Cash for Professional Awareness (C.P.A.) Initiative
Welcome * Program Overview * FAQs * Contact Information * Application * Closing Package
Welcome (return to top)
|
Thanks to your hard work and dedication to the accounting profession, the number of university students enrolled in accounting programs has increased dramatically over the past five years! In hopes to continue this trend, the Georgia Society of CPAs is continuing our focus on educating students to the numerous career opportunities available in accounting. In today's economy, a degree in accounting has proven extremely valuable when graduating students enter the “real world.” One way to encourage students towards the profession is for colleges and universities to provide innovative and informative programs about the accounting profession. This will enable students to view accounting as something more than “counting beans” and show students the numerous opportunities that await them. The Educational Foundation of the Georgia Society of CPAs is continuing an initiative at The Educational Foundation hopes that you find the C.P.A. Initiative useful in adding value to your existing accounting curriculums. If we invest in the C.P.A. Initiative now, we can expect a return of well-rounded, Certified Public Accountants in the future. If you have questions, please feel free to contact GSCPA Associate Executive Director, Donna Heavener at 404-504-2943 or Student Outreach Committee Chair, Kel-Ann Eyler. | |
|
Sincerely, J. Lowell Mooney, Ph.D. |
Kel-Ann S. Eyler, Ph.D. |
|
| |
Program Overview (return to top)
Objectives
• To provide funding to colleges and universities that conduct accounting awareness programs.
• To provide information regarding the benefits of a career in accounting to as many students as possible.
Criteria
College or university must submit written request for funding (using the attached application form) which outlines the content of the accounting awareness program. The funds are available on a reimbursement basis.
Eligible programs must include the following:
- Minimum of 30 minutes of discussion on the accounting profession.
- Target audience (attendees) of at least 10 students, not including faculty.
- Distribute one or more of the following items to all students attending your event:
- GSCPA Student Member Application
- AICPA's Takin' Care of Business Career Guide
- PowerPoint Outlining the Benefits of Student
- “CPAs: Not Your Average Accountant” Power Point Presentation Prepared by the GSCPA
- Robert Half's Accounting Salary Guide
- Educational Foundation Scholarship Applications
On the application, please select which of the above items you would like to distribute at your event and they will be sent to you prior to your function.
- Prominently display information regarding the Educational Foundation's co-sponsorship of your event.*
- Invite GSCPA members from your local chapter to attend your function.**
Timeline for Submissions
- October 17, 2008 – Applications must be submitted to the Educational Foundation of the GSCPA via mail, email, or fax.
- October 31, 2008 – Institutions will be notified of funding approval.
- November 1, 2008 – April 15, 2009 – Implementation period for awareness programs.
- April 30, 2009 – Completed closing packages are due to the Educational Foundation in order to receive reimbursement check; the closing package will be mailed to the institution once the program has been approved for funding.
- May 18, 2009 – Reimbursement checks will be issued.
*Upon request, the GSCPA will provide you with a poster template displaying co-sponsorship information. Otherwise, please create your own poster, program, or other marketing item that displays the Foundation's participation and sponsorship of your event.
** Institutions are encouraged to seek assistance from the GSCPA Chapters in their area to identify accounting professionals to participate in activities. If you need information regarding your local chapter, please contact Nealy Wheat at 404-504-2942.
Program FAQs (return to top)
How do institutions participate in the Initiative?
Participation is quick and easy. Please review the above criteria and submit the enclosed application no later than October 17, 2008 in order to be approved for funding. Applications can also be found on the GSCPA web site.
What types of programs qualify for funding?
Programs that qualify will focus on educating students, business majors and others about the accounting profession. Examples of programs include:
• Pizza Party to Showcase Accounting Professionals
• Shadow-A-Professional Program
• Trip to Local Accounting Firm
• High Achieving Accounting Students Award Program
Is there a limitation on the amount of funding a school can receive?
Each submission will be evaluated and the determination of funding will be made by the Educational Foundation of the Georgia Society of CPAs. There are no preset maximums or minimums. Only one program will be approved per year per institution.
What if I want to host a program that does not coincide with the above criteria?
The Student Outreach Committee of the Educational Foundation has created a “Tier 2” program that assists in funding programs that do not correspond to the criteria for the C.P.A. Initiative Program but are worthwhile programs. Applications for Tier 2 funding will be distributed by request after all C.P.A. Initiative Programs have been approved for funding. For additional information, please contact Nealy Wheat or George Wentworth.
Contact Information (return to top)
|
Kel-Ann S. Eyler - Student Outreach Committee |
Donna Heavener |