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NewsletterALPFA Florida Internaonal Univer

ISSUE No. 8 / March 7th, 2

CB&H, Bank Atlantic, Relay, and QuickBooks

We believe in developing you as a professional and

growing together as one family.

CB&H representatives were at hand to

inform our Accounting members of the

company.

Julio Llanes was one of the representat

from Bank Atlantic that were available t

our Finance Members this past week.

Carlos Canasi, a former ALPFA FIU

President, gave members insight into the

Forensic Accounting profession.


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Table of Contents

This Week in ALPFA FIU Page 3My ALPFA Story Page 4

Last Week in ALPFA FIU Pages 5 - 6

Upcoming Events Pages 7 - 8

Scholarships Pages 9 - 10

Professional Development Pages 11 - 12Job Opportunities Page 13


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This Week in ALPFA FIU

General Meeting (RB 120 at 6:00PM)

Guest Speaker: Eric Erdvig & Antonio Benitez

Eric Erdvig is the current ALPFA FIU Secretary and Antonio Benitez is the current ALPFA FIU Webmaster;

together, they will be administering a Personality Test.

Firm Presentations (at 7:00PM)

Alvarez & Marsal (CBC 155)

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) was founded in 1983 when Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal recognized theopportunity to provide radically different advice and hands-on support to organizations facing operational and

financial hurdlessituations demanding action, objectivity and real results.

Committed to its core values, A&M has evolved from a boutique player to the premier independent globalprofessional services firm with a reputation for providing leadership, problem-solving and value-creation to

underperforming and robust companies across the industry spectrum. The firm today tackleswide ranging issues

Suntrust (RB 120)SunTrust Banks, Inc., with total assets of $172.9 billion on December 31st, 2010, is one of the nations largest

financial services holding companies. The Companys mission is to help people and institutions prosper byproviding financial services that meet the needs, exceed the expectations, and enhance the lives of our clients,

communities, colleagues, and ultimately our shareholders


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My ALPFA Story

When I joined this organization in the Spring of 2009, I didnt know what to expect. After thinking about it and

debating with my friends whether or not to join, I can now happily say that I am glad that they dragged me in.

When I first joined, I wasnt much involved; I was too preoccupied with my grades and my GPA, and Internships

and Leadership programs didnt come knocking on my door. I came at a junction in my road where I had to

reconsider my strategy.

Having high grades and GPA isnt the only thing that recruiters look for. You need to be involved, you need tobe out there, you have to sell yourself to recruiters, and you have to prove yourself to them that you have wha

it takes to represent their company.

This is where ALPFA FIU comes in. The more one gets involved, the more one reaps the benefits, and duringthe process, new relationships are forged. Most of the friends that I have met, I met through ALPFA FIU, and

what makes it special is that when you join, you become part of a family, a family that helps you make that

transition from a student to a professional.

Since August of last year, I have become a totally different person, and that would not be possible without myALPFA FIU family. I strongly encourage all of you to be involved, to be proactive, and to step out of your

comfort zone, because that is where you realize your true potential.

Warm Regards,

Antonio BenitezSpring 2011 ALPFA FIU Webmaster


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Last Week in ALPFA FIU

This past week, members were exposed to Carlos Canasi, a former ALPFA FIU President, Accounting firmCherry, Bekaert, & Holland, and Financial institution Bank Atlantic.

During our General Meeting, Carlos Canasi presented. Carlos is a former ALPFA FIU President, a formerAuditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers, and is currently a Forensic Accountant for Big 4 Accounting Firm Ernst

& Young. Carlos gave members insight into Forensic Accounting.

Following our General Meeting, Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland (CB&H) presented to our Accounting members.CB&H is a midsize Accounting firm that provides services to over 25,000 clients and specializes in Accounting,Audit, Consulting, and Tax. Members were treated to an introduction of CB&H which included the servicesthat they provide, the industries that they specialize in, and their relationship with Baker Tilly International.

Afterwards, members got a chance to have some fun in a friendly competition of family feud. During the feud,members were tested with questions related to CB&H and real world events.

For our Finance members, Julio Llanes and Jonathan Rodriguez, both Vice Presidents Market Managers, camefrom Bank Atlantic to present. Bank Atlantic is a company based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL, that providesconsumers and business banking services to communities throughout the state of Florida. They talked tomembers about the importance of networking, how to stand out and sell yourself, involvement, daily jobroutine, and so many other vital information that will help anyone succeed in their careers. Overall, the

presentation was very informational and entertaining.

After our firm presentations, members got the opportunity to help out ALPFA FIU for a good cause. Relay foLife, the worlds largest movement to end cancer, took place in front of the Ryder Building. The event turned

out to be a huge success, as we were able to reach and break our goal of $1,000! Many thanks to our

members who participated and gave their time for a good cause.


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Last Week in ALPFA FIU

This past Saturday, March 5h, 2011, ALPFA FIU hosted its QuickBooks Workshop. The event was hosted inthe State Farm Capital Marketing Lab in CBC 252. Students got the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a

program that is used by approximately 85% of small businesses in the United States!

Our instructor was Julian J. Cecio, CPA, the CFO for Island Sky Corporation. Julian specializes in taxpreparation and planning, financial controller services, and internal controls design and testing.

Julian taught attendees many aspects of QuickBooks, which include how to add a customer, add products, inpudiscounts into specific invoices, how to write checks to customers, and much more!

