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Are you interested in finding a position in public accounting? The College Student’s Guide to Accounting Firms in Massachusetts, produced by the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, will be a valuable resource in your search process. It profiles approximately sixty firms throughout the Commonwealth – firms that are interested in hearing from bright, motivated individuals wanting to start their professional career with a forward- looking employer.

The guide also provides answers to FAQs regarding the CPA exam and certification requirements as well as valuable tips for job hunting. And, you’ll find additional career resources by visiting our student website CPAtrack.com. Once there, you can post your resume, view internships and job listings, and find the latest information about MSCPA Career Fairs and events.

If you’re an accounting student or a recent grad planning to take the CPA exam, build your network by becoming a Student Member of the MSCPA. Take advantage of the many benefits the Society offers, including scholarships, discounts on CPA exam review courses, and networking opportunities with both young and seasoned professionals. With more than 11,000 members, chances are your future employer is a member who will recognize and appreci- ate your MSCPA affiliation. You can apply online at CPAtrack.com or by completing the application included in this directory.

If you have specific questions, please feel welcome to contact the Academic and Career Development Department at 800.392.6145.

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Barbara M. Iannoni Erica DeBiase Academic & Career Academic & Career Development Manager Development Specialist [email protected] [email protected]

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Application for MSCPA Student Membership ...... 5

Information Building a Successful College Student’s Career Guide Resources ...... 7 CPA to Accounting Firms in Massachusetts Colleges and Universities with Accounting Programs ...... 9 How to Perfect Your Pitch ...... 129 Summary of General Hiring Practices of Your Online Image Profled Firms ...... 12 Makeover ...... 130

FAQs for Massachusetts 2016-2017 MSCPA CPA Exam Candidates ...... 15 Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipients .... 133 Becoming A CPA in Massachusetts – Certifcation FAQs ...... 25 Published by the Massachusetts Society of Certifed Public Accountants

CPA Careers ...... 31

Directory of Firms...... 33

Public Accounting Firms by Region ...... 34 For additional copies of this Guide, contact the Academic Ten Tips to an and Career Development Excellent Résumé ...... 127 Department at 800.392.6145. 105 Chauncy Street How to Prepare for Boston, MA 02111 Career Fairs & mscpaonline.org Interviews ...... 128

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Student membership will expire once you become eligible for an Associate or Fellow Membership by passing the CPA Exam or working in the accounting profession.

Personal Information: First Name Middle Initial Last Name

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American Institute of CPAs Massachusetts Board of (AICPA) Public Accountancy 888.777.7077 (Certifcation & Licensing, CPA aicpa.org Exam Requirements) startheregoplaces.com 617.727.1806 thiswaytoCPA.com mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/ dpl-boards/pa Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) Massachusetts Society of CPAs 800.AWSCPA1 (297.2721) (MSCPA) AFWA.org 800.392.6145 mscpaonline.org Ascend CPAtrack.com Pan-Asian leaders in fnance and accounting. National Association of Black Ac- ascendleadership.org countants (NABA) 617.445.NABA (455.6222) Association of Latino nababoston.us Professionals for America (ALPFA) alpfaboston.org National Association of State Boards of Public Accountancy (NASBA) 800.272.3926 or 800.CPA.EXAM

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Visit CPAtrack.com for links to these colleges. American International College 800.242.3142 Anna Maria College 508.849.3330 Assumption College 508.767.7000 Atlantic Union College 800.282.2030 Babson College 781.235.1200 Bay Path University 800.782.7284 Bentley University 781.891.2000 Boston College 617.552.8000 Boston University 617.353.2000 Bridgewater State University 508.531.1000 Clark University 508.793.7711 College of the Holy Cross 508.793.2011 Elms College 413.594.2761 Emmanuel College 617.735.9715 Endicott College 978.927.0585 Fisher College 617.236.8800 Fitchburg State University 978.665.3000 Framingham State University 508.620.1220 Gordon College 978.927.2300 Lasell College 617.243.2000 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 413.662.5000 Merrimack College 978.837.5000 Newbury College 617.730.7000 Nichols College 800.470.3379 Northeastern University 617.373.2000 Pine Manor College 617.731.7000 Salem State University 978.542.6000 Stonehill College 508.565.1000 Suffolk University 617.573.8000 University of Massachusetts/Amherst 413.545.5645 University of Massachusetts/Boston 617.287.5000 University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth 508.999.8000 University of Massachusetts/Lowell 978.934.4000 Western New England University 413.782.3111 Westfield State University 413.572.5300 Worcester State University 508.929.8000

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 9 9/12/16 4:56 PM Colleges and Universities with Accounting Programs Community Colleges* Berkshire Community College 413.499.4660 Bristol Community College 508.678.2811 Bunker Hill Community College 617.228.2000 Cape Cod Community College 508.362.2131 Greenfield Community College 413.775.1000 Holyoke Community College 413.538.7000 Massachusetts Bay Community College 508.270.4000 Massasoit Community College (Brockton) 508.588.9100 Massasoit Community College (Canton) 781.821.2222 Middlesex Community College (Bedford) 781.280.3200 Middlesex Community College (Lowell) 978.656.3200 Mount Wachusett Community College 978.632.6600 Northern Essex Community College 978.556.3000 North Shore Community College 978.762.4000 Quinsigamond Community College 508.853.2300 Roxbury Community College 617.427.0060 Springfield Technical Community College 413.781.7822

* As of 9/1/16, regulations state that community college credits will be accepted only if transferred into a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited, four-year college. It is anticipated that this requirement will be dropped. Please refer to CPAtrack.com for details on proposed changes to the regulations governing the CPA Exam and certifcation requirements.

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The paragraphs that follow summarize data obtained from the sixty-two (62) accounting frms profled in the 2016-17 College Student’s Guide to Accounting Firms in Massachusetts. Generalizations about frms not represented in this pub- lication should not be made. The Society hopes that this gathered information will be of value as you prepare for your accounting career. If you are interested in any particular frm, please contact them for further information about their hiring practices.

150 Hour Compliance Candidates pursuing CPA certifcation in Massachusetts are required to have 150 credit hours of college-level education. Almost all international frms, the majority of national frms, and a percentage of regional and local frms require 150 hour compliance when hiring entry-level staff.

GPA Academic success is a factor in entry-level hiring decisions. The majority of prospective employers use both the overall Grade Point Average (GPA) as well as the Accounting/Business Major GPA as a screening factor and about 18% of the frms have higher expectations for the Accounting/Business Major. Nineteen percent of the regional frms and 42% of the local frms cited that GPA is not considered in making a hiring decision.

Overall Acceptable Grade Point Average (GPA)

3.5 GPA (2%) 3.4 GPA (2%) N/A (27%) 3.3 GPA (6%) 2.8 GPA (1%) 3.0 GPA (55%) 3.25 GPA (2%) 3.2 GPA (3%) 3.1 GPA (2%)

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Acceptable GPA in Accounting/Business Major

3.5 GPA (8%) N/A (25%) 3.4 GPA (2%) 3.0 GPA (46%) 3.3 GPA (7%)

3.25 GPA (2%)

3.2 GPA (10%)

Employment Visas CPA frms have different general visa sponsorship policies for entry-level foreign nationals. It is your responsibility to become knowledgeable about your visa requirements to permanently work in the United States. If you are an international student who requires sponsorship, you’re advised to check with the frm about its sponsorship policy.

Internships Internships are a good path to full-time employment. A little over 60% of the frms hire summer interns and for the most part, the demand is met. Approx- imately 89% of the frms hire winter interns and many of these frms reported that they would hire more if they were available.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 14 9/12/16 4:56 PM FAQs for Massachusetts CPA Exam Candidates* * These FAQs are current as of September 7, 2016. Because the MA Board of Public Accountancy is expected to make significant changes to the CPA exam requirements in the coming months, you are advised to visit CPAtrack.com for an overview of the anticipated changes and an up-to-date version of these FAQs.

CPA Exam Educational Requirements * 1. What requirements must I meet to sit for the CPA exam as a Massachusetts candidate if I don’t yet comply with the Massachusetts’ CPA certifcation requirements as stipulated in section 2.07 of the State regulations? To be eligible to sit for the exam, you must: a. Be at least 18 years old b. Have completed 120 semester hours (or 180 quarter hours) of credits from a nationally- or regionally-accredited college or university. Associate degree or Community College courses will be accepted only if transferred into a 4-year bachelor’s degree program. c. Have 21 accounting credits including coverage in • Financial accounting • Audit • Management accounting • Taxation Introductory or elementary courses can be counted toward the 21 credits. d. Have 9 business credits including coverage in • Business law • Finance • Information Systems e. Have completed all requirements for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. Note: To convert quarter hours to semester hours, multiply total quarter hours X 2/3. To convert semester hours to quarter hours, multiply total semester hours X 3/2.

2. What if I am not sure if I meet the educational requirements to take the exam? CPA Exam Services (CPAES) will review your transcript of past and current courses to identify academic defciencies. The fee is $100 and the review is advisory in nature. Visit cpacentral.nasba.org for details. 3. What if I satisfed some of my educational requirements at a school outside the United States? You will need to have your educational credentials evaluated by the Center for Educational Documentation www.cedevaluations.com or NASBA www.nasba.org/products/nasbainternationalevaluationservices

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 15 9/12/16 4:56 PM CPA Exam Educational Requirements (continued) (This evaluation is not necessary if you studied a semester abroad as part of your program at a U.S. accredited college.) 4. Is there a difference between the educational requirements to sit for the exam and those to obtain CPA certifcation? Yes, you need 150 educational credits for CPA certifcation in Massachusetts. Specifc coursework depends on the highest degree you obtain. To view these requirements, please visit www.cpatrack.com.

* 5. Is there a time limit to meet the 150-hour certifcation requirement if I sit for the exam before attaining 150 credits? Yes, you have 3 years from the time you receive notice of passing all four parts of the exam to meet the educational requirements for CPA certifcation. If you don’t, you will need to retake all parts of the exam.

* 6. Can I sit for the exam during my fnal semester before my baccalaureate commencement? No, you cannot sit for the exam before the date your bachelor’s degree is conferred (this is the offcial graduation date that appears on your fnal educational transcript). However, you can sit for the exam before you actually receive your fnal transcript as long as you can provide the fnal transcript to CPA Exam Services within 90 days of taking the exam. * 7. Can I apply for the examination before I complete my degree and/or required accounting and business courses? Yes, in addition to your application, you will be required to complete a Certifcate of Enrollment (COE) form as evidence that you are enrolled and that all courses and graduation requirements will be completed prior to the date that you sit for your frst section. Before you schedule your exam appointment, be certain your fnal transcript will be available within 90 days and that the degree conferral date as it appears on your fnal transcript is before your exam date. (If you don’t know your degree date, check with the college registrar.) Once the educational requirements have been met, an offcial transcript must again be submitted to CPA Exam Services (CPAES) to confrm degree conferral and/or satisfactory completion of courses. The fnal offcial transcript must be received by CPAES within 90 days of sitting for the frst exam section. Failure to do so will result in the loss of any credit received for any part of the examination passed prior to providing the fnal offcial transcript. 8. Can I use credits earned as Independent Study to meet the accounting credit requirement? Yes, as long as your college categorizes the course as an accounting course on your transcript. The credits cannot be used to meet any of the four required areas of coverage, i.e. audit, taxation, management accounting or fnancial accounting.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 16 9/12/16 4:56 PM CPA Exam Educational Requirements (continued) 9. Can I use internship credits to meet the accounting/business requirements? Yes, if the credits are recorded as semester hours on your college transcript. None of the required subject area coverages, i.e., audit, tax, fnancial accounting, and management accounting can be accomplished by an internship; formal course instruction is necessary. 10. Can I take credits online? Yes, however, the on-line course must be taken at an accredited, four-year college or university and the course has to be one that is offered within a degree-granting program (you do not have to be enrolled in the degree program). The college must provide you with a transcript upon completion. 11. Do I need to earn a minimum grade for my credits to count? No, and credits earned in courses graded by pass/fail are accepted. 12. How do I know if some of the accounting and business courses I took meet the requirements? The course titles are a bit different. If a course title does not clearly relate to the coverage area, you may need to submit a course catalogue, syllabus or letter from a professor detailing the coverage. 13. How should I select my accounting and business elective courses? It’s a good idea to review the Content Specifcation Outlines for the CPA exam to be certain you choose courses that will contain the subject mate- rial that will be tested on the exam. Check out the CPA exam pages under “Become a CPA” on www.aicpa.org.

