Kickoff Meeting
Start the fall semester with the Finance & Accounting Club. Get to know fellow students, explore the meeting schedule, and find ways to get involved in the club’s professional and social activities.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · F121
The club calendar · Fall 2026
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Professional conversations, practical workshops, and a community to grow with. Regular meetings are free—just show up.
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Excel Workshop with Ms. Eaton
Build confidence working with spreadsheets in an Excel workshop with Ms. Eaton. Bring your questions and practice skills that can support your coursework and future work in finance or accounting.
2:00–3:30 p.m. CT · M122
Deloitte Warm-up Briefing / Game Night
Get ready for the Deloitte office visit with a warm-up briefing, then connect with fellow members over games. Bring questions about the visit and ideas for what you would like to learn from Deloitte professionals.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
UIUC Gies Advisor Meeting
Explore your next academic step with an advisor from UIUC’s Gies College of Business. Bring questions about transferring, preparing for business studies, and planning your path from ECC.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
Read Meeting Notes · PDF ↗BDO Meeting
Connect with BDO through the club’s employer programming and explore your interest in the accounting profession. Bring questions about professional life, career paths, and the skills you can begin developing as a student.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
Read Meeting Notes · PDF ↗Eide Bailly Meeting
Join the club for a session featuring Eide Bailly and a closer look at the professional world of accounting. Consider what you want to learn about working at a firm, building professional relationships, and preparing for your first career steps.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
Read Meeting Notes · PDF ↗Becker CPA Meeting
Explore your interest in the CPA path with Becker CPA. Bring questions about exam preparation, study habits, and how to start thinking about a professional credential while you plan your accounting education.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
Read Meeting Notes · PDF ↗Illinois CPA Society Meeting with Manal Ahmed
Join Manal Ahmed from the Illinois CPA Society for a connection to the accounting community. Bring your curiosity about the CPA profession, professional organizations, and ways to begin building a network as a student.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
ECC Career Services Resume Workshop
Work on presenting your skills and experience in a résumé with ECC Career Services. Think about coursework, jobs, volunteer work, and club involvement you could highlight, and bring questions about preparing for internship or job applications.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
RSM Meeting
Connect with RSM through a fall employer session and explore your questions about accounting careers and professional life. This October meeting is a separate schedule entry from the earlier RSM presentation featured on the club’s website.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
Deloitte Office Tour
Step inside Deloitte’s Chicago office, meet professionals across tax, audit, consulting, and advisory, and take part in a panel Q&A about careers and recruiting. The visit is free and open to all majors, with no experience required. The visit is currently at full capacity; join the waitlist if you would like to attend.
Time to be confirmed · Deloitte Chicago Office, Chicago, IL
ECC Alumni Panel
Hear perspectives from ECC alumni and reflect on what your own next steps could look like. Bring questions about the transition beyond community college, lessons learned, and making the most of your time at ECC.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
NIU Accounting Society Meeting
Connect with the NIU Accounting Society and explore the student side of pursuing accounting at a four-year university. Bring questions about campus involvement, building a peer network, and continuing your professional development after ECC.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
BofA Meeting with Manish Kaushal
Join the club for a guest session with Manish Kaushal from BofA. Bring questions about the banking profession, career development, and how your interests in finance could connect with opportunities beyond the classroom.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
Elections & Nick DiNardo
Take part in club leadership elections, then explore the basics of investing and financial literacy with trader Nick DiNardo. Drawing on 10 years of trading experience in Chicago, Nick will introduce foundational ideas to help you better understand investing and everyday financial decisions.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
Election Winners & End of Semester
Close out the fall semester with the announcement of the club’s election winners. Reconnect with fellow members, reflect on the semester, and welcome the students who will help guide the club forward.
2:00–3:15 p.m. CT · B182
All times are local Central Time. For “Virtual” sessions, students attend in room B182 while the presenter joins by video.
Past programming
A conversation with RSM.
The club previously hosted an RSM professional presentation. This undated session is separate from the October 28, 2026 schedule entry.
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