COAP At-a-Glance

Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) is a 3 – 5 day summer program that is held at several college campuses across New York State. The program is an important component of the New York State Society of CPAs efforts to recruit young people into the CPA profession. Founded in 1987, COAP recruits high school juniors from public and private schools in New York. Recruitment for COAP is focused on minority groups historically underrepresented in the CPA profession.

By attending courses on campus and interacting with other students who share similar interests, COAP provides an invaluable preview of college life. COAP also encourages attendees to think beyond college and learn about the business world. Sessions in accounting, financial analysis and computers are all part of the COAP© curriculum. All sessions are taught by CPAs and other business professionals who have first-hand experience and knowledge.

Typically, the program is held immediately after public schools close for the summer and before the July 4 holiday. There might be exceptions to this rule depending on closing dates. Each program has a web page under the title COAP Advisory Board. For the most current information about each program, including applications, click the link found on the left hand border of this page.