|
|
College students
 |
Some people refer to college as the best years of their lives. For the first time you’re living on your own, making your own decisions and figuring out what you want to do with the rest of your life. Piece of cake, right?
Okay, maybe some of that stuff isn’t so simple. | But seriously, with all of the new friends, interesting classes and new-found freedom, it’s also important to think about your career path. Now is the time for you to ask yourself what direction you want your life to take.
Are you a freshman trying to find out if accounting is the way to go? Or are you a senior trying to get the most out of your last few semesters as an accounting major? No matter what stage you’re in, we can help you take the next step.
- FutureCPA Web poll: Summer 2008
- Future CPA: Summer 2008 What types of Ohio Society events would you attend? The Ohio Society wants to make your membership as valuable as possible. One way to do that is by offering events and activities that interest you. Take our Web...
- CPA: High demand with great earning power
- It’s a simple fact: Accounting is a high-growth opportunity right now and anyone going into the profession can look forward to significant earning potential. CPAs in particular are highly sought after by companies and public accounting firms...
- May I see your license?
- What Ohio’s doing to protect CPAs' ability to practice in other states By Ronald Rotaru, Accountancy Board of Ohio Executive Director Are you planning to get your CPA license when you graduate? Well kudos to you! That license will be your...
- In the Spotlight: Sarah Heitker, CPA
- Meet Sarah Heitker, CPA, audit associate, Harry Potter aficionado, beach bum. Only two years out of college and it’s clear that this Xavier grad is on the path to success. You’re an audit associate at Grant Thornton. What do you like best about...
- Get more than you expect out of volunteering
- With a busy class schedule, social life, internships and everything else you’ve got going on, you may wonder, “how can I possibly find time to volunteer?” But it’s worth squeezing some volunteer work into your jam-packed schedule wherever you...
- Keep your online profile in check, you never know who’s looking
- The pictures of your buddy’s beer can tower or your Catwoman costume from last Halloween may seem harmless, but what if a potential employer stumbled upon them? Increasingly, recruiters and employers are using the Internet to investigate...
- Looking for scholarship money? Develop a game plan!
- Everyone wants to make college more affordable. One thing you can do to help ease the burden is to apply for scholarships. Not only will they help you chip away at the cost of your education, but scholarships also give you impressive credentials...
- Ohio CPAs predict slow Ohio economy in 2008
- By Amy Johnson A majority of CPAs surveyed in November as part of the 2007 Ohio Business Poll rated Ohio’s overall economy a top concern for the state heading into 2008. Respondents pointed to Ohio’s tax climate, problems in the auto industry,...
- 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...
- Jason LaPlace: A CPA with a winning team
- Meet Jason LaPlace. He’s a 26-year-old CPA who recently started a new position as assistant controller for the Columbus Blue Jackets―pretty cool for someone who’s always been a big sports fan. But if you think that’s all there is to this young...
- Avoid these traps and you’ll score that interview
- You know the drill―you create the perfect resume and cover letter, have everyone you know look it over for typos, mail it out to dozens of prospective employers… then you wait. What’s more nerve wracking than the interview itself is waiting day...
- Evaluating a job offer: A how-to guide
- Accounting majors are heavily recruited out of college. If you’ve been successful in your studies and have some internship experience under your belt, it won’t take long for you to find a job after graduation―or in many cases, before you...
- Getting your foot in the door of a ‘Best’ company
- Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” have something in common―even during downturns in the economy, they still manage to record job growth. In addition, these companies which include Google, Nike and each of the Big Four accounting...
- OSCPA Career Center: Post your resume today
- The Ohio Society is actively promoting its new online career center to firms and organizations throughout the state. Be one of the first to post your resume and gain visibility with firms looking for strong candidates.
- CPA 101
- Take advantage of these CPA 101 resources to explore a little further into the world of accounting.
- Jump start the job search: Career resources for students
- Check out these career resources to make sure you're on the right path to success.
- 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!
- 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.
- Pursuing a master's: Why YOU should get a MAcc
- Today's businesses are looking for, dare we say it, well-rounded professionals who have a broad range of understanding of how accounting relates to the total organization and what it takes to succeed in a global business environment. An advanced...
- Advice from a pro―don’t procrastinate!
- There has never been a greater demand for CPAs than there is today, and the CPA exam has never been easier. Yet there are fewer people taking the exam than in past years. Why? Simply put: PROCRASTINATION.
Back to Student home page
|
Games
Do you have what it takes to be CPA-smart? Check out these games from StartHereGoPlaces and find out! (Free login required)
 |
Master the business behind the music. Deal with big budgets—and bigger egos—while you try to turn a struggling music label around. |
 |
The Case of the California Con—Indict the guilty employee of a surf rocker's night spot in the latest Catch Me game. |
 |
Trouble In Tulsa/Bling Bling Bad Guys/The Stadium Scam—Chase down murder, fraud and thievery all in a day's work. |
 |
Create, build and bring your widget successfully to market. |
 |
Do you have what it takes to be top dog? Claw, scrape and work your way up the corporate ladder. |
|