High school students
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Life as a high school student can be crazy. You’ve got a part-time job, finals and graduation to worry about, not to mention getting ready for the biggest step of your life?the transition to college. With everything else going on it might seem like there’s no time to think about what you’ll choose as a major. But it’s never too early to start planning for a future in accounting or business. |
Maybe you’ve already thought about majoring in accounting, or maybe you’re interested in a different concentration in business. Regardless of what you’ve heard so far, you’ll be surprised to find out what an accounting degree has in store for you.
Get a head start on your college plans now. Find out the basic requirements for accounting majors, career paths you can choose with an accounting degree, just how much money you’ll make when you get out of college and more!
- Students can apply now for ACAP-Ohio 2010
- Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 Accounting Careers Awareness Program-Ohio (ACAP-Ohio). The all-expenses paid, minority high school student program will take place June 20-25 at The Ohio State University Fisher College of...
- Social media is the newest networking tool for you and OSCPA
- Social networking now exists as one of the primary tools of communication in modern society. Students spend hours on Facebook, family and friends create blogs to keep in touch with each other and new acquaintances meet through MySpace. The...
- Ask a young CPA
- Do you have questions about careers in accounting? A young CPA from The Ohio Society is ready to answer any and all of your questions related to the accounting major, what it's like in the real world and more! Submit your question below and you...
- CPA 101
- Take advantage of these CPA 101 resources to explore a little further into the world of accounting.
- This CPA is building a better tomorrow – Watch him on YouTube!
- Bob Fay uses his training and knowledge as a CPA to build better communities – literally. He volunteers for Habitat for Humanity improves the lives of Ohio families. Watch him in action!
- Tackling a major decision: Accounting students share their stories
- Wondering if an accounting degree is right for you? Hear from The Ohio Society’s Student Ambassadors about how they made that major decision.
- Sample college curriculum for an accounting major
- To give you an idea of what kinds of courses you'll be taking in college, we have provided an example of a program that may be offered at a college or university near you.
- College Scholarship Program
- Each year, The Ohio Society of CPAs offers a number of college scholarships through its statewide college scholarship program. Check out more!
- Student Ambassadors: Get involved on your campus
- Want to earn money and spread the good news about the CPA profession? The Ohio Society of CPAs' Student Ambassador Program selects junior and senior college students to do both!
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