress free since I didn’t have to do any recruiting, applying, and
interviewing for jobs like some of my friends.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Working at Monroe Shine last summer was my only internship
experience, but I was very fortunate to enjoy my time here so much that I
wanted to return. While one internship worked out great for me, I would suggest
most students aim for two internships. This could be done by starting your
first internship after freshman or sophomore year of college. By having time
for multiple internships, you could find out a lot about what you would like
and dislike in a full-time position.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Monroe Shine has given me amazing opportunities since I
first got in contact with the firm back in high school. They helped me go to
the university I always wanted to, offered me a great internship, and provided
me a job I have really enjoyed. I hope any readers of this post will be as fortunate
as I was in their own internship journeys!!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsWCF_W1bNyabCuKN2r9dq2KFCzi6vOS9Z2F7zRL1Er7ms4Bw2ekX8YofYUuIb8Z9jxN6ycUoOZzenbDAtRTQs9xHNqL8LOvcygsAakxVYOzTtJZPEW0g_QrNV6fR5nrvfT_Npxzqufsn-q1-wob5JuezGMeGJDxP4-C1mXRDHx6--kjYzizkYqC-/s900/Pro2022MonroeShine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtsWCF_W1bNyabCuKN2r9dq2KFCzi6vOS9Z2F7zRL1Er7ms4Bw2ekX8YofYUuIb8Z9jxN6ycUoOZzenbDAtRTQs9xHNqL8LOvcygsAakxVYOzTtJZPEW0g_QrNV6fR5nrvfT_Npxzqufsn-q1-wob5JuezGMeGJDxP4-C1mXRDHx6--kjYzizkYqC-/w266-h400/Pro2022MonroeShine.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br />~ Jack Lilly (A 2021 Summer Intern, currently a Staff Accountant)</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-85133538112586326572022-08-17T05:00:00.006-07:002022-08-17T05:00:00.226-07:00"Unsure if accounting is for you? I was the same way, until my internship at Monroe Shine!" by Staff Accountant, Olivia Ferriell <p>Hi everyone! My name is Olivia Ferriell and I recently graduated from Indiana University Southeast with a major in Accounting and a minor in Business Analytics. I started at Monroe Shine in January 2022 as a tax intern and at the end of the semester I transitioned into a full-time Staff Accountant position. Prior to coming to Monroe Shine, I worked part-time at a local bank and completed a private accounting internship, but I wanted to experience public accounting as well. By completing various accounting roles my goal was to have a better understanding of which path I wanted to pursue after graduation.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Before starting my internship, I had already taken two tax classes and they had turned out being some of my least favorite, so I was extremely nervous coming into my first tax season. However, after completing my first tax season, I ended up really enjoying doing taxes! The knowledge I gained during my internship was so vast and much more in depth in comparison to the other internships I had during college. Working as an intern at Monroe Shine not only confirmed that accounting was the right path for me, it also solidified that public accounting was a career path I wanted to pursue.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">If you’re considering a public accounting internship or even an admin role, I would highly suggest Monroe Shine as the place for you! Even if you’re still unsure about which path is right for you, the experience and knowledge you will gain at Monroe Shine will greatly help you out in the long run.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFzWgF_ZTcHrO2YYJgzsSTLMWCGMT17fcxPp5YuJCSAwtmF4wVXSJCMIWEYzPyhozTXyCwHnFQHZkFegODiVRNfRcttyf52ckzoCnvSlcxZj869YBMW-XY8y03mCv27LG4uRFuI0XxH-xBOuTdgYhRT7j7jO7YhlMTGzr37xAPUYUXte46sWhoPWu/s3556/MonroeShine011122_AD1I9893.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3556" data-original-width="2371" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFzWgF_ZTcHrO2YYJgzsSTLMWCGMT17fcxPp5YuJCSAwtmF4wVXSJCMIWEYzPyhozTXyCwHnFQHZkFegODiVRNfRcttyf52ckzoCnvSlcxZj869YBMW-XY8y03mCv27LG4uRFuI0XxH-xBOuTdgYhRT7j7jO7YhlMTGzr37xAPUYUXte46sWhoPWu/w266-h400/MonroeShine011122_AD1I9893.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: center;">~ Olivia Ferriell (A 2022 Spring Intern, currently a Staff Accountant)</span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-91057366890059028532022-08-15T10:09:00.000-07:002022-08-15T10:09:07.914-07:00"A summer internship at Monroe Shine" by Intern Riley Winslow<p> Hi everyone! My name is Riley Winslow and t<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">his summer I had a great internship experience with Monroe Shine. I had just finished my sophomore year at Marshall University and had no Accounting work experience. I wanted the opportunity to observe the environment of a firm to see what my future career path holds. I’d thought I was going to intern at a different firm, but it fell through at the last minute leaving very few options available. That’s when I contacted Monroe Shine asking if there was anything I could do around the office, just to be of some help, while also observing how business was run at the firm.</span></p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I received a quick response, had an interview the next day, and then was able to get started soon after. I was welcomed in with open arms and everyone was very friendly! In my roll as Administrative Intern, I directed phone calls and interacted with clients when they visited the office. I gained knowledge on how to professionally handle tough situations, honed my customer service skills, and made many new connections.</span><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br />I’m so glad that this company is providing not just high quality services, but high quality people, for the betterment of our community. I am so thankful for the opportunity that Monroe Shine provided me, and I very much look forward to coming back again next summer!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipm5Nc40HjSWkP6PF_104AYt3oRDJJ814bH97slMmLHdBgKDWOo6XffuVwv6C1gflHpXYXWPJuOAAATpvSQ5DV6nNDynn31FFHXPHx6b9VPlL-fIctFIyw7Y2n6t_C3wOHv0-uDby7aEZBHujlnvo4U74yQiBd_cHxbDAAtTZPQU_zbXZ3cof7ae9C/s320/Capture.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="266" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipm5Nc40HjSWkP6PF_104AYt3oRDJJ814bH97slMmLHdBgKDWOo6XffuVwv6C1gflHpXYXWPJuOAAATpvSQ5DV6nNDynn31FFHXPHx6b9VPlL-fIctFIyw7Y2n6t_C3wOHv0-uDby7aEZBHujlnvo4U74yQiBd_cHxbDAAtTZPQU_zbXZ3cof7ae9C/s1600/Capture.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: center;">~ Riley Winslow (A 2022 Summer Administrative Accounting Intern)</span><br style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; text-align: center;" /></span></div>The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-9897609035748946672021-08-16T13:38:00.003-07:002022-07-21T11:35:28.741-07:00"My Experience as a Summer Administrative Accounting Intern" by Intern Zoe Libs<p>Hi! My name is Zoe and I am a rising sophomore at Indiana
University Bloomington where I am majoring in Accounting. I plan to graduate in
the Fall of 2023. I was added to the Monroe Shine team in May 2021 as an Administrative Accounting Intern and I’ve learned a lot in my short time with the company.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Even though I came to Monroe Shine with only one year of
college under my belt, I feel as though I’ve gained a lot of insight into the
world of public accounting. Being a part of the regular day to day operations
of the company has reassured me that accounting is the right career path for
me. I have contributed to different projects as well as standard daily
procedures. This has allowed me to be a part of the entire company, not just
one area. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I think that all students should try to be a part of a
summer internship in order to gain experience as a young professional. In my
time with Monroe Shine I have learned so much about professionalism and working
in an office setting. Having worked in other typical “teenager jobs” like
babysitting and food service, the more professional atmosphere has given me
additional skills to use going forward. Another way I have found to grow my network
as a young professional has been through the Women in Accounting club at IU.