14. When is the examination given? The exam is offered during the frst two months of each calendar quarter – these months are referred to as “testing windows.” Testing is available in January & February, April & May, July & August, and October & November. (The testing window will be extended 10 days in Dec. 2016 and March 2017.) Testing centers are usually open 6 days a week. 15. Must all four-exam sections be taken at the same time? No, you may take any section of the exam in any testing window and in any order you wish. You will not be required to pass one section prior to applying for another. However, you may NOT take any single section twice in the same testing window. 16. Must the exam be taken in a computer-based format? Yes, the exam is only available in a computer-based format. 17. Is the exam offered in different languages? No, it is only offered in English.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 17 9/12/16 4:56 PM Applying for/Scheduling/Taking the CPA Exam 18. How do I apply for the exam? Applications are fled with CPA Exam Services (CPAES), a division of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) located in Nashville, TN. To obtain an application, go to www.NASBA.org and select CPA exam and Massachusetts as the jurisdiction. 19. What is a Notice to Schedule or NTS? A Notice to Schedule or NTS is your notifcation of approval to take the exam sections for which you applied. Once you receive it, you may contact Prometric to schedule your exam appointment. It will expire in 6 months and if you cannot take all the exam sections, you will NOT be able to ex- tend it or receive a refund or credit. Verify that all information on the NTS is correct and that your name EX- ACTLY matches the name on the identifcation documents that you will use to check-in at the testing center. If the information is incorrect or the ID and NTS do not match, immediately contact CPAES (1.800.CPA.EXAM). 20. How do I schedule an exam appointment? Once you receive your Notice to Schedule (NTS) you will need to contact Prometric to schedule your testing dates. You can do this online at www.prometric.com/cpa or by phone at 800.580.9648. You must schedule a separate appointment for each exam section but it is not necessary to book your appointments all at once. To increase the likelihood of receiving your frst choice of date, time and location, you should schedule at least 45 days before the desired date. Your NTS is valid for 6 months; if you do not take all sections for which you have been approved, you will forfeit your fees and will have to reapply. 21. How much does it cost to take the exam? All applicants, both frst-time and re-exam, are required to pay both an application fee and an examination fee each time they apply to CPAES. To view the fee schedule visit www.NASBA.org and select Massachusetts as the jurisdiction. You must be prepared to take all sections for which you apply within 6 months from the date you receive approval. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of fees and the need to reapply.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 19 9/12/16 4:56 PM Applying for/Scheduling/Taking the CPA Exam (continued) 22. Is fnancial assistance available to take the CPA exam? Yes. The Educational Foundation of the Massachusetts Society of CPAs con- ducts a lottery in May of each year to award a limited number of vouchers in the amount of $500 to assist with exam costs. To be eligible, you must take one or more exam sections between May 1st and April 30th. In addition, you cannot receive fnancial assistance from your employer in the form of payments/reimbursements of exam fees or review courses, or receive a bonus upon passing the exam. For more information, visit the scholarship section of CPAtrack.com. 23. Where do I take the exam? You may take the exam as a Massachusetts candidate at any Prometric testing center in the United States, its 5 jurisdictions, or an approved international site. In Massachusetts, sites are in Boston, Brockton, Burling- ton, Lowell, North Andover, West Springfeld and Worcester. 24. Is there a time limit for passing the four exam sections? Yes, you must pass all four exam sections within a rolling eighteen (18) month period that begins on the testing date the frst examination section is passed. If you do not pass all four (4) exam sections within the eighteen (18) months, you will lose credit for each section passed outside the period and must retake that section(s). Applicants cannot retake a failed section(s) within the same testing window. 25. What is the process to obtain special accommodations for the exam? Special accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) may be requested as part of the application process. To download the ADA Modifcation Form, visit www.NASBA.org. 26. What is the passing score? The passing score for each section is 75 on a 0-99 scale. 27. How and when do I receive my scores? For more information, candidates are encouraged to review the CPA Exam Score Release Timeline FAQ found on the AICPA’s exam site www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/CPAExam.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 20 9/12/16 4:56 PM Applying for/Scheduling/Taking the CPA Exam (continued) 28. What can I do to prepare for the exam? Check out the “CPA Exam” section of www.thiswaytocpa.com and www.AICPA.org. Once there, you can: • Review the “Content Specifcation Outline” that details what will be tested on each section of the exam. • Review the policy on New Pronouncements. • Take the exam tutorial and sample tests. • Read your NTS carefully. For more details about what to expect at the testing site, refer to the Candidate Bulletin. 29. Are there review courses to better prepare me to pass the CPA exam? Yes. Although the Society does not endorse one particular course, MSCPA members receive discounts with several providers. It is recommended that you select the program that best suits your learning style. 30. Is there a website that I can use as a resource for exam and certifcation information in Massachusetts? Yes. The MSCPA’s student website www.CPAtrack.com is a valuable resource for exam and certifcation information as well as specifcs about college programs, scholarships, internships and job opportunities. There, you will fnd links to relevant sites such as the American Institute of CPAs, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and the Massachu- setts Board of Public Accountancy.

* These FAQs are current as of September 7, 2016. Because the MA Board of Public Accountancy is expected to make significant changes to the CPA exam requirements in the coming months, you are advised to visit CPAtrack.com for an overview of the anticipated changes and an up-to-date version of these FAQs.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 21 9/12/16 4:56 PM The New CPA Exam AICPA Announces Next Version of CPA Exam Testing to Begin April 1, 2017

hanges are coming! The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) announced details on the next version of the CUniform CPA Examination that will be launched on April 1, 2017. The Increased assessment of next version of the Exam is based on a higher-order cognitive practice analysis, an extensive research skills that include, but are project overseen by the AICPA Board not limited to, critical think- of Examiners, which included input ing, problem solving and from key stakeholders across the analytical ability. accounting profession.

So, what’s changing? Just look here:

New Exam blueprints containing approximately 600 representative tasks across all four Exam sections will replace the Content Speci- fcation Outline (CSO) and Skill Specifcation Outline (SSO).

These blueprints are more robust than the CSO and SSO, identifying content knowledge linked directly to representative tasks performed by newly licensed CPAs.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 22 9/12/16 4:56 PM Additional task-based simulations (TBSs) will be included on the Exam, which are an effective way to assess higher order skills.

The Exam will remain composed of the four existing sections – Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Business Environment and Total CPA Exam testing Concepts (BEC), Financial time will increase from 14 Accounting and Reporting to 16 hours – four sections (FAR) and Regulation (REG). of four hours each.

Administration of the new exam will include a 15-minute standardized break during each section that will not count against a candidate’s testing time.

For more information, visit mscpaonline.org/exam2017

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 24 9/12/16 4:56 PM Becoming a CPA in Massachusetts* * These FAQs are current as of September 7, 2016. Because the MA Board of Public Accountancy is expected to make significant changes to the CPA certification requirements in the coming months, you are advised to visit CPAtrack.com for an overview of the anticipated changes and an up-to-date version of these FAQs.

Read on to fnd the answers to some commonly-asked questions about becoming a CPA in Massachusetts.

* 1. What are the general requirements for becoming a CPA? All candidates for certifcation must meet specifc educational requirements and pass the Uniform CPA Exam. In addition, experience in the practice of public accounting may be required, depending on your educational background. (For more information about the experience requirement, see FAQ # 7.)

* 2. What is the education requirement for becoming a CPA? Candidates pursuing CPA certifcation in Massachusetts are required to have 150 credit hours of college-level education from a nationally or regionally-accredited college or university. Associate Degree/Community College courses must be transferred into a four-year bachelor’s degree program. Credits can be earned outside of an actual bachelor’s or graduate degree. Introductory accounting courses qualify to fulfll accounting course requirements. 3. Do I need a graduate degree to become a CPA? NO, the only degree required for certifcation is a bachelor’s degree. Howev- er, the skills and knowledge usually developed in a graduate program (e.g., Masters of Accounting, Masters in Tax, MBA, law degree) may be very useful in helping CPAs to meet client demands. For this reason, the Massachusetts Society of CPAs strongly encourages a graduate education.

* 4. Does my college-level education need to include specifc coursework? It depends; the requirements vary based on the highest degree you obtain. Summary information is provided below. Option 1. If you obtain a Master’s degree in accounting from an AACSB accredited accounting program, or an accounting program that has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy, you will not need to meet specifc course requirements. Option 2. If you earn a graduate degree in accounting from a school that does not fall within Level 1, or if you earn a graduate degree in business administration or law, you will need 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) of accounting at the graduate level or 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) at the undergraduate level, or an equivalent combination thereof. These courses must include coverage in fnancial accounting, audit, taxation, and management accounting.

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In addition, the degree must include or be supplemented by 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of business courses (other than accounting courses) at the undergraduate level or 18 semester hours at the graduate level, or an equivalent combination thereof. Option 3. If your highest degree is a bachelor’s degree in business, your degree must include, or be supplemented by, 30 semester hours in accounting with coverage in fnancial accounting, audit, taxation, and management accounting. In addition, the degree must include, or be supplemented by, 24 semester hours in business courses other than accounting courses. These business courses shall include coverage in business law, information systems, fnance, and coverage in at least one of the areas of economics, business organizations, professional ethics, and/or business communication. Option 4. If your degree is not in business, your 30 semester hours in accounting must include at least three semester hours in each of the subject areas of fnancial accounting, audit, taxation, and management accounting; and your 24 semester hours in business must include at least three semester hours in each of the areas of business law, business information systems, professional ethics and fnance. Business courses, other than accounting, in business management of organizations, economics, and/or business communications may be included for the business course requirements. 5. Can I sit for the CPA exam before I meet the 150-hour requirement? YES, you may sit for the exam if you have a bachelor’s degree and at least 120 educational credits (180 quarter hours) that include 21 credits in accounting and 9 credits in business. These credits require coverage in certain subject areas as specifed on www.cpatrack.com. If your bachelor’s degree was awarded with less than 120 credits, you will need to take additional courses to reach 120 – there are NO exceptions. Anyone who sits for the exam before acquiring 150 educational credits will be required to complete an Academic Evaluation for Certifcation Report before applying for a Mas- sachusetts CPA license. This is fled with CPA Exam Services for a fee of $100 and is available at www.NASBA.org.

* 6. Is there a time limit to meet the 150-hour certifcation/licensure requirement if I sit for the exam with 120 credits? YES. You must meet the educational requirements within 3 years from the time you receive your offcial letter of passing all four parts of the exam. If you don’t, you will need to retake all parts of the exam.

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* 7. What is the experience requirement for CPA certifcation/licensure? It depends on your level of education. With 150 credits, you need one year of public accounting experience; if your experience does not include 1000 hours in the report function, you will be issued a non-reporting license. With a graduate degree in accounting, business, or law, no experience is required for certifcation/non-reporting license. 8. Can I substitute non-public accounting experience to meet the requirement for certifcation? Yes, the Board of Public Accountancy, in its discretion, may grant you credit for professional accounting experience while working in a position in private industry or government. To learn about the special conditions that must be met, please visit www.mscpaonline.org/nonpublicexp.

* 9. What is a non-reporting license? A non-reporting license allows you to use the CPA designation and perform all accounting services except signing off on fnancial statements.

* 10. How can I qualify for a full reporting license to allow me to sign off on fnancial statements? You will qualify for a “full reporting” license after you complete twelve months of employment in a public accounting frm and obtain 1000 hours in the report function on full disclosure fnancial statements, of which not more than 300 hours may consist of full disclosure compilations. If you anticipate a future need to sign off on fnancial statements, you may choose to apply for a full reporting license when your initial non reporting license expires. Additionally, the non reporting licensee who wishes to accept a report engagement may qualify for a full reporting license if s/he complies with the provisions of 252 CMR 3.02(5). To do so, you will be required to provide offcial documentation to the Board of Public Accountancy that you have taken 80 hours of CPE in fnancial statement reporting within six months prior to accepting the report engagement. Further, you will need to enroll with a qualifed Report Acceptance Body prior to the issuance of the initial report and complete a quality review within nine months subsequent to the issuance of the initial report. 11. How do I proceed after I have passed the exam and meet the education and experience requirements for certifcation/licensure? After you receive your offcial notifcation from CPA Exam Services that you have passed the CPA exam, you can apply online or download the application for certifcation/licensure from the website of the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy, www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/pa.

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12. Once I’m certifed, do I have to do anything to maintain my initial CPA license? Yes, every two years you will need to submit a license renewal application and fee to the Division of Public Licensure and provide evidence of completion of 80 hours (credits) of continuing professional education that includes four credits in the area of professional ethics. In addition, every CPA is required to adhere to a code of professional conduct that helps to maintain integrity and dignity in the profession. Finally, CPAs who sign off on fnancial statements (or their frms) are required to undergo a peer review every three years.

13. What if I move to another state? Will my license transfer with me? Reciprocity, or the recognition of your Massachusetts license in another state, is ultimately the decision of the licensing board in your new state. You will need to contact that state’s Board of Public Accountancy. 14. Where do I fnd more information about becoming a CPA in Massachusetts? You can use the MSCPA’s student website www.CPAtrack.com as a clearing house for resources about the CPA exam and certifcation requirements. There, you will fnd links to download the exam application form as well as information about how to have your transcript pre-evaluated to determine if you meet the academic requirements, what you need to do if you attended a foreign university, etc. If you have specifc questions about licensing requirements in Massachusetts, you should visit the Board of Public Accountancy’s website www.mass.gov/ocabr/licensee/dpl-boards/pa or contact the Board at: • Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy 1000 Washington Street, Suite 710 Boston, MA 02118 617.727.1806

* These FAQs are current as of September 7, 2016. Because the MA Board of Public Accountancy is expected to make significant changes to the CPA certification requirements in the coming months, you are advised to visit CPAtrack.com for an overview of the anticipated changes and an up-to-date version of these FAQs.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 30 9/12/16 4:56 PM CPA CAREERS What is a CPA?

