Accounting Fest! October 2023
October is the Month for AccountingFest! Come learn from professionals!
Discover the many career paths of accounting.
October 2nd, 3rd, & 5th: Get the Job You Want (12:00-3:00pm, Milgard Hall 322)
Bring your resume and get ready for a valuable chance to fine-tune your 2-minute elevator speech and receive personalized resume feedback from seasoned accounting professionals.
October 4: Wide World of Accounting (12:30-2:00pm, Milgard Hall 311)
Join our diverse and knowledgeable Accounting Panel, comprised of experts from various accounting disciplines such as audit, advisory, tax, and more. Discover insights, share experiences, and explore the fascinating world of accounting with us!
October 12: Meet the Professionals (12:00-3:00pm, William Phillip Hall)
A fantastic opportunity to connect with potential employers, explore exciting career prospects, and take the next step towards your professional journey.
October 18: Public Accounting, It’s Not One Size Fits All (12:30-2:00pm, Milgard Hall 311)
Not sure where you fit in? Come learn about working for different sized accounting firms from a panel of professionals coming from the Big 4 to small boutiques.
October 25: Unlock the maze of Corporate, Government, & Non-profit Accounting (12:30-2:30pm, Milgard Hall 311)
Embrace a captivating discussion with our Accounting Panel, hailing from dynamic backgrounds in industry, government, and non-profit accounting. Uncover valuable insights and perspectives from these accomplished professionals who are eager to share their experiences with you!
Welcome to The Accounting Hub!
PURPOSE
The Accounting Hub at the Milgard School focuses on our students by supporting their academic development and promoting lifelong learning on their pathways to academic success and beyond. Students utilizing this resource will be better prepared to meet the demands of the accounting curriculum, preparing them for the professional world. The Hub also promotes alumni and community engagement with faculty, students, and the UW community as a whole.
LOCATION
The Accounting Hub is now located in its new home Milgard Hall, MLG 101F
Questions? accthub@uw.edu
CONNECT WITH US!
HUB ACTIVITIES
- Peer Support
- Special Presentations
- Graduate Mentorship Program
- Accounting Student Association
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
- TGIF and other social events for current students and alums
THE ACCOUNTING HUB TIME SCHEDULE
The Accounting Hub is located in Milgard Hall
Autumn Hours
- Monday – Wednesday: 11am-5pm
- Tuesday – Thursday: 11am-1:30pm
- Friday: 11am-1pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92786324923
Meeting ID: 927 8632 4923
In order for us to help students most efficiently and effectively here are a few things we expect of students to the Accounting Hub:
- Peers
Specialists have a wide a wide knowledge of accounting, however certain principles may require faculty support.
- Guide Your Learning
We will help you work through concepts, suggest alternative ways to approach or fix problems, and help improve your study skills. We will not do problems for you, or give you answers.
- Come Prepared
Bring your attempt at a solution for discussion. This will help the specialist identify how they can best support you.
- Improve Your Learning
We will encourage you to work on your own after some assistance so that you can improve your learning, and so that others can receive help.
- Share the Time
Since we're drop-in, specialists have to help all students; we appreciate your patience!
- Respect Each Other
Students and specialists will treat each other with respect and kindness.
- Help Reduce Noise
Silence your cell phone, take calls in the hall, and keep your voice at an indoor level to respect others' learning.
- Clean Up
Please clean up after yourself before you leave.
Live Accounting Event Archive
ESG Evolving Standards and Today's CPA
2023 Contemporary Accounting Forum: Environmental, Social and Governance
Our panel of industry executives shared their considerable experience with evolving ESG standards. Each stressed that students interested in the ESG space should pursue their CPA. From left to right: Vaughan Andrews, Senior Manager of Sustainability at Weyerhauser; Garrett Ferencz, EVP - Chief Legal Officer at True Blue; Susan Fennedy, Partner at Deloitte and Laurie Tish, Nation Practice Leader, Government, Partner at Moss Adams.
Sponsored by the Accounting Student Association and Milgard School of Business
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
2022 Contemporary Accounting Forum: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Join our panelists: Jonathan Blanco, Owner/Founder TF Labs; Paul Pak, Senior Advisory Manager, Deloitte; Summer Raza, Professional Practice Senior Manager, BDO; Joseph Vincent, Principle, Joseph M. Vincent, Ltd, P.C. as they discuss the history and future of blockchain and cryptocurrency, it’s impact on business today and into the future.
Sponsored by the Accounting Student Association and Milgard School of Business
