Who recruits Canisius accounting students — and how our programming is built to put you in front of them.
Representatives from all four Big Four firms join our Big 4 Panel each spring to talk through recruiting timelines, day-to-day work, and long-term career paths.
Most of our members build careers at regional and mid-size firms, in industry, or in government. Those paths are not consolation prizes — they often mean earlier responsibility, better hours, and a faster route to the work you actually want to do.
Our Regional Firm Panel exists specifically as the counterweight to the Big 4 Panel, and it brings the recruiters and hiring managers who make the decisions.
Five to six regional and mid-size Western New York firms join our Regional Firm Panel each October. The regional market consolidates frequently, so the roster changes year to year — the current lineup is announced ahead of each panel.
Accounting graduates also move into government administration, regulatory agencies, banking, financial services, and corporate finance. Representatives from government agencies are invited to our Annual Banquet alongside firm guests.
The Accounting Society hosts firm panels and networking nights throughout the academic year, and we're glad to hear from firms interested in meeting Canisius accounting students. Email acctsociety@canisius.edu.