Resources

Speaker in the Classroom Requests - 2012-2013 Academic Year

We will continually schedule visits to classrooms for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. Click "Learn More" below to see a listing of schools looking for speakers. If you are interested in speaking at a school in your Community, please contact Chris O'Day for more information.

The Careers in Accounting and Management Professions (CAMP) Program

A week-long, all expense-paid summer residency program at UMASS Amherst to introduce students of diverse ethnic backgrounds to various opportunities available in the business world, particularly accounting.

Is Accounting for Me? From College to Career

A half-day conference offered by the MSCPA at Bentley University, Babson College, Northeastern University and UMass Amherst that includes interactive accounting exercises and workshops; discussions about accounting careers and CPA services; information about college programs and student life; and a networking lunch with college students, faculty and CPA practitioners.

Introducing Free Online Games by the Federal Reserve

We would like you to know about two new free economic education resources created by the Boston Bank that are available on its public website: Pursuit! On the Trail of Economic Growth and "Another Action Hero", the second unit of Show Business: the Economics of Entertainment.

The Council for Economic Education Financial Literacy Resources

The Council for Economic Education offers comprehensive, best-in-class K-12 economic and personal finance education programs, including the basics of entrepreneurship, consisting of teaching resources across the curriculum, professional development for teachers, and nationally-normed assessment instruments.

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Road Trip – Destination... CPA

Receiving rave reviews when it was shown to several high school and college audiences, the MSCPA's nine-minute DVD highlights seven CPAs working in public accounting, forensic consulting, and the sports industry.

Speakers Bureau

Accounting professionals and representatives from the MSCPA are available to visit classrooms, participate in career days and shadowing programs, and serve as judges for student competitions. MSCPA members are professionals qualified to speak on a variety of topics, with presentations that can be geared for students of all ages and backgrounds.

CPA Firm Visits

Highly-motivated students personally recommended by their teacher or guidance counselor are invited to visit a public accounting firm for a real world experience that includes an informal lunch with some young professionals and a tour of the firm.