List of Events for Spring 2011

ALPFA Suffolk

(Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting)

KPMG Case Competition
Announcing the KPMG/ALPFA 2011 Case Competition!  This is a great opportunity for accounting students to distinguish themselves, network, and gain experience!  The Suffolk University team is to be comprised of 80% Latino students, 80% accounting majors, and a majority of students graduating in 2012 or later with a minimum GPA of 3.3.

The competition will take place at the 2011 ALPFA National Convention in Anaheim, CA in August.  Airfare, hotel, and convention registration will be paid for by KPMG for teams selected to compete.  Please submit your resumes for consideration.  Email us to sign up or for more information! Deadline: Fri. 2/4.

How to Diversify Your Career with Helen Sayles (Liberty Mutual)

Tues., Feb.8, 1:00-2:15pm, Sawyer 921

Presented by ALPFA Suffolk, Women in Business, and Beta Alpha Psi 

Helen E. R. Sayles, the Senior Vice President of Liberty Mutual Group, will be discussing various ways to diversity our careers and to expand into different aspects of our skill sets and interests. Ms. Sayles will also be discussing the upcoming Liberty Mutual Career Fair for Suffolk students on March 4^th. If you are interested in participating in the career fair please submit your resume to susawyer.ambassadors@gmail.com.

The 2011 CPA Exam with Craig Cuthbert (Roger CPA Review)

Thurs., Feb.10, 1:00-2:15pm, Sawyer 421

Craig Cuthbert speaks about the changes being made to the CPA Exam in 2011 and how Roger CPA can help you ace it!

How to Make an Impression with Tara Taylor (State Street)

Tues., Feb.15, 1:00-2:15pm, Sawyer 921

Presented by ALPFA Suffolk, Women in Business, and Beta Alpha Psi 

Ms. Taylor, VP of the State Street Global Advisors group, will be discussing ways to make a positive impression on recruiters as well as reviewing resumes for positions within State Street.  Please submit to sbssec@gmail.com by Thurs. 2/10.

Becoming a Fundable Entrepreneur with Ken Steinberg (Cambridge R&D and The Fundable Entrepreneur)

Thurs., Feb.17, 1:00-2:15pm, Sawyer 421

Presented by ALPFA Suffolk, Beta Alpha Psi, and the Entrepreneurship Club

Venture capitalist Ken Steinberg will talk about what it takes to secure VC funding and will also be hearing pitches!

Student Membership Roadshow

Mon., Feb.28, 6:00-8:00pm, Sargent Hall (Law School) Function Room

Please join us for an evening of networking and presentations on how an ALPFA Student Membership can benefit you in your personal and professional development!  More details to come.

Liberty Mutual Career Day Prep Workshop
Tues., Mar.1, 1:00-2:15pm, Sawyer 427-429
Sponsored by ALPFA Suffolk, Beta Alpha Psi, Women in Business, and Sawyer Ambassadors

Unity Week: John Prince(State Street)
Thurs., Mar.3, 1:00-2:15pm, 73 Tremont Amenities Room
More details to come.

Liberty Mutual Career Day   
Fri., Mar.4, 9:30am-2:00pm, Liberty Mutual, 175 Berkeley St., Boston (Back Bay)
Sponsored by ALPFA Suffolk, Beta Alpha Psi, Women in Business, and Sawyer Ambassadors 
Interested in a career in finance or accounting with Liberty Mutual?  Submit your resume with GPA (minimum 2.5) to the Sawyer Ambassadors by Friday, February 18th.

2011 Regional Student Symposium: Taking a Leap From Student to Professional
Fri., Mar.4, Time TBA, to Sat., Mar.5, 9-5am, Location TBA
Join us on an overnight trip to New York City to attend a career-building event! Reserve your space by Monday, February 14th. Minimum GPA 3.2.

ALPFA Suffolk E-board Elections
Thurs., Mar.24, 1:00-2:15pm, Sawyer 421
Here’s your chance to get involved with a great organization!  Submit your nominations for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer by Thursday, March 10th.

4th Annual Student Summit - Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: Are You Ready to Lead?
Thurs., Mar.31, 2:00-9:00pm, Sheraton Boston
Enjoy panels, workshops, a career fair, networking opportunities, and a complementary dinner! Free for members! Click here to register.

Freshman Year to Career: An Alumni Panel Event
Tues., Apr.5, 7:00-9:00pm, Sargent Hall Function Room
Presented by ALPFA Suffolk and Sawyer Ambassadors
Underclassmen are strongly encouraged to attend this event to hear from and network with Suffolk students who have come before!

Landing Your First Job in a Tough Economy with Ryan Sutton, SVP (Accountemps)
Thurs., Apr.7, 1:00-2:15pm, Sawyer 921
Presented by ALPFA Suffolk and Beta Alpha Psi
Join for a presentation by one of the leading accounting staffing firms about how to launch your career in the wake of the recession!

ALPFA 2011 National Convention
Fri., Aug.5 to Wed., Aug. 10, Anaheim, CA
Join us for our second annual trip to the National Convention! Meet recruiters, professionals, and fellow students from around the country. Contact us to join the Suffolk delegation.

For more information, please email us at alpfasuffolk@gmail.com or visit http://alpfa.org to learn more about ALPFA. Be sure to find us on SU Connect!

2011 KPMG Case Study Competition

KPMG Case Study Competition

The KPMG/ALPFA competition has become an extremely popular event that presents accounting students with the challenge of resolving real-world accounting issues in a collegial and competitive environment. It provides students with the opportunity to work with KPMG advisors, better understand the demands and rewards of the accounting profession, and network with finance and accounting professionals from across the United States.

The 2011 format will begin with three first-round competitions held during the national ALPFA convention. Students from schools throughout the United States will participate in these initial competitions for the right to move on to the National Finals competition. The first-round competitions will be on Sunday, August 7. The top two teams from each of those competition rooms will go on to compete in the Finals competition the next day on Monday, August 8, along with the national winner and runner-up teams from the previous year.

Participation in the case study competition also allows your team to fully participate in ALPFA’s National Convention. Students will be exposed to professionals from all over the country who work in a variety of accounting and finance related positions. All student and faculty advisor travel expenses, including airfare and hotel, will be paid for by KPMG. In addition to covering your convention registration fee, ALPFA is also providing one-year free memberships to all students and faculty who participate in this competition.

Eligibility requirements:

·    Hispanic/Latino descent;

·    Accounting major;

·    Graduating in spring/summer of 2012 or later;

·    Minimum GPA of 3.3.

Deadline to participate is Friday, February 4. No résumés will be accepted after that date. 

HSF Scholarship Deadline Extended

In order to accommodate students' academic calendars scheduled with final exams and winter break, ALPFA has extended the ALPFA Scholarship Program to Monday, January 31, 2011.

HSF Scholarship

ALPFA and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding Latino students. Currently, ALPFA is offering scholarships to students, in the US or Puerto Rico, who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies for the 2011-2012 academic school year. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage those students who have demonstrated academic excellence to continue pursuing their professional careers.

Award details:
    - The award amount ranges from $1,500 - $2,500, with limited scholarship awards for top candidates up to $10,000.
    - All those who apply will receive a complimentary ALPFA Student membership.
    - Top students selected will be invited to attend ALPFA's National Convention in Anaheim, CA (August 6-August 10, 2011) with all expenses paid.

Deadline is December 15, 2010. Apply here: HSF Scholarship

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