Events

Ascend - UC Berkeley's only premier accounting and finance organization - has a lot to offer YOU, regardless of your major or year! Come join us at our Info Session, where you will learn about our organizational goals, acquaint yourself with the functions of our six committees, and meet our officer team. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can become more involved in Ascend, as we will be discussing the committee member application process and other upcoming events. See you all there!

Ascend is a professional organization on the Berkeley campus sponsored by all Big 4 Accounting firms, in addition to many other corporate sponsors. We have an extensive network of professionals from various industries and firms who will be attending our Professional Kickoff to meet prospective and continuing members in Ascend. Guests in attendance include representatives from: EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Google, Abbott, Salesforce, True Partners Consulting, Ascend National Chapter, and many more. Come learn how you can build your own professional and social network through Ascend!

Attire is Business Professional. Refreshments will be provided.

This is a chance for prospective committee members to get to know the Spring 2016 officer team in a fun, informal setting. Refreshments will be available for you to enjoy as you network with other continuing committee members and current officer team. This is your chance to ask us any additional questions you may have prior to submitting your application for review. Committee applications must be submitted before Saturday, January 30th @ 11:59 PM.

Attire is Business Casual. Refreshments will be provided.

Tuesday, August 30th | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Evans 60 Attire: Campus Casual Details: Learn about the organization and the six committees that form its backbone. Get an overview of their objectives, events, what they have to offer and how you can be a part of a committee of your interest. **Refreshments provided**

Thursday, September 1st | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Wells Fargo Room Attire: Business Professional Details: Meet and network with our corporate sponsors and alumni, who have been a major part of our continuous growth and development. **Refreshments provided**

Friday, September 2nd | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Barrows 126 Attire: Business Casual Details: Get to know our officer team and learn more about Ascend’s culture--what makes us unique and what drives our continuous success. This is your chance to converse with the chairs and find out more about their respective committees. **Refreshments […]

Monday, January 23rd | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM | VLSB 2040 Attire: Campus Casual **Refreshments provided** An introduction to the benefits of joining Ascend, the premier Finance and Accounting organization on campus. Come meet our new officer and executive team, and learn more about what Ascend can offer to you in terms of professional […]

Wednesday, January 25th | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Attire: Business Professional Location: Haas Wells Fargo Room **Food and drinks provided** Come network with Ascend's professional contacts such as KPMG, EY, PwC, Deloitte, Grant Thornton, BDO, Robert Half, Roger CPA and Becker CPA. We have all levels of professionals from partners to associates as well […]

Friday, January 26th | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Attire: Business Casual Location: 219 Dwinelle **Refreshments provided** Couldn't make it to our Infosession and Professional Kick-off? The Pre-interview Social is a good chance for you to mingle and talk with our officers and executives in a more casual setting. Get to know your potential committee […]