August 29, 2024

Resources for Building a Successful Accounting Career - Kindergarten to Young Professional

August 29, 2024

KSCPA's mission is to promote the accounting profession and support career development in accounting for students and young professionals. With the pipeline discussion at the forefront of the accounting profession, we are revamping our initiatives to expand accounting knowledge at all education and career development levels. The resources below can be used by students, educators, parents, and young professionals who are navigating career opportunities in accounting. We encourage you to share these resources with anyone who could benefit from them.

Elementary - High School

• KSCPA Facilitated Accounting Career Fair Booth. What is accounting, and why should you be interested in it? Geared for appropriate age level.
• KSCPA Facilitated Accounting Classroom Presentations. Geared to appropriate age level.

High School Only

• FREE KSCPA Membership
• KSCPA Develop Learning Center Courses 1 & 2

Course 1	Orientation Be an all-star, live your legend
Course 2	Explore Kansas Colleges Craft a College Resume Student Budget Planning Communication Styles Time Management Tips

• Camps
  • KSCPA INSPIRE Business Camp
  • The KSCPA Student webpage will soon be a repository of university & member organization offerings
            throughout the state of Kansas, such as:
    • Eagle U. sponsored by Boomer Consulting 
    • Emporia State University Business Career Day & Math Camps
    • Kansas State University EXPLORE An Accounting Experience Camp and KSU College of Business Summer Institute
    • University of Kansas School of Business Summer Venture in Business
    • Wichita State University Barton School of Business Young Entrepreneurs Summer Camp
• Internships.
  • The student page will also showcase accounting internship opportunities for high school students at member organizations

College

• FREE KSCPA Membership
• Scholarships
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
• KSCPA Develop Learning Center Courses 3 & 4

Course 3	Goal Setting Mentoring Program Networking Connect with Students
Course 4	Business Writing Craft Resume Power of Listening Understanding Trends Unconscious Bias Interviewing Skills

• Provide Representation at Other Organizations' Events
  • Beta Alpha Psi
  • Meet the Firms
• Post Member Organization Internships for Free on the KSCPA Job Board. Contact Liz for a coupon code.
• KSCPA CareerHQ Provides Career Advice & Guidance to Job Seekers

CPA Candidates

• FREE KSCPA Membership
• Study Resources, Exam Guides & Discounts

Young Professionals

• KSCPA Develop Learning Center Courses 5 & 6

Course 5	Time Management Tableau & Excel Effective Social Media Firm Economics Critical Thinking Skills Ethics
Course 6	Early Leadership Second-Tier Mentor Your Vision and Why Member Value Day Networking in Action

• KSCPA Lead to the Future | Leadership Development Program
• KSCPA YP-CPA Peer Group
• Chapter Events
• Social Events

If you want to be included in any of the KSCPA efforts outlined above or want to invite us to join yours, contact Liz Gaume, KSCPA Director of Membership & Marketing. We are always looking for ways to expand our accounting career development circle.

Liz Gaume Director of Membership & Marketing Kansas Society of CPAs

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