Students & Educators

Are you interested in a career as a CPA? The Ohio Society of CPAs can help! Learn about the countless opportunities that await you in the CPA profession, or get involved with the Society’s student programs by contacting Karen West or Emily Bice at 800.686.2727.

Applications now being accepted for ACAP-Ohio 2010!

How to apply for ACAP-Ohio 2010:

1. Print and complete the application, or fill it out online.
2. Attach one personal reference letter (guidance counselor, church leader, business person, or teacher - no relatives).
3. Attach a 200-word essay on why you are interested in a career in accounting for business and what you hope to learn by participating in the ACAP-Ohio program (included in the online application)
4. Request your school to send an official transcript.
5. Mail application materials to:
   
   ACAP-Ohio Selection Committee
   P.O. Box 2016   
   Dublin, OH 43017

Important: Applications and materials must be postmarked by April 2, 2010.  Accepted students will be notified by May 7, 2010. ACAP-Ohio will be held June 20-25, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio on the main campus of The Ohio State University in the Fisher College of Business.

Scholarships available for Ohio accounting majors

The Ohio CPA Foundation has committed $50,000 to support Ohio’s future CPAs through the annual college scholarship program. Application submissions for the 2010 award year are now closed.

Regional committees comprised of OSCPA volunteers will review applications and make the award selections. All applicants will be notified of the results by February 26, 2010. The top regional recipient will be invited to participate in Scholarship Day in April where they will compete for an additional $3,000 award.

All scholarship awards will be paid in July to be applied to the recipients’ fall 2010 tuition and fees. Graduate and undergraduate students are eligible to apply as long as you will be enrolled in the fall of 2010.

Questions? Contact Emily Bice at ebice@ohio-cpa.com or 800.686.2727 ext. 952.

Free student membership in The Ohio Society of CPAs

Are you a college student with an interest in accounting? If so, you should join The Ohio Society of CPAs! By becoming a student affiliate member of the Society, you will be way ahead of the game when it comes to the accounting profession.

With your membership you will receive:

• Subscription to The Ohio Society's monthly magazine, CPA Voice
• Subscriptions to the OSCPA Weekly and the Ohio Young e-CPA electronic newsletters delivered to you via e-mail
• Information on upcoming volunteer opportunities and events
• Scholarship opportunities 
• Networking opportunities with members of The Ohio Society

The best part is you get all of this for free! Submit a Student Affiliate Membership Application!