<p>KPMG International Case Competition (KICC) 2015</p><p>What is it? This event will challenge and inspire you, testing your team’s ability to analyze and respond to realistic business scenarios. During each stage of the competition, your team will be given a detailed case study to consider – and the rest is up to you. For each round, your team will: · Review the dossier you've been given · Identify and analyze key business issues · Develop a compelling set of recommendations · Prepare an engaging presentation for the judges. When you emerge from your team headquarters, you will present your ideas to a panel of experienced KPMG firms’ partners and leaders. The judges will listen to your presentation and ask challenging questions, playing the role of the client. You will be held to the same standards of excellence that we expect from KPMG professionals. And if you have the innovative and agile thinking our judges are looking for, you’ll advance through the next rounds of competition.</p><p>Do I qualify? 4 Members per team -- Business majors (all years). At least 1-2 accounting majors per team (2 recommended) </p><p>Where/When:</p><p> Campus Competition</p><p> Kick-off meeting October 5, 2015 from 5:00 to 5:45 in Nelson Hall. </p><p> Semi Finals  The top team from NC State advances to Atlanta to compete on January 15th  Teams will have only 3 hours to prepare</p><p> National Finals  The winning team will advance to New York City, New York to compete on February 26th  5 teams compete</p><p> International Finals  The winning team will advance to Dubai, United Arab Emirates  April 11-16, 2016 </p><p>What is in it for you? Trips to New York City and Dubai</p><p>What do you need to do now? If you are interested in competing, please respond with your name, major and class year directly to Professor John Giles no later than 5 p.m. on October 16, 2015. </p>