This group of young women comes together to meet with professionals and learn
from their experience. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My advice to you, coming from a sophomore with a lot to
learn herself, is to put yourself out there and meet as many people as you can.
Growing your future is all about making connections and extending your network.
You can never have too much experience and there’s always more to be learned. I
have really enjoyed learning from some of the best in the business here at
Monroe Shine and I wish you luck on your mission to find an internship! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qG0Shj-ILv8/YRrLt36C6eI/AAAAAAAAANo/DYiwsP3WKqEsDHKm9t_U6CIvQ1lVSO2BACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/1618927190590.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qG0Shj-ILv8/YRrLt36C6eI/AAAAAAAAANo/DYiwsP3WKqEsDHKm9t_U6CIvQ1lVSO2BACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1618927190590.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>~ Zoe Libs (A 2021 Summer Administrative Accounting Intern)<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-67660718154653567842020-08-12T14:05:00.030-07:002022-07-21T11:35:41.746-07:00""How an Administrative Accounting Internship Helped Me!" by Intern Emily Chumbley<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Hi!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My name is Emily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am working on completing my MBA, and I
should be done with it in Fall 2020.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
completed my undergraduate career at Morehead State University where I studied
Accounting, and I am working on my graduate degree through their online
program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am currently a summer intern
at Monroe Shine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I started my internship
in January 2020 as a spring administration accounting intern and I was asked to stay on through the
summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Since I am working on my MBA, I wanted
an internship that was part time, so I could gain experience in the field I
have a degree in but also stay full time in school and have time to get my
schoolwork done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Monroe Shine was great
at arranging a way for me to do this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They hired me on as an administrative intern, and then I transitioned to
an accounting intern once my semester was over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Working as an administrative intern
and then an accounting intern, I have been able to learn a lot and pickup new
skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have also witnessed how work
is done throughout the firm, which is beneficial because I know the processes
for many different jobs now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the
accounting work is slow, I can work on administrative work; when the
administrative work is slow, I can work on accounting work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s very nice if you’re someone who likes to
stay busy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, it does get slow in
all departments at some point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Prepare yourself for
that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I think as an undergraduate student,
it is very important to complete an internship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Don’t put it off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attend the
career fairs your school puts on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get
involved in the Accounting Club or other related activities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was an undergraduate student at
Morehead, they offered an elective course during tax season called Practicum
Income Tax Accounting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The course
started in January, where you began training to become a certified VITA
(Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I worked as a VITA volunteer completing returns for low-income families
and college students until tax season was over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was a great experience and it was fun to put my education to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your school offers this opportunity, take
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will not regret it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Good luck in your search to find an
internship!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Monroe Shine is a great
place to work! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their open door policy
makes asking questions less intimidating, and it seems friendlier, in my
opinion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have really enjoyed my time
here!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; margin-bottom: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DtJ3LvlMp-U/Xysgw1b_ssI/AAAAAAAAAJw/2q4J0ONTXY8yLuRkzr1Q-dyOe9CxLgifQCLcBGAsYHQ/s500/0%2B%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="256" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DtJ3LvlMp-U/Xysgw1b_ssI/AAAAAAAAAJw/2q4J0ONTXY8yLuRkzr1Q-dyOe9CxLgifQCLcBGAsYHQ/w256-h256/0%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">~ Emily Chumbley (A 2020 Spring Administrative Accounting Intern & a 2020 Summer Accounting Monroe Shine Intern)<br /></span><p></p><br />The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-61450779179403140992020-08-05T14:03:00.011-07:002022-07-21T11:35:54.450-07:00"Advice for Future Interns!" by Intern, Reynaldo (Rey) Sierra-Escobedo<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Hey everyone! My name is Reynaldo Sierra-Escobedo, but I also go by Rey! I have did a Spring internship this last Spring and am currently doing a Summer internship here at Monroe Shine! When I was asked to write a little something about what I wish I knew as a younger student for our recruiting blog I was happy to help! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">Sometimes
students struggle on what career path they should pursue. I know I have changed
my mind more than a couple of times. I studied engineering for four years in
high school and switched to accounting for my major at Indiana University
Southeast. Three years later, I decided to double major in accounting and
finance. Even though I have changed my mind numerous times, I did not regret it!
However, if I could go back and give myself some advice, it would be this:
complete at least two internships; attend more networking events, and participate
in as many on-campus and off-campus interviews possible.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span> </span>First, I wish I would have completed a corporate and
public accounting internship. This is true for many students because one might
love corporate and another could hate it. I would recommend any student to do
this because they are so much different. There are numerous types of
accounting: financial, public, government, forensic, tax, auditing, and
management. I know a classmate that is studying accounting to be a FBI agent!
There are so many opportunities for an accounting major and you should try to
experience a couple of them to know what you prefer. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Second, I should have attended more networking events earlier at
IUS. IUS offers great opportunities for students looking for an internship! One
of them is to attend the Accounting and Finance Career Day. Many employers
attend this event, including public and corporate. If you go to this event you
will meet great people, so don’t be scared! There is also a golf scramble which
employers attend to meet potential interns. During this time you should also
try to see if you think they would be someone you could work with. The people I
will work with is a big factor for me when deciding on what offer to accept. Everyone
at Monroe Shine have been awesome and I know I made a great choice! In
conclusion, networking events are a perfect way to meet employers, so whenever
you are ready to complete an internship they will most likely remember you and
you will remember them.<span style="mso-tab-count: 5;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span> </span>Finally,
I should have completed more interviews as a freshman and sophomore. On-campus
interviews are a great start, especially if you are nervous. You will start to
feel more confident and this will help with the off-campus interviews. I
completed 6 on-campus interviews as well as multiple off-campus interviews. I
definitely felt more confident after the first couple of interviews. Don’t
worry if you do not receive an offer after all those interviews because those
interviews will be great practice! You will most likely receive an offer during
or after your junior year. This is why I recommend starting early with
interviews and completing as many as possible. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Accounting is a dynamic career, changes are constant.
During the coronavirus, I was able to witness the impact it had on tax law and
businesses. Businesses relied on CPAs and lawyers because of the changes within
tax. Once you gain more experience, you will research questions clients have
and advise them on what to do in their situation. Accounting is in high demand
and it is also a secure career because of businesses still needing their
services. I hope this helps!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXascIIxxb4/XysedHWIMHI/AAAAAAAAAJk/6GdHsDrZW6E_TWjo8pFMHKS4wUikfPvVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s600/0.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="246" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fXascIIxxb4/XysedHWIMHI/AAAAAAAAAJk/6GdHsDrZW6E_TWjo8pFMHKS4wUikfPvVwCLcBGAsYHQ/w246-h246/0.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">~ Rey Sierra-Escobedo (A 2020 Spring & Summer Accounting Monroe Shine Intern)</div><span style="font-family: "times new roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><br /></span><p></p><br />The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-10367023109934953102018-08-28T10:23:00.006-07:002022-07-21T11:36:05.477-07:00“Insightful Internship Interview Information” by Intern, Nick Taylor<br />
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During my undergraduate tenure at the University of Kentucky
there were a handful of internship opportunities that the University offered.
