IGNITE Leadership Conference
Own your future
Are you an accounting, finance, or business student looking for exciting future career opportunities and want to learn more about being a future leader? Join Dean Dorton’s IGNITE Leadership Conference, a premier two-day program for today’s students looking to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Dean Dorton’s IGNITE Leadership Conference is for students from colleges and universities across the Southeast region who want to learn more about career opportunities in various fields of finance, gain an understanding of working at a business advisory professional service firm, and hone in on your leadership skills through development and networking activities all while having fun in one of our local offices and communities.
At IGNITE, you have the opportunity to:
Gain hands-on experience working with industry leaders.
Learn exam tips and tricks for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam or other exams you may be sitting for soon.
Get to know Dean Dorton, our services, and our industry expertise.
Meet our team – experience what it’s like working at a top 100 firm in the U.S. – from interns to partners.
Have fun! It won’t be just business—social and networking events help you expand your horizon and personal development.
More About Dean Dorton’s IGNITE Leadership Conference
IGNITE Class of 2024
- Application deadline: April 1, 2024
- Application status: by May 15, 2024
- Questions? Coari Tuttle, ctuttle@deandorton.com
Who is Dean Dorton?
Dean Dorton is one of the largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms in the United States with offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and North Carolina along with team members working in-person and remotely. Dean Dorton has been named to the “Top 100 Accounting Firm” along list by Accounting Today, among other accolades.
We provide an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting, and technology solutions to companies throughout the region, nationally, and internationally. Dean Dorton helps clients strategize, adapt, and change in every stage of business, from startup to growth and succession planning. We emphasize smart technology, leading a cloud revolution of financial, operational, and compliance tools that are transforming the way companies do business.
Eligibility
- Applications are open to college level students (including non-traditional)
- Interest in a career in accounting, finance, business management, business analytics, economics, or other related fields
- Variety of backgrounds and experiences—from academic success, campus involvement, and athletics to those who have worked part-time or full-time while attending school
Dates
Wednesday, July 31 – Thursday, August 1, 2024
Please only apply if you can commit to the entire duration of the two-day program.
Location
Greater Cincinnati area
Accommodations and Transportation
Dean Dorton covers the cost of your hotel stay during our IGNITE Leadership Conference with our room block.
Qualifying participants can also have travel expenses paid. Restrictions apply.