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Home Future CPAs

For High School Students

 

It’s never too early to start thinking about what your future holds, and becoming a CPA provides you with a solid foundation for a challenging and financially rewarding career in the business world.

CPAs will always be in demand because they have the skills every business needs. Critical and analytical thinking, communication, and leadership are sought after by today’s most desired employers in every industry.

Click here for the NYSSCPA High School Accounting Club.

Want to know more about the varied career paths the CPA designation can offer? Check out some of the most popular options.

Industry and Business

Public Accounting

Forensic Accounting

Government

Information Technology and Consulting

Tax and Financial Planning

Education

Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP)

Are you thinking about a career in accounting or business? Or just interested in learning more? If so, take a look at COAP, a week-long residency session that exposes promising minority students to accounting and business careers.

  • Learn about career opportunities
  • Meet successful minority role models
  • Meet and mingle with other success-oriented high school students

Click here for details on the COAP program.
Click here for COAP-related articles.

Useful Links for High School Students

It’s never too early to start planning for college! Here’s a list of colleges and universities in New York State that offer accounting programs.

Comprehensive information about colleges, courses of study, and accounting careers. Check out the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) official Web site for students.

Interested in knowing more about what an entry-level accountant, internal audit manager, or controller really does? Visit this site for detailed information about careers in the accounting field.

Looking for an internship? Check out our CPA Career Opportunities Online for internship opportunities. Or visit monstertrak.com.

News and articles for future CPAs. Review the Society’s news articles for more information pertaining to future CPAs.

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