It was a great turn out, with over 30 students attending. On behalf of ALPFA FIU, we would like to say thankyou to everyone that participated and helped in the event.


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Upcoming Events

ALPFA 2011 Student Regional Symposium

Date: Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Location: Tampa, FL

To register, please visit: www.alpfa.org/symposium

RSVP to ALPFA FIU via [email protected] for hotel accommodations


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Scholarships

Sams Club Scholarship Opportunity

Sams Club is sponsoring a $100,000 scholarship competition for students enrolled at an HACU-accreditedHSI. Sams Club, the nations eighth-largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club,

is a division of Walmart.

We are inviting any full-time sophomore or junior enrolled at an HACU-accredited HSI to participateindividually or on a team of no more than three (3) to write a marketing plan that focuses on building the

connection between Sams Club and the Latino communities it serves.

The program will run from Jan. 3, 2011, to May 14, 2011. The winners will be announced during

DiversityIncs Gala Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 9, 2011, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

For more information, please visit www.hsischolarships.com or contact Carolynn Johnson [email protected] or 973-494-0539.

2011 Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities through College of Business

Various scholarship opportunities posted on the College of Business Website

Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria and the applications are available to download

http://business.fiu.edu/landon/scholarship_list.cfm

The application period ends April 28th, 2011

Florida Board of Accountancy Award Scholarships

Scholarship designed for minorities to enter the accounting profession!

Scholarship applicants can be awarded up to $6,000 per semester for a maximum of 2 semesters

The deadline for applications is June 1st

Click here http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/cpa/index.html for access to the application and other

information including qualification criteria (scroll down to the Minority Scholarships section).

Qualified students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as it takes a few weeks for the processing and

approval of each application.


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Scholarships

2011 - 2012 AICPA Scholarships

Need money for school?If youre an Accounting student planning to become a CPA, the American Institute of CPAscould have a scholarship with your name on it.

From undergraduate to doctoral levels, the AICPA seeks to build strong CPA professionalsthrough the following scholarship programs:

AICPA/Accountemps Student ScholarshipProvides financial assistance to outstanding accounting students who demonstrate potential to become

leaders in the CPA profession; Awards of $2,500

AICPA John L. Carey ScholarshipOffered to liberal arts and nontraditional business degree holders who are pursuing both graduate studies in

Accounting and the CPA license; Awards of $5,000

AICPA Fellowship for Minority Doctoral StudentsAwarded to Accounting doctoral level students to increase the ethnic diversity of educators in

college and university-level classrooms; Awards of $12,000

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting StudentsExtended to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of Accounting as a major and

their entry into the profession; Awards of $3,000

The application deadline for all programs is April 1, 2011.

Apply Now to find the scholarship with YOUR name on it!

Future Leadership Diversity Program

KPMG is seeking high-performing freshmen and sophomores who demonstrate a commitment to diversity.

Deadline to Apply is March 10th!

For More Information, contact Tessie Brunken:[email protected](305) 348 - 4224

Office Location: CBC 216A
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Professional Development

BDOs Pathway to Success

Find more information at:

www.bdo.com/careers/students/summerleadership/

Deadline to apply is April 15th, 2011

The Difference Between Mentoring, Coaching and Sponsorship

What's the difference between mentoring, coaching and sponsorship?

Can you make use of all three at the same time?

Which are formal?

How does the cross-cultural aspect work?

Click here to read this article

PwC Online Video ContestWhat Impression will you make?

We want to help students like you articulate your unique personal brand by developing your "elevator pitch",and what better way to practice this than by entering our contest with a chance to win $5,000!

PwC wants to help you develop your personal brand today. Learn more about the contest and submit your vid-

eo at www.facebook.com/PwCUSCareersby March 25, 2011. Who knows, your pitch may earn you $5,000!
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Professional Development

Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop

Increase your confidence, communication skills, enhance your professional success, and gain a clear vision forbecoming a workplace leader!

Date: June 2 - 4, 2011Locations: Washington Duke Inn, Durham, NC

To apply: ThisWayToCPA.com/ASLW

For More Information, e-mail [email protected]

CPA Exam Slated for International Debut in August

The Uniform CPA Examination will be offered internationally for the first time during August in Japan, Bahrain,Kuwait, Lebanon, and the United Arab Emirates.

The U.S. CPA exam is being offered internationally - in English - for the first time as a service to foreign nationain response to rapidly escalating international demand for U.S. CPA licensure, according to a joint statement fro

the AICPA, NASBA, and Prometric, which administer the exam in the U.S.

For more information, follow the website below for the article:http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20113892.html


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Job Opportunities

Forensic Accounting Position Available

Ernst & Young is currently seeking an Intern and Staff for its Miami Forensic Accounting group. If you areinterested in the specialized field offraud investigation, I highly encourage you to apply, since entry-level

opportunities in areas other than tax and audit are harder to come by.

For more information and to apply, refer to the following jobs posted on the FIU Career Services website

Summer Internship: During Summer 2011

Fall 2011 Staff 1: Staff 1 member to join the practice in August/September/October of 2011

Matson, Driscoll & Damico, LLP

Forensic Accountant (Staff Accountant) Position Available

Forensic Accounting Work - Responsible for assisting senior staff with individual assignments related to ourLatin American Operations. Consists of analyzing business interruption losses, fraud, and litigation cases.

Requirement: Portuguese Language Capabilities.May require occasional travel to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Log in to CBA Career Link for more information and to apply!

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