Westchester COAP Program a Hit
The Trusted Professional, September 2005 - Vol. 8, No. 16
By Alan G. Badey, Westchester President-Elect

Dozens of students delved into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to be an accountant by taking part in the Westchester Chapter’s 2005 COAP program.

The record-breaking attendance of 35 minority students at the weeklong series of events learned firsthand through seminars and field trips what kinds of attributes, skills and other requirements they’ll need to succeed as an accountant, as well as the variety of opportunities that exist within the industry.

“It was one of the strongest programs the chapter has ever done, said Don Kiamie, Westchester Chapter past president.

“These kids, many of whom had no idea what exactly accountants do for a living, were interested and impressed with the scope of our industry, and many expressed interest in learning more about the field.”

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Financial professionals from all walks of business life came out in full force for a night of networking and fun at the Young CPAs and Westchester Alliance Committee's First Annual Winter Networking event on Thurs., Jan. 12, 2006 at the Vintage Bar in White Plains.

Thank you to the Westchester & Rockland Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, the Westchester County Bar Association, the Westchester Chapter of the NYSSCPA, the Westchester/Fairfield Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants, the Westchester County Bankers Association and White Plains Jaycees for all of their support and sponsorship.