Accounting Achievers ' Banquet
November 0 8 , 202 4
Student Resource Guide
ACCOUNTING ACHIEVERS’ BANQUET EVENT SPONSORS
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150 Hours = UG + MAcc or UG + 30 Extra Hours
CPA Certified Public Accountant
Other Certifications
CFE Certified Fraud Examiner
CMA Certified Management Accountant
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KSU SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY PRESENTS
CAREER OPTIONS
IN ACCOUNTING
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
Employers :
Public Accounting Firms
Sole Practitioner
Opportunities :
Assurance Services
Environmental Accounting
Business Valuation
Financial Accounting
External Audit
Litigation and Risk Management
Personal Finance Planning
Consulting
Tax
Management Consulting
International Accounting
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 .
certifications
specialty
Learn about the American Institute of CPA ’ s
Get Certified
Check out the KSU “
Get Certified ”
website for more info and FAQ ’ s .
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING
Employers :
Companies
—
of all sizes ,
in all industries
Opportunities :
Financial Management
Tax Planning
Financial Reporting
Transaction Services
Internal Auditing
Budget Analysis
Cost Accounting
Information Technology
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
Auditing
Research
Financial Reporting
Financial Management
Strategies :
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
NON-PROFIT
Employers :
Social Services Agencies
Universities and Colleges
Non - Profit Organizations
Religious Organizations
Hospitals
Libraries and Museums
Public School Systems
Political Parties
Labor Unions
Opportunities :
Accounting
Bugeting
Internal Audit
Money Handling
Financial Planning
Record Keeping
Strategies :
Volunteer at non -
profit organizations and build a network of contacts in the
non -
profit sector
EDUCATION
Employers :
Universities and Colleges
Opportunities :
Teaching
Research
Consulting
Strategies :
A PhD or DBA in Business Administration
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
LEADERSHI P S CHOLAR S PROGRAM Applications open December 202 4
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:
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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
OPEN ADMISSION! 2024 - 2025 National Association of Black Accountants The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is a nonprofit organization that supports Black professionals in accounting, finance, and related fields. NABA's mission is to bridge the opportunity and wealth gap for Black business leaders in these fields by providing education, resources, and career connections to its members. REGISTER NOW Scan QR Code: WHAT IS NABA?
REQUIREMENTS
Any Coles major can join, but we are targeted toward accounting, and finance students. No GPA requirements!
BENEFITS
Connect with Employers
Professional Development Leadership Positions Available Inclusive Community
CONTACT US!
@KennesawNaba KennesawNaba@gmail.com
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
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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
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