Accounting Concentration

DOD internship is a key part of this accounting major’s experiential learning

Sarah Holland — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:53:49 +0000

DOD internship is a key part of this accounting major’s experiential learning Sarah Holland Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:53

Accounting major Marcou Shohdi has a plan for his time at ��ӽ紫ý, and he is carefully executing it. His plan: to get experience in public, corporate, and government accounting before he graduates.

“This will allow me to make a well-informed choice regarding the direction of my career,” he said.

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Shohdi, who was born in Egypt and lives in Gainesville, Virginia, transferred to Mason from Northern Virginia Community College, where he earned his associate’s degree in business administration. For him, accounting as a major and a career was a clear choice.

Shohdi said what he is looking for in terms of his career was stability, flexibility, job security, and opportunities for advancement, and accounting provides all that.

“Accounting skills are always in demand,” he said. “Every business—from public accounting firms to nonprofits—needs to manage its financial records and comply with tax regulations, even during economic downturns.”

Shohdi already has six years in corporate accounting under his belt from his day jobs; he is currently a senior accountant at EEA Companies. This summer he decided to give government accounting a try.

Shohdi was one of four Mason students chosen for an internship in the U.S. Navy’s Financial Management and Comptroller (FM&C) Office. The program, a partnership between FM&C and Mason’s School of Business, was established by Dean Ajay Vinzé and Mason alum Alaleh Jenkins, BS Accounting ’97, who is principal deputy assistant secretary of the Navy, to bring new talent to government service.

Shohdi made the most of his time working at the Navy Yard and even completed the 23 courses required to obtain a level 1 Department of Defense (DoD) financial management certification.

“The skills I've gained in feedback coordination, status tracking, and collaboration are invaluable,” said Shohdi. “I'm particularly thankful for the exposure to cross-departmental collaboration, enabling me to incorporate compliance procedures into Navy policies. Tracking [Notices of Findings and Recommendations] responses and contributing to revisions has honed my process improvement abilities.”

He also said the DoD courses were a huge help in mastering the Navy’s many acronyms and systems.

What’s next up for Shohdi is public accounting, and he has that covered. He has an internship with KPMG, one of the Big Four accounting organizations, scheduled for January 2024.

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Accounting Firm Jobs and Internships Open

Meagan Richesin — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:00:15 +0000

Accounting Firm Jobs and Internships Open Meagan Richesin Fri, 09/02/2022 - 12:00

Open Accounting Positions

Company Name	OCIs?	Open Positions (Linked)	Due Dates
BDO USA LLP		Governance, Risk & Compliance Associate - Fall 2022	Friday, September 9, 2022
Ryan, LLC.		Consultant, Property Tax Commercial	Tuesday, September 13, 2022
CohnReznick LLP		2022 Audit Associate	Tuesday, September 20, 2022
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)		PwC Acceleration Centers opportunities (Tax)	Tuesday, September 20, 2022
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)		PwC Internship Opportunities	Tuesday, September 20, 2022
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)		PwC Acceleration Centers opportunities (Audit)	Tuesday, September 20, 2022
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)		PwC Associate Career Opportunities	Tuesday, September 20, 2022
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)		PwC's diversity internship experience	Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP		Tax Staff	Friday, September 23, 2022
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP		Intern Spring 2023	Friday, September 23, 2022
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP		Associate Spring 2023	Friday, September 23, 2022
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP		Intern Summer 2023	Friday, September 23, 2022
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP		Associate Summer 2023	Friday, September 23, 2022
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP		Associate Fall 2023	Friday, September 23, 2022
Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP		Audit Intern (January - April 2023)	Friday, September 30, 2022
Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP		Tax Intern (January - April 2023)	Friday, September 30, 2022

