Resources for High School
Comprehensive resources for high school students and teachers to learn about the exciting opportunities in the accounting profession
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Design Your Path into Accounting
Accounting+
Choose paths based on high school or college level and gives suggestions for classes to take, activities outside of class, and career tips.
This Way to CPA (Student Hub)
AICPA
ThisWayToCPA is a great resource for students and contains links to scholarships, student webinars, Career Launchpad (an AI guided resource), student membership information and much more!
Accountants Have ImpACCT
PwC
Resources emphasize the important role of accountants. Video Series: includes brief (5 mins) videos linking basic accounting concepts to real-world applications, showing their significant impact on businesses, markets, and investors. Business Simulation: (30-40 mins) offers learners the opportunity to be the accountant for a tech startup, offering insights on accounting concepts to the business co-founders to support their key business decisions. Learners can generate a completion certificate.
Principles of Accounting
Academy Support Hub (ASH)
ASH gives a basic breakdown of general accounting information and provides information on careers in the field.
Top 5 Reasons to be a CPA
NASBA
Top 5 Reasons to be a CPA outlines the prestige, career development opportunities, job security, satisfaction, and financial benefits associated with earning a CPA license. It highlights the diverse career paths available in accounting and the increasing demand for CPAs across various sectors.
Six Perks of the Accounting World
AICPA
Help your students discover the benefits of a career in Accounting with this brochure detailing six perks of the accounting world.
Choosing the Right College
Accounting+
Provides a welcoming space for individuals to explore diverse career paths in accounting, promoting authenticity and offering numerous opportunities for growth. It also offers educational resources like exploration of scholarships, college information, and more.
Why You Should Consider an Accounting Degree
Accounting.com
How to choose the right accounting program, considerations when selecting a degree, and FAQs about accounting degrees.
Why Beta Alpha Psi?
Beta Alpha Psi
This video explains the benefits of joining Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) in college to excel in accounting studies.
Internship & Scholarship Hub
Accounting+
Hub to search for internships and scholarships by city, company, season, and year. The webpage also includes career resources with several articles and videos.
ALPFA Resources
ALPFA
Academic opportunities for students, such as scholarships and training programs.
Scholarships for Accounting Majors at Two Year or Technical College
TACTYC
Opportunity for scholarships, with several $1,000 awards given out each year.
Networking Tips
Accounting+
Accounting + Networking Tips offers a welcoming platform for individuals to explore diverse accounting career paths, emphasizing authenticity and growth, with essential resources including networking strategies and interview preparation tools.
How to Prepare for an Interview
Accounting+
Video and article with tips on how to prepare for an interview with an accounting firm.
Bookkeeping & Accounting Testing
Bean Counter
Testing by topics for each area covered in the lectures.
Top Reasons to Choose a Career in Accounting
Accounting.com
Explores the dynamic and evolving nature of accounting as a career choice, and highlights the diverse opportunities and pivotal roles accountants play in modern business environments, featuring insights from a seasoned certified public accountant.
Top Jobs You Can Get With a Bachelor's in Accounting
Accounting.com
Guides readers through various lucrative career options within accounting and emphasizes the financial benefits of earning an accounting degree, showcasing high-paying job opportunities available to graduates with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
'What Accounting Careers are Right for Me?' Quiz
Forage
Short quiz to help determine what accounting-related career may be right for you, along with short descriptions of different types of careers.
Agents of Transformation
Center for Accounting Transformation
Agents of Transformation is a multimedia platform sharing real stories from people shaping the future of the accounting profession. Students explore diverse career paths, educators spark interest with engaging content, and professionals inspire the next generation by sharing their journeys. Discover videos, profiles, and insights that highlight the impact, innovation, and inclusive culture of today’s accounting profession.
Accounting ARC Podcast
Center for Accounting Transformation
The "Accounting ARC" podcast introduces a refreshing take on accounting, blending analysis, reaction, and comedy. The podcast promises to demystify accounting with a mix of wisdom and humor, aiming to change the perception of accounting from dry and tedious to fun and exciting.
Becker Podcasts: Cool Careers in Accounting
Becker Professional Education
Becker Professional Education’s “Cool Careers in Accounting” podcast series is designed to spotlight the many directions an accounting career can take. The show features hosts who interview professionals from various backgrounds, offering listeners practical advice, real-world stories, and actionable tips for navigating the accounting field.
Accounting Apps
Accounting Play
A list of affiliated and suggested apps to help reinforce basic accounting knowledge.
Search Results for Accounting Related Videos / Exercises
Khan Academy
Videos ranging in length which include walkthroughs of problems for various accounting topics, as well as exercises to solidify learning from the videos.
Best Practices Interview Findings
FASO
This presentation presents the findings from structured interviews conducted with accounting faculty across the nation. The Principles Working Group engaged in these interviews to gain insights into strategies faculty are using in their principles of accounting classes to enhance student engagement and strengthen the talent pipeline. Key topics include moving away from traditional lectures, using real company financials, fostering career engagement through panels and podcasts, leveraging technology, gamification, interactive assessments, and student-driven discussions to enhance learning.
Accounting Lessons
Accounting Play
This site offers free lessons on introductory accounting information with videos, quizzes, and articles.
AAA Webinar: Introducing High School Students to Accounting
American Accounting Association
The objective is to teach professionals and educators how to best interest high school students in the field of accounting. (Note: Membership in AAA is required to view.)
Intro to Accounting Free Online Course
Accounting Coach
This free course includes 33 modules covering basic accounting and bookkeeping topics with flashcards, quizzes, and article support. It is good for students who are already interested in accounting and want to dive into basic technical information to get ahead in their college classes.