What is Meet the Firms?
Meet the Firms is a networking event jointly hosted by the Student Accounting Society, Beta Alpha Psi, and ALPFA, featuring numerous accredited Accounting firms, government organizations, and other similar businesses. Meet the Firms is the signature accounting event held every semester, typically during the second month of the academic semester, usually in September for the fall semester and in February for the spring semester.
Meet the Firms serves as a crucial networking opportunities for students, providing them with direct access to a wide range of accredited accounting firms, from local practices to national and international firms. During the event, students have the ability to engage with professionals, learn more about the industry, explore various career paths, and identify internship or full-time opportunities that align with their personal interests and long-term career goals.
Whether students are seeking their first internship opportunity or exploring potential employers, Meet the Firms offers valuable opportunities to make lasting connections and take meaningful steps toward a successful future in accounting and related professions.
How to Prepare for Meet the Firms
For most students, Meet the Firms is the first opportunity to meet with professionals from the accounting field and related industries. This can be very intimidating and daunting, even for the most experienced professionals! In this section, we hope to provide you with the resources necessary to succeed during this event and other opportunities.
Check out our page Professional Guides to see our in-depth guides on how to prepare yourself career-wise and for Meet the Firms!
- Dress your best!
- Arriving prepared and looking the part is essential to creating a good impression with everyone you meet
- At professional events, it is highly recommended to dress professionally in appropriate business attire
- Prepare and update your resume
- On your resume, be sure to include your education, prior experience, campus involvement and more
- Print out multiple copies of your resume
- Print at least 8 to 10 copies of your resume to hand out to firms at the event
- Purchase a portfolio to keep all resumes, lists of questions, and any firm handouts in a safe and organized location
- Prepare an elevator pitch
- An elevator pitch is a short introduction of yourself, including who you are, what you have done in the past (schooling, internships, experience), and what you hope to accomplish in the future.
- Elevator pitches are an essential resource to start off on the right foot with recruiters or interviewers
- Create a list of questions to ask firms
- Before the event, prepare a list of questions you would like to ask the campus recruiters representing the firms. Asking questions shows you have genuine interest in the firm and what people have to offer you, as well as providing valuable information about the firm and the opportunities it provides
- Keep in mind which firms you would like to speak to
- There are numerous firms attending Meet the Firms every semester, and it can become daunting to speak to every firm. Before the event, it is recommended to prepare a list of what companies interest you
- Make sure to remember which companies offer what you need to succeed (location, firm type, internship type) and which firms align with your values
- Practice, practice, practice!
- Make sure you understand how to properly give an elevator pitch, as well as knowing what is presented on your resume
- If you are unsure what to say to firms, create a general script or sequence of talking points you can use if you get stuck
- Send a follow-up email or message to recruiters
- Firms always love to hear back from you! Sending a follow-up email or LinkedIn message to campus recruiters will ensure you make a lasting impression
- Be confident!
- Meeting with professionals in a business setting can be a very intimidating and anxiety-inducing task, especially in a professional environment. You may have fears regarding the event, or you may be unsure on what may go down. We 100% understand your worries!
- If you have any questions about Meet the Firms, or if you’re uncertain about anything regarding this event, please reach out via email to the VP of Communications (sascommunications.sdsu@gmail.com) or send us a message on our Instagram page.
- We are dedicated to helping you succeed, so please contact us if you are unsure about anything! 🙂
Fall 2025 Meet the Firms
Date: TBD
When: TBD
Location: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD
The Student Accounting Society, Beta Alpha Psi, and ALPFA, on the behalf of the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, jointly bring together professionals, students, and faculty on campus at Meet the Firms. At this event, professionals are able to network with students who are eager to enter the Accounting and related professions. For many students, this will be their first opportunity to begin tying their education at San Diego State University to their future career.
In order to attend, register online with the link below. If you are a paid member of the Student Accounting Society for the Fall 2025 semester, your registration is included with your student dues payment!
