Awards and Scholarships

• LA Chapter of the Cal Society of CPAs Scholarship: Awards range from $1,000-$10,000. Typically, our students win more awards than any other local school (USC, UCLA, etc).  Let's keep up the tradition. Dr. Ron Stone will collect completed applications by April 4th.  He also recommends that you attach: (1) a cover letter and (2) an unofficial transcript, to the application The letter from the .LA Chapter of the Cal Society of CPAs regarding this scholarship and the award application information sheet can be downloaded here:
  • letter
  • nominee information sheet (Form must be completed)
• Accounting and Information Systems Award (forms can be downloaded form the Accounting Department website at www.csun.edu/acct/ :
• "In coordination with the various firms and organizations supporting our program, the Accounting and Information Systems department is proud to present the Spring 2007 Awards Banquet on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. The event will take place at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills. All Accounting, Information Systems, and Pre-Accounting majors currently in ACCT 230 and beyond are welcome to complete and submit the application to JH 3123 no later than 4:45pm on Friday, March 9, 2007. Please be aware that the application process includes submitting a digital photo of yourself in formal or casual business attire to professor.stone@gmail.com . The awards are generally $500 or more and there are usually more than forty awards, so completing the application and attending the event is worth the effort. Stay tuned for more details.  

• Another Award possibility: The LA chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors has 2-4 grants of $1,000 each to be awarded to students graduating no sooner than Spring 2008.  The deadline for submitting an application is the end of Feb.  A short essay on internal auditing is required.  Resources are available on the internet.  I can put students in touch with local internal auditors as well.  Copies of the application are available on the counter in the Dept. office or at www.theiia-la.org.  So far no applications have been submitted.
  
  

Job Opportunities

• "Falcon Waterfree Technologies, LLC is the world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of Waterfree urinals.  We do business in over 22 countries and have subsidiaries in the USA, Switzerland, China, Philippines, and Brazil.  Our company has two main investors, Marc Nathanson (former owner of Falcon Cable) and the investment company of Jeff Skolls (founder of Ebay).  Our board members include former Vice President Al Gore, Richard Riordan, and many other successful LA businessman.  Please direct any interested students to www.falconwaterfree.com if they would like any other background information on our company.
  
  This position will be an unbelievable learning opportunity for any student interested in working in either public or private accounting.  They will learn hands on the interplay between the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements.  There is also quite a bit of consolidation accounting involved, however, no prior knowledge will be necessary.  Additionally, this individual will also deal with different currencies as our subsidiaries are denominated in CHF, CNY, PHP, and Brazilian Dollars."
  
  He needs to hire someone in the next two weeks.  Jason can be contacted at:  
  Jason J. Ozur
  Vice President of Finance
  Falcon Waterfree Technologies, LLC
  Tel :  310-209-7322
  Fax : 310-209-7260
• Important message from Marjorie Housley at the Career Center:

• Please note the excellent opportunities we have for Accounting students in the Career Center, particularly those looking for internships and/or full time employment.  On-Campus Interviews
• start next Monday, and some very big names in Accounting such as Grant Thornton and Deloitte & Touche have very low turnout on their Interviews; it seems that the students are not as much "on the ball" as they usually are.  I would like to maximize the recruiting experience of all recruiters on campus,
   
  "On-Campus Interviews begin in the Career Center Monday, February 19 and run through April 20.  Many accounting firms will be attending OCIs to recruit for internships and full time employment - MOST employers will be coming during the first 2-3 weeks of OCIs.  Many of these firms are also recruiting only through On-Campus Interviews, so students need to register with the Career Center Online to sign up.  Students can register by going to our website at www.csun.edu/career and clicking the "Students" link, then "Career Center Online".  If students have any questions, they may contact the Career Center at (818) 677-2878 or come into our office at University Hall 105 for assistance.  Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to find an excellent job or internship!"

• This firm is looking for two interns (forensic accounting - sounds interesting): contact April C. Baker, CPA, CFE
  ABaker@mdd.net

MATSON DRISCOLL & DAMICO, LLP
707 Wilshire Blvd.,Suite 3675
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: 213.624.7118 Fax: 213.624.7120
Please visit us at:
http://www.mdd.net

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