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Student information from Ernst and Young

Accounting majors who are interested in Ernst and Young should check out this link:
http://www.ey.com/US/en/Careers/Students/Your-role-here/Students---Your-role-here#fragment-7-na

Fraud Investigations

In many of my classes, I tell students about the career possibilities in the areas of fraud and forensic accounting.  We look at the requirements of the CFE and in my AIS course, we examine a few fraud case studies - one a famous local case regarding bookkeeper fraud.  Today, I can upon the following job posting from Ernst and Young.  The position is entry level but it does require 1 year of experience.  I think it might be useful for a student to review this job description - especially if this is an area of interest.

Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services Experienced Staff - BOS000O5

US-MA-Boston

Our Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services (FIDS) practice advises corporations and their outside legal counsel on complex business matters that involve financial, fraud and forensic investigations and economic damages arising from disputes pertaining to intellectual property infringement and other various matters. E&Y is on the cutting-edge in current trends in fraud and forensic investigations and serves as a quality-focused liaison between our clients and the law. Our dynamic and talented group is currently seeking the right candidate for a career opportunity as a Staff professional.

Responsibilities
Work on multiple client engagement teams that assist in performing fraud and forensic investigations, expert witness services, and financial and economic analyses.

Maintain a strong client focus and maintain/develop productive working relationships with clients. Create work products that document the engagement procedures. Stay informed of current business/economic developments and their impact to the client.

Develop people through teamwork, integrity, and leadership. Support colleagues and value others' contributions.

Commit to developing knowledge. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.

Bring potential opportunities to the team's attention. Seek, develop, and present ideas to utilize EY's quality services.  

To qualify, candidates must have:

• an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or economics (related minors preferred)
• approximately 1 year of related experience
• excellent teamwork, prioritization, and communication skills
• knowledge of current PC-based tools, including databases (Access) and spreadsheets (Excel)

Professional and/or internship experience in fraud and forensic accounting, or progress towards a CPA, is helpful. The successful candidate must also be willing and able to travel.

Outstanding Accounting Educator Award for 2012

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants is soliciting nominations for its Outstanding Accounting Educator Award for 2012. The purpose of the award is to recognize full-time college accounting educators who exhibit excellence in classroom teaching and active involvement in the accounting profession. The recipient will receive $1,000 to further his/her professional development and a matching gift will be given to the college's accounting department in their honor.

The MSCPA Academic and Career Development Committee will review the nominations and select a winner who will be recognized at our May 10, 2012 awards ceremony at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.

To be eligible for the Outstanding Educator Award, your nominee must be:

• A full-time accounting educator at a college or university.
• Distinguished for excellence in classroom teaching, motivating students, and educational innovation.
• Contributing to the accounting profession, as demonstrated by active involvement in professional activities, such as, participation in professional accounting organizations.
• An active MSCPA member
• Someone who has served as a liaison between the classroom and the business world.

Educators who are noted for their teaching abilities but are now predominantly involved in administration or research are also eligible for the award.

To download a nomination form please click here. The deadline for nomination is April 16. All nominations will be held confidential, including to the nominees themselves, and only the recipient of the award will be announced.