1. Professional Opportunities in Public Accounting Professional Opportunities in Public Accounting Jim Morton – Partner Erin McKibbin – General Services Staff Rebecca Yeater – General Services Staff

2. Professional Opportunities in Public Accounting  Who is McGladrey & Pullen, LLP and RSM McGladrey, Inc. Position in the Industry Size in relationship to other national firms National firm resources and geography Middle Market Client Base Closely held ownership High interaction with owners and management

3. Professional Opportunities in Public Accounting  Nature of Profession Current changes in the Industry Movement to audit of operational systems versus historical data

4. Professional Opportunities in Public Accounting  Typical 1st and 2 nd Year Responsibilities Role in the office Role at the client Use of technology Financial statements and tax return preparation Lotus Notes databases IDEA (Information Data Extraction and Analysis)