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)		Auditor (Accounting-Focused)	Friday, September 30, 2022
Burdette Smith & Bish		Staff Accountant	Friday, September 30, 2022
Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP		Tax Intern (Summer 2023)	Sunday, October 2, 2022
Citrin Cooperman & Company LLP		Audit Intern (Summer 2023)	Sunday, October 2, 2022
Grant Thornton, LLP		Tax Intern - Summer 2023	Monday, October 3, 2022
Grant Thornton, LLP		Audit Associate - Fall 2023	Monday, October 3, 2022
Grant Thornton, LLP		Audit Intern - Winter 2023	Monday, October 3, 2022
Grant Thornton, LLP		Tax Intern - Winter 2023	Monday, October 3, 2022
Grant Thornton, LLP		Audit Intern - Summer 2023	Monday, October 3, 2022
Grant Thornton, LLP		Tax Associate - Fall 2023	Monday, October 3, 2022
Grant Thornton, LLP		Risk Advisory Intern - Summer 2023	Monday, October 3, 2022
Baker Tilly		Fall 2022 Audit Associate	Friday, October 14, 2022
Baker Tilly		Fall 2022 Tax Associatee	Friday, October 14, 2022
Forvis (Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP)		FORVIS Summer Audit Intern	Friday, October 14, 2022
Forvis (Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP)		FORVIS Audit Associate	Friday, October 14, 2022
Forvis (Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP)		FORVIS Summer Tax Intern	Friday, October 14, 2022
Forvis (Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP)		FORVIS Tax Associate	Friday, October 14, 2022
Forvis (Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP)		FORVIS Spring Audit Intern	Friday, October 14, 2022
Forvis (Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP)		FORVIS Spring Tax Intern	Friday, October 14, 2022
Aronson LLC		2023 Audit Winter Internship	Saturday, October 15, 2022
Aronson LLC		2023 Tax Winter Internship	Saturday, October 15, 2022
Aronson LLC		Audit Associate - October 2023/January 2024	Saturday, October 15, 2022
Aronson LLC		Tax Associate - August 2023/January 2024	Saturday, October 15, 2022
Aronson LLC		2023 Audit and Tax Rotational Internship	Saturday, October 15, 2022
Calibre CPA Group		Tax Staff	Monday, October 31, 2022
Baker Tilly		Fall 2023 Consultant (Risk and Internal Audit)	Friday, November 11, 2022
Baker Tilly		Summer 2023 Internship - Consulting - GCAS	Friday, November 11, 2022
Baker Tilly		Summer 2023 Risk Advisory Consulting Internship	Friday, November 11, 2022
BDO USA LLP		Core Tax Services Associate - Winter/Summer 2023	Thursday, December 1, 2022
BDO USA LLP		Core Tax Services Intern - Winter/Summer 2023	Thursday, December 1, 2022
SPS Consulting		Audit Associate, Federal Audit	Wednesday, December 7, 2022
RoseMcKenna, PLLC		Seasonal Tax Intern (Winter 2023)	Monday, December 12, 2022
AndersenTax LLC		Associate - Tax Services (2023)	Friday, December 30, 2022
AndersenTax LLC		Intern - Tax Services (2023)	Friday, December 30, 2022
BDO USA LLP		Risk Advisory Services Associate - Fall 2022	Saturday, December 31, 2022
BDO USA LLP		Audit Intern	Saturday, December 31, 2022
BDO USA LLP		Specialized Tax Services – International Tax Internship	Saturday, December 31, 2022
BDO USA LLP		Risk Advisory Internship	Saturday, December 31, 2022
BDO USA LLP		Core Tax Intern	Saturday, December 31, 2022
Intyllus Advisors, LLC		Intern (Accounting)	Saturday, December 31, 2022
Kearney & Company, PC		Summer 2023 Internship Program – Accounting	Saturday, May 13, 2023
Kearney & Company, PC		Accounting Associate – College Program	Saturday, May 13, 2023



KWC Certified Public Accountants	Yes	Winter (Tax Season) Internship	No close date
KWC Certified Public Accountants	Yes	Tax Data Scan Internship	No close date
KWC Certified Public Accountants	Yes	Staff I Accountant	No close date

Miller Consulting Group, LLC		Staff Accountant	Open until filled
KPMG, LLP		KPMG Internship Opportunities- Audit	date varies by program
KPMG, LLP		KPMG Associate Opportunities- Audit	date varies by program

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Accounting Events and Interviews

Meagan Richesin — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:56:47 +0000

Accounting Events and Interviews Meagan Richesin Fri, 09/02/2022 - 11:56

Accounting students,

The following is a list of Accounting events and on-campus interviews happening at Mason this Fall.

Accounting Events

Event Title	Company	Date	Time	Event Type	Location
Virtual Career Fair	KPMG	September 1, 2022	3:00 PM	Career Fair	Link
Virtual Career Fair	KPMG	September 16, 2022	1:00 PM	Career Fair	Link
Hiring Event for Auditors	Defense Contract Audit Agency	September 20, 2022	9:30 AM	Career Fair	6710 Commerce Street, Springfield, Virginia 22150
Launching Your Career in Accounting	Aronson	August 30, 2022	4:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Enterprise Solutions (Oracle, SAP, & Workday)	KPMG	August 30, 2022	4:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Transformation Delivery Info Session	KPMG	August 30, 2022	5:30 PM	Info Session	Link
Recruiting 101	KPMG	August 31, 2022	6:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Diverse Perspectives in Accounting	Aronson	September 1, 2022	3:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Infrastructure Advisory Info Session	EY	September 6, 2022	12:00 PM	Info Session	Link
The KPMG Difference	KPMG	September 7, 2022	2:00 PM	Info Session	Link
What it is Like Working for a Local CPA Firm	Wendroff & Associates, CPA	September 7, 2022	5:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Serving Clients as a Tax Consultant	Andersen	September 8, 2022	4:00 PM	Info Session	Link