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Tax & Financial Planning Education CPAs help businesses and individuals CPAs prepare the next generation by recommending savings, invest- of accountants at the high school ment, and tax options. These CPAs and college levels. They use their also help with international business knowledge of the accounting laws and transactions. profession to teach basic accounting, auditing, and taxation. Business & Industry CPAs working inside companies Government manage financial records, develop CPAs manage governmental business strategies and secure finance, examine individual and financing for major projects. CPAs corporate tax returns, investigate are a critical part of a company’s fraud, and evaluate the use of tax management team, often overseeing dollars for government programs. the finances of the entire company CPAs in government can work for and its profits. the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the FBI, or any number of public agencies. Forensic Accounting CPAs in forensic accounting track down fraud, white-collar business Public Accounting crime, and insider trading. Through CPAs in public accounting review their information-gathering and the financial records of companies accounting background, CPAs assist for accuracy and accountability. in determining an individual’s guilt or Companies that are publicly traded innocence. on the stock market must have their records approved and certified by a CPA every year. Information Technology & Consulting CPAs help many businesses design For further information contact: and implement their computer Barbara M. Iannoni systems, software applications, and Academic and Career network security. They may also give advice on issues affecting employ- Development Manager ees, such as retirement plans, or [email protected] issues that affect the company, such as purchasing a new building or Erica J. DeBiase property. Academic and Career Development Specialist [email protected]

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 33 9/12/16 4:56 PM Public Accounting Firms by Region Boston CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Daniel Dennis & AAFCPAs; Baker Newman Noyes; BDO USA, Company LLP; Di Pesa & Company LLC; LLP; BlumShapiro; CBIZ Tofias / Mayer Gosule, Butkus & Jesson, LLP; Gray, Gray Hoffman McCann P.C. – Tofias New England & Gray, LLP; G.T. Reilly & Company; Division; CohnReznick; Darmody, Merlino & Kevin P. Martin & Associates, P.C.; King, Co., LLP; Deloitte; DiCicco, Gulman & McNamara & Moriarty LLP; Leonard, Company LLP; Edelstein & Company LLP; Mulherin & Greene, P.C.; O’Connor & EY; Gosule, Butkus & Jesson, LLP; Grant Drew, P.C.; PKF PC; Walter & Shuffain, PC Thornton LLP; Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP; KLR; Western Mass KPMG LLP; Marcum LLP; Miller Wachman Adelson Moynihan Kowalczyk PC; Baker LLP; Novogradac & Company LLP; PKF, P.C.; Newman Noyes; CohnReznick; Melanson PwC; Raphael and Raphael LLP; RSM; Heath & Co, PC; Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC; tonneson + co; Walter & Shuffain, PC; Whittlesey & Hadley, PC; Wolf & Company, P.C. WithumSmith; Wolf & Company, P.C. Connecticut Cape & the Islands BlumShapiro; Citrin Cooperman LLP; CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; Gosule, Butkus & CohnReznick; Deloitte; EY; Grant Thornton LLP; Jesson, LLP; tonneson + co KPMG LLP; Marcum LLP; McGladrey; PwC; Central Mass RSM; Whittlesey & Hadley, PC AAFCPAs; Grant Thornton LLP; Greenberg Maine Rosenblatt Kull & Bitsoli, P.C.; M Love & Baker Newman Noyes; Melanson Associates, LLC; Miller Wachman LLP Heath & Co, PC Greater Boston New Hampshire Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld PC; Baker Newman Noyes; Melanson Heath Samet & Company, PC & Co, PC; Rucci, Bardaro & Falzone, PC Metro West New York/New Jersey AAFCPAs; BlumShapiro; CliftonLarsonAllen; BDO USA, LLP; Citrin Cooperman LLP; Deloitte; Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP; KLR; Katz Deloitte; EY; Grant Thornton LLP; KPMG LLP; Nannis + Solomon PC; Levine, Caufield, Novogradac & Company LLP; PKF, P.C.; PwC; Martin & Goldberg, P.C.; Marcum LLP; Miller Raphael and Raphael LLP; Wolf & Company, P.C. Wachman LLP; Morris & Morris, P.C.; Newburg Rhode Island & Company, LLP; Rodman CPAs; Scott A. BlumShapiro; CBIZ Tofias / Mayer Hoffman Goffstein & Associates LLP McCann P.C. – Tofias New England Division; North of Boston Citrin Cooperman LLP; EY; Grant Thornton LLP; Anstiss & Co., P.C.; Baker Newman Noyes; KLR; KPMG LLP Caras & Shulman, PC; Citrin Cooperman LLP; National (Major Metropolitan Centers) Costantino Richards Rizzo LLP; Cowan Bolduc BDO USA, LLP; CBIZ Tofias/ Mayer Hoffman Doherty LLC; DiCicco, Gulman & Company McCann P.C. – Tofias New England Division; LLP; Johnson O’Connor; KAF; Kevin P. Martin & CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; CohnReznick; Deloitte; Associates, P.C.; LitmanGerson Associates LLP; EY; Grant Thornton LLP; KPMG LLP; Marcum Melanson Heath & Co, PC; O’Connor & Drew, LLP; Novogradac & Company LLP; PKF, P.C.; P.C.; Powers & Sullivan, LLC; Rucci, Bardaro & PwC; RSM Falzone, PC; Schwartz and Schwartz; Sullivan Bille, PC; tonneson + co International BDO USA, LLP; CBIZ Tofias / Mayer Hoffman South of Boston McCann P.C. – Tofias New England Division; CBIZ Tofias / Mayer Hoffman McCann Deloitte; EY; Grant Thornton LLP; KPMG LLP; P.C. – Tofias New England Division; Clarke, PKF, P.C.; PwC Snow & Riley LLP; Citrin Cooperman LLP;

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 35 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h AAFCPAs ir ip F 21 East Main Street P A T R N Westborough, MA 01581 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Donna Angelico Title: HR Director Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 508.366.9100 Firm Website: aafcpa.com Year Founded: 1973 Number of Partners: 23 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 180 Additional Locations: Boston, Wellesley, MA Top Industry Specializations: Arts/Cultural; Associations; Community & Economic Development; Construction; Education; Foundations and Grant-making Organizations; Healthcare; Human/Social Services; Insurance Agencies; Manufacturing & Distribution; Not-for-Profits; Professional Services; Retail; Green Tech & Clean Tech; High Tech & Software.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Bonus Professional Membership Dues License Fees Formalized Mentor Program Community Service Day

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2014, 2015 Boston Globe “Top Places to Work” 2014 Boston Business Journal “Best Places to Work”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Work with a purpose! The generous spirit of AAFCPAs makes a positive impact on nonprofits that serve our community.

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Work with a purpose! I’ve been here almost 2 years. In that short time I’ve worked in tax & audit, on for-profits & not-for-profits, big companies, small companies, different The generous spirit of AAFCPAs makes a industries… I’ve experienced so much. positive impact on That’s the culture of AAFCPAs. They nonprofits that serve our community. give you opportunities, while at the same time challenges to help you grow professionally and personally.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 37 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs Abrams Little-Gill Loberfeld PC (ALL) m h ir ip F 1330 Boylston Street, Suite 510 P A T R N Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 T I C I P A Firm Contact: Sandra K. Davidson, CPA Title: Firm Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.738.5200 Firm Website: all-cpas.com Year Founded: 1958 Number of Partners: 9 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 32 Top Industry Specializations: Technology; Health/Medicine; Privately-held Business/Owner Consulting/Valuation; Wealth Management; Real Estate; Arts/Entertainment; Communications; Construction-Contractors & Associated Services; Food/Manufacturing Services; Not-for-Profit; Professional Service Providers; Retail/Wholesale; Transportation. Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing. General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues License Fees Formalized Mentor Program Community Service Day Flexible Schedules Paid Time Off (PTO) Program Tuition Reimbursement Fun Committee Early Friday Summer Closings Career Development Plans Recent Awards or Accolades: 2016 Accounting Today “Top Firms New England” 2016 Boston Business Journal “28th Largest Accounting Firm in MA” Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: ALL is a full-service firm with a diverse clientele and emphasis on providing quality service. We seek high achievers to join our team. We recognize and reward accomplishment fairly in a flexible, balanced, work environment. Firm growth and profitability supports career growth opportunities up to partner level.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 38 9/12/16 4:56 PM Join a Firm that will ALL is a premier, full service CPA and Business Advisory ﬁrm, Challenge, Recognize located at: and Reward You! 1330 Boylston Street, Fl. 5 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 We welcome graduates and Tel: 617.738.5200 seasoned professionals who have www.all-cpas.com > high professional standards > a desire to contribute Our staff enjoys > a strong work ethic > an ability to be part of a diverse team > work-life balance > a willingness to learn > ﬂexible schedules > paid time off (PTO) program Please email a copy of your resume to: > personal and professional Sandra K. Davidson, CPA, Firm Administrator career advancement [email protected] and mentoring

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 39 9/12/16 4:56 PM Adelson & Company PC 100 North Street, Suite 205 Pittsfeld, MA 01201

Firm Contact: Nancy Wilk Title: Firm Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 413.443.6408 Firm Website: adelsoncpa.com Year Founded: 1938 Number of Partners: 4 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 10 Additional Locations: Great Barrington, MA

Top Industry Specializations: Arts/Entertainment; Communications; Construction; Food Services; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit; Pensions Plans; Professional Service Providers; State and Local Government Entities; Real Estate; Retail/Wholesale; Service Businesses; Textile/Apparel; Transportation.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax; IT Audit.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: No Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.3 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.5 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues License Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Our practice includes not-for-profit, municipal, professional, retailers, contractors, manufacturers and many other clients for whom we perform accounting, auditing, and tax preparation for both corporations and individuals. We offer excellent working conditions, no overnight travel, and growth potential for someone who lives, or would like to settle in, the beautiful Berkshires.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 40 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Anstiss & Co., P.C. ir ip F Princeton Corporate Centre P A T R N rd T P A 1115 Westford Street, 3 Floor I C I Lowell, MA 01851

Firm Contact: Raymond Anstiss, Jr. Title: President Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 978.452.2500 Firm Website: anstisscpa.com Year Founded: 1964 Number of Partners: 2 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 31

Top Industry Specializations: Closely Held Businesses; Non-Profits; Professional Service Firms; Employee Benefit Plans; High-tech Software, Manufacturers and Distributors.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Formalized Mentor Program Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day

Recent Awards or Accolades: Boston Business Journal “Top 50 Accounting Firms” for past 9 years. American Heart Association - Heart Walk Top Fundraising Team

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: For over 50 years Anstiss & Co., P.C. has been a great place for individuals to begin their public accounting careers. The training and opportunities provided to entry level staff are geared towards hands-on experience in all facets of accounting as it relates to business management, auditing and compliance.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 41 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Baker Newman & Noyes ir ip F 175 Federal Street, Suite 970 P A T R N Boston, MA 02110 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Jen Horton Title: Senior HR Specialist Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 207.791.7563 Firm Website: bnncpa.com Year Founded: 1995 Number of Partners (MA): 6 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals (MA): 42 Additional Locations: Feeding Hills & Peabody, MA; Manchester & Portsmouth, NH; Portland, ME Top Industry Specializations: Real Estate; Healthcare; Construction; Technology; Governmental Agencies; Manufacturing; Not For Profit; Professional Services.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Formalized Mentor Program License Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day

Recent Awards or Accolades: United Way “Leading the Way Award” INSIDE Public Accounting “Top 200 Firms”; “Best of the Best Firms”; “Fastest Growing CPA Firm” Accounting Today “Best Accounting Firms to Work For”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: The firm is known nationally as a leader in the accounting and consulting profession, with offices in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. BNN provides expert accounting and tax services, as well as healthcare consulting, risk and business advisory and employee benefit plan services to a variety of clients.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 44 9/12/16 4:56 PM BDO USA, LLP Two International Place, 4 th Floor Boston, MA 02110

Firm Contact: Katherine Charchalis Title: Campus Recruiter Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 212.885.7264 Firm Website: bdo.com Year Founded: 1910 Number of Partners (MA): 24 Type of Firm: International Number of Professionals (MA): 210 Additional Locations: Major U.S. cities and several other locations across the world

Top Industry Specializations: Technology; Life Sciences; Retail and Consumer Products; Manufacturing & Distribution; Financial Services.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: Internal CPE Programs Formalized Mentor Program Professional Membership Dues License Fees Exam Review Course Fees Community Service Day CPA Exam Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: What truly sets BDO apart is our commitment to exceeding expectations on every engagement for every client. It’s about more than our depth of experience or technical excellence, more than our open, communicative culture. It’s about a firm-wide dedication to delivering service to every single client that is, without exception, exceptional.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 45 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs BlumShapiro m h ir ip F 2 Batterymarch Park, Suite 301 P A T R N Quincy, MA 02169 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Marika Semsettin Title: HR/Recruiting Coordinator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.982.1001 Firm Website: blumshapiro.com Year Founded: 1980 Number of Partners (MA): 16 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals (MA): 54 Additional Locations: Boston, Newton, MA; Shelton & West Hartford, CT; Providence, RI Top Industry Specializations: Food Service/Restaurants/Hospitality; Not-for-profit; Retail/Wholesale; Professional service providers; Real estate; Manufacturing; Health services; Tax Defense; Forensic Accounting; Litigation Support.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs Formalized Mentor Program Professional Membership Dues License Fees Exam Review Course Fees Community Service Day

Recent Awards or Accolades: Boston Business Journal “Top 50 Massachusetts CPA Firms” 2015 Candidate Experience Award 2015 INSIDE Public Accounting "Top 100 firms"

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: BlumShapiro cares about its clients, its employees and its community. Employees find a challenging yet supportive environment offering advancement and mentorship opportunities. A hands-on experience, direct interaction with partners and clients and a holistic view of technical and client/industry matters awaits. At BlumShapiro, employees make a difference.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 46 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Caras & Shulman, PC r ip i F 30 Corporate Drive, Suite 100 P A T R N Burlington, MA 01803 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Graham Ranks, CPA Title: Accounting & Audit Manager Contact Email: Phone: 781.273.3950 [email protected] Year Founded: 1972 Firm Website: carasshulman.com Type of Firm: Local Number of Partners: 2 Number of Professionals: 15

Top Industry Specializations: We offer a wide range of integrated business and financial services including accounting, auditing and taxation for privately-owned businesses in a wide variety of industries.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.3 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day License Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Caras & Shulman, PC offers an environment that provides interesting, challenging work and opportunities for personal and professional growth in a collaborative work environment. We understand the importance of balancing professional and personal lives: in addition to offering a flexible schedule, we work very manageable hours during tax season.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 47 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h CBIZ Tofas & Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. ir ip F – Tofas New England Division P A T R N th T A 500 Boylston Street, 4 Floor I C I P Boston, MA 02116

Firm Contact: Lillian Cataldo Title: Recruiter/Human Resources Contact Email: Phone: 617.761.0600 [email protected] Year Founded: 1966 Firm Website: tofias.com Type of Firm: National Number of Partners (MA): 24 Additional Locations: Number of Professionals (MA): 119 Nearly 100 offices in 32 states, including Providence, RI Top Industry Specializations: Accounting & Auditing; Taxation; Risk & Control Services; Employee Benefit Plan Audits; Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services; Construction Cost Reviews; Retirement Plan Services.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Interna- tional Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax; IT Audiit.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: No Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2015 Forbes "Best Places to Work" 2015 Providence Business News "Healthiest Place to Work"

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: A career with CBIZ also comes with a vast offering of benefits and professional development tools, chances to become involved in your community and more. You will also have the opportunity to provide services to publicly and privately held companies, ranging from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 48 9/12/16 4:56 PM BY THE NUMBERS: The Massachusetts Accounting Industry

The accounting sector is growing rapidly in Massachusetts, with bookkeepers, accountants & the state's Labor and Workforce auditing clerks Deelopment ffce recently projecting a 12 percent increase in accounting jobs by the year 2022.

