GWSB Undergraduate Newsletter - December 10, 2007

Jeffrey S. Hughes, Regional Associate Director of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in Atlanta, Georgia visited the GW School of Business on December 3, 2007. Hughes spoke to students in the ACCY 121: Intermediate Accounting class taught by Lawrence Singleton, Associate Professor of Accountancy and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs. The PCAOB is a private sector, non-profit corporation, created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to oversee the auditors of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors.

Hughes, who has been with the PCAOB for most of its existence, initially joined the Division of Inspection and Registration in Washington, DC. “His experience has allowed him the opportunity to gain insights into PCAOB’s inner workings like few others,” says Singleton. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Hughes was an audit partner in Ernst & Young LLP’s Technology, Communications and Entertainment group and before that worked in the firm’s real estate group.

Jeffrey S. Hughes, Regional Associate Director, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (center) with Bachelor of Accountancy students Ugonwa Nweze and Ellina Berdichevsky.

News

New! Fall 2007 GWSB Extended Hours -- [read]

STUDY REMINDER -- Remember that the Undergraduate Lounge, Duques 453 is a great place to study during exams.

* On Wednesday, December 12, 2007 the Undergraduate Lounge will be closed until 6:00 p.m.

Advising Center

The Unversity and the Advising Center will be closed on the following dates:

Monday, 12/24/07; Tuesday, 12/25/07; Monday, 12/31/07 and Tuesday, 01/01/08

There will be no advisors available on the following dates:

Tuesday, 01/08/08

Thursday, 01/10/08 and Friday, 01/11/08

Regular walk in hours have resumed. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday walk-in hours are from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. To set an appointment with your advisor, please call the Advising Center at 202-994-7027.

Courses

BADM 190W: Analysis of Business Issues -- [read]

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Study Abroad Information

National Security Education Program: Study Abroad -- [read]

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Upcoming Events and Deadlines

1/17/08: HIMSS NCA Chapter Meeting -- [read]

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Career Center News, Jobs and Internships

Attention: Seniors preparing for job search and Juniors seeking Spring or Summer Internships

The newest technology at the Career Center is INTERVIEWSTREAM, a computerized interview training program. It can be accessed at the Career Center in Duques #560 or at home (using a webcam). How does it work? A recruiter (on tape) pitches interview questions at you and the webcam records your responses. You can repeat your response several times or proceed to another question. A self-evaluation allows you to rate your performance on non-verbal communication (such as eye contact, voice, posture and etiquette) as well as verbal communication (such as impressive introduction, clarity of expression, use of proper grammar, and ability to talk about skills.)

Find out more about this on GWorkSB.com It is especially recommended for Seniors who are now preparing for job interviews and Juniors seeking Spring or Summer Internships.

If you have any questions on resume writing, internships, jobs and other career oriented questions, please contact Mr. Sylvan von Burg at 202-994-3692.

On Campus Recruiting Update

All students should register on www.GWorkSB.com to use the F. David Fowler School of Business Career Center services. Students should keep their profiles updated and also frequently check the calendar section for the latest Career Center events (the business school is using the same online job management system as the main GW university career center, GWork; if you already have a GWork account, please use the same login/password info to login to www.GWorkSB.com)

For first time users, resume approval takes a minimum of 48 hours for approval so please plan ahead!

INTERNSHIPS

SHRM Internships: [Diversity] -- [Human Resources, Strategic Planning] -- [Human Resources]

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GWSB Undergrad News is a weekly publication of the Office of Undergraduate Programs.