Job searching can be competitive for fresh college graduates so securing in an
internship before you graduate would be my best advice.</div>
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Also, you don’t have to wait until your senior year to start
interviewing for internships. Yes, you will have a better chance of getting one
if you are an upperclassman or if you are available to start working for the
company sooner than the other applicants but getting interview experience is
very important. I would suggest starting to apply for internships your junior
year through a university program. I can only speak for UK but I am sure that
Louisville, IU, and others have great programs that help students find jobs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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At the beginning stages of applying
I think that it would be a great idea to apply for as many interviews as you
can. Because again the more interviewing experience you have the more
comfortable you will be and the better chance you will have a landing a job. If
you fit the GPA and Degree requirements you most likely will get a first round
interview. Another plus about applying for a job at a University is that the
first round of interviews are on campus and for me that was a comfortable
environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also think that it is a good idea to apply
for as many interviews as you can because you want to be able to choose what
company fits you the best or if you do not make it past the first interview of
your preferred place of work then you will have other options to explore. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Usually the firm will have an HR representative and a newly
hired staff member interviewing you on campus, (like Mallary and Blake) to see
how well you blend with the company. I would highly suggest wearing a suit to
the interviews even though the dress code only requires a jacket, it can only help
you by looking Professional. If you make it past the first stage of interviews
the second round of interviews will usually take place at the firms location.
The second interview can be lengthier and usually entails an office tour as
well. You most likely will speak with at least one partner during this visit
and a more experienced staff accountant. I want to reiterate again that
experience with both stages of interviews will immensely increase your chances
of landing a job before you graduate. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lastly I think it is important to stay ahead of the game
when applying for these positions. I would suggest applying for the spots early
and setting up an interview time right when you get a notification. Usually you
can apply for these jobs before your major class assignments or tests are
scheduled because it’s still early in the year when the slots open. So don’t be
lazy, get a jump on the process while there isn’t much school work going on
because anyone that has gone through college knows that projects and tests can
unpleasantly all hit you at once!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">When I was a student at UofL I was gifted a copy of Norman
Vincent Peale’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Power of Positive
Thinking</i>. It collected dust on my shelf like most non-school books, and
then got thrown in a box when I graduated and moved out of my apartment by
campus. This past week, over a year since boxing up all my possessions after purchasing my house, I
finally started to unpack my boxes of books. I stumbled upon this gift and flipped
right to that day’s page. I’ve continued the habit of checking my book nightly
before bed and something about last night’s quote, <em>"Always maintain hopefulness, especially when the going is hard,"</em> really spoke to me. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">College is a tough time, recruiting season is a tough time,
and tax season is a tough time – if I’ve learned anything through college and
the beginning of my career, it is that a little bit of positivity goes a very
long way when the going gets hard. One bit of positivity that gets me through
the most stressful of days is knowing that when I get home, I won’t have to do
more work, unlike college and the seemingly never ending reading to do or
projects to complete. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">One of the hardest parts of my second tax season was leaving
work, sitting through a 3 hour night class, going home and studying into the
wee hours of the morning and attempting to pull myself together and do it all
again the next day. One of the highlights of my third tax season (third?!
That’s weird to say!) is that when I finally shut down my computer at the end
of the night and went home, I didn’t have to worry about cramming for my
finance exam, or squeezing in an online quiz before midnight. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">So many people through my life have told me that college
prepares you for the real world, but after a mere 15 months in the “real
world”, I’d like to dispel that myth. Yes, college does prepare you for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">some</i> of the knowledge you’ll need in
your career, but the two are so different. My little nugget of positivity for
you is that eventually, at the end of all the late nights and coffee-fueled
study sessions you can trade all of that in for an amazing career at a company
you love where you will still be consuming large amounts of coffee but where it
will all finally be worth it! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Every all-nighter, every tear shed over the regret of
procrastinating, every $300 textbook will be worth it someday! I rest easy
knowing that I worked my butt off for 4 long years to get my dream job at an
amazing firm. So hold on tight, because these next few semesters will be hard
and busy and overwhelming at times, but I promise that someday you will look
back on your college experience and be so glad that you filled your time with
late night study sessions and tax season internships. Good luck this recruiting
season and good luck with the rest of your career – college & otherwise. </span></div>
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-18279547994771040672017-08-15T12:10:00.000-07:002017-08-29T12:23:25.286-07:00"Life After 22 - The Non-traditional Student's Guide to Recruiting Season." by Staff Accountant, Jackie Bach<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Greetings Students! My name is Jackie Bach, I’m a first year
Staff Accountant here at Monroe Shine, and I’m excited to have the chance to
dole out some nuggets of wisdom acquired from my time spent making the
transition from (constantly struggling) non-traditional student to (only
sometimes struggling) new staff member. My hope is that by the end of this post
you’ll feel a little less panicked, a little more confident, and a lot more
excited about tackling the upcoming challenges the next few months have to
offer. Buckle up you guys, recruiting season is officially upon us!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">For those who don’t know,
recruiting season is comprised of resumes, socials, interviews, and more
accounting-themed swag than you ever thought possible. It’s stress, excitement,
and anticipation all balled up into a mad scramble for the perfect internship.