EMPLOYMENT COUNT MASSACHUSETTS

According to the latest report from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, Massachusetts was listed as the third highest paying state for bookkeepers, accountants and auditing clerks in 2015. There were 41,720 bookkeepers, accountants and auditing clerks employed in Massachusetts in 2015.

$51,612 $57,581 $46,828

The median annual Accountant I salary in Boston is $51,612, as of May 31, 2016, with a range usually between $46,828 and $57,581 – not including bonus and beneft information and other factors that impact base pay.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 49 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Citrin Cooperman, LLP ir ip F 10 Forbes Road P A T R N Braintree, MA 02184-2605 T I C I P A Firm Contact: Susan L. Mulford Title: Human Resources Manager Contact Email: Phone: 781.356.2000 [email protected] Year Founded: 1979 Firm Website: citrincooperman.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners: 11 Additional Locations: Woburn, MA; Number of Professionals: 54 CT; MD; NJ; Long Island, New York City, Westchester, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Providence, RI Top Industry Specializations: Construction; Manufacturing; Distribution; Not-for-Profit; Professional Services; Real Estate Development; Technology

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Recent Awards or Accolades: 21st largest Accounting and Consulting Firm in the US

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Community Service Day Formalized Mentor Program Flexible Busy Season Hours Early Summer Friday 3 p.m. Closing Career Development Programs Recognition Programs Social/firm Events Casual Fridays Professional Membership Dues Tuition Reimbursement Charity & Wellness Programs Special Leadership Programs

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Citrin Cooperman knows the importance of providing an environment that encourages and rewards your best work. We’re one of the top CPA firms and we provide many paths for career growth. We offer many benefits, including professional development programs, insurance and retirement plans, as well as rewards and recognition programs.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 51 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Clarke, Snow & Riley LLP r ip i F 25 Newport Avenue Extension P A T R N Quincy, MA 02171 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Michael J. Hall Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.773.9944 Firm Website: csrk.com Year Founded: 1998 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: National Number of Professionals: 15

Top Industry Specializations: High Tech; Manufacturing; Construction-contactors and associated services; Food Service; Health Services; Not-for-Profit; Real Estate; Estate Planning; Recyclers; International Tax; Exporters-IC-Disc; Professional Service Providers; Service Businesses.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Professional Membership Dues Internal CPE Programs Formalized Mentor Program License Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Clarke, Snow and Riley LLP offers exposure to multiple industries and a learning environment for the new graduate. We offer excellent training in a wide array of areas.

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In 2015, the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area ranked nationally as the seventh top- th top paying metropolitan area for bookkeepers, paying accountants and auditing clerks – and as the eighth metropolitan area with metro the highest employment level for these area occupations. There were 21,620 individuals employed from this area that year. th highest NATIONAL employment RANKING level

The largest 10 frms in 2016 employ a combined 9,951 workers in Massachusetts, which is 813 more than the same group reported a year earlier. After increasing their in-state employee counts by 12.4 percent in , the states largest accounting frms on the 2016 Boston Business Journal’s list of fastest groing accounting frms reported an additional 8.9 percent increase over the past 12 months.

2013 2014 +12.4% EMPLOYMENT 2016 +8.9% COUNT LARGEST 10 FIRMS

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 53 9/12/16 4:56 PM PERSONALIZE YOUR CAREER The path is yours to carve — fnd unique opportunites and build your experience portolio at ClifonLarsonAllen. 04-0273 | ©2016 ClifonLarsonAllen LLP 04-0273 | ©2016 ClifonLarsonAllen

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Investment advisory services are ofered through ClifonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, an SEC-registered investment advisor.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 54 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h CliftonLarsonAllen LLP r ip i F 300 Crown Colony Drive, Suite 310 P A T R N Quincy, MA 02169 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Lee Goodyear Title: Business Operations Manager Contact Email: Phone: 617.984.8100 [email protected] Year Founded: 1953 Firm Website: claconnect.com Type of Firm: National Number of Partners (MA): 26 Additional Locations: Lexington, Number of Professionals (MA): 270 Martha's Vineyard, New Bedford, Quincy and Waltham, MA

Top Industry Specializations: Agribusiness and Cooperatives; Construction and Real Estate; Dealerships; Employee Benefit Plans; Federal Government; Financial Institutions; Health Care; Manufacturing and Distribution; Nonprofit; State and Local Government.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Manage- ment; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Formalized Mentor Programs CPA Exam Fees Exam Fees Community Service Day

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: At CliftonLarsonAllen, we strive to attract highly motivated people who want to develop themselves into well-rounded professionals with deep industry specializations. Here, success is measured by the unique contributions of each team member, not level or status.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 55 9/12/16 4:56 PM CohnReznick LLP One Boston Place, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02108

Firm Contact: Lauri Munson Title: Human Resources Manager Contact Email: Phone: 617.648.1400 [email protected] Year Founded: 1919 Firm Website: cohnreznick.com Type of Firm: National Number of Partners (MA): 17 Additional Locations: Springfield, Number of Professionals (MA): 130 MA; Hartford, New London & Stamford CT and major U.S. cities

Top Industry Specializations: Affordable Housing, Not-for-Profit; Commercial Real Estate; Construction; Education; Manufacturing; Whole & Wholesale Distribution.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Formalized Mentor Program Community Service Day Exam Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2016 Publications: Real Estate Weekly, Consulting Magazine, American Banker, CFO Magazine, Law 360 2016 Broadcast Highlights: “CNBC Worldwide Exchange,” and “This Morning”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: CohnReznick understands that our professionals are our most important asset. We give our people an opportunity to grow in their careers and reward them for their efforts. We're proud of the Firm's enterprising culture, which allows employees the freedom and resources to chart their own career paths.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 56 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Costantino Richards Rizzo LLP r ip i F 545 Salem Street P A T R N Wakefeld, MA 01880 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: David J. Richards, CPA, MST Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.279.7788 Firm Website: crrcpa.com Year Founded: 1994 Number of Partners: 5 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 32

Top Industry Specializations: Technology; Life Sciences; Construction; Real Estate; Professional Services; Staffing; Food Service; Entertainment; Recreation; Gaming; Healthcare; Non-Profit.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Formalized Mentor Program Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues

Recent Awards or Accolades: Boston Business Journal - “Top 50 Accounting Firms” Boston Business Journal - “Best Places to Work”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: CRR’s staff gets a well-rounded experience, seeing projects from start to finish. Our open door policy, utilization of advanced technology and training/resources from our BDO Seidman Alliance creates a collaborative and supportive environment. As a growth oriented suburban firm that pays Boston salaries, we’re the best of both worlds!

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 57 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Cowan Bolduc Doherty r ip i F 231 Sutton Street, Suite 1E P A T R N North Andover, MA 01845 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Jerry Bolduc, CPA Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 978.620.2000 Firm Website: cbdcpa.com Year Founded: 1988 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 16

Top Industry Specializations: Manufacturing; Not-For-Profit; Real Estate.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues CPA Exam Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: You will constantly learn on the job, from the firm's managers and client interaction. We encourage you to expand your knowledge and try new things. With our size and diverse clientele, you will have the opportunity to work in different disciplines, from accounting to tax to business advisory.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 59 9/12/16 4:56 PM Daniel Dennis & Company LLP Dedham Executive Center 990 Washington Street, Suite 308A Dedham, MA 02026

Firm Contact: Kristoffer Lane Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.262.9898 Firm Website: danieldennis.com Year Founded: 1981 Number of Partners: 4 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 23

Top Industry Specializations: Residential Real Estate; Employee Benefit Plans; Non Profit Organizations; Massachusetts Charter Schools; Governmental Entities.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Formalized Mentor Program Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues CPA Exam Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: For over 30 years Daniel Dennis & Company LLP has offered staff an environment that supports outstanding client service and staff development. We have a formal career path for staff, which allows for growth and increased responsibility based on your abilities. We look forward to you contacting us.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 60 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Darmody, Merlino & Co., LLP r ip i F 75 Federal Street P A T R N Boston, MA 02110 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Robert J. Boyle, CPA Title: Partner Contact Email: Phone: 617.426.7300 [email protected] Year Founded: 1938 Firm Website: darmodymerlino.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners: 6 Number of Professionals: 20

Top Industry Specializations: Construction; Financial Services; General Practice.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues

Recent Awards or Accolades: Massachusetts Building Congress Hall of Fame

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Diversified practice in a well-respected firm.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 62 9/12/16 4:56 PM Deloitte 200 Berkeley Street Boston, MA 02116

Firm Contact: Boston Campus Recruiting Team Contact Email: Phone: 617.437.2000 [email protected] Year Founded: 1845 Firm Website: deloitte.com Type of Firm: International Number of Partners (MA): 150 Additional Locations: Number of Professionals (MA): 2,200 Hartford, CT

Top Industry Specializations: Consumer & Industrial Products; Energy; Financial Services; Public Sector; Life Science & Health Care; Tech-Venture/Start Up; Tech, Media & Telecommunications.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Interna- tional Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.25 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.25 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: Formalized Mentor Program CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Exam Review Course Fees Community Service Day Professional Membership Dues

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2014 FORTUNE “Best Companies to Work For” Boston Business Journal “Most Admired Accounting Firm” #1 on DiversityInc’s “Top 10 List for Global Diversity”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: It’s your career, your life, and your choice. Deloitte gives you the opportunity to work with the best and explore what works best for you. Your experience will be hands-on, in-the-field, and side-by-side. Start here, even before you graduate, and explore how far you can go.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 64 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs DiCicco Gulman & Company LLP m h ir ip F 150 Presidential Way, Suite 510 P A T R N Woburn, MA 01801 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Dawn Hagman Title: Principal Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.937.5300 Firm Website: dgccpa.com Year Founded: 1996 Number of Partners: 20 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 125 Additional Locations: Boston, MA

Top Industry Specializations: Commercial; Real Estate; Private Clients.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Manage- ment; State/Local Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues License Fees Formalized Mentor Program Community Service Day

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2015 Accounting Today “Best Accounting Firm to Work For” INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: DGC is a great place to build your career! We offer robust training and mentoring programs, a culture of flexibility that supports both your professional and your personal goals, a sophisticated client base and a competitive benefits package which is focused on your personal and financial wellbeing.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 65 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Edelstein & Company LLP r ip i F 160 Federal Street, 9th Floor P A T R N Boston, MA 02110 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Lisa J. George, PHR Title: Human Resources Manager Contact Email: Phone: 617.227.6161 [email protected] Year Founded: 1968 Firm Website: edelsteincpa.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners: 10 Number of Professionals: 80

Top Industry Specializations: Individuals; Healthcare; Nonprofit; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Construction; Professional Services; Technology and Life Sciences; Private Equity; Restau- rants; Retail/Wholesale; Financial Services; Pension Plans; Trusts; Valuation/Litigation Support.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.5 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day Formalized Mentor Program Exam Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2011-2015 Impact Award for Community Service Participation 2015 INSIDE Public Accounting "Top 300 Accounting Firms in Nation (#206)"

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: At Edelstein, you'll grow and develop your career, build relationships, have your ideas valued, and be more than just a number. We want to align your skill set, past experience, and goals to the area in which you are most interested and where those will be most easily translatable.

