How to Influence the Future of the Profession without Leaving the Office

Sarah Garven, PhD, CPA

There are many ways CPAs can make a difference on a college campus, including speaking to a class or student organization, serving as a judge for a class presentation, attending a career fair, and teaching a course (Yvonne Hinson, “Inspiring the Next Generation: How CPAs Can Contribute on Campus,” Journal of Accountancy, September 2017, http://bit.ly/2OU2azd). But for CPAs whose current schedule does not permit these activities, who do not work near a college campus, or who simply feel too far removed from the college environment, there are still many often overlooked opportunities to contribute to both accounting students and faculty, all without leaving the office.