It’s like the Hunger Games but for accounting nerds and the prize is a coveted
spot on a prestigious team where you can finally see some of the things you’ve
learned put into action. Simply put: It’s kind of a big deal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">As arguably one of the most important times in a new
accountant’s career it’s easy to imagine that the typical college student
dedicates a substantial portion of their time to preparing for, attending, and
following up on a myriad of events. This, of course, is in addition to the time
spent worrying, revising a resume 843 times, and trying to iron every pair of
dress pants you own at the last minute because you didn’t take them to the
drycleaners like your mom told you. Regular students must contend with these standard
recruiting season hurdles on a nearly daily basis; however, there is an ever
growing and often under-represented demographic of students that are met with
additional obstacles despite making up a large portion of the eligible
recruiting base. These students are non-traditional students.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">According to the National Center for Education Statistics,
non-traditional students are defined by one of seven characteristics: delayed
enrollment into post-secondary education; attends college part-time; works full
time; is financially independent (for financial aid purposes); has dependents
other than a spouse; is a single parent; or does not have a high school
diploma. This can also include students returning to college for career changes
or enhancements. I was a traditional student when I got my Bachelor’s degree in
Psychology and I was a non-traditional student when I went back two years later
to get my certificate in accounting and ultimately my Master’s degree. The
difference between the two experiences was like day and night - no, literally,
I took night classes all through the certificate and Master’s programs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">It’s easy to feel alienated when going back to or starting
college at a different stage in your life. You’re probably older than everyone
(except your fellow nontraditional students), your expectations are different,
even the way you learn has evolved and that’s just the changes in the
CLASSROOM. Additionally you have to face the constant everyday conflict between
your life obligations and your educational obligations! Kids, a spouse, bills,
work, a water pipe that decides to bust as you sit down to take a quiz, or a
neighbor’s dog that has the uncanny ability to sense when you sit down write a
paper and proceeds to bark for FOUR. HOURS. STRAIGHT. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">So now, amongst all the difficulties that come with being a
non-traditional student, it’s recruiting season. You’re officially in
competition with your peers and other candidates from other schools. It’s go
time, and the pressure to perform tends to come with it’s own arsenal of ways
to tear apart your confidence and commitment. But you’ve got this! If you can
survive all of the things listed above then you can most certainly come out on
the other side of recruiting season unscathed and hopefully even employed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">If this is your first recruiting season (or second, or
third…) here are just a few common misconceptions, things you can expect, and
(hopefully helpful) tips and tricks to help get you through:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">You will NOT be able to attend every single event every single time. And that’s okay!</span></b></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "calibri";">My first recruiting season was filled with absolute dread when I looked at the schedule of events. I was working full-time and most, if not ALL, events were always during work hours or would be over by the time I got out of work. I never felt like I could ask to leave early either - I mean really, how do you justify asking, “Hey, mind if I leave early to go to an accounting social in an attempt to pursue other potential employers?” Doesn’t quite sit right, does it? If you have the ability to go to an event or if you have an employer that understands then absolutely go for it! If not then don’t sweat it! I promise that there will be events that you can attend and most firms even hold their own events after hours that are open to students. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span dir="LTR"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">You WILL get selected for an on-campus interview and inevitably the only times left will be times when you are at work.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">This one can be a bit
tricky. While schools have made huge strides in making a lot of programs more
accessible to non-traditional students this is generally one area that continues
to fall short. The simple solution is to take a personal day or some personal
time out of work but realistically that’s not always an option for a lot of
non-traditional students. If you find yourself struggling to find a way to make
the interview times work reach out to the contact provided by the firm. Many
firms will be understanding of your specific needs and are willing to make some
special accommodations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: "calibri";"> </span></o:p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">“Why would I waste my time with recruiting season? I don’t need an
internship, I need a JOB.”<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I hear you loud and clear,
my friend. Once you get to a certain age or a certain point in your life you’re
used to being gainfully employed and having life obligations that have to be
met (Netflix ain’t gonna pay for itself, am I right?). The thought of
downgrading to something that isn’t set in stone just to possibly further your
career can be terrifying. Here’s the good news: recruiting season isn’t just
about interns! Because of the comprehensive career placement offered by most
schools now, a lot of firms also recruit for full-time staff positions during
recruiting season. Don’t worry about knowing everything as a first year staff
either, you’ll be just as clueless as the interns and that’s to be expected. </span></li>
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<li><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">“It’s taken me forever just to get to this point, why would a firm even
want me?”<o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Chances are, if you’re like
me, accounting wasn’t necessarily your first choice (Marine Biology - don’t
judge me). Maybe you got your bachelor’s degree in something else, didn’t like
it (or use it) and wanted a change. Maybe instead of going to college right
away you went into the workforce instead. Maybe you didn’t have the opportunity
to go to college or the time wasn’t right. Whatever the reason may be, you’re
here now. The thing that really sets you apart from your peers is the level of
commitment you have to being here right now despite all of the difficulties you
have faced and will continue to face. You went out into the world, saw all the
things it had to offer, and you chose this. What firm wouldn’t want that kind
of passion and dedication? <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I’d love to tell you that it gets easier but at the end of
the day we’re all passengers on the same old struggle-bus. What I will tell you
is that you shouldn’t give up because you are on track to have an amazing
career. If you stick with this you will get to work with some of the most
amazingly talented and informed professionals ever (shout out to my Monroe
Shine work family!). You’ll find a sense of fulfillment and purpose in your
work. You’ll be driven to learn more and achieve more than you ever thought
possible. You’ve already worked so hard and made it this far - take it all the
way! I’ll tell you what I always tell myself: if it was easy, it wouldn’t be
worth it.</span></div>
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-47286515559942981202016-08-30T06:43:00.000-07:002016-08-30T07:58:12.504-07:00"It's the Most Wonderful Time, of the Year..." by Staff Accountant, Rachael Creger<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">I bet you sang the title, didn’t you? No… I’m not talking
about Christmas (116 days away – but who’s counting?) I’m talking about the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">real</i> “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” –
internship recruiting season! And it is finally upon us! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Today kicks off Recruiting Season, and all of us at Monroe
Shine could not be more excited! This is one of my favorite times of the year;
I love getting to visit schools (especially UofL) and helping Mallary with
recruiting. I can’t believe that is was 3 years ago that I met Mallary &
Butch at the UofL Accounting Social, and this afternoon I’ll be attending that
same event alongside them! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">A close second to Recruiting Season, is Tax Season… A lot of
people outside of our field think that public accountants are just <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">so busy</i> during Tax Season, and then sit
around doing nothing the rest of the year… And I’ll be honest, up until a few
years ago – that was kind of my impression too. It wasn’t until I started
talking to more accountants and learning more about their careers that I really
began to see the bigger picture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">When we’re not running around like chickens with our heads
cut off on April 14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, we’re still really busy! The rest of the year
is filled with audits, internal control assessments, and returns that were on
extension; as well as fun little things like bookkeeping, and payroll or sales
tax returns. Although no matter what the rest of the year holds – I still love
tax season… :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Something about the longer to-do lists, and the extra hustle
in everything really makes me thrive. Knowing that after I finish my current
task, I’ve got a bunch more to do, makes me work a bit harder. I think everyone
in the firm thrives off the organized chaos – there is so much going on, and
everyone is working on such a variety of things, but somehow at the end of the
day (or end of tax season) we all make it work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">My two tax seasons with Monroe Shine have been two
completely different experiences; neither one was better than the other. I
think both really helped me grow as an accountant and as a person. During my
