CPAs in the Classroom

Now, there are even more opportunities for you to get involved and make a positive difference in the lives of students in your community!

Learning how to manage money and make responsible financial decisions is important for everyone. For students, it’s even more important. Understanding how to use and manage money early in life paves the way for a lifetime of financial success.

That’s why The Ohio CPA Foundation is launching CPAs in the Classroom which includes two new financial literacy programs – FETCH! for elementary students and Junior Achievement (JA) Personal Finance for high school students.

Get involved!

You can bring CPAs in the Classroom to a school in your community! Classroom and volunteer recruitment is currently underway for both FETCH! and JA Personal Finance. Participate in CPAs in the Classroom by contacting Emily Bice at 800.686.2727, ext. 952.

Calling all CPAs!

As a CPA, you have the financial knowledge and skills to help young people understand how to use and manage money successfully. The Foundation will match volunteers with a school in their community and provide the classroom materials, volunteer training and everything needed for a successful classroom experience. It’s never been easier to volunteer. Register today, all we need is you!


FETCH!® Financial Education Teaches Children Healthy Habits

Elementary school financial literacy outreach

In response to requests from teachers and OSCPA members to offer a program that addresses financial literacy basics such as budgeting, saving and spending at the elementary school level, The Ohio CPA Foundation created a new classroom activity, called FETCH!®: Financial Education Teaches Children Healthy Habits®.

This new Foundation program is the exclusive OSCPA volunteer opportunity for elementary school students.


Junior Achievement Personal Finance Program

High school financial literacy outreach

This well-established program features the acclaimed National Endowment for Financial Education’s (NEFE) high quality financial planning curriculum. The materials are suitable for all high school-aged students, grades 9 through 12.

Facilitated in five, 45 minutes sessions, the program addresses budgeting, investing, credit, identify theft, and insurance. Volunteers are encouraged to complete the curriculum and promote discussion by sharing their personal and professional experiences with students.