KPMG Ignition Opportunities	KPMG	September 14, 2022	6:00 PM	Info Session	Link
International and M&A Tax Opportunities	KPMG	September 15, 2022	6:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Strategy and Transactions/Corporate Finance	EY	September 15, 2022	7:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Infrastructure Advisory Info Session	EY	September 19, 2022	7:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Opportunities at Andersen	Andersen	September 20, 2022	2:00 PM	Info Session	Link
My Diverse Life: From Disability to Ability	KPMG	September 29, 2022	7:00 PM	Info Session	Link
My Diverse Life: Pride and Power (LGBTQ+)	KPMG	October 14, 2022	1:00 PM	Info Session	Link
Finding the Firm for You - Importance of Culture	Andersen	October 19, 2022	2:00 PM	Info Session	Link
ProfessionalQuest: Accounting	20+ Firms	September 7, 2022	3:30 PM	Networking	Research Hall, Room 163, Fairfax Campus
Recruiter Coffee Chat	PwC	September 12, 2022	10:00 AM	Networking	Enterprise Hall, Room 042, Fairfax Campus
GMU 1:1 Office Hours with PwC	PwC	September 13, 2022	10:00 AM	Networking	Link
Recruiter Office Hours	KPMG	September 15, 2022	9:00 AM	Networking	Enterprise Hall, Room 042, Fairfax Campus
Pre and Early Internship Opportunities	KPMG	November 4, 2022	1:00 PM	Networking	Link

On Campus Interviews

Event Title	Company	Application Deadline	Date of Interviews
Internship and Associate Interviews	CliftonLarsonAllen LLP	September 2, 2022	September 7, 2022
Audit and Tax Interviews	Thompson Greenspon	September 5, 2022	September 14, 2022
Tax Season Internship and Staff Interviews	KWC	September 7, 2022	September 22, 2022
Full-time and Internship Interviews	Baker Tilly	September 8, 2022	September 27, 2022
Tax Intern and Associate Interviews	Andersen	September 22, 2022	October 7, 2022
Deloitte Advisory Interviews	Deloitte	September 21, 2022	October 10, 2022
Audit and Summer Internship/Externship	Calibre CPA Group	October 4, 2022	October 19, 2022

If you have any questions about these events or would like help preparing for an interview, contact Career Services at mycareer@gmu.edu or 703-993-2140.

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Senior of the Year graduates as a leader at Mason and at home

Colleen Rich — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:46:08 +0000

Senior of the Year graduates as a leader at Mason and at home Colleen Rich Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:46

Senior of the Year Isabella Bah began her Mason journey as a student in the Early Identification Program. Photo provided

Isabella Bah, who graduates this month with a degree in accounting and a minor in entrepreneurship, is described as a motivated and determined leader by her mentors at ��ӽ紫ý.

Bah “is special because she embodies resilience and perseverance,” said Rhina Alvarado, associate director of Mason’s Early Identification Program (EIP), in which Bah, a first-generation student, participated beginning in the eighth grade.

“She knows the challenges many first-generation students face, and is committed to pay it forward by mentoring other first-generation students and serving as a role model to her peers,” Alvarado said.

Bah has been recognized by the Mason's Alumni Association as the Senior of the Year.

“I love the sense of community at Mason,” said Bah, a member of Mason’s Honors College. “I have had a lot of opportunities here, and I have worked hard.”

Bah has excelled at Mason, winning awards and finding leadership positions in which she has helped other students and the entire Mason community.

She earned the EagleBank Scholarship in Entrepreneurship and the Cardinal Bank Endowed Scholarship. Bah served as treasurer and then president of the African Student Association. She served as chairperson for Mason’s Student Chapter Reporting and Evaluation Program for the National Association of Black Accountants.

Bah serves as the treasurer and fundraising chairperson for a local nonprofit organization, Safe Haven Space, that helps provide mental health and wellness resources to immigrant and refugee communities. In high school, Bah participated in a variety of volunteer activities, such as providing food for the homeless.

“She often comes to my office after rushing from one leadership meeting to another, to let me know of more ways for students to get involved and, of course, to review her courses,” said Malerie Gamblin, Bah’s academic advisor in the School of Business.

Bah, of Woodbridge, Virginia, said it was her participation in EIP that made her determined to attend Mason.

“Through EIP, I knew the resources and opportunities available to me,” Bah said. “I was pretty set on coming to Mason. I also knew it wasn’t too far from home, and that attracted me too.”

EIP provides access to educational resources for middle and high school students who will be first in their families to attend college. It provided Bah with friends and mentors that helped ease her transition from high school.

“I already had my EIP family and that gave me strength,” Bah said. “As I grew at Mason, I ventured out into other groups and was able to foster relationships that made my years here much more enjoyable.”

Bah, who has two younger sisters, stayed active in EIP, serving as the budget assistant and as a mentor for the middle and high school students in the program.

“I’m glad my sisters were able to see all I was able to accomplish, and that has helped them to envision what they can accomplish,” Bah said. “My parents want us to have a better life, and so to see me excel makes them very happy.”