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Classroom Resources
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If you have any questions about the resources or ideas for future resources, please contact us at schools@picpa.org or call the Careers team at 215-496-9272.
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CPAs Describe Their Career in One Word
Groovy and adventurous are just a few ways PICPA members describe their careers.
CPA Profile Videos
Mentoring Matters
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Technical Sessions for Classroom Discussions
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- Technology Update from K2 Enterprises
- Val Steed, CPA, CEO of K2 Enterprises, discusses the latest in remote and mobile technologies, tablets, and much more at PICPA's 2012 Emerging CPA's Conference.
- IT General Computer Controls and Cloud Computing
- Matt Bogusch and Pankaj Jalan of Deloitte discuss the importance of general computing controls, what can go wrong, trends, and potential risks at PICPA's 2012 Accounting and Auditing Conference.
- Changes to Service Auditors Reports
- Mike Glynn, CPA, senior technical manager with AICPA, addressed SSAE No. 16 replacing SAS No. 70 and much more at PICPA's 2012 Accounting and Auditing Conference.
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Suiting Up for Success Video
Suiting Up for Success
Introduce your students to the importance of making
a good impression. They'll learn what is acceptable attire
and the differences between business, business casual, an
casual dress codes.
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On Demand Webinars
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AICPA Takin' Care of Business Video
This fun video developed for a younger audience is aimed at illustrating the many opportunities and possible careers that are available for CPAs to choose from. Get a glimpse of four very different careers that the same credential made possible.
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Penny Wise Video
This television program aims to teach young children the basic fundamentals of financial literacy.
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Fresh Perspectives
A student’s handbook  to becoming a CPA. This step-by-step guide to becoming a CPA includes career options and descriptions, salary info, CPA profiles, and so much more. A customizable powerpoint presentation is also available for speakers to use in conjunction with this resource.
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Accounting Programs at Pennsylvania College & Universities
This is a complete list of colleges and universities in Pennsylvania that offer accounting programs.
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CPA Exam in Pennsylvania
Book
This comprehensive guide to the CPA Exam includes details about education requirements, costs, preparation tips, and valuable links for CPA candidates. It is great for students considering taking the exam, CPA Exam candidates, employers, and educators. Click here to preview the latest edition, download a printable PDF copy, or e-mail careers@picpa.org to request multiple copies of the book.
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You're Going to College: Now What?
This PowerPoint presentation was developed to build awareness around costs associated with a college education today. Notes are included under the slides to highlight speaking points. Speakers should draw from their own college experience and/or the experience of helping a child pay for college. The presentation is meant to run for 30 minutes, 2 minutes on each slide, and a 5 minute video clip at the end.
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The Cost of Credit Cards
This PowerPoint presentation is a lesson on the costs of credit cards. Through a series of questions and answers students are informed about the facts and fiction of owning a credit card. This is meant to be a 30 minute presentation. The slides move very quickly at about one slide per minute.
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Connect with Students
This short presentation will walk you through a few steps when speaking to students, which is sure to make a lasting impression.
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 Accounting – Is It For You
This PowerPoint presentation was created to enhance the college student’s mind in regards to the accounting profession and what they need to do to succeed in this profession. It outlines what CPAs do and the variety of career paths students can choose after becoming a CPA. Speakers should draw from their own professional experience relating to the accounting profession.
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Minority CPAs – Your Competitive Advantage
In a global economy, opportunities abound for minority CPAs. Accounting is more than tax and audit.
Take a look at the PowerPoint presentation for why businesses need you to be successful in a global marketplace. It outlines ways to land a job and create diversity in the workforce.
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Assembling Your Own Personal Board of Directors
From entry-level to executive-level, everyone can benefit from having their own personal board of directors to help them throughout their career. If you'd like a PICPA member to present this presentation to your class, please e-mail schools@picpa.org.
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 IT Assurance: A fantastic career choice!
For those students who want to be on the cutting edge of the accounting profession, IT Assurance is for them. Individuals working in this field combine their audit and consulting expertise with technology to transform a business’s operations and financial reporting processes. This presentation provides an overview of this emerging field, education and experience requirements, and associated certifications.
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Ask a CPA
Got a question? Fire away. Are you a high school student curious about resumes, the CPA exam, or the size of your future paycheck? Click here to enter your question and it will be answered by a real-life CPA.
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Start Here Magazine
Read about different career avenues, rising stars and what the future might hold when you get to the business world.
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Start Here Go Places
AICPA's student and educator Web site—for everything you want to know about CPAs, from salaries to career options to educational requirements.
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Robert Half International Inc. Salary Guide
Robert Half International Inc. developed a comprehensive guide to salaries in the accounting and finance fields. This guide includes salary information for corporate and public accounting, from bookkeepers to CFOs.
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