St. Francis College Accounting Society

Join Us for an Exciting Guest Speaker Event! The St. Francis College Accounting Society is thrilled to welcome two of our esteemed alumni, Josephine Pagliughi, CPA and Albion Veliu, from Goldman Sachs, as this week's presenters! -Josephine Pagliughi, CPA is a Vice President in Regulatory Financial Reporting at Goldman Sachs, with over nine years of experience in finance. She previously worked as a Staff Auditor at PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, and gained tax experience at National Grid. Josephine holds a BS/MS in Accounting and served as President of the Accounting Society during her time at SFC. -Albion Veliu is a Senior Analyst at Goldman Sachs, specializing in auditing and IT. His experience includes working as a Staff Auditor at Skody Scot & Company CPAs and holding IT roles in various organizations. Albion holds BS/MS degrees in Accounting and a BS in Information Technology and was also President of the Accounting Society. -Goldman Sachs, founded in 1869 and headquartered in NYC, is the second-largest investment bank in the world by revenue and ranks 55th on the Fortune 500 list. -Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Josephine and Albion as they share insights into their careers, experiences in the finance industry, and advice for students! ?? When? Thursday, March 6th ? Time? 1 PM – 2 PM (Activity Period) ?? Where? Room 7210 We look forward to seeing you there! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Stay connected with us: Instagram: @sfcaccountingsociety LinkedIn: St. Francis College Accounting Society #SFCAccountingSociety #GoldmanSachs #Accounting #Finance #Networking #CareerGrowth #Leadership #StFrancisCollege

Thank You, Jeffrey Sampson, MSEd! This past Thursday, we had the pleasure of hosting Jeffrey Sampson, MSEd from Becker CPA Exam Review, at the Accounting Society for an engaging and insightful presentation. Jeffrey shared valuable CPA study tips, his career journey, and answered all of our questions with enthusiasm. He also reminded us why pursuing accounting is such a rewarding career path and emphasized the importance of taking the CPA exams to unlock greater opportunities. We’re grateful for Jeffrey's expertise and for inspiring us to reach new heights in our professional development. Missed this session? Stay tuned for more events and updates by following us on Instagram (@sfcaccountingsociety) and LinkedIn. Let’s keep growing together! St. Francis College #AccountingSociety #CPAExam #FutureCPAs #BeckerCPAReview #CareerGrowth

Join Us for an Exclusive CPA Exam Presentation! The Accounting Society invites you to an insightful session with Jeffrey Sampson, MSEd Senior Account Manager at Becker Professional Education CPA Exam Review! ?? When? Thursday, February 27 ? Time? 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Activity Period) ?? Where? Room 7206 Jeffery will provide a detailed overview of the new CPA Exam format and the Becker CPA Exam Review study platform. He’ll also cover: -The value of becoming a licensed CPA -Exam requirements & application process -Study tips & strategies for success -Structure, content & time allocation of each exam section -Exam formatting & time management Have questions? Jeffery will be available to answer anything related to the CPA Exam and Becker CPA Review. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and set yourself up for success! Stay connected with us for more updates: Instagram: @sfcaccountingsociety LinkedIn: St. Francis College Accounting Society St. Francis College We look forward to seeing you there! #CPAExam #AccountingSociety #BeckerCPA #FutureCPA

Special thank you to Mark Sanders, CPA for joining SFC’s Accounting Society, this past Thursday As the interim CFO for St. Francis, Mr. Sanders presented and reviewed St. Francis College's Audited Financial Statements for the year-end of June 2024. He walked students through the financials, explaining key details, the audit process, and offered valuable insights into the footnotes. We look forward to having you again, and we thank all the students for joining us for this insightful Presentation! St. Francis College

