Accounting Achievers Banquet
November 1 0 , 202 3
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 + 30 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
KSU SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY PRESENTS
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 isk Management Consulting Management Consulting Forensic / Investigative Accounting
Strategies : Public accounting firms hire candidates who meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure . Tobe 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 .
InGeorgia , 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 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 eporting
Tax Planning Transaction Services Budget Analysis Information Technology
Internal Auditing Cost Accounting
Strategies : Someentry - 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 eeping
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 :
HOW TO DECLARE A MAJOR OR MINOR A student may declare their major at any time during the semester by simply following the steps below:
LOG ONTO OWL EXPRESS
1.
SELECT THE STUDENT RECORDS TAB
2.
SELECT DECLARE OR CHANGE MAJOR/MINOR
3.
*PLEASE ALLOW 5-10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR PROCESSING YOUR CHANGE. YOU CAN RETURN TO THIS SITE AT ANY TIME TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR REQUEST
IS YOUR GPA 3.25 OR HIGHER? DO YOU HAVE FEWER THAN 60 CREDIT HOURS?
TO THE KSU JOURNEY HONORS COLLEGE
BENEFITS
• Customized Curriculum • Priority Registration • Specialized Honors Advising • Access to Honors Student
Study Lounges on the Kennesaw and Marietta Campuses
• Honors Community Events • Small, Seminar Style Classes • Scholarship Opportunities
Coles College LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Applications open December 2023
PROGRAM FEATURES
BENEFITS
SCAN HERE TO LEARN MORE
Engage in unique learning opportunities with other exceptional students Build relationships with industry leaders Participate in supported study-abroad Address actual business challenges on consulting projects Distinguish yourself in today’s job market
■ 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
For more information, please contact colesscholars@kennesaw.edu Visit our website: ColesCollege.com/Scholars
THE 18-CREDIT HOUR MEBUS MINOR OFFERS:
Entertainment Marketing Venue and Artist Management Concert and Event Production Entertainment Entrepeneurship Audio Production Film/TV/Video Game Production London Study Abroad Disney Study Away OPPORTUNITIES 6 ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS COURSES 3 INTERNSHIP
Named a top entertainment business program by Billboard magazine.
OPEN TO ALL MAJORS
Application available at KSUMEBUS.com
For more information please contact us at KSUMEBUS@kennesaw.edu
MUSIC EXPERIENCE NOT REQUIRED
Beta Alpha Psi The International Honors Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals
Begin enhancing your professional development skills through professional meetings, panel discussions, networking, community service, and leadership development.
HOW TO JOIN:
REQUIREMENTS: 1. Institutional GPA of 3.0 2. 3.0 GPA within major (ACCT, FIN, IS, ISA) 3. Completed 3100 in relevant major
Complete registration at
www.ksubap.com
✓
Meet the criteria Pay membership dues
$
4. Committed hours: 6 hours of community service & 8 hours of professional development per semester 5. Must commit to 2 full semesters. STILL WORKING ON REQUIREMENTS? Join FBIS for $30
$100 for the first semester, $50 for the second. Payments can be made by check or PayPal.
For more specific questions, email Professor Shannon Shumate sshumat2@kennesaw.edu Amanda York ayork23@kennesaw.edu
THE
CENTER INTERNAL AUDIT
Preparing students for a professional career in governance, risk, and controls, KSU’s IAEP Program partners with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), leading corporations and advisory firms to grow an even better future profession.
Internal Auditing Education Partnership
STUDENT STEPS TO SUCCESS Take classes to earn the IAEP Certificate – 3 required classes for accounting major (ACCT 3300, ACCT 4150, and ACCT 4550), plus 2 electives (ACCT 4152 and ACCT 4800). Sign up for IIA Student Membership Network with the best professionals during Student Day (Fall) and Awareness Day (Spring). Engage with IIA Atlanta Chapter (monthly meetings and case competition). KSU POINTS OF PRIDE IIA rated “Center of Excellence”, only one of 13 in the world. Most IAEP Certificates award annually in the world. IIA Atlanta Student Case Competition winner and runner up in both 2021 and 2022. World class organizations engage and hire our students!
For more information, please contact iac@kennesaw.edu
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 cmcglade@gscpa.org 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
bit.ly/GSCPATwitter
bit.ly/GSCPAYouTube
bit.ly/GSCPAInstagram
bit.ly/GSCPALinkedIn
bit.ly/GSCPALinkedInGroups
MA CC ADVANTAGES The KSU MAcc offers many advantages to jumpstart your career in Audit/Advisory or Tax.
Two-semester, daytime, full- time program to move you forward, faster Built-in CPA Exam preparation and sitting fees designed into the course work to help you pass the CPA Exam while in school Cohort experience to build your professional network
AACSB-accredited – the premier international accreditation for colleges of business 100% job placement Professional executive coaching Networking opportunities
Join us for an information session or contact us to learn more
@KSUMACC
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING PROGRAM AT KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
CPA Exam Review
Exclusively for Kennesaw State University
A legacy of learning for a life time of sucess. Accounting and finance industry professionals and leading firms around the globe count on Becker for the help they need to raise their game, plus the ongoing expertise necessary for continued achievement. As the industry originals, we have helped more than one million candidates prepare for the CPA Exam and continue to advance the industry through our relationships and resources. We make studying more personal with our Adapt2U Technology, powered by Sana Labs’ award-winning AI. Its proprietary algorithms assess your knowledge as you study, tailoring content to focus on what you need to improve – making studying more effective and efficient. Plus, our study and practice tools help you apply your knowledge in the same way you will be asked to apply your knowledge on exam day.
Your Kennesaw State University membership on CPA Exam Review includes:
Redeem today!
1. Visit your organization’s dedicated ordering page. You can also visit becker.com and select the Direct Bill and Partner Pricing link at the top of our homepage for your organization’s landing page. 2. Once on your organizations ordering page, select Register/Login to access your account and view available courses and product options. 3. Once logged in, click Confirm Affiliation to verify your association with this organization. 4. You may then select from available products to add to your cart and proceed to check out. 5. Upon approval, your designated organization will be billed for purchase.
o 4 part review course o Digital flash cards
o 1-on-1 academic tutoring o Unlimited access period o Final Review o Additional Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) o Success coaching o Digital and Print textbooks
For more information on your membership rate, contact
Julie Champion at jchampion@becker.com.
© 2020 Becker Professional Education. All rights reserved. becker.com
MBA + ACCOUNTING CONCENTRATION
Prepare yourself to become a business leader and to become eligible for the CPA exam through a combination of core business and area-specific accounting courses. Students also receive a discount on the purchase of the Becker CPA review and prep courses.
The KSU Evening MBA – Accounting concentration provides working
professionals a path to prepare for the CPA exam while remaining currently employed.
Apply by July 1st to enroll in Fall 2024. PART-TIME FLEXIBLE AACSB-ACCREDITED
Join us for an upcoming info session!
Accounting Achievers Banquet
Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs