Accounting Achievers Banquet Fall 2021

Accounting Achievers Banquet Fall 2021

Accounting Achievers Banquet

November 12, 2021

Student Resource Guide

ACCOUNTING ACHIEVERS’ BANQUET EVENT SPONSORS

KSU School of Accountancy wants you to GET CERTIFIED

Gold Standard

150 Hours = UG + MAcc or UG + 27 Extra Hours

CPA Certified Public Accountant

Other Certifications

CFE Certified Fraud Examiner

CMA Certified Management Accountant

CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

CIA Certified Internal Auditor

For more information ColesSOA.com/GetCertified

K S U S C HOO L O F A C C OUN T A N C Y P R E S E N T S

CAREER OPTIONS IN ACCOUNTING

PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

Employers :

Public Accounting Firms Sole Practitioner

Opportunities :

Assurance Services Business Valuation External Audit Personal Finance Planning Tax International Accounting

Environmental Accounting Financial Accounting Litigation and Risk Management Consulting Management Consulting Forensic / Investigative Accounting

Strategies : Public accounting firms hire candidates who meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure . To be licensed in Georgia , you must have 150 semester hours , including 30 hours of accounting and 24 hours of general business credits . The typical undergraduate degree is 120 hours , so many students pursue a Master of Accounting to get to the 150 hours required for licensure .

In Georgia , students can sit for the CPA exam before obtaining the 150 hours . To sit , students must have an undergraduate degree and 20 hours of upper level accounting .

Learn about the American Institute of CPA ’ s offers specialty certifications

Check out the KSU “ Get Certified ” website for more info and FAQ ’ s . Get Certified

CORPORATE ACCOUNTING

Employers : Companies — of all sizes , in all industries

Opportunities : Financial Management Financial Reporting

Tax Planning Transaction Services Budget Analysis Information Technology

Internal Auditing Cost Accounting

Strategies : Some entry - level positions do not require a CPA although many in higher - level positions have both a CPA and a master ’ s degree

The Institute of Management Accountants offers the Certified Management Accountant ( CMA ) to those who have worked in the field for two years , hold a bachelor ’ s degree , and pass a two - part exam

Management accountants may move into internal auditing , however it is less likely to move to public accounting

GOVERNMENT

Employers :

Federal Agencies and Departments Federal Bureau of Investigation

Internal Revenue Service Department of Treasury General Auditing

State and Local Agencies

Opportunities :

Budget Analysis Research

Auditing Financial Reporting Financial Management

Complete an internship in a government agency Become familiar with the government application process Some government agencies will help pay back student loans with an employee commitment to service for three years Strategies :

NON-PROFIT

Employers : Universities and Colleges Religious Organizations Libraries and Museums Political Parties

Social Services Agencies Non - Profit Organizations Hospitals Public School Systems Labor Unions

Opportunities : Bugeting Money Handling Record Keeping

Accounting Internal Audit Financial Planning

Strategies : Volunteer at non - profit organizations and build a network of contacts in the non - profit sector

EDUCATION

Employers :

Universities and Colleges

Teaching Research Consulting Opportunities :

A PhD or DBA in Business Administration Strategies :

A student may declare their major at any time during the semester by simply following the steps below HOW TO DECLARE A MAJOR OR MINOR

LOG ONTO OWL EXPRESS

SELECT THE STUDENT RECORDS TAB

This will open a form which will allow you to make changes to your major/minor SELECT THE DECLARE OR CHANGE MAJOR/MINOR OPTION PLEASE ALLOW 5-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR PROCESSING YOUR CHANGE. YOU CAN RETURN TO THIS SITE AT ANY TIME TO CHECK THE STAUS OF YOUR REQUEST

KSU Journey Honors College at Kennesaw State University offers students a flexible curriculum with eight different Honors Learning Experience options for students. Each of these Honors Learning Experiences provides you with flexibility in studies, regardless of major, while also allowing you to dive deeper into the subjects that interest you most. KSU JOURNEY HONORS COLLEGE

BENEFITS

ELIGIBILITY FOR CURRENT KSU STUDENTS

Scholarship opportunities Priority registration Small, seminar - style Honors courses Study abroad opportunities Specialized advising Exclusive events Eight Honors Learning Experience ( HLE ) options Access to Honors lounges on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses Development of peer and professional networks Optional Honors housing