first tax season, I was working a nice 40 hour week (we don’t like to overload
our interns), and I wasn’t taking any classes. I was a junior at UofL, and quit
my old part-time job so I could really focus on my internship. This first tax
season internship was for school credit through UofL – which is something that
you should definitely explore taking advantage of when you’re getting ready to
do your internship! I remember feeling super clueless at first, but eventually
figuring a lot out and gaining so much knowledge along the way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">My second tax season was a completely different beast. I was
taking 15 credit hours, spread between online classes, an 8 a.m. and some night
classes. In the beginning of the semester I was working about 35 hours around
my school schedule. But after the March 15<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> deadline rolled around
and we all started to focus on our big April 18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> deadline, (it was
a Monday this year – so weird), then my schedule ramped up to about 45 hours a
week. Juggling school and a full-time internship was very difficult at times,
there were many mornings when making it to my 8 am class was difficult because
I was up late studying after my night class. And there were so many afternoons
where I would’ve rather stayed at the office then gone back to campus for
class… But somehow I survived, tax season was conquered – and my LAST SEMESTER
of school was complete! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">However you decide to juggle school and interning, is up to
you… But my best advice would be that for your first internship, keep your
course load as light as possible. Take as few classes as possible and maybe try
an online class so you have some more flexibility in your schedule. We have had
part-time interns before, so if you really want to intern but can’t take a
semester off (like I did) or take a lighter course schedule, a lot of firms are
willing to work around that! And then maybe if you do a second tax season internship
like I did, you’ll better be able to assess whether or not you can handle a
schedule like that. Every student/intern is unique, and at the end of the day –
your future employer wants what’s best for their interns! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-7420726348768599902016-08-22T06:43:00.000-07:002016-08-30T06:54:03.175-07:00"If i knew then what i know now." by Staff Accountant, Rachael Creger<br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">Thanks for tuning back in for my second post of this year’s
series. Sadly, I haven’t been able to think of a witty title like last year’s
Declassified Internship Recruiting Guide...<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>but then again, I don’t think anything could top last year’s posts. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">This year I’ve decided to take a bit more of a focus on the
post-recruiting life. I’ve been with Monroe Shine now for about 20 months. I
started in January 2015 as a tax season intern, continued through the summer
and fall as a part-time intern, and then a second tax season as an intern. I’ve
been lucky enough to have the opportunity to continue my career with Monroe
Shine as a Staff Accountant. It has been a bit of a change but all great ones! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">One thing that has been so different from one tax season to
the next is developing confidence in my knowledge and skills. This is something
that I know will just continue to grow with time, and is something I know you
all will attain one day. I remember my first tax season feeling so clueless and
asking so many questions. Even by the end of tax season, I felt like I had
learned a lot, but I didn’t really grasp just how much information I had
actually learned. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">It wasn’t until my second tax season rolled around that I
realized I actually knew some stuff... In January we got two new tax season
interns in the Louisville office, and just like I was a year earlier, they had
many questions. Most days, I would answer a question and think to myself “how
did I know that?” or “where did that come from?” <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">This has been one of my favorite things about gaining so
much knowledge and experience in my short time with Monroe Shine. I think that
interning can be so beneficial not only as a learning experience, but as a
great way to get your foot into the door with a company you see yourself having
a potential future with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even months
after tax season has ended, I still continue to surprise myself with the
knowledge I have gained.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I know
now, has barely scratched the surface of what I will learn in a lifetime in
this profession; I’ve probably learned a tenth of a percent in the last 15
months, of what I’ll learn in the next 40 years – and I’m so excited for this
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-28018005755502921172016-08-15T06:43:00.003-07:002016-08-30T07:01:33.709-07:00"Is it really recruiting season, again?" by Staff Accountant, Rachael Creger<span style="font-family: "cambria";"><span style="font-family: "times new roman";">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">Wow! Time really does fly when you’re having fun. I cannot
believe that another recruiting season is upon us, and in a just few short
months it will be another tax season with more new faces! This fall will be my
fourth recruitment season, but only my second on this side of the fence. I had
so much fun writing last year’s Declassified Internship Recruiting Survival
Guide, and was so excited to be asked to write another series of blog posts
again this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";"> A year ago, I was
just starting my senior year at the University of Louisville and was so excited
to be continuing to intern with Monroe Shine. Way back in the fall of 2013, I
met Butch and Mallary at UofL’s Accounting Social, and now – for the second
year – I get to attend this amazing event alongside them. <o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: "cambria";">A lot has changed in the last year, for both myself and for
Monroe Shine. This past tax season was my second, and it was a completely
different experience (more on that in a later post)... In May, I graduated from
UofL with my Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, and began my
career as a Staff Accountant with Monroe Shine. And just a few short weeks
later, we moved to our new beautiful office located at 500 N. Hurstbourne
Parkway. It was a stressful few days leading up to the move, but we all love
this new space so much. And our cubicle area for staff and interns has more
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the right-hand side. Last year my focus was on giving the inside scoop and good
advice based on my experience, this year’s focus is leaning more towards my
personal experience at Monroe Shine and the wonderful transition from intern to
full-time staff that I know each and every one of you will get to make someday
soon! Stay tuned, and I can’t wait to meet all of y’all at various recruiting
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-45139585244473451712015-09-04T12:00:00.000-07:002015-09-04T12:00:01.466-07:00A Declassified Internship Recruiting Survival Guide by 2015 Intern, Rachael Creger: Part #5<h2>
"The Thank You Card"</h2>
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">The handwritten thank you card is a lost art. We have become so dependent on technology that a quick email feels like it is good enough. I’m not a recruiter, or an interviewer making hiring decisions, but I truly believe that my handwritten thank you notes have made a difference. Like I mentioned in my second post, I left last year’s recruiting event with 3 companies in mind. And each person from those three companies got a handwritten note. After my on campus interviews, each of my interviewers also got a thank you card. There’s a lot of good templates on various websites of basic patterns to follow. Because there are so many other resources out there, I’m not going to tell you what to put in your thank you card, but I will share how to master the lost art of the handwritten thank you. </span><br />
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<li>First and foremost get some nice stationary. Blank cards, with a very basic design or ones that simply say "thank you" on the outside in a nice font. I found my favorite set of cards at Target last year. Of course office supply stores have some basic stuff as well. If you’re design savvy and have a nice printer, consider making up some nice custom cards on thick paper instead!</li>
<li>Practice, practice, practice! You just spent money on nice cards, and you should be writing them in black or blue ink. Write out your entire thank you card on some loose-leaf. Then very slowly, copy your message over. If you mess up, don’t cross through it or white it out. Start over. </li>
<li>Make sure you are properly addressing them. If the firm has multiple offices, make sure it is going to the one that your interviewer is actually at. Clear handwriting is key! The outside of this envelope is the first thing they’ll see. Again, if you’re design savvy or have a nice printer, make some nice labels!</li>
<li>Now this part, might just be my own personal belief. But the stamp you use matters! Go to the nearest post office and buy a sheet of nice stamps. Don’t use stamps with cartoons or celebrities on it. Avoid ones with political connotations. Last year I used a nice set of stamps with bonsai trees because it matches the color scheme of most of my cards. Simple stamps with a nature image or a simplistic design are the best. </li>
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P.S. Now I said that those notes from the interview would come in handy… use that info here. Reference your previous conversations. </span><br />
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~ Rachael <em>(2015 Spring & Summer Intern)</em>The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-80510124071948459822015-09-02T12:00:00.001-07:002015-09-02T12:00:00.188-07:00A Declassified Internship Recruiting Survival Guide by 2015 Intern, Rachael Creger: Part #4<h2>
