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Networking with number crunchers

by · May 12, 2009

network4001At the end of each spring semester, the Accounting Students Association at UW-Green Bay hosts a networking luncheon for accounting students, alumni, area accountants and guests.

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Accounting Students Association spring networking luncheonAccounting Students Association spring networking luncheonWICPA Chief Executive Officer Dennis Tomorsky (middle left) and WICPA Membership Development Manager Leah Grunewald (left) were on hand to meet with students.UW-Green Bay Business Administration Lecturer Pat Albers talks with an accounting student.Students learn from area accountants.Students learn from area accountants. Accounting Students Association spring networking luncheonAccounting Students Association president Sarah JacobAccounting Students Association spring networking luncheonAccounting Students Association spring networking luncheonJay Kramer, a 1982 UW-Green Bay graduate and partner with the CPA firm Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Co.Jay Kramer talks about getting a job in the accounting world.UW-Green Bay accounting alumni helped current students through networking and providing career advice.

Photos by Mike Heine,
Office of Marketing and University Communication

The event allows UW-Green Bay students to learn about Wisconsin accounting companies and acquaints students with the opportunities a career in public accounting offers. In addition, the event introduces accounting professionals to students who can help fill future staffing needs and improves the recruitment relationships that currently exist between UW-Green Bay and Wisconsin businesses.

This year’s event allowed 38 UW-Green Bay students to meet with 27 accountants who work for local and regional businesses. The students were also able to meet with the chief executive officer of the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the membership development manager of the WICPA.

Of the attending accountants, nearly 20 were UW-Green Bay alumni.

Jay Kramer, a 1982 UW-Green Bay graduate and partner with the CPA firm Hawkins, Ash, Baptie & Co., presented a short seminar for the students on landing an accounting job in a tough economic environment.

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