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At EY, we believe in setting high standards, reaching new heights and empowering high performers. We’re proud to support the Massachusetts Society of CPAs. Onward! Visit ey.com

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 68 9/12/16 4:56 PM EY 200 Clarendon Street Boston, MA 02116-5072

Firm Contact: Title: Campus Recruiter New England Campus Recruiting Phone: 617.266.2895 Contact Email: Year Founded: 1989 [email protected] Type of Firm: International Firm Website: ey.com/careers Additional Locations: Cambridge, Number of Partners (MA): 172 MA; Greenwich, Hartford & Number of Professionals (MA): 1,900 Stamford, CT; Providence, RI; and Principal U.S. and foreign cities Top Industry Specializations: Financial Services Practice: Asset Management; Banking; Capital Markets; and Insurance. Commercial Practice: Media and Entertainment; Health Sciences; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit; Real Estate; Retail; Technology; Communications.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues License Fees Exam Review Course Fees Community Service Day Internal CPE Programs Formalized Mentor Program

Recent Awards or Accolades: Ernst & Young has been on FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 17 consecutive years, longer than any other Big Four firm.

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: We’re committed to building a better working world. For you, for our clients and the wider community. You’ll have the chance to build relationships with people from all over the world and from a variety of industries, and those relationships will help you learn, develop and shape your career.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 69 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Gosule, Butkus & Jesson, LLP ir ip F 480 Adams Street P A T R N Milton, MA 02186 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Robert Jesson, CPA, MST Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.698.3950 Firm Website: gbj-bestcpa.com Year Founded: 1999 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 13 Additional Locations: Boston & Hyannis, MA

Top Industry Specializations: Agriculture; Communications; Construction ; Food Service; Franchises; Health Services; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit; Professional Service; Real Estate; Retail/Wholesale; Engineering firms; Security/Commodity Brokers; Sports/Leisure; Medical billing; Ambulance Companies.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Internal CPE Programs Professional Membership Dues Exam Review Course Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: You’ll enjoy the friendly atmosphere and convenience of a local firm with the diversity and technical challenges of a large firm. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, ongoing training and continuing education programs, opportunity for growth and advancement.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 70 9/12/16 4:56 PM WHY BECOME A CPA?

Becoming a CPA is hard work, and that doesn’t stop when you pass the Exam. But it’s worth it if you want more respect, money and career opportunities.

CAREER VARIETY CPAs are wanted in every industry. nonprofit The choice is yours! government technology business education etc.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 72 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S r sh Grant Thornton rm i i p F 75 State Street, 13th Floor P A T R N Boston, MA 02109 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: New England Campus Recruiting Title: University Recruiter Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.848.4845 Firm Website: grantthornton.com Year Founded: 1924 Number of Partners (MA): 22 Type of Firm: International Number of Professionals (MA): 253 Additional Locations: Westborough,MA; Glaston- bury, CT; Providence, RI & major U.S./foreign cities Top Industry Specializations: Consumer and Industrial Products; Technology; Financial Services; Insurance; Not for Profit; Government Construction; Real Estate and Hospitality.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Interna- tional Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Recent Awards or Accolades: BusinessWeek "Best Places to Launch a Career." BusinessWeek "50 Best Internships List." Training magazine's "Top 125" recognizing companies that offer employer-sponsored workforce training/development.

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: When you join the firm, we will provide opportunities that will grow your skills. These experiences can propel you to partner much more quickly — within 11 to 12 years, on average. That’s because we know that growth is not simply financial — it’s also about people.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 73 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Gray Gray & Gray LLP ir ip F 150 Royall Street, Suite 102 P A T R N Canton, MA 02021 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Human Resources Title: Human Resources Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.407.0300 Firm Website: gggcpas.com Year Founded: 1945 Number of Partners: 15 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 100 Additional Locations: Boston & Framingham, MA Top Industry Specializations: Biotech; Construction; Franchises; High Tech; Manufacturing; Real Estate; Not-for-Profit; Architects/Engineers; Service Businesses; Food Service; Oilheat & Energy; Textile & Apparel; Mergers & Acquisitions; Staffing.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax; International Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External & Internal CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Tuition Funding Formalized Mentor Program Professional Membership Dues License Fees Exam Review Course Fees Community Service Day

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2015 INSIDE Public Accounting “Top 200 Firms” 2015 Accounting Today “Regional Leaders – Top Firms” 2015 Boston Business Journal “Areas Largest 25 Accounting Firms” 2015 Banker & Tradesman – Gold Award "Best Accounting Firm"

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: • Being mentored by experienced, • Developing your skills and knowledgeable professionals expertise in multiple practice areas • Working directly with clients • Receiving extensive training — • Gaining exposure and experience technical and interpersonal in a variety of industries • Establishing and maintaining • Being challenged to assume direct rewarding, fulflling quality of life responsibility — early and often

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 74 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Greenberg Rosenblatt Kull & Bitsoli, P.C. (GRKB) r ip i F 306 Main Street, Suite 400 P A T R N Worcester, MA 01608 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Richard F. Powell, CPA Title: Senior Vice President Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 508.791.0901 Firm Website: grkb.com Year Founded: 1956 Number of Partners: 8 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 40

Top Industry Specializations: Manufacturing; Retail; Construction & Contractors; Healthcare; Professional Services; Wholesale & Distribution; Real Estate; Health Clubs; Biotechnology; Entrepreneurs; Trusts; Retirement Plan Audits; Business Valuations; Forensics; Not-for-Profits.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax Compliance and Planning; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.1 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.2 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs Fees CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues Formalized Mentor Program

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: GRKB is a full-service CPA firm offering an exciting and fast-paced work environment with exposure to many industries and opportunities. You will be exposed to A&A, tax and special services including consulting, forensics, valuations, trusts and litigation support. If you're highly motivated and growth oriented, join us!

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 75 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h G. T. Reilly & Company r ip i F 424 Adams Street P A T R N Milton, MA 02186-4358 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Paula J. Freedman Title: Executive Assistant Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.696.8900 Firm Website: gtreilly.com Year Founded: 1955 Number of Partners: 4 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 25

Top Industry Specializations: Construction; Financial Institutions; Health Services; High Tech; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit Organizations; Professional Service Providers; Real Estate; Retail/Wholesale, Service Businesses.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting, Audit/Assurance, Corporate/Domestic Tax, International Tax, Individual Tax/Financial, Services/Wealth Manage- ment, Internal Audit, State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: No Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: G.T. Reilly & Company offers an opportunity to realize your professional goals at a growing regional firm, where you build experience working with a wide range of corporate and nonprofit clients. We provide professional education and training, a team-oriented work environment, work/life balance and opportunities for growth and advancement.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 76 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs Johnson O'Connor m h ir ip F 101 Edgewater Drive, Suite 210 P A T R N Wakefeld, MA 01880 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Stephen Feron, CPA Title: Managing Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.914.3400 Firm Website: jocllp.com Year Founded: 1945 Number of Partners: 7 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 38

Top Industry Specializations: Owner-managed, entrepreneurial, and family-run enterprises within medical; manufacturing; retail; non-profit; real estate; technology; professional service; contractors/employee benefit plan audits; and other related industries.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs Formalized Mentor Program Professional Membership Dues License Fees Community Service Day Exam Review Course Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: Over 50% of our professional staff has a master’s degree in addition to 60% who hold a CPA designation.

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: JO focuses on our client's needs, which cannot be made possible without top talent. Our firm has increasing opportunities for clients and staff to grow; our culture centers around teamwork and mutual respect; our Fun Committee does more than plan parties, and we offer a competitive benefits package.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 77 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Katz Nannis + Solomon PC r ip i F Watermill Center P A T R N 800 South Street, Suite 250 T I C I P A Waltham, MA 02453

Firm Contact: Jeffrey D. Solomon, CPA Title: Managing Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.453.8700 Firm Website: knscpa.com Year Founded: 1998 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 45

Top Industry Specializations: Technology; Emerging Business; Restaurants; Non-Profit Organizations; Distributors; Garment Industry; High-Tech Research and Development; Start-up Companies; Retailers; Service/Trade Consulting; Food Service Providers; Manufacturing; Real Estate Development.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance, Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/ Local Tax; Private Equity/Venture Funds.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.3 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.3 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs Formalized Mentor Program Professional Membership Dues License Fees Community Service Day

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: We offer challenging and diverse client work in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for advancement. We provide outstanding benefits, competitive compensation, professional dues and continuing education.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 78 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Kevin P. Martin & Associates, P.C. r ip i F 10 Forbes Road, Suite 200 P A T R N Braintree, MA 02184 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: James Matzdorff Title: Audit Manager Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.380.3520 Firm Website: kpm-us.com Year Founded: 1968 Number of Partners: 7 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 69 Additional Locations: Danvers, MA

Top Industry Specializations: Affordable Housing; Real Estate; Biotech; Arts/Entertainment; Not-for-Profit; Health Services; Government Contracting; Manufacturing; Service Businesses; Transportation; TV & Film Production.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees License Fees Internal CPE Programs Formalized Mentor Program Professional Membership Dues Health Insurance 401K CPA Exam Fees Exam Review Course Fees

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: KPM is committed to providing our team with outstanding opportunities for professional and personal growth. Every dedicated member of our team displays a caring attitude, technical competence and a passionate commitment for success – for themselves, for the firm and for our clients.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 79 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h King McNamara Moriarty LLP ir ip F 473 Washington Street P A T R N Norwood, MA 02062 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Pamela Casey, CPA Title: Senior Manager Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.769.6300 Firm Website: kmmcpa.com Year Founded: 1953 Number of Partners: 5 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 25

Top Industry Specializations: Real Estate; Professional Service Firms; Construction; Hospitality; Manufacturing; Wholesale Distribution; Not-For-Profits; Employee Benefit Plans.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues License Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2015 Boston Business Journal “26th Largest Accounting Firm in Massachusetts”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: King McNamara Moriarty LLP is a full service firm that has provided superior tax, accounting, attestation, and consulting services to organizations and high net worth individuals throughout Massachusetts for over 50 years. We are a growing firm that provides a team environment and a healthy work/life balance.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 80 9/12/16 4:56 PM KLR 99 Summer Street, Suite 520 Boston, MA 02110

Firm Contact: Steve Loffredo Title: HR Director Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.236.8098 Firm Website: kahnlitwin.com Year Founded: 1976 Number of Partners (MA): 15 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals (MA): 115 Additional Locations: Boston & Waltham, MA; Providence & Newport, RI; Shanghai, China Top Industry Specializations: Private Equity; Portfolio Companies; Venture Capital; High-net Worth Individuals/Families; Start-up and Emerging Businesses; Healthcare; Hospitality; Not-for-Profit; Professional Services; Renewable Energy; Manufacturing.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Internal CPE Programs/KLR Univ. Professional Membership Dues Exam Review Course Discount License Fees Graduate School Tuition Assistance CPA Certification Bonus Formalized Mentor Program Emerging Leaders Academy Community Service Day

Recent Awards or Accolades: Accounting Today “Top 100 Accounting Firms in US” Accounting Today “Best Accounting Firm to Work for in US” Sloan Award Winner for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: KLR is a great place to work and we have the people and awards to prove it! Our people, culture, benefits, and growth opportunities, coupled with being located in some amazing cities in New England, make us a great Firm to begin and grow your career.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 81 9/12/16 4:56 PM KPMG LLP Two Financial Center 60 South Street Boston, MA 02111

Firm Contact: Darren Donovan Title: Managing Principal Contact Email: Phone: 617.988.1000 [email protected] Year Founded: 1870 Firm Website: kpmg.com Type of Firm: International Number of Partners (MA): 77 Additional Locations: 156 Number of Professionals (MA): 875 countries worldwide Top Industry Specializations: Automotive; Banking; Building/Construction; Capital Markets; Food/Drink & Consumer Goods; Government/Public Sector; Health- care; Insurance; Investment Management; Life Sciences; Media; Private Equity; Real Estate; Retail; Technology; Telecommunications.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2015 Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For”; Training Magazine “Top 10 Hall of Fame”; 2015 Consulting “Best Firms to Work For"

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: At KPMG we work collaboratively with clients and colleagues in a way that we believe is different from other organizations. Drawing on the experience of our people and multi-disciplinary approach, we are able to help our firms’ clients to think beyond the present, see beyond borders and achieve long-lasting success.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 82 9/12/16 4:56 PM They say the course of business is rapidly changing.

We make sure you stay on the fast track.

Changing times call for greater agility. KPMG LLP helps keep you ahead of the pack through insights, innovative approaches, and a commitment to helping you develop the right strategy for the road ahead. We bring passion and purpose as we work side-by-side with you to deliver real-time results in a fast-changing world.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 83 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs Leonard, Mulherin & Greene, P.C. m h ir ip F 625 Grove Street P A T R N Braintree, MA 02184 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Karen Mullen Title: Firm Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.356.4800 Firm Website: lmgpc.com Year Founded: 1989 Number of Partners: 6 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 30

Top Industry Specializations: Closely held businesses in the following industries: law; consulting; advertising; construction; real estate management and development; medical services; health and human services; private schools; and not-for-profit organizations.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: No Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees 401k with Employer Contributions Internal CPE Programs License Fees Formalized Mentor Program Community Service Day Professional Membership Dues Health Club Membership Tuition Reimbursement

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: LMG is a dynamic, full-service CPA firm offering a fast-paced, team oriented environment that fosters personal and professional growth. At LMG, we commit ourselves to providing comprehensive, high quality services to our clients, and a supportive professional atmosphere for our staff. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 84 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Levine, Caufeld, Martin & Goldberg, P.C. (LCMG) r ip i F 75 Second Avenue, Suite 700 P A T R N Needham, MA 02494 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Sherri Martin, CPA Title: Shareholder Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.400.1625 Firm Website: lcmgcpa.com Year Founded: 2011 Number of Partners: 5 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 20

Top Industry Specializations: Health Care; Real Estate; Manufacturing; Retail; Wholesale; Restaurants; Food Service; Not-for-Profits Organizations; High-net-worth Individuals; High Tech; Privately-held Business Consulting; Professional Service Providers.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax; International Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Exam Fees Community Service Day Formalized Mentor Program

Recent Awards or Accolades: LCMG is a member of the National CPA Healthcare Advisory Association as well as INPACT Americas, an international alliance of independent accounting firms.