"The Second Date" </h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Like I said in my last post, these recruiting events are like first dates. If things go well, and you don’t forget to apply for the on campus interview (like I did once), you’ll hopefully get invited to interview! This past recruitment season, I was invited to a few on campus interviews, and one phone interview. Obviously, if you’ve made it this far, you’ve made a great impression. On campus interviews, at least at UofL, are held in the career center. My first on campus interview was a total flop! And I will openly admit to it. I kind of knew what to expect… but not really. I didn’t have the best questions to ask the interviewer. But it was good practice. If your career center offers mock interviews, do it! Not taking advantage of that opportunity has been a big regret of mine. Tying back to my previous post, showing how you are different and making sure you stand out is crucial. At this point, the playing field has been narrowed. Chances are there is somewhere between 6 to 12 students per university being interviewed. Okay, so that is still a lot of competition, but now is your time to shine. Once you get invited to interview, do some more research! Yeah you might have skimmed their website before the previous recruiting event, but how much do you really know? Go see if you can find news articles about the firm. If you know who your interviewer will be, research them too! Being a very knowledgeable candidate is any easy way to make yourself stand out. Professional appearance and prepared questions are another two ways to show yourself off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span>Bring copies of your resume with you. Granted, they will probably have a copy of it already from recruiting or from your application but showing that you are prepared for anything reflects very well on you! Make sure you have somewhere you can take notes. Don’t carry in a notebook with tattered edges, or the huge 3-ring binder you’ve been lugging around for 2 or 3 years. Go invest in a nice portfolio. Campus bookstores usually sell them, or you can find them at most office supply stores. It might cost a bit more than you’d like to spend, but remember it is an investment towards your professional future. Guys, if you’re wearing a black suit, with a black belt and black shoes, do not get a tan leather portfolio! It is always best to get something that is versatile. Personally I chose a blue leather portfolio, my nicest suit is navy and I like wearing blue tops a lot because it brings out my eyes. Yeah it sounds a little conceited, but I look put together and the blue is different! Inside this portfolio, stash away a few copies of your resume, as well as a legal notepad. On this legal notepad, jot down some ideas and questions you want to ask. A lot of these questions will get answered by your interviewer during the course of the conversation. Don’t forget to take notes, if not during then stop somewhere immediately after and jot down your thoughts. This will come in handy later. At the end they always ask if you have any questions, and even if they already answered the ones you prepared, make sure you ask them something! Of course I’m not going to share my personal favorite end-of-interview question… But there’s some pretty great articles out there. But a good thing to ask about is the follow up procedure or what their next step is. Some companies will email you within a week inviting you to a second interview or gently letting you know they’ve found other candidates. Others have weeks left of on campus interviews and won’t be making a decision for a month or so. Knowing a company’s follow up procedure takes the guess work out of waiting. If they say they’re going to make a decision by October 20th, just chill out until the 20th!<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><sup> </sup><br /><br /> P.S. My pre-interview ritual consists of Googling "Job Interview Tips" and reading a random article from a reputable source. You might learn something new at the last minute, and it will push some good ideas towards the front of your mind. That’s how I found my favorite question to ask, minutes before walking into my interview for Monroe Shine. <br /><br /> ~ Rachael <em>(2015 Spring & Summer Intern)</em> </span><br />
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-10659500045424113442015-08-31T12:00:00.001-07:002015-08-31T12:00:00.956-07:00A Declassified Internship Recruiting Survival Guide by 2015 Intern, Rachael Creger: Part #3<h2>
"Put yourself out there!" </h2>
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This may or may not be the best analogy, but recruiting events are like first dates. You’re just meeting each other, asking basic questions, trying to get to know each other, testing the waters. Similarly to first dates, how it goes plays a big difference in whether or not there is a second date. Things may go great and you’ve got that second date in the bag! They may go alright and you might be getting a second chance, I mean date… Or they might decide that they really don’t want to go out on a second date. <br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Putting yourselves out there at these recruiting events is the first step towards your future. Get out there, shake <i>all</i> the hands you possibly can, make sure the recruiters know you’re interested! For me, it took some trial and error to land my dream internship with an amazing company like Monroe Shine, but if anything I’ve learned a thing or two from the recruiting process these past few years. </span><br />
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<li>If you don't have a LinkedIn account, get one and make it professional!</li>
<li>Spend some time working on your resume, and make sure to have your school's career center take a look at it!</li>
<li>Buy yourself a new tie or blouse, because everyone feels awesome in new clothes. Think of it as investing in your future business professional wardrobe! </li>
<li>Do some research. The recruiters love it when you have an educated question that is specific to their company and not a generic one! </li>
<li>Make sure to include when you'll have your 150 credit hours needed to get your CPA license, as well as your accounting class only GPA listed on your resume. Recruiters will ask those questions and it's good to have that info included for their review later. </li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Remember that these recruiters are meeting hundreds of students at a handful of schools. What makes you different? It’s the tiniest things that make the difference. At the end of the day, a high GPA or extracurricular activities aren’t the final factor between you and the next candidate. They care about who you are as a person. What do you care passionately about? What are your goals and aspirations? Why do you want to work in this field? <br /><br /> And P.S. A handwritten thank you card is rare nowadays, so go buy some nice stationary. Happy Recruiting! Good luck this fall, both in and out of the classroom! </span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">~ Rachael <em>(2015 Spring & Summer Intern)</em></span><br />
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-10380693711940416462015-08-28T07:32:00.000-07:002015-08-28T07:55:13.413-07:00A Declassified Internship Recruiting Survival Guide by 2015 Intern, Rachael Creger: Part #2<h2>
"Tis the season - recruiting season that is!"</h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Recruiting season is an interesting time of the year. Starting just a week or so after the beginning of fall semester, sometimes pursuing an internship can feel like an extra course. Each university does things a bit differently, so of course our paths may be different during recruitment. I know from experience that UofL’s College of Business – Ulmer Career Management Center does so much for the students. Each university has their own way of doing accounting internship recruiting, some have huge career fairs, and some have small fun events like UofL’s Accounting Social. The Accounting Social has been a great kick off to my fall semesters. I first attended as a sophomore, freshly transferred to UofL from Ball State University. I remember being so nervous to go up to the tables and chat with the representatives from so many companies, both big and small. Once you get past that little bump in the road, it becomes so much fun! Of course all the companies send their friendliest, funniest employees, and everyone is so nice and welcoming. Having just transferred to UofL I was kind of in an awkward place; I had to retake a few classes for which credits didn’t transfer, and kind of do things out of order to catch up with my classmates. Some of the representatives from other companies made it clear exactly what they were looking for and I knew I wasn’t qualified. That day I met Butch Shaw and Mallary Snyder from Monroe Shine, and I guess you could say that was a bit of a turning point in my college career. They were so welcoming and gave me tons of great information about themselves and Monroe Shine. After chatting with them, I had some hope! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /> Last fall, my junior year, I attended the Accounting Social with my intentions set. I knew exactly who I wanted to talk to. I researched a handful of companies and had worked tirelessly the last year to make myself a more marketable candidate. I polished up my resume, perfected my LinkedIn profile, and went in there with the end goal in mind. Of course, I got to chat with Butch and Mallary again! That afternoon I left with three companies in mind (Monroe Shine being one of them) and told myself that I was going to try my hardest to score an internship with one of them! That evening I spent a few hours applying to as many on-campus interviews as I possibly could. For the UofL accounting majors reading my post, the Accounting Social this year is September 1<sup>st, </sup>4-6:30pm in the Brown & Williamson Club which is inside Papa John's Stadium. IU, IUS, UK and Bellarmine students, be sure to check our "College Opportunities" page on our website to see when we will be on visiting your campus next! We can't wait to meet you!</span><br />
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0Louisville, KY, USA38.2526647 -85.75845570000001337.853296699999994 -86.403902700000017 38.6520327 -85.113008700000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-24626474602421556832015-08-26T12:00:00.001-07:002015-08-26T12:00:01.023-07:00A Declassified Internship Recruiting Survival Guide by 2015 Intern, Rachael Creger: Part #1<h2>
"Why Intern?!"</h2>
