Worried about finding the right path to your future? We got you! Follow the prompts to figure out how to make the most of high school and college, and land your dream job with a breeze. You might find that you're already halfway there.

High School

It's never too early to start thinking about what you want to do in life. You might be surprised to know that you can leverage the experiences available to you now to make your dreams a reality.

In School

Explore classes that will teach you skills for the future as you navigate the accounting world.

Basic Classes:

Math

In accounting, computers do most of the math, but you should know the basics. You won’t need advanced calculus, but make sure your multiplication skills are up to par.

English

Being an accountant means being a problem solver. Pay close attention to the critical thinking skills you’re learning in your English class.

Economics

Accountants are business leaders. Your econ classes will help you understand the economics of the world around you.

College Readiness:

Public Speaking/ Debate

The best accountants are also great communicators. Get a head start!

Computer Science

Today’s accountants rely heavily on technology. Many companies hire people with comp-sci skills because it’s a core part of the job today.

Outside of Class

Check out these extracurricular activities that will help you develop leadership skills to be successful in any field, but especially accounting.

Extracurricular Activities:

Run for class treasurer and get a head start on managing the money.

Join organizations like DECA, Future Leaders of America, and participate in competitions, professional development events, and even run for office.

Community

Consider creating connections with people or businesses in the community who can support your professional growth.

Volunteer

Tackle volunteer opportunities and get hands-on experience managing money while helping your community. Bonus points: it looks great on your college applications and resume.

Summer Programs

Leverage the summer to up your professional game by applying for summer programs. Some programs are local, national, free, or may have a cost associated.

Start your own business now!

Do you have a side-hustle that you love? Consider yourself an entrepreneur! Being an entrepreneur teaches you skills that you can adapt for a future in accounting like innovation, leadership, and self-accountability.

College

College gives you the tools and resources to explore your passions. As long as you learn the foundation of accounting and pursue exciting opportunities outside of class, you’ll find your way to your dream job.

Classes

Explore a variety of courses that align with your interests and find unique ways that they support a career in accounting.

As a rockstar future accountant, your core accounting curriculum will teach you the foundation of accounting and set you up for success.

Business 101
Principles of Accounting
Accounting Information Systems (AIS)

Supplement your core curriculum with classes that will help hone your passion and teach you important skills you can use as an accountant.

Wanna be a CFO? Consider a class like Urban and Regional Economics.
Passionate about the environment? Consider a class like The Science of Sustainability.
Wanna be a business leader? A class like Business Writing will help.

Outside of Class

Go beyond the classroom! Participate in organizations at your school that will allow you to build connections, find mentors, and learn about others' experiences in the accounting field.

Organizations:

Organizations like the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) nurture your professional growth in college and give you access to internships and scholarships in accounting.

Other similar orgs include Beta Alpha Psi and Collegiate DECA. Your college may offer many more clubs. Talk to your friends and professors about what’s available!

Career

Getting real world experience before you graduate is super helpful as accounting has an endless number of paths you can take.

Learn in a hands-on environment about what’s required of a particular role so that you can figure out if it’s something you’re interested in exploring further.

Internships

Internships are essential to developing the necessary industry-specific skills and they connect you with professionals who can become a part of your network.

Start your own business now!

Companies are always looking for innovators who can come up with creative solutions. Entrepreneurs are just that! They are leaders, self-motivated, and doers who aren’t afraid to get involved in every part of the business. You also learn accounting skills like preparing income taxes, forecasting, and planning.

This will be your next big thing. Start Now.

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