Student Guide for Accounting Recruitment Week

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Accounting Recruitment Week 

The traditional name has stuck, but 鈥淎ccounting Recruitment Week鈥� is really a lot more than just one week!  It is a collection of events held every year specifically for all 新加坡六合彩开奖 accounting students and alumni. Accounting firms from across Alaska come to campus for a Meet the Firms networking event to get to know you and share the opportunities they have available. You鈥檒l be able to submit your applications to the attending firms, with the potential to interview! Most recruiters are looking for students on a public accounting track, but we welcome all kinds of accounting students to this event. All recruiters involved are happy to talk with you about discerning the path that鈥檚 best for you.

Whether you're applying for an internship or seeking a career after graduation, Accounting Recruitment Week is an integral step in the journey to a career in accounting.

Participating in ARW

Accounting Recruitment Week is a time to explore a variety of internship opportunities and career pathways with both local and national firms. There are many events, and steps you will take throughout what is essentially accounting recruitment month. We strongly encourage you attend Accounting Recruitment Week orientation (see under dates and deadlines) to have the greatest success. In the meantime, please utilize the following information. 

  • Review this website to gain a comprehensive understanding of Accounting Recruitment Week

  • Watch the recording of the 2023 .  

  • Review open positions on
    Check out the event on accounting firms

  • Many applications require a reference. We encourage you to contact faculty and previous supervisors by September 15 if requesting they be listed as a reference. 

  • Attend Meet the Firms on Tuesday, September 17. This is an interactive tabling event where you will be able to connect with accounting firms and discuss open positions and career opportunities. 

    Prepare a to ask attending firms. 
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  • Update your resume and cover letter prior to the application deadline. You are encouraged to make an appointment with Career Services before September 20. 

  • Attend the Accounting Club social on September 27, 6 pm - 9 pm AKT in the 新加坡六合彩开奖 Student Union. This event is open to all accounting students even if you choose not to participate in other Accounting Recruitment Week events. 

  • Apply to open positions by September 29 by 11:59 pm AKT. 

  • Complete mock interview appointments with Career Services in preparation for interview weeks. 

  • Participate in accounting interview between October 2 - October 18. Interviews may be in-person on-campus, off-campus, or virtual. The accounting firm will contact you directly to schedule interviews. 

    Follow-up each interview by sending a to the hiring committee. 

  • Accept or decline offers by October 25 at 5 pm AKT. Offers should not expire before this deadline. 

Dates & Deadlines

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    • 新加坡六合彩开奖 Meet the Firms
      Tuesday, September 17 | 4 pm - 6 pm AKT
      Student Union - Cafeteria 
      2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage 
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    • 新加坡六合彩开奖 Accounting Club Social
      Friday, September 27 | 6 pm - 9 pm AKT
      Student Union - Den
      2901 Spirit Way, Anchorage 
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    • Candidate application deadline
      Sunday, September 29 | 11:59 pm AKT
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    • Interview weeks
      Wednesday, October 2 - Friday, October 18 
      On-campus, off-campus, or virtual (Accounting firms will contact you directly to schedule your interviews.)
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    • Deadline to accept or decline offers
      Friday, October 25 | 5 pm AKT
      Deadlines can not expire prior to this date

Preparing for Meet the Firms

  1. to activate your FREE student account prior to this event. Simply log in with your UA username and password.
  2. Make sure your Handshake account is updated as employers will be reviewing your profile.
  3. You will be using Handshake to participate in this event. You may prefer to download the mobile app for an easier experience. [, ]

Who is attending Meet the Firms?

The following list of firms and financial institutions will be attending the Meet the Firms event and participating in Accounting Recruitment Week. Check out their profiles and open positions on Handshake.

  • Alaska Division of Legislative Audit
  • Altman, Rogers & Co. 
  • BDO USA, P.C. 
  • Centinel Pacific Accounting, LLC 
  • ConocoPhillips
  • Elgee Rehfeld, LLC
  • H&R Block Alaska
  • Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation
  • KPMG LLP
  • Porter & Allison, Inc. 
  • Rogers & Company, CPA, P.C. 
  • Swalling & Associates, P.C.
  • The Brandon Skinner Group, P.C.
  • Thoma, Head & Greisen, P.C.  

What is Handshake? 

Handshake is the University of Alaska's career management website. It's easy to navigate, works on your phone, and allows you to find jobs and connect with local and national firms. Handshake is where you will find information about the firms attending Accounting Recruitment Week and the jobs and internships they have posted. It is also where you will apply for positions!

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