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<span lang=""><span style="font-size: small;">Hey all! My name is Rachael Creger and I am currently a senior at University of Louisville. I’ve been a spring and summer intern in our Louisville office. These last 7 months or so have been an amazing and rewarding experience. Professors and parents always tell us that real-world, hands-on experience teaches you more than lectures do, and up until this spring I didn’t really believe that. After surviving my first busy-season, as well as a much quieter summer, I can wholeheartedly agree with that statement. I have learned so much during my time at Monroe Shine from my coworkers, the partners, and other interns. A lot of students shy away from interning because they don’t want to take a semester off, or only take a partial course load, or a variety of other excuses. Regardless of what you need to do, what strings you need to pull, an internship is 100% worth it! If you are on the fence about trying to land an internship this school year, this is your sign that you need to do it! </span></span><br />
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<span lang=""><span style="font-size: small;"> During my past two recruitment seasons I’ve gotten a lot of great advice from professors and my school’s Career Center, but I wished I had a good friend who had already gone through an internship at a firm who would just tell it like it is. So welcome to my Declassified Internship Recruiting Survival Guide. Over the next few weeks of recruiting season I’ll be posting little chunks of wisdom and some fun anecdotes. Enjoy!<br /><br /> ~ Rachael <em>(2015 Spring and Summer Intern)</em></span></span><br />
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-50322040869128844732015-08-24T12:00:00.000-07:002015-08-26T19:02:07.700-07:00College Recruitment is Officially Here!<span style="color: dimgrey;"><strong><strong>Monroe Shine is excited to be returning to several college campuses over the next few weeks! We will be looking for driven and hardworking students who are eager to either find a great internship opportunity, or are hungry to begin a career. If you are a student at one of the colleges listed below, be sure to come visit us at one of our 2015’s recruiting events. We can't wait to meet you!</strong></strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Bellarmine University - </span><a href="http://www.bellarmine.edu/business/accounting/accountassoc/"><span style="color: darkorange;">Accounting Association Presentation & Tour of Monroe Shine's Louisville Office: </span></a> <ul>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Date:</span> <span style="color: dimgrey;">Monday, August 31<sup>st</sup></span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Time: 6:00 pm</span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Location: Monroe Shine & Co., Inc. </span><span style="color: dimgrey;">1200 Forest Bridge Road, Suite 200, Louisville, KY 40223</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">University of Louisville -</span><a href="http://www.example.comhttp//business.louisville.edu/careers/employer-recruiting-services/"><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></a><a href="http://business.louisville.edu/careers/employer-recruiting-services/"><span style="color: darkorange;">Fall 2015 </span></a><a href="http://business.louisville.edu/careers/employer-recruiting-services/"><span style="color: darkorange;">Accounting Social</span></a><a href="http://business.louisville.edu/careers/employer-recruiting-services/"><span style="color: darkorange;">:</span></a><a href="http://www.example.comhttp//business.louisville.edu/careers/employer-recruiting-services/"><span style="color: darkorange;"> </span></a> <ul>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Date: Tuesday, September 1<sup>st</sup> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm</span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Location: Brown & Williamson Club in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Indiana University, Southeast -<a href="http://www.example.comhttp//www.ius.edu/career/employers/accounting-career-day.php"> </a></span><a href="http://www.example.comhttp//www.ius.edu/career/employers/accounting-career-day.php"><span style="color: darkorange;">Accounting Career Day</span></a><a href="http://www.example.comhttp//www.ius.edu/career/employers/accounting-career-day.php"><span style="color: darkorange;">: </span></a> <ul>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Date: Friday, September 11<sup>th</sup></span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm</span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Location: University Center North - Hoosier Room</span></li>
</ul>
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<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Indiana University, Southeast - </span><span style="color: darkorange;">School of Business Golf Scramble</span><span style="color: dimgrey;">: </span> <ul>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Date: Friday, September 25<sup>th</sup></span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Time: 8:00 am</span></li>
<li><span style="color: dimgrey;">Location: Champions Pointe Golf Club</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: dimgrey;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: dimgrey;"><strong>This fall, we will be interviewing for 2016 Tax Season Internship positions! Below is a list of dates we will be conducting on-campus </strong></span><span style="color: dimgrey;"><strong>interviews. </strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;">Bellarmine University - </span><span style="color: darkorange;">Wednesday, September 16<sup>th</sup> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;">University of Louisville - </span><span style="color: darkorange;">Thursday, September 17<sup>th</sup></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;">Indiana University, Southeast - </span><span style="color: darkorange;">Tuesday, September 22<sup>nd</sup></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;">University of Kentucky - </span><span style="color: darkorange;">Wednesday, September 30<sup>th</sup></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman,times,serif;"><span style="color: dimgrey;">Indiana University - </span><span style="color: darkorange;">Monday, October 12th </span></span></span></li>
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-53302734618938484082015-07-13T08:25:00.000-07:002015-08-23T08:55:54.636-07:00Office fun at Monroe Shine!At Monroe Shine, we have a team approach that extends outside of the work we do everyday. We have fun activities during busy season, a family picnic, a holiday party, an after tax season celebration party, employee get-togethers, an employee golf scramble, and even a team in the CPA basketball league!! We are proud to say, in 2015 our team won the big championship tournament and brought home the trophy!! It is proudly displayed in our Louisville office! <br />
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The league begins right at the beginning of tax season, so we cannot wait to add our new intern recruits to the team!!<br />
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-70904115760246612372014-09-08T11:04:00.000-07:002014-09-08T11:04:00.607-07:002014 Recruiting Tip #7: Have Fun - 25 Jokes Only Accountants Will Love!May 19th is <a href="https://www.accountingday.org/" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">National Accounting Day</a>, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the brave souls who balance our books, sort out our files, and lead the way through tax season.<br />
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To thank the pros who crunch the numbers so we don't have to, we polled accountants and auditors and scoured the web to round up 25 jokes that only accountants will love.<br />
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<strong>1. Welcome to the accounting department, where everybody counts.</strong><br />
<strong>2. What does CPA stand for? <em>Can't Pass Again.</em></strong><br />
<strong>3. It's accrual world.</strong><br />
<strong>4. It's 4:04. Do you know where your auditor is?</strong><br />
<strong>5. Where do homeless accountants live? <em>In a tax shelter.</em></strong><br />
<strong>6. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.</strong><br />
<strong>7. How do you know you have a great CPA? <em>He has a tax loophole named after him.</em></strong><br />
<strong>8. What do you call an accountant with an opinion? <em>An auditor.</em></strong><br />
<strong>9. An accountant is someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had in a way you don’t understand.</strong><br />
<strong>10. Why did the accountant cross the road? <em>Because she looked in the files and did what they did last year.</em></strong><br />
<strong>11. How does Santa's accountant value his sleigh? <em>Net Present Value.</em></strong><br />
<strong>12. What do accountants suffer from that ordinary people don’t? <em>Depreciation.</em></strong><br />
<strong>13. Why are accountants always so calm, composed, and methodical? <em>They have strong internal controls.</em></strong><br />
<strong>14. Be audit you can be.</strong><br />
<strong>15. What do you call a financial controller who always works through lunch, takes two days holiday every two years, is in the office every weekend, and leaves every night after 10 p.m.? <em>Lazy.</em></strong><br />
<strong>16. What do you call a trial balance that doesn't balance? <em>A late night.</em></strong><br />
<strong>17. An economist is someone who didn't have enough personality to become an accountant.</strong><br />
<strong>18. Why do economists exist? <em>So accountants have someone to laugh at.</em></strong><br />
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<strong>19. What's the difference between an accountant and a lawyer? <em>The accountant knows he's boring.</em></strong></div>
<strong>20. What do you call a group financial controller who's lost his job? <em>Bob.</em></strong><br />
<strong>21. How can you tell when the chief accountant is getting soft? <em>When he actually listens to marketing before saying no.</em></strong><br />
<strong>22. There are just two rules for creating a successful accountancy business: <em>1. Don't tell them everything you know. 2. [Redacted]</em></strong><br />
<strong>23. What's an actuary? <em>An accountant without the sense of humor.</em></strong><br />
<strong>24. What do actuaries do to liven up their office party? <em>Invite an accountant.</em></strong><br />
<strong>25. Four Laws of Accounting: </strong><br />
<strong> 1. Trial balances don't.<br /> 2. Bank reconciliations never do.<br /> 3. Working capital does not. </strong><br />
<strong> 4. Return on investments never will.</strong><br />
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Read more: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/jokes-for-accountants-2014-5#ixzz3CN53TU8G" style="color: #003399;">http://www.businessinsider.com/jokes-for-accountants-2014-5#ixzz3CN53TU8G</a>The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-44889247805249161412014-09-04T10:52:00.000-07:002015-08-22T17:53:34.794-07:002014 Recruiting Tip #6: Attend Firm Tours<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Nothing prepares you to work for a firm