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: When you join LCMG you are exposed to both financial statement and tax engagements for a variety of businesses and individuals. The diversity of work and exposure to all aspects of public accounting in a team based environment provide the skills and foundation needed to succeed.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 85 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h LitmanGerson Associates LLP r ip i F 600 West Cummings Park, Suite 4400 P A T R N Woburn, MA 01801-6395 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Janine M. Danielson Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.569.4700 Firm Website: lgallp.com Year Founded: 1980 Number of Partners: 6 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 25

Top Industry Specializations: Employee Benefit Plans; Not for Profit; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Distribution, Manufacturing; Hospitality and International.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day Paid Time off to Take the Exam Tuition Reimbursement Program Formalized Mentor Program

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: LGA is a growing CPA firm that provides auditing, income tax, client accounting services and consulting services to owner-managed businesses. A recent graduate will have the opportunity to be part of a team providing client services and gain knowledge and expertise working in a variety of industries.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 86 9/12/16 4:56 PM Are you seeking a frm who values YOU and YOUR strengths? We value each and every team member’s unique skill set and pride ourselves on leveraging each individual’s talents. Come join our growing LGA team!

Email your resume to [email protected] and learn more about the opportunities LGA has to offer.

7815694700 www.lgallp.com

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 87 9/12/16 4:56 PM M Love & Associates, LLC 67 Millbrook Street, Suite 504 Worcester, MA 01606-2846

Firm Contact: Mark L. Love, CPA Title: Managing Director Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 508.797.5200 Firm Website: mla-cpa.com Year Founded: 2009 Number of Partners: 4 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 12 Additional Locations: Grafton, MA and Holden, MA Top Industry Specializations: A full service CPA firm where our professionals provide an array of accounting, auditing, and tax services to corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and individuals.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: Internal CPE Program External CPE Program Fees Professional Membership Dues Exam Review Course Fees Exam Fees License Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2014-2015 The Millbury Sutton Chronicle “Reader’s Choice Favorite CPA Firm” 2009–2015 The Holden Landmark “Reader’s Choice Favorite CPA Firm”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Our new hires immediately become an integral part in helping us serve our diverse client base in providing accounting, auditing, and tax services to clients within the business, nonprofit, and individual sectors while at the same time developing personally and professionally in their own way and at their own pace.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 88 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Marcum LLP r ip i F 53 State Street, 38th Floor P A T R N Boston, MA 02109 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Doug Farrington, CPA Title: Partner in Charge - Boston Contact Email: Phone: 617.742.9666 [email protected] Year Founded: 1951 Firm Website: marcumllp.com Type of Firm: National Number of Partners (MA): 24 Additional Locations: Needham, MA; Number of Professionals (MA): 123 New Haven, Hartford, Greenwich CT and 18 offices across the U.S. Top Industry Specializations: Marcum specializes in accounting, assurance and tax services to an array of industries including banking, alternative investments, advisory/forensic accounting, technology assurance and family office.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Feeds Mentor Programs 401K Plan with Employer Match Internal CPE Programs New Business Referral Bonus Program Professional Membership Dues Paid Sabbatical Program License Fees Community Service Day Discounted Becker CPA Review New Hire Referral Bonus Program CPA Passing Bonus Performance Based Bonus Program Alternative Work Arrangement Program Travel Bonus

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Marcum is an organization at the leading edge of the professional services field where you'll do meaningful, interesting and challenging work in which you will be recognized and rewarded for your performance and contributions. Our most important assets are our employees. Your success is our success.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 89 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs Melanson Heath & Co PC m h ir ip F 102 Perimeter Road P A T R N Nashua, NH 03063 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Peggy Larkin Title: Human Resources Coordinator Contact Email: Phone: 603.882.1111 [email protected] Year Founded: 1976 Firm Website: melansonheath.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners (MA): 4 Additional Locations: Number of Professionals (MA): 24 Andover & Greenfield, MA; Manchester, NH; Ellsworth, ME Top Industry Specializations: Audit for State and Local Entities; Fraud/Forensic Work; Not-For-Profits; Automobile Dealerships; Manufacturing; Healthcare; Construction; Forestry and Fishing; 401K Audits.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; International Tax; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.3 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.3 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues License Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: A G400 member, which are 101-500 of the largest AIPCA member firms

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Start your career with us! At Melanson Heath our employees enjoy the hands-on learning experience, professional growth, interesting and challenging work, our team approach, reasonable work schedule and direct interaction with partners. Join our Team!

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 90 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Meyers Brothers Kalicka, PC ir ip F 330 Whitney Avenue, Suite 800 P A T R N Holyoke, MA 01040 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: John Veit Title: Recruiter Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 413.536.8510 Firm Website: mbkcpa.com Year Founded: 1948 Number of Partners: 6 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 45

Top Industry Specializations: Construction; Health Care; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit Organizations; Professional Services; Real Estate; Wholesale and Distribution.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2013-2015 The Republican "Best Accountant"

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: The internship program at Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. focuses on the entry level accounting position, immersing the student in the role of the Associate Level Accountant. Our interns receive the same training and job development as our Associate level professionals and learn to function in a Public Accounting Firm.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 92 9/12/16 4:56 PM MFA – Moody Famiglietti & Andronico LLP 1 Highwood Drive Tewksbury, MA 01876-1155

Firm Contact: Tina Teodorescu Title: Director of Talent Management Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 978-557-5300 Fax: 978-685-2333 Year Founded: 1981 Firm Web Site: mfa-cpa.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners: (MA) 17 Number of Professionals: (MA) 140 Top Industry Specializations: echnology Life ciences Alternatie Energy ans & Financial nstitutions Financial erices onprofts Manufacturing ealthcare Professional erices Real Estate & Construction Retail & Consumer Products Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International a ndiidual aFinancial ericesealth Management nternal Audit tateLocal a ransfer Pricing General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA for New Hires: 3.5 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.5 Does your frm sponsor entry-leel foreign nationals who require employment visas?: No s it your general policy that ne fll-time hires be hour compliant es Additional Firm Benefts: Eam Reie Course Fees License Fees Eternal CPE Program Fees Internal CPE Programs Professional Association Membership Dues Formalied Mentor Programs CPA Bonus Recent Awards or Accolades: - th Largest Accounting Firm in Massachusetts -ericho Road Project Community Service Recognition Award; 2015-Inavero’s Best of Accounting® Award for Client Service Excellence Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: oin MFA and you can epect to be part of the team right from the start e empower all members to be leaders from day one. You will be partnered with eperienced Firm members ho hae epertise and a strong desire to help drive both your personal and professional growth.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 93 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Miller Wachman LLP ir ip F 100 Cambridge Street, 13th Floor P A T R N Boston, MA 02114 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Mark J. Conklin, CPA Title: Managing Partner Contact Email: Phone: 617.338.6800 [email protected] Year Founded: 1969 Firm Website: millerwachman.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners: 4 Offce Locations: Holliston & Number of Professionals: 24 Worcester, MA

Top Industry Specializations: Public Companies; Not-for-Profit Organizations; Professional Service Providers; Real Estate; Employee Benefit Plan Audits; Manufacturing; Service Businesses.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Manage- ment; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Miller Wachman is a growing, dynamic firm that believes in the value of relationships – both with our clients and our employees. You'll have an opportunity to serve a diverse client base while enjoying an informal work environment with a management team that is committed to your professional development.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 94 9/12/16 4:56 PM Morris & Morris, P.C. 32 Kearney Road Needham Heights, MA 02494

Firm Contact: Toni Knights Title: Office Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.455.6900 Firm Website: mmpc-cpa.com Year Founded: 1981 Number of Partners: 4 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 25

Top Industry Specializations: Closely-held Businesses; Construction; Not-for-Profit; Private Equity; Professional Services; Real Estate; Start-ups; Technology.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Professional Membership Dues Internal CPE Programs License Fees CPA Exam Prep Materials

Recent Awards or Accolades: Boston Business Journal “Top 50 CPA Firms”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Morris & Morris, P.C. owes its successful history to the diverse and talented team that it employs. As a new grad, we encourage you to learn all you can about our clients and their industries in order to obtain a broader experience and greater responsibility earlier in your career.

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Firm Contact: Tanya Tower Title: Director of Office Contact Email: [email protected] Administration and Technology Firm Website: newburg.com Phone: 781.884.4100 Number of Partners: 3 Year Founded: 1984 Number of Professionals: 24 Type of Firm: Regional

Top Industry Specializations: Emerging Markets/Biotech; Manufacturing; Distribution/Wholesalers; Restaurants; Service Professionals; Condo Associations/Real Estate; Business Valuations.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: No Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.5 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Professional Membership Dues Internal CPE Programs License Fees Exam Review Course Fees CPA Exam Fees Community Service Day

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Newburg & Company, LLP can offer a variety of experiences for new accountants. Our staff is trained in all areas of the profession, including audit/attestation, tax, MAS, and business valuations. We foster a team environment, and provide the resources necessary for growth and development at all levels.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 96 9/12/16 4:56 PM Novogradac & Company LLP 101 Arch Street, Suite 1000 Boston, MA 02110

Firm Contact: Nicholas Ives, CPA Title: Manager Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.330.1920 Firm Website: novoco.com Year Founded: 1989 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: National Number of Professionals: 30

Top Industry Specializations: Novogradac & Company LLP works extensively in the affordable housing, community development and renewable energy fields, providing tax, accounting, auditing and valuation services.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.2 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.2 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Formalized Mentor Program Internal CPE Programs Exam Review Course Fees CPA Exam Fees License Fees Community Service Day

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: You will join a firm whose members are committed to your success. A formal training program will start your career. Upward mobility is based on your performance. With competitive salary and benefits, including a great work environment, our employees know that they are our greatest asset.

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Join one of the fastest growing accounting firms in New England and watch your career soar!

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 98 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h O'Connor & Drew, P.C. r ip i F 25 Braintree Hill Park, Suite 102 P A T R N Braintree, MA 02184 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Rebecka Beatrice Title: Director of Contact Email: [email protected] Professional Services Firm Website: ocd.com Phone: 617-471-1120 Number of Partners: 13 Year Founded: 1949 Number of Professionals: 88 Type of Firm: Regional Additional Locations: Winchester, MA; Providence, RI Top Industry Specializations: Automotive Dealerships; Construction; Higher Education; IT Audit Non-Profit Organizations; Internal Audit/Fraud Investigation.

Client Services: Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: No Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.2 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs Community Service Day Professional Membership Dues Formalized Mentor Program

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2016 Top 100 Regional Accounting Firms

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: We are as careful in the selection of our staff as we are in the acceptance of clients. We are seeking creative, energetic individuals who can help our clients survive and prosper in today’s complex business environment. O'Connor & Drew is where innovative colleagues will support and inspire you.

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Firm Contact: Edward (Nick) C. Nickles III Title: Director Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.753.9985 Firm Website: pkfboston.com Year Founded: 1953 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: International Number of Professionals: 30 Additional Locations: Quincy, MA

Top Industry Specializations: Real Estate; Manufacturing and Distribution; Hospitality; Employee Benefit Plans; Health Care; Not-for-Profit; International Business; Technology.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: No Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Days

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: PKF, P.C. places priority on the culture of our firm. The "trickle-down" influence starts with our directors and flows to our staff members. PKF encourages individuals to advance themselves while building strong relationships within the firm, balancing work and social life and incorporating leadership values into everyday life.

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CPAs are # #1 trusted business RESPECT AND 1 advisors. CREDIBILITY

OUT business decision- OF makers equate 3 4 CPAs with integrity. % of business decision- 52 makers rank CPAs as their most trusted % of business advisor, the highest of all 91 decision- fnance professionals. makers respect CPAs as valuable assets to their organizations.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 102 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs Powers & Sullivan, LLC m h ir ip F 100 Quannapowitt Parkway, Suite 101 P A T R N Wakefeld, MA 01880 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Richard Sullivan, CPA Title: Partner Contact Email: Phone: 781.914.1700 [email protected] Year Founded: 1990 Firm Website: powersandsullivan.com Type of Firm: Local Number of Partners: 6 Number of Professionals: 24

Top Industry Specializations: Audits of State and Local Governments; Not-for-Profits and Corpora- tions; Individual, Corporate and Not-for-Profit Tax Preparation; Fraud and Forensic Work; Consulting.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.5 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees License Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues Fitness Center Exam Review Course Fees Covered Parking

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Powers & Sullivan, LLC is an innovative and forward-thinking firm whose vision is to provide high quality services and results to our clients while at the same time fostering a culture that provides a balanced quality of life for our team members.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 103 9/12/16 4:56 PM One of a kind

Looking to make your mark? Then we’re interested.

PwC is a fast-paced environment that will immerse you in the rigor of world-class business problem solving. Here you’ll fnd a variety of experiences to sharpen ypur instincts and develop a valuable network. Launching your career here you’ll gain training and mentorship programs for motivated individuals looking to chase big dreams and personal goals.

