Accounting speakers give needed information
0Many, if not the majority, of accounting students aspire to become young CPAs of a major corporation or business. However, it is sometimes challenging for these individuals to reach out and get their talents recognized for potential job opportunities. Professor of Accounting Lois Rogers wanted to change this trend for UPIKE accounting students, and the first step was taken recently in the Record Conference room.
Two guest speakers were invited to UPIKE’s campus to present information on the CPA profession and what it takes to become one. The first presenter was Tricia Williams from Becker professional education, an online readiness company that specializes in CPA exam materials and preparing students. Williams gave information on what Becker is as a company and how their services can greatly serve aspiring accounting students in getting ready for the CPA exam. She included items such as educational materials, exam reviews, and the requirements that are needed to take and pass the exam.
The second speaker was Becky Ackerman from the Kentucky Society of CPA. Ackerman presented information on the annual P.E.A.K. competition, which is an educational competition used to promote accounting in the state of Kentucky. This competition is held in April in Louisville, Ky., and is open to all colleges that offer an accounting degree.
The teams for this event consist of four accounting students with one alternate, and the members compete in a Jeopardy-format with categories that match the sections of the CPA exam, with the winning members receiving a $1,000 scholarship each. Free study materials will also be provided by Becker in order to prepare the teams.
Rogers and a team of UPIKE account- ing students plan to enter the P.E.A.K. competition this year, which will be their first year attending, and make them the thirteenth member in the competition.
While the team is still to be determined, Rogers said, “Many of my students are very excited about entering this competition, especially after the presenters showed them what it’s all about. I think with the chance to win a scholarship and the free study materials provided; it grabbed their attention pretty well.”
By: Brad Andrews