3.25 KSU GPA At least four semesters left until graduation Compelling application

APPLY AT HONORS.KENNESAW.EDU

Coles College SCHOLARS PROGRAM

PROGRAM FEATURES

BENEFITS

Engage in unique learning opportunities with other exceptional students

■ Students selected from the best of Coles College Students (up to 25 students per year) ■ Cohort-based ■ Offsite kick off retreat ■ Direct interaction with industry / business mentors ■ Custom-developed courses ■ Consulting projects across disciplines ■ Study abroad experience

Build relationships with industry leaders

Participate in supported study-abroad

Address actual business challenges on consulting projects

Distinguish yourself in today’s job market

For more information, please contact [email protected] Visit our website: ColesCollege.com/Scholars

Beta Alpha Psi The International Honors Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals

Begin enhancing your professional development skills through professional meetings, panel discussions, Firm visits, networking, community service, and leadership development.

Accepting Applications NOW! Deadline is February 4th at 11:59pm. Find the application on

HOW TO JOIN: Complete an application www.ksubap.com Meet the criteria Pay membership dues ✓ $

$100 for the first semester, $50 for the second, $30 for FBIS each semester. Payments can be made by cash or Paypal.

REQUIREMENTS: 1. Institutional GPA of 3.0 2. 3.0 GPA within major (ACCT, FIN, IS) 3. Completed ACCT 3100, FIN 3100, or IS 3100 (dependent on major) 4. Committed Hours: 8 hours of Community Service & 10 hours of professional events per semester 5. Must commit to 2 full semesters. STILL WORKING ON REQUIREMENTS? Contact us for more information For more specific questions, email a BAP officer [email protected] or Professor Shannon Shumate [email protected] Nicole Pearce [email protected]

www.ksubap.com BAP Orientation January 14th, 2022 2:00pm to 4:00pm Check your email for an

invitation link that you’ll receive during the first week of class.

benefits of GSCPA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Through the Educational Foundation and Chapters, GSCPA awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 annually totaling around $100,000 in scholarships and institutional support yearly. DISCOUNTS ON CPA EXAM PREP MATERIALS The Georgia Society of CPAs works closely with a number of CPA exam review course providers to offer discounts to all student members on review courses and products. CAREER CENTER AT GSCPA.CAREERWEBSITE.COM Search available job opportunities for accounting professionals. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES As a student member, there are several opportunities to help with GSCPA events and around your campus. 15 LOCAL GSCPA CHAPTERS Great opportunities to network with local CPAs. Students can join chapters for free!

To join GSCPA as a student member, visit www.gscpa.org. Questions? Contact Colleen McGlade at [email protected] or visit www.gscpa.org.

13,000 members

$100,000 in scholarships awarded to Georgia students 15 local chapters 10 specialized interest communities

WHO WE ARE The Georgia Society of CPAs is the premier professional organization for CPAs in the state of Georgia. With nearly 13,000 members throughout the state, the purpose of GSCPA is to achieve excellence by providing superior advocacy, leadership, service, lifelong learning and personal and professional development opportunities. www.gscpa.org

bit.ly/GSCPAFacebook

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The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants

GSCPA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

APPLICANT INFORMATION Mr./Ms.

First

Middle Initial

Last

Date of Birth

q Male q Female

College or University

Faculty Advisor Name

Anticipated Date of Graduation

Referred By

CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION Address

City

State

Zip

Cell Phone Number

Personal Email

Other Phone Number

School Email

May we contact you via text message? q Yes q No

PERMANENT CONTACT INFORMATION ( q Check if same as above) Address

City

State

Zip

Phone Number

PAYMENT INFORMATION Enclose your check for $25 payable to The Georgia Society of CPAs.

RETURN TO: The Georgia Society of CPAs, Six Concourse Parkway, Suite 800, Atlanta, GA 30328

Pay by credit card: q Visa

q MasterCard

q AmEx

q Discover

Card#

Exp. Date

Signature

Take the next logical step and join GSCPA!

If you have additional questions about The Georgia Society of CPAs student membership, please contact Callie Hammond at 404-504-2953 or [email protected].

join.gscpa.org

• Start in August and Graduate in May • Full-time, Daytime Cohort Program • Two Concentrations: Audit/Advisory Tax • Individual Career Coaching and Advising • Job Placement • Built-In CPA Prep & CPA Exam Sitting Schedule • All-Inclusive Program Cost Covers: Tuition and Fees Books and Course Materials CPA Prep CPA Sitting Fees Lunches Recruiting Materials

Kennesaw State University Coles College of Business KSUMAcc.com | [email protected]

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Accounting Achievers Banquet