The deadline for submissions is Monday at noon. Send information to upnews@gwu.edu

Upcoming Events Academic Calendar Important Contact Information Undergraduate Programs Duquès Hall 455 Office: 202.994.7536 Fax: 202.994.6207 Advising Center Duquès Hall 456 Office: 202.994.7027 Fax: 202.994.1123 Newsletter Archives September 12, 2007 September 27, 2007 October 12, 2007 October 17, 2007 November 14, 2007 November 28, 2007	GWSB Undergrad News December 10, 2007 Accounting Oversight Executive Visits GWSB Class Jeffrey S. Hughes, Regional Associate Director of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in Atlanta, Georgia visited the GW School of Business on December 3, 2007. Hughes spoke to students in the ACCY 121: Intermediate Accounting class taught by Lawrence Singleton, Associate Professor of Accountancy and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs. The PCAOB is a private sector, non-profit corporation, created by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to oversee the auditors of public companies in order to protect the interests of investors. Hughes, who has been with the PCAOB for most of its existence, initially joined the Division of Inspection and Registration in Washington, DC. “His experience has allowed him the opportunity to gain insights into PCAOB’s inner workings like few others,” says Singleton. Prior to joining the PCAOB, Hughes was an audit partner in Ernst & Young LLP’s Technology, Communications and Entertainment group and before that worked in the firm’s real estate group. Jeffrey S. Hughes, Regional Associate Director, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (center) with Bachelor of Accountancy students Ugonwa Nweze and Ellina Berdichevsky. Table of Contents: News Advising Center Courses Study Abroad Information Upcoming Events and Deadlines Career Center News, Jobs and Internships News New! Fall 2007 GWSB Extended Hours -- [read] STUDY REMINDER -- Remember that the Undergraduate Lounge, Duques 453 is a great place to study during exams. * On Wednesday, December 12, 2007 the Undergraduate Lounge will be closed until 6:00 p.m. Back to top Advising Center The Unversity and the Advising Center will be closed on the following dates: Monday, 12/24/07; Tuesday, 12/25/07; Monday, 12/31/07 and Tuesday, 01/01/08 There will be no advisors available on the following dates: Tuesday, 01/08/08 Thursday, 01/10/08 and Friday, 01/11/08 Regular walk in hours have resumed. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday walk-in hours are from 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. To set an appointment with your advisor, please call the Advising Center at 202-994-7027. Back to top Courses BADM 190W: Analysis of Business Issues -- [read] Back to top Study Abroad Information National Security Education Program: Study Abroad -- [read] Back to top Upcoming Events and Deadlines 1/17/08: HIMSS NCA Chapter Meeting -- [read] Back to top Career Center News, Jobs and Internships Attention: Seniors preparing for job search and Juniors seeking Spring or Summer Internships The newest technology at the Career Center is INTERVIEWSTREAM, a computerized interview training program. It can be accessed at the Career Center in Duques #560 or at home (using a webcam). How does it work? A recruiter (on tape) pitches interview questions at you and the webcam records your responses. You can repeat your response several times or proceed to another question. A self-evaluation allows you to rate your performance on non-verbal communication (such as eye contact, voice, posture and etiquette) as well as verbal communication (such as impressive introduction, clarity of expression, use of proper grammar, and ability to talk about skills.) Find out more about this on GWorkSB.com It is especially recommended for Seniors who are now preparing for job interviews and Juniors seeking Spring or Summer Internships. If you have any questions on resume writing, internships, jobs and other career oriented questions, please contact Mr. Sylvan von Burg at 202-994-3692. On Campus Recruiting Update All students should register on www.GWorkSB.com to use the F. David Fowler School of Business Career Center services. Students should keep their profiles updated and also frequently check the calendar section for the latest Career Center events (the business school is using the same online job management system as the main GW university career center, GWork; if you already have a GWork account, please use the same login/password info to login to www.GWorkSB.com) For first time users, resume approval takes a minimum of 48 hours for approval so please plan ahead! INTERNSHIPS SHRM Internships: [Diversity] -- [Human Resources, Strategic Planning] -- [Human Resources] Back to top GWSB Undergrad News is a weekly publication of the Office of Undergraduate Programs. The deadline for submissions is Monday at noon. Send information to upnews@gwu.edu