Grow your own way at pwc.com/campus

©2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership. All rights reserved. PwC refers to the United States member frm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member frm is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details. We are proud to be an Affrmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 104 9/12/16 4:56 PM PwC LLP 101 Seaport Blvd Boston, MA 02210

Firm Contact: Michelle Allen Title: NE Campus Recruiting Leader Contact Email: Phone: 617.530.5000 [email protected] Year Founded: 1890 (US Practice) Firm Website: pwc.com/campus Type of Firm: International Number of Partners (MA): 239 Additional Locations: Hartford, CT; Number of Professionals (MA): 2701 Montpelier, VT; and all principal U.S. and foreign cities

Top Industry Specializations: Asset Management; Banking/Capital Markets; Healthcare; Higher Education; Insurance; Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences; Private Company Services; Private Equity; Real Estate; Retail and Consumer Products; Technology; Utilities.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.4 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.4 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: Yes

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2005-2014 Fortune Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For" 2016 Vault.com Ranked #1 in “Accounting 50,” “Most Prestigious Accounting Firms” and “Overall Diversity”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: PwC's Boston office is the area's leading professional services firm and is supported by a global network of over 208,000 people in 157 countries. With this highly-skilled team of audit, tax and advisory professionals, no firm can match PwC's breadth of technical expertise and depth of industry knowledge.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 105 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Raphael and Raphael LLP r ip i F 52 Church Street P A T R N Boston, MA 02116 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Brian J. Carney Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.210.1200 Firm Website: rrllp.com Year Founded: 1941 Number of Partners (MA): 9 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals (MA): 20

Top Industry Specializations: Communications; Construction; Financial Services; Manufacturing; Professional Services; Real Estate; Wholesale/Distribution.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Community Service Day Internal CPE Programs Exam Passing Bonus Professional Membership Dues Hiring Referral Bonus New Client Bonus

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Raphael and Raphael LLP isn’t your typical CPA firm. We provide our employees with varied assignments (you’ll handle both audit and tax work), opportunities for professional growth (you’ll utilize state-of-the-art tools on big-time clients), and an informal firm culture (which you’ll experience at our office in Boston’s Back Bay).

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 106 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Rodman CPAs r ip i F 51 Sawyer Road, Suite 610 P A T R N Waltham, MA 02453 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Jennifer Minor Title: Director of Administration Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.965.5959 Firm Website: rodmancpa.com Year Founded: 1951 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 25

Top Industry Specializations: Renewable Energy; Construction; Manufacturing; Information Technology.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.2 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Formalized Mentor Program Internal CPE Programs Community Service Day Professional Membership Dues Exam Review Course Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2010-2015 Accounting Today “Best Accounting Firm to Work For”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Rodman CPAs offers many workplace benefits to new graduates. Not only do our employees thrive in a supportive and high performance environment, they have direct access to partners, training and education, and access to leading-edge technology. The firm is committed to nurturing the careers of each team member.

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YOUR UNIQUE PERSONALITY MAKES YOU ONE-OF-A-KIND.

That’s important to our middle market clients who are as dynamic and distinctive as the professionals who serve them.

Experience the power of being understood. Visit jobs.rsmus.com to learn more.

McGladrey is now RSM.

On October 26, 2015, McGladrey LLP, the U.S. member of RSM International, changed its name to RSM US LLP. RSM US LLP is the U.S. member ﬁrm of RSM International, a global network of independent audit, tax and consulting ﬁrms. Visit rsmus.com/aboutus for more information regarding RSM US LLP and RSM International. EOE/AA - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans. AP-NE-ALL-ALL-0216

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 108 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h RSM US LLP r ip i F 80 City Square P A T R N Boston, MA 02129 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Karin Gilmartin Title: Campus Talent Contact Email: Acquisition Manager [email protected] Phone: 617.241.1533 Firm Website: mcgladrey.com Year Founded: 1924 Number of Partners (MA): 53 Type of Firm: National Number of Professionals (MA): 600 Additional Locations: New Haven & Stamford, CT and 72 offices across the U.S. Top Industry Specializations: Our clients are dynamic, growing and successful. A mix of public and privately held companies: Life Sciences; Non Profit; Financial Services; Real Estate; etc.

Recent Awards or Accolades: Boston Business Journal "Best Places to Work"; Business Week ”Best Places to Launch Career”; Working Mother’s “Top 100”; Women’s Society of CPA's: Championing Women’s Issues

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: You will experience a mix of large firm opportunity & expertise combined with a local feel. You will be challenged to be your best. RSM values your individuality and encourages your interests outside work, while our Social Club and Charitable Foundation provide you opportunities to foster friendships with your colleagues.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 109 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Rucci, Bardaro & Falzone PC r ip i F 500 Unicorn Park Drive P A T R N Woburn, MA 01801 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Beatrice Casseus Title: Firm Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.321.6065 Firm Website: rbfpc.com Year Founded: 1986 Number of Partners (MA): 3 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals (MA): 30 Additional Locations: Atkinson, NH Top Industry Specializations: Construction; Retail/Wholesale; Hospitality; Non-Profits, Transporta- tion; Professional Services; Manufacturing; Real Estate; Wholesale Distribution; International (RBI); Medical Practice, Government.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Professional Membership Dues Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Formalized Mentor Program Community Service Day

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Rucci, Bardaro & Falzone PC, is a progressive CPA and business advisory firm. We're looking for creative, motivated and highly- talented individuals to join our practice. New hires and interns will assist with audit, review, tax and business advisory services in a variety of industries.

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New partners can earn upwards of $250,000 annually and as EARNING much as $500,000 when you factor bonuses and other perks. POTENTIAL % + Over the course of a 10 15 40-year career, a CPA can earnas much as CPAs earn 10-15% more $1 million more than than non-CPAs. a non-CPA.

Fun Fact: A team of 9 CPAs spends 1,700 hours hand- counting the ballots for the Academy Awards every year since 1935. That’s a lot of billable hours!

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 111 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Samet & Company PC ir ip F 1330 Boylston Street P A T R N Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-2145 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Therese Turpin Title: Firm Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.731.1222 Firm Website: samet-cpa.com Year Founded: 1965 Number of Partners: 7 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 45

Top Industry Specializations: Employee Benefit Plans; Broker Dealers; Privately Held Businesses; Staffing Firms; Automobile Dealerships; Construction & Real Estate; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit; Professional Service Firms; Manufacturing; Wholesale; Distribution.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Recent Awards or Accolades: INSIDE Public Accounting “The Best of the Best Firms to Watch 2015”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Are you goal-oriented, an independent thinker, a problem-solver and someone who likes to have fun? Then we want you as part of our team! At Samet, our friendly and supportive work environment offers you an opportunity to achieve your career goals and much more. At Samet, it's about your success!

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 113 9/12/16 4:56 PM Schwartz & Schwartz PC 8 Cedar Street, Suite 54 Woburn, MA 01801

Firm Contact: Julianne Beauregard Title: Director of Contact Email: Marketing & Operations [email protected] Firm Website: schwartzaccountants.com Phone: 781.938.0045 Number of Partners: 2 Year Founded: 1993 Number of Professionals: 4 Type of Firm: Local

Top Industry Specializations: We specialize in healthcare professionals and their practices. Industries: Healthcare; Dental; Medical.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Professional Membership Dues

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2010–2012 “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” 2012–2013 INSIDE Public Accounting “Best of the Best Firms” Multi-year winner of Boston Magazine's Five-Star Wealth Manager program "Best in Client Satisfaction"

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: We offer a great opportunity to gain individual and business tax experience as well as accounting experience. Staff have many opportunities to interact and work directly with our clients. Each year, we continue to grow and seek out new ways to improve the quality of services to our clients.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 114 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h Scott A. Goffstein & Associates, LLP r ip i F 465 Waverley Oaks Road, Suite 420 P A T R N Waltham, MA 02452 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Jordyn Budden Title: Office Manager Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.398.1770 Firm Website: sagacpa.com Year Founded: 1986 Number of Partners: 3 Type of Firm: Local Number of Professionals: 15

Top Industry Specializations: Arts/Entertainment; Communications; Construction - Contractors and Associated Services; Franchises; Health Services; High Tech; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit; Professional Service Providers; Real Estate; Retail/Wholesale; Security and Commodity Brokers.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax; Transfer Pricing.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Yes New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs CPA Exam Fees Professional Membership Dues License Fees Formalized Mentor Program

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Our Firm's international expertise and broad client base allows our staff to deal with complex tax and accounting challenges while enjoying the benefits of a small firm environment. We strive to keep our staff challenged and provide numerous opportunities to expand their professional skills as they develop their careers.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 115 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs Sullivan Bille PC m h ir ip F 600 Clark Road, 4th Floor P A T R N Tewksbury, MA 01876-1671 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Charles H. Comtois, CPA Title: President Contact Email: Phone: 978.970.2900 [email protected] Year Founded: 1971 Firm Website: sullivanbillegroup.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners: 8 Number of Professionals: 27

Top Industry Specializations: Manufacturing; Construction; Employee Benefit Plans; Not-for-Profit; Retail; Wholesale; Service; High-tech; Distributors; Engineering; Research and Development; Real Estate Development and Management; Leasing Companies.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Internal Audit; State/Local Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Sullivan Bille provides the highest quality audit, tax and wealth management services in a people-first culture. Our staff is proud to work here receiving the training, freedom and flexibility to grow their own careers. We work closely with our clients assisting them in reaching their maximum potential.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of accountants and auditors JOB is expected to grow faster SECURITY through 2018 than for all the AND growth occupations the bureau tracks. % % of CPAs During the 2009 75 will be 4.5 recession, the retiring within the unemployment rate for next 15 years (thanks, accounting profession baby boom generation!). was 4.5% – equal to full As they retire, the demand employment! for qualifed CPAs to fll the ranks will increase.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 118 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs tonneson + co m h ir ip F 401 Edgewater Place, Suite 300 P A T R N Wakefeld, MA 01880 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Michael J. Demeule, CPA Title: Shareholder Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781.245.9999 Firm Website: tonneson.com Year Founded: 1975 Number of Partners: 12 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 65 Additional Locations: Boston, Burlington & Orleans, MA Top Industry Specializations: Manufacturing; Distribution & Warehousing; Not-for-Profit Organizations; Private Schools; High Net Worth Individuals.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day Formalized Mentor Program

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: tonneson + co continuously seeks qualified professionals to serve our growing client base. Due to the diversity in the companies we serve, tonneson + co provides its professionals with a most challenging and rewarding career in an atmosphere that is supportive of each individual's goals.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 119 9/12/16 4:56 PM Waldron H. Rand & Company, P.C. 850 Washington Street. Suite 200 Dedham, MA 02026

Firm Contact: Sarah Dussault Title: Firm Administrator Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 781-449-5825 Fax: 781-801-1565 Year Founded: 1912 Firm Web Site: waldronrand.com Type of Firm: Regional Number of Partners: (MA) 5 Number of Professionals: (MA) 30 Top Industry Specializations: Real Estate; Construction and Development; Consumer Products; Professional erices echnology eneft Plans on-profts Food erice ealth Care ospitality omeoners Associations Distribution Life ciences Priate Euity Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; International a ndiidual aFinancial ericesealth Management tateLocal a General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: No Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA for New Hires: N/A Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: N/A Does your frm sponsor entry-leel foreign nationals who require employment visas?: No Is it your general policy that new full-time hires be 150 hour compliant?: No Additional Firm Benefts: Eam Fees Internal CPE Programs Eternal CPE Program Fees 401(k) and retirement plan Professional Association Membership Dues Generous Time off Policy Professional Networking Program Recent Awards or Accolades: Boston Business Journal Largest Accounting Firms Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: aldron Rand, one of the oldest practicing accounting frms in the nited states, fosters talent, builds knowledge, and ensures that professional development happens every day. Executive team involvement in all engagements ensures that you work directly with leadership from day one. It is the union of our technical skills and forward thinking that make Waldron Rand a great place to work.

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Firm Contact: Kimberly S. Colesano Title: Controller Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.447.2700 Firm Website: wscpa.com Year Founded: 1996 Number of Partners: 8 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 49 Additional Locations: Norwood, MA Top Industry Specializations: Real Estate; High Tech; Manufacturing; Not-for-Profit; Professional Service Providers; Forensics; Construction; Health Services; Retail/ Wholesale; Private Equity.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; Transfer Pricing; State/Local Tax.

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Formalized Mentor Program Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day Exam Review Course Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2010–2012 “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” INSIDE Public Accounting “The Best of the Best Firms to Watch 2015”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: At W&S new grads will be able to gain experience in all aspects of public accounting, having the opportunity to work on both tax and audit, with a firm that values its employees. We strive to provide our staff with a great career experience combined with a work/life balance.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 121 9/12/16 4:56 PM Whittlesey & Hadley, PC 14 Bobala Road Holyoke, MA 01040

Firm Contact: Kathie McCarthy Title: Director of HR Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 860.522.3111 Firm Website: whpca.com Year Founded: 1961 Number of Partners (MA): 3 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals (MA): 22 Additional Locations: Hartford, CT Top Industry Specializations: Non-Profit; Real Estate; Financial Services; Closely-Held Business; Healthcare.

