As part of the Strategic Outreach Plan, MACPA is offering a Career Awareness Program to interested high schools throughout the state. The goal of this program is to encourage students to seriously consider what they will do after high schools and to introduce continuing education in accounting as a career option.

The Career Awareness Program covers the following:

• Discussion about choices for life after high school
• Interactive exercises to demonstrate "living on your own" expenses, obligations, etc.
• Video about choosing a career, using accounting as a sample
• Guest speaker from CPA firm, corporation, organization, etc.
• Hand outs about post-high school plans, accounting education, etc.
• Giveaways for students

If you are interested in hosting the program, request a speaker here.

Special Topics

Each year, MACPA fills numerous requests from schools, colleges, and community organizations seeking CPA volunteers to address classes, assemblies, meetings, or special events. Popular topics include:

• Careers in Accounting
• Tips on Taking the CPA Exam
• Career Trends
• The CPA Experience
• Personal Finance

These presentations provide the opportunity to help the public understand difficult financial and business issues, give students a bird's eye view of the CPA profession and for CPAs to become involved in the community.

For more information or to request a speaker, please contact Public Relations Manager at (410) 296-6250, ext. 247.