Join us this Thursday, February 20th, during Activity Period (1 PM – 2 PM) in Room 7210 for an insightful presentation with Mark Sanders, CPA, Interim Chief Financial Officer at St. Francis College. Mr. Sanders is a seasoned C-suite executive with Big 4 experience, known for driving growth, financial optimization, and operational excellence. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses, boosting profitability, and leading high-performing teams. With an entrepreneurial approach, he seamlessly aligns strategy with organizational goals to accelerate success. During the meeting, Mr. Sanders will present and review St. Francis College's Audited Financial Statements for the year-end of June 2024. He will walk students through the financials, explaining key details, the audit process, and offering valuable insights into the footnotes. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain real-world knowledge directly from an industry leader! ?? Date: Thursday, February 20th?? Time: 1 PM – 2 PM (Activity Period)???Location: Room 7210 We look forward to seeing you there! Feel free to reach out with any questions. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates: Instagram: @sfcaccountingsociety?LinkedIn: St. Francis College Accounting Society #AccountingSociety #NetworkingOpportunity #FinanceInsights #CPA #Big4Experience #FinancialStatements #AuditProcess #CareerDevelopment #StFrancisCollege

Special thank you to our thursday’s presenters Anna Nellums, Joe Bruno and Alexandra Gillis from KPMG US. Anna Nellums, a seasoned tax professional with over 12 years of experience at KPMG US, shared her journey and insights in her current role as Tax Managing Director. Joseph Bruno, a Principal at KPMG, provided valuable perspectives on his work specializing in multinational and domestic corporate tax issues. Alexandrea Gillis offered students invaluable career advice, including interview tips, how to be an ideal intern, and more. KPMG is a globally recognized network of professional services firms and one of the prestigious Big Four auditing firms. We truly appreciate their time and expertise and look forward to welcoming them back again soon! #AccountingSociety #KPMG #BigFour #TaxProfessionals #CareerDevelopment #Networking #FutureCPAs #ProfessionalGrowth #StFrancisCollege

A big thank you to Anthony Englese, CPA from PwC for joining us at SFC's Accounting Society meeting! Anthony shared his experience as a Tax Director and shared what's it's like to work at PwC. He also gave insightful tips for those looking to start their careers in accounting by reflecting on his own journey/experiences as an SFC Alumni. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from such accomplished professional and look forward to more exciting meetings ahead!

Join Us for an Exclusive Event with KPMG US! We're excited to welcome Anna Nellums Tax Managing Director, and Joe Bruno, Principal at KPMG US, as our guest speakers this Thursday! Anna is a seasoned tax professional with over 12 years at KPMG US, where she is now a Tax Managing Director. She holds an LL.M. in Taxation from NYU School of Law and a J.D., cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School. Previously, she gained legal and financial expertise as an associate, law clerk, and paralegal before specializing in tax advisory and compliance. Joseph is a Principal at KPMG specializing in multinational and domestic corporate issues, including OFI, M&A, and cross-border taxation. An SFC graduate (1996), he has 16+ years of international tax experience in Big Four accounting. ??? Date: Thursday, February 13th ? Time: 1 PM - 2 PM (Activity Period) ??Location: Room 7206 Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from top professionals at one of the Big Four firms! Follow us for updates: ??Instagram: @sfcaccountingsociety ??LinkedIn: St. Francis College Accounting Society #KPMG #AccountingSociety #Networking #TaxAdvisory #BigFour #StudentOpportunities #StFrancisCollege #ProfessionalGrowth

Join Us for an Exclusive Talk with Anthony Englese, CPA from PwC! The Accounting Society invites you to a special presentation this Thursday, February 6th, featuring Anthony Englese, CPA, a Tax Director at PwC with extensive experience in tax accounting, compliance, and audit representation. Anthony specializes in tax provisions, FIN48, valuation allowances, and compliance for partnerships and corporations—both domestic and international. With strong leadership skills and experience managing large teams, he brings invaluable insights into the world of accounting and taxation. ?? Date: Thursday, February 6th ? Time: 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. (Activity Period) ?? Location: Room 7206 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain industry knowledge, ask questions, and network with professionals and peers. See you there! Follow us for more updates: ?? Instagram: @sfcaccountingsociety ?? LinkedIn: St. Francis College Accounting Society #AccountingSociety #PwC #Accounting #Networking #Finance #BigFour

Special thanks to the students who came out to hear our amazing speakers! Hope to see you again this Thursday! Robert Glass, Tax Director at FTI Consulting, shared how he began his career there as an intern in the business tax group, specializing in real estate partnership and corporate taxation. Joya Kairouz shared her experience as a Real Estate Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from such accomplished professionals and look forward to more exciting meetings ahead!