Meet the Firms registration link coming soon!
List of firms attending:
Fall 2024 Meet the Firms
Date: Friday, September 20th
When: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Montezuma Hall
Registration Deadline: September 15th @11:59pm
The Student Accounting Society, Beta Alpha Psi, and ALPFA, on the behalf of the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, jointly bring together professionals, students, and faculty on campus at Meet the Firms. Here, professionals can network with students who are eager to enter the accounting profession. For many students this will be their first opportunity to begin tying their education at San Diego State University to their future career.
In order to attend, register online with the link below. Attendance is $55 or a paid membership with the Student Accounting Society.
Fall 2024 Meet the Firms Registration Link
Fall 2022 Meet the Firms
Date: Friday, September 30
When: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Montezuma Hall
Virtual MTF: Friday, October 7 at 2:00-5:00pm on Zoom
Registration Deadline: September 25 @11:59pm
The Student Accounting Society, on the behalf of the Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, brings together professionals, students, and faculty on campus at Meet the Firms. Here, professionals can network with students who are eager to enter the accounting profession. For many students this will be their first opportunity to begin tying their education at San Diego State University to their future career.
In order to attend, register online with the link below. Attendance is $55 or a paid membership with the Student Accounting Society.
Remember to pay your dues by September 25th.
Fall 2022 Meet the Firms Registration Link
Meet the Firms 2022 (Spring)
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Date: February 18th (In Person) & 25th (Virtual) from 2:00 – 5:00 PM PST
Registration Deadline: February 16 @ 10PM
Location: Zoom & Montezuma Hall
This is a recruiting event that ALPFA hosts where multiple firms come to meet and discuss their firm, future internships, summer leadership programs, and more!
In order to attend, register online with the link below. Attendance is $55 or a paid membership with an SDSU Accounting organization.
You can register for Meet the Firms now without having paid your dues to SAS; however, remember to pay your dues by February 17th. Failure to pay dues or register online will result in you not being able to attend this event.
Spring 2022 Meet the Firms Registration Link
Meet the Firms 2021 (Fall)
Dates: Virtual on September 17th & In-Person on October 1st from 2:00 – 5:00 PM PDT
Location: Zoom & Montezuma Hall
This is a recruiting event that SAS hosts where multiple firms come to meet and discuss their firm, future internships, summer leadership programs, and more!
In order to attend, dues must be paid as an SAS member and register online with the link below.
You can register for Meet the Firms now, without having paid your dues, but just make sure you pay your dues by September 16th. Failure to pay dues or register online will result in you not being able to attend this event.
Fall 2021 Meet the Firms Registration Link
Meet the Firms 2021 (Spring)
Date: February 19th & 26th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM PST
Registration Deadline: February 12
Location: Zoom
This is a recruiting event that ALPFA hosts where multiple firms come to meet and discuss their firm, future internships, summer leadership programs, and more!
In order to attend, dues must be paid as an SAS member and register online with the link below.
You can register for Meet the Firms now, without having paid your dues, but just make sure you pay your dues by February 18th. Failure to pay dues or register online will result in you not being able to attend this event.
Spring 2021 Meet the Firms Registration Link
Meet the Firms 2020
Date: September 18th & 25th from 2:00 – 5:00 PM PST
Location: Zoom
This is a recruiting event that SAS hosts where multiple firms come to meet and discuss their firm, future internships, summer leadership programs, and more!
In order to attend, dues must be paid as an SAS member and register online with the link below.
You can register for Meet the Firms now, without having paid your dues, but just make sure you pay your dues by September 17th. Failure to pay dues or register online will result in you not being able to attend this event.
Fall 2020 Meet the Firms Registration Link
Meet the Firms 2019
Fall 2019 MTF Registration Link
Thank you to all who attended!
Meet the Firms 2018
Fall 2018 MTF Registration Link
