Download American Express

Three Topics
• Mid-Sized Accounting Firms
• Internships
• Chicago
A Clarification About Our
Affiliated Practice Unit
• Altschuler, Melvoin and Glasser LLP (“AM&G”), a
partnership of Certified Public Accountants, is a
separate, independently-owned, independentlyoperated entity.
• AM&G serves as the vehicle through which staff
acquire CPA experience and meet the requirements
for CPA licensure.
• AM&G has a leasing arrangement with American
Express Tax and Business Services Inc. to provide
staff to conduct audit and other attest services.
Issues Facing Regional
Accounting Firms
•
•
•
•
•
•
Capital Costs
Technology Costs
Staffing and Compensation
Margins
Ability to Compete
Succession
Ken Chenault, Chairman
& CEO, American
Express Company
Tom Meador, CEO,
American Express Tax &
Business Services
IU undergrad and MBA
2003 Tax Season Interns
Advantages of a “Corporate” Career
• Multiple Career Paths
• Lack of Necessity for Individual
Financial Investment
• Long-term Benefits
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
The Unique Alternative
• The capabilities, technical expertise,
resources and services of a national
accounting and consulting firm.
• The special features (personalized,
individual attention and “open door”
environment) normally associated with
regional firms.
• The resources of a global financial
services company.
The Benefits of a Career with
An Alternative Practice Structure
1 Specialized Knowledge/Expertise, Well-Rounded Experience,
(Accounting, Tax, Consulting) and Diversity of Clientele.
2 Advantages of a Regional Firm
3 Strength of a National Organization
4 Open Door Working Atmosphere - A Healthy Group Environment
5 Leading Edge Technology
6 Competitive Compensation Package
7 Generous Employee Benefits Package of a major public company
8 Career Development
9 Promising Career Progression
10 Extensive Training and Professional Development
Interns 2002 Tax Season
Top Reasons to Consider Chicago
• Lake Michigan
• Terrific Restaurants
• Sports (Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, Hawks,
Wolves, Fire)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
World-Class Theatre
Music & Entertainment
Amazing Museums
Great Public Transportation
Two Major Airports
Top-Notch Shopping
Lots of IU alumni
. . . Cubs Pitching!
Zambrano
Clement
Wood
Prior
Wrigley Field
New Hire and Recruiting Events
Cubs Rooftop / Cooking Class
Golf / Bowling with SAS