Client Services: Advisory/Consulting; Audit/Assurance; Corporate/Domestic Tax; Individual Tax/Financial Services/Wealth Management; IT Audit; State/Local Tax.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.0 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.0 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: No New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees Exam Review Course Fees Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Community Service Day Formalized Mentor Program CPA Exam Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: Commercial Records, Best of 2014 - Gold: Overall Accounting Firm, Banking Consultant, Banking Accounting INSIDE Public Accounting “Top 200 Public Accounting Firms in the U.S. - 192nd”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: The expertise of a national firm, with the flexibility of a smaller firm; a high ratio of partners to staff, for high-level attention on every engagement; affiliation with PKF North America which allows for knowledge from other accounting firms worldwide; a “niche” focus, to provide dedicated expertise in various business areas.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 122 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs m h WithumSmith+Brown PC r ip i F 155 Seaport Boulevard P A T R N Boston, MA 02210-2698 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: James D. Browne, CPA Title: Partner Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.227.3333 Firm Website: withum.com Year Founded: 1974 Number of Partners: 4 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals: 16

Top Industry Specializations: Financial Services; Technology; Life Sciences; Healthcare; Manufacturing and Distribution; Not-for-Profit.

General Hiring Practices: Summer Interns: Yes, Paid Winter Interns: Yes, Paid Minimum Acceptable Overall GPA: 3.2 Minimum Acceptable Accounting/Business Major GPA: 3.2 Sponsorship of entry-level foreign nationals: Rarely New full-time hires must be 150 hour compliant: No

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees License Fees Internal CPE Programs Professional Membership Dues Formalized Mentor Program Community Service Day CPA Exam Fees

Recent Awards or Accolades: 2016 Ranked 15 in the “Vault Accounting 50” 2015 INSIDE Public Accounting “Top 50 Accounting Firms” 2015 INSIDE Public Accounting “Best of the Best Firms” Accounting Today “The Best Accounting Firms to Work for 2015”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Withum is an incubator for exceptional business leaders, because we nurture our people. We don't just invest in comprehensive business and leadership development programs, we invest in you. Withum provides you with the resources to grow in your career, your life and in your community. That's the Withum Way.

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 124 9/12/16 4:56 PM nsored Mem po be S rs Wolf & Company, P.C. m h ir ip F 99 High Street, 21st Floor P A T R N Boston, MA 02110 T I C I P A

Firm Contact: Kim Primavera Title: HR Generalist Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 617.439.9700 Firm Website: wolfandco.com Year Founded: 1911 Number of Partners (MA): 20 Type of Firm: Regional Number of Professionals (MA): 200 Additional Locations: Springfield, MA; Albany, NY; Livingston, NJ Top Industry Specializations: Financial Institutions; Employee Benefit Plans; Healthcare; High Net Worth; Investment Management; Manufacturing/Distribution/Wholesale and Retail; Not-for-Profit; Private Companies; Professional Services; Public Companies; Technology.

Client Services: Audit – bank & commercial; Tax – bank & commercial; Risk Management Services – Internal Audit, IT Assurance, Compliance, Advisory Services Case studies

Additional Firm Benefts: External CPE Program Fees CPA Exam Passer Bonus Internal CPE Programs License Fees Professional Membership Dues Bonus after completing Exam Review Course Fees master’s degree or 150 credits

Recent Awards or Accolades: Boston Business Journal “Best Places to Work” Accounting Today “Best Accounting Firms to Work For”

Why a new grad should begin his/her career at our frm: Wolf & Company is one of the top regional certified public accounting firms in the Northeast, New York and New Jersey. Building on our tradition of unparalleled guidance, we provide our clients with audit and assurance, tax, business consulting, risk management services, and WolfPAC Integrated Risk Management®

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content_collegeguide_0912.indd 126 9/12/16 4:56 PM Ten Tips to an Excellent Résumé

1 Limit your brilliance to one page Remember that your résumé is a marketing tool and not a laundry list of everything you’ve ever done. By keeping your résumé short, you’re demonstrating that you can edit yourself and sell your skills clearly and concisely.

2 Professionalize your contact info Résumés featuring email addresses like ilove- [email protected] may not seem professional to the company to which 7 Include only interesting interests you are applying. Make sure your email address When it comes to listing interests or hobbies and the voice mail messages on any phone on your résumé, only mention something that numbers you list are 100 percent professional is particularly unique, uncommon, or mem- and appropriate. orable. For example, “Founding president of frst-ever Tae Kwon Do Club at my university” 3 Include unpaid experience or “three-time fnisher of Chicago Marathon.” Generic interests such as “travel and reading” Just because you didn’t get compensated for are nice, but they don’t add much. certain work doesn’t mean it shouldn’t count as experience for your résumé. By all means include internships, volunteer work, and part-time jobs 8 Delete the references reference if you achieved signifcant results or learned Don’t waste precious space on your résumé important skills in those positions. with “References available upon request.” Potential employers will request a list of refer- 4 Quantify your results ences if they want one. Employers don’t just want to know what you did; they also want to know what results you 9 Never lie, exaggerate, or twist the truth accomplished. How many people did you over- see as a store manager? How much money did Tere are so many reasons not to lie on a résumé. you save the junior class as treasurer? Quanti- First of all, if your lie or truth stretching gets fying your accomplishments demonstrates not discovered, you’ll lose a job opportunity with only what you achieved, but also the fact that that company forever. Second, if you exaggerate you track your results. your skills, such as being fuent in French when you really just studied it in junior high, your lie 5 Prioritize your points will become extremely obvious the day you start your job and you lack the skills you said you had. When you list bullet points under each position You should certainly cast yourself in the most or activity on your résumé, be sure to place the positive light, but never, ever take it too far. most important task, accomplishment, or responsibility frst. Most readers of your résumé will pay 10 Proofread, and then close attention to what you’ve chosen to feature as proofread again the frst item on each list. Finally, there is absolutely, positively no excuse 6 Customize your résumé for for a single typo or grammar mistake on a different opportunities résumé. Once you’ve proofread your résumé and feel confdent it’s perfect, have at least two other Employers can tell when they are seeing a people review it for mistakes, misspellings, and generic résumé that is being blasted out to formatting glitches. You can never check your anyone and everyone. résumé too many times ◆. It’s fne to have such a résumé as a template, *Excerpted fom PwC Personal Brand Experience at pwc.com/campus but then you need to customize it for various © 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved. “PwC” refers opportunities by featuring the experience, to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (a Delaware limited liability partnership), which is a member frm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International keywords, and activities that best suit the Limited, each member frm of which is a separate legal entity. We are requirements of that particular position. proud to be an Afrmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Some entry-level recruiters’ During a Networking Event/ Career Fair/Formal Job or top tips to help you make a Internship Interview great in-person impression ▶ Turn of your cell phone or switch it to vi- brate and put it away for the entire duration Before a Networking Event/Career of the event. Fair/Formal Job or Interview ▶ When you meet a recruiter or company ▶ Practice introducing yourself in a representative, shake his or her hand conf- concise and confdent way. dently and make direct eye contact. ▶ Plan a neat and appropriate outft to wear. If ▶ Remember to listen as much (if not more) you’re unsure of the dress code, it’s okay to than you talk. Yes, you are promoting contact the organization or your university yourself, but you don’t want to dominate career center to ask. the entire conversation. ▶ Review your resume thoroughly—you never ▶ Request a business card from the recruiter or know what information a recruiter might any professional contacts you meet so you ask you to discuss. can follow up afer the event. ▶ Spend at least 30 to 60 minutes researching the organization whose event or interview you are attending so you can show why your skill set is a good ft. Review the organization’s website to learn about its mis- sion, lines of business, culture and entry-level positions. Do a general web search to review any recent news about the organization and the overall industry in which it operates. Ask members of your career center staf to tell you more about the organization and its history with your university. After a Networking Event/Career Fair/ ▶ Prepare at least three questions to ask. Formal Job or Internship Interview When a recruiter says, “What questions do ▶ Afer a formal job interview, send a thank you have?” you want to be prepared. Te you note or email within 12 to 24 hours. best questions show that you’ve done your Tis is a great idea afer a recruiting event homework on the organization and that or other networking meeting as well (For you are genuinely interested in learning example: “Tank you for taking the time more. For instance, “I read that the compa- to chat with me at your event” or “Tank ny just implemented a new green initiative you for the advice you provided on how and I’m really interested in environmental- to improve my resume.”). ism. Can you tell me more about that?” ▶ Mark any additional follow-up or deadlines in your calendar (e.g., RSVP to another event a recruiter mentioned). ▶ Assess your performance at the event or interview. What did you do well? Is there anything you would do difer- *Excerpted fom PwC Personal Brand Experience at pwc.com/campus © 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved. “PwC” refers ently next time? Events are not to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (a Delaware limited liability partner- just networking opportunities; they ship), which is a member frm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International are learning opportunities as well. Limited, each member frm of which is a separate legal entity. We are ◆ proud to be an Afrmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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▶ Practice, practice, practice your distracted or not very interested in self-introduction. Te best pitches are talking to them. natural (not canned), but prepared. When ▶ Say your name clearly. It’s one of the possible, practice your pitch in front of a most important elements you want your trusted friend, family member or career listener to remember. services professional and tape yourself to see how you come across. ▶ Be clear and concise. Tere’s no need to tell someone your life story. Highlight the ▶ Make sure your image matches your most important elements of your personal pitch. You need to dress professionally, but brand (what you’re studying, your key it’s okay to show some fair with a bright experience, what you hope to do in the tie or a unique piece of jewelry. Do some future) and then let the conversation fow research on the industry you want to join from there. to learn what’s appropriate. No matter what, look neat (iron everything) and groomed. ▶ Show your passion. Recruiters consis- tently say that passion stands out. Let your ▶ Smile. It’s simple, but a smile can go a long enthusiasm shine through. way towards making a good impression (and putting you at ease). ▶ Stop talking. Afer about 20 to 30 seconds, fnish your introduction and let the other ▶ Make direct eye contact with your person speak. Listening skills are just as listener. If your eyes are wandering or important as speaking skills. ◆ looking down, people will assume you’re

*Excerpted fom PwC Personal Brand Experience at pwc.com/campus © 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved. “PwC” refers to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (a Delaware limited liability partnership), which is a member frm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member frm of which is a separate legal entity. We are proud to be an Afrmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Study the online profles of people you admire ne of the great things about the web is that you can research the way other people, from student leaders to CEOs, Opresent themselves online. Take some time to research and bookmark the online presences of people who have the kind of career you aspire to. Search Google (to supervised you. Remind each recommender fnd blogs and personal websites), LinkedIn, of the key elements of your personal brand Twitter, your university’s alumni database and (your biggest accomplishments, your top professional association directories. skills and your professional goals) to make sure their recommendations support the Then, ask yourself these questions: rest of your profle. ▶ Where do these people appear online where you’d like to appear? Could you Add professional elements to your set up profles on the same sites? Facebook profle hese days, there’s less of a divide between What keywords do these people use to ▶ one’s personal and professional selves. describe themselves that would be For this reason, it’s wise to incorporate appropriate for you to use? Tsome professional elements on Facebook ▶ What kinds of status updates do they and any other personally oriented sites you post? Could you post similar updates? frequent. You never know when a friend might have a professional lead for you. Beef up your LinkedIn profle ▶ Add your current work information to aving a presence on LinkedIn is essential your Facebook profle. for career-minded students and recent grads. Follow these steps to make sure ▶ Become a fan of pages that relate to your Hyour profle is the best it can be: professional interests, such as people, books, professional organizations and ▶ Create a strong profle headline that includes companies you admire (or might want to your career aspirations, any major leadership work for someday). position, and/or industry you plan to enter. Examples: Honors Finance Student at XYZ ▶ RSVP to professional events on Facebook University; Student Government Secretary (company information sessions, career & Pre-Law Student at XYZ. workshops, professional conferences, etc.) so you can show that you’re out there ▶ Fill the “Specialties” section of your networking—and check out the other LinkedIn profle with keywords that relate attendees before an event. to the kinds of jobs or internships you’d like to attract. Find these words in the job ▶ As always, make sure your Facebook postings that interest you. profle is free of any inappropriate or potentially ofensive photos, videos, wall ▶ Complete the “Experience” section with posts, updates or any other elements that internships, substantive volunteer work, might damage the personal brand you’re freelancing and part-time work. Tis section working so hard to build. Even when your is not just for full-time, paid positions. privacy settings are tight, you never know ▶ Take advantage of LinkedIn apps that who might see your profle. will show of your professional work and interests, such as those built for presentation sharing or providing book reviews. *Excerpted fom PwC Personal Brand Experience at pwc.com/campus © 2011 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. All rights reserved. “PwC” refers Collect at least two recommendations. to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (a Delaware limited liability partner- ▶ ship), which is a member frm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International When possible, try to obtain them from Limited, each member frm of which is a separate legal entity. We are people who have directly managed or proud to be an Afrmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Use Twitter to your advantage ▶ Tweet about events you’re attending, books If you use Twitter, be aware that recruiters and you’re reading and articles you fnd interest- potential networking contacts are all over this ing. All of this information contributes to a growing social network. Tere are several ways strong professional reputation. you can use Twitter in a professional way: ▶ If you tweet in a professionally appropriate ▶ Research if Twitter is a popular medium way, include your Twitter name or profle in the industry you want to join. In certain URL on your LinkedIn profle and/or your felds—public relations, politics, tech email signature line. start-ups, journalism—Twitter is extremely ▶ Be careful about tweeting anything inappro- popular and should be part of your personal priate or too personal. While it may seem branding eforts. that Twitter posts come and go quickly, you ▶ Follow companies and people you admire or never know who might be watching at any would like to meet someday and occasional- given moment. ◆ ly reply or retweet their messages. You might just get noticed.

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