like seeing what it's like behind the scenes! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">Many firms offer special tours to
students, providing them with valuable information they can use to guide their
decisions and goals. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">While going on an office tour won't guarantee you a position, it
will allow you to network with the firm and gain exposure to their staff
members, which would greatly assist you in interviewing for a possible
position. It also allows you the opportunity to really see what the culture of that firm is like so that you can see if this might be a good fit for you and your personality. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Who knows, you may even be shocked if they ask you to take a #selfie!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/28/14 You better believe we got the Bellarmine Accounting Association to take a #selfie with us while they were out visiting our Louisville Office!</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">These tours are frequently offered in
connection with the Accounting Club, or other student organizations, and may be
difficult to find as an individual. If you hear that your Accounting Club is
arranging a tour, make sure to sign up!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">~ Mallary <em>(Marketing & Business Development Manager)</em></span></span><br />
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-3447099123179762152014-08-25T10:53:00.000-07:002014-09-04T11:25:10.430-07:002014 Recruiting Tip #5: Know Your Industry<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Discover the differences between
public, private, and governmental accounting. Each of the three different areas
will attract different personality types. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Are you an aggressive, outgoing
individual willing to work very hard early in your career? Public accounting
may be for you! Or are you interested in a more stable environment with great
benefits and job security, but willing to accept a potentially adversarial
relationship with clients? If so, governmental accounting is a great option!
Perhaps you'd thrive in a smaller business environment, working as an in-house
accountant for a company with a goal of eventually getting into upper
management? Private accounting could be your best choice!<br />
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Try to learn as much as possible about all areas of the industry before you
decide which path to travel.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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& career opportunities in accounting: </span></span></i></b><a href="http://blog.aicpa.org/2012/09/accounting-offers-more-career-opportunities-if-you-know-how-to-find-them.html"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://blog.aicpa.org/2012/09/accounting-offers-more-career-opportunities-if-you-know-how-to-find-them.html</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-55065787852595183502014-08-18T10:54:00.000-07:002014-09-04T11:24:42.899-07:002014 Recruiting Tip #4: Understanding the CPA Exam<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;">CPA requirements vary by state, but most require <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">150
semester hours</i></b> of instruction, which is 30 hours beyond the typical
four-year bachelor’s degree. That means you have to decide whether you will focus
in another area or get a master’s degree. </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span><br />
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separate exams</i></b>, which are taken one at a time. Candidates may take the
exams in any order however, once you pass the first exam, you must pass the
other three within 18 months.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cpaexam.com/audit-section-cpa-exam"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Audit
and Attestation</span></span></b></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> (AUD)</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">: This is the longest
section, at 4.0 hours. It covers topics like performing audits, evaluating
evidence, professional responsibilities, ethics and communicating audit
findings.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cpaexam.com/what-does-the-financial-accounting-and-reporting-section-of-the-cpa-exam-invovle/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Financial Accounting and Reporting</span></span></b></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> (FAR)</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">: This section is 4.0 hours and covers topics
such as typical financial statements, specific transactions, governmental
accounting and non-profit accounting.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cpaexam.com/regulation-section-cpa-exam"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Regulation</span></span></b></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> (REG):</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> This section is 3.0 hours long and tests
candidates on tax ethics, business law, federal tax procedures and more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.cpaexam.com/what-does-the-business-environment-and-concepts-section-of-the-cpa-exam-involve"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Business Environment and Concepts</span></span></b></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> (BEC):</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"> This section is 3.0 hours and is still
tough, covering things like corporate governance, information systems and
strategic planning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p></o:p></span></span> </div>
<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Candidates may sit for the
CPA exam during the first two months of every quarter: January/February,
April/May, July/August, October/November. Months when the exam is not offered
are referred to as “</span></span><a href="http://www.cpaexam.com/cpa-exam-dates-and-blackout-dates/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">black out dates</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.” <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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your 150 credit hours before graduation. Most employers will want you to
already have a plan in place to earn your CPA certification.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-61986361342784129842014-08-11T10:50:00.000-07:002014-09-04T11:17:18.020-07:002014 Recruiting Tip #3: Make Sure You Come Prepared for Your Interview<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A job interview gives
you a chance to shine. What you say and what you do is going to either move you
to the next round of consideration for employment or knock you out of
contention. Be personable and connect with your interviewer during the
interview. Give them a reason to remember you!</span></span><br />
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<u><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are a few interviewing tips:</span></span></i></b> </u></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Practice Interviewing: </span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Take the time to review
typical interview questions you will probably be asked during a job interview.
This will help give you a framework for your responses and also calm your
nerves. Practice interviewing with a friend or family member ahead of time and
it will be much easier when you're actually in a job interview.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Research the Company:</span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Take the time before
your interview to research the company you are interviewing with. By doing this
you can stand out from the people that don’t take the job as seriously as you
do. By showing interest in the company, you will make a positive impression and
show understanding of what you’re applying to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thank You Notes:</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-themecolor: text1;">Taking the time to say
thank you after a job interview not only is good interview etiquette, it
reinforces your interest in the position. You can also use your thank you letter
to address any issues and concerns that came up during the interview.</span></span></div>
The Monroe Shine Bottom Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14424154147011829564noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273431264021836846.post-72971953308750718202014-08-04T10:49:00.000-07:002014-09-04T11:16:37.144-07:002014 Recruiting Tip #2: Don't Forget to Dress for Success!<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It's not always what you know, or who
you know… sometimes, it's what you <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">WEAR</i></b> that makes the difference.
Learn how to make a great first impression by being well-groomed and
professionally dressed. If you’re in doubt about how to dress for an interview,
it is best to be conservative. Make sure your first impression is your <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">BEST </i></b>impression!<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here a few tips for women’s and men’s interview attire:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Women's Interview Attire</span></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Solid color,
conservative suit</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coordinated blouse</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Moderate shoes</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Limited jewelry</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Neat, professional
hairstyle</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tan or light hosiery</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sparse make-up &
perfume</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Portfolio or briefcase<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;">Men's Interview Attire</span></u></b></span></div>
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conservative suit</span></span></div>
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shoes</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-size: 14pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Portfolio or briefcase<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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