Ascend SFSU Chapter

12/06/2021

Looking to get a FULL 4-part review course, for free?! Never been lucky enough to win a UWorld Roger CPA Review Elite Unlimited Scholarship in the past? Now’s your chance to score the last scholarships of 2021!

CPA Review Holiday Scholarship Giveaway by UWorld Roger CPA Review

Attend this live event to learn:

How to enter the scholarship drive

Best study strategies for the CPA Exam

Perks of a 4-part unlimited review course

Register for one of the following times:

Wednesday, December 15th @ 11 am PST: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2814499497862979851

Wednesday, December 15th @ 12 pm PST:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2082162081601744139

*You must be present at this live event in order to be eligible for entry into the scholarship giveaway*

*You must register for a 7 day free trial with UWorld Roger CPA Review. We will show you how to do so during the event.*

*Winners will be announced one week following the live webinar by email.*

12/01/2021

Hey Ascendees,

Looking for an awesome networking opportunity? If you answered yes, then come join us for Ascend NorCal Virtual Open House & Networking Mixer! The event will take place virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, December 7th from 5:30PM to 6:30PM PST.

Ascend NorCal is hosting a Holiday Virtual Open House and Networking Mixer to learn about Ascend, upcoming events, and network with fellow professionals! You are welcome to invite a Non-Member friend! We look forward to your participation and have raffle prizes at the end!

RSVP HERE: bit.ly/SF2021DEC

12/01/2021

Hey Ascendees,

We cordially invite you to attend the Ascend Mentorship & Leadership Development Winter Networking Event located at 1705 Flight Way, Tustin, CA, 92782 on Thursday, December 2nd from 5:00PM - 8:00PM PST.

Please join us for Ascend OC’s Mentorship and Leadership committees’ winter networking event. This event is specifically designed for professionals participating in our 2021 mentorship cohort and leadership development programs to have an opportunity to mingle and connect with one another. There will be food, drinks, games and plenty of time to socialize. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/31/2021

Hey Ascendees,

Get ready for the first fundraising event of the semester! We would love to invite you to come join us for a refreshing fundraiser at Cool Tea Bar on Tuesday, November 2nd, from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, located on campus! You can make a difference and have a tasty drink while doing it! Come cool off from your studies and enjoy a wide selection of delicious drinks that will help keep you going! See you there!

10/24/2021

Hey Ascendees,

Looking for a good scare? Want to hang out and get to know your fellow Asccendees? Then come join us for a frightful Halloween movie night on campus on Friday, October 29th from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM PST at BUS 222! See you there!

Movie Screening: TBA

10/12/2021

Hey Ascendees,

There is an exciting technical presentation today that you don't want to miss! Come join us along with several Wells Fargo representatives today, Tuesday, October 12th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST, to learn more about the financial institution and all of the opportunities that are currently available!

Wells Fargo & Company is an American multinational financial services company with corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, operational headquarters in Manhattan, and managerial offices throughout the United States and internationally. The company has operations in 35 countries with over 70 million customers globally. It is considered a systemically important financial institution by the Financial Stability Board.

Please refer to Newsletter #7 for meeting details! See you there!

10/03/2021

Hi Ascendees,

Are you looking for a great professional event to attend this coming week? Come join us for an exciting technical presentation with Novogradac and Company LLP on Tuesday, October 5th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST!

Novogradac & Company LLP is a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country. Come join us for a chance to learn more about all the opportunities they have to offer! More details about the event can be found in Newsletter #6.

09/12/2021

Hi Ascendees,

Kick off the Fall 2021 semester on the right foot by joining us for an exciting joint technical presentation hosted by KPMG in collaboration with ALPFA, Ascend, A*O, and BAP on Tuesday, September 14th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM!

Want to learn more about KPMG and their opportunities? By attending, you will learn more about what they do and how they operate, along with some of the internship opportunities they offer!

Feel free to check out Newsletter #3 for additional meeting information! 😊

08/23/2021

Good morning Ascendees! Join Erin Morris on Monday, August 23rd at 12 pm PST to learn more about 'How to Prepare for a Meet the Firms' event. She will share tips and tricks specific to Business and Accounting Students, including:

Why you should attend, regardless of your year in school
The 4 steps you need to take to feel 100% confident before the event begins
How to deliver a killer elevator pitch
How to maximize the advantages of an entirely virtual event or in-person event

Register now even if you cannot attend the event live as a recording will be available for those who register in advance upon completion of the live event.

07/29/2021

Hi Ascendees, hope everyone is having a great summer!

RogerCPA is holding a webinar for their series 'Public Accounting Careers' Part II - 'How to Land A Full-time Offer' on Thursday, July 29th at 12 pm PST. Now is the time to learn what you need to know now whether you're entering your 1st year of college or your 4th.
Hear more about:
Interviewing 101
How to network off and on the job
The value of shadowing
How the offer process works
2024 CPA Exam Evolution as it pertains to your career

Register for Free!

06/23/2021

Ascend is holding a virtual Career Fair on July 15th, from 10am-2pm ET, and are excited to showcase over 30 major corporations looking to recruit top talent.

We invite you and your network of friends and family who are in the job market to sign up for our Career Fair using the link and the comp code below.

In addition to the opportunities available on the Career Fair day, many recruiters are reviewing resumes and reaching out to candidates to set up appointments in advance.

Career Fair Registration Link: https://www.ascendleadership.org/career-fair
Promo Code: MWGUEST
Email [email protected] for questions.

05/28/2021

Registration is open!

 JULY 15 | VIRTUAL | 10:00 - 2:00 PM ETEvent is open to all. Ascend members get complimentary access to Career Fair. Register Now Opportunity to virtually meet with recruiters and representatives from a cross-section of industries seeking diverse Pan-Asian talent Recruiters can access resumes and p...