Sisterson Symposium: Summer Leadership Program

The Sisterson Symposium: Summer Leadership Program: 2025

Immersive Sophomore Event

Tuesday, May 20, Wednesday, May 21, Thursday, May 22

Overview

The Sisterson Symposium: Summer Leadership Program, is designed for accounting majors who have completed the second semester of their sophomore year by May 2025. The three-day, immersive, in-person event will provide a collaborative learning opportunity for those interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. The event will focus on industry-related topics, team building activities, networking with tax, audit, and consulting professionals of Sisterson, engaging with a client, learning about the region through a community service activity, and meeting fellow accounting majors from other colleges and universities. It will also provide students with the chance to learn from our current and rising leaders of the firm.

About Sisterson

Sisterson is one of the largest certified public accounting and financial consulting firms in the Pittsburgh area. Our growth since the firm's inception in 1926 has been deliberate and steady as we offer services and staff dedicated to meet the needs of our clients. The firm presently serves hundreds of clients and takes pride in preserving a tradition that began almost one hundred years ago. Sisterson delivers quality service and value to each client while developing long-term relationships. At Sisterson, we are proud of our long-standing commitment to key values such as integrity, objectivity, and competence. Our mission is to enhance the success of our clients through our commitment, creativity, and competencies as a respected and responsive provider of value-added financial services. We work in a variety of industries including the following expert areas: manufacturing and distribution, private investment companies, not-for-profit, private foundations, real estate, energy, professional services, emerging businesses, technology, and employee benefit plans.

You will enjoy our culture if you like:

• building relationships at all levels, including with managers, directors, partners, and peers.
• a family-oriented, forward-thinking environment, ready to help you advance your career.
• an organization who centers their values on their clients and employees.
• a professional, yet business casual atmosphere where you are valued.
• a team environment empowering all employees to achieve their professional and personal goals.
• engaging in the community and positively impacting the lives of others.

The Sisterson Standard

For nearly one hundred years, our professionals have served clients large and small with the same standard of service. What differentiates Sisterson from other firms is what we call the Sisterson Standard. Simply, these are the standards by which we work with our clients and how we run our engagements:

• Partner involvement in all engagements
• Technical expertise in complex matters
• Commitment to integrity, competence, and objectivity
• Dedicated and responsive staff
• Exemplary client service

Application Instructions & Requirements

Students interested in the Sisterson Symposium: Summer Leadership Program will need to formally apply for the program with a resume, letter of interest, and one written recommendation, through Handshake or by directly connecting with their career services department. Students must complete an online application at www.sisterson.com/careers. Upon completion of the competitive interview process, we will select qualified students.  Admission to the program is rolling so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Preferred Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2024

Secondary Deadline to Apply: March 15, 2024

Applicants must:

• hold the status of second semester sophomore completing two full years of school, at a four-year college or university by May 2025.
• be majoring in accounting and pursuing 150 credits with a strong interest in public accounting.
• currently hold at least a 3.30 overall GPA.
• be able to attend the event for all three days (approximately 9:00 am-4:00 pm)
• have reliable transportation to and from the office.

A stipend will be included to be used for transportation and other expenses for the three-day event. 

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