COAP Programs and Applications

The Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) helps you explore what you can do in the accounting field. If you think accounting is just tax, think again. Plot your future as a Chief Financial Officer, forensics investigator, data analyst, software developer, entertainment and sports agent, auditor or entrepreneur. 

When applying, please be sure to note the COAP location you are applying to. Students are encouraged to apply to the site closest to their place of residence, as priority will be given to those who live nearer to the program location. Please also be mindful of the registration deadline, as many sites fill quickly and students may be placed on a waitlist once capacity is reached

The program provides real insight into how CPAs influence the business world. The program is an important component of the New York State Society of CPAs' (NYCPA) efforts to recruit an increased number of students into the accounting profession, with a particular focus on those from underrepresented groups. The Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) program is open to all, regardless of race, color, national origin or sex.

SCHOLARSHIP: As a COAP participant, you’ll also become eligible for our COAP Scholarship—a $2,000 award that can be renewed each year for up to five years (a total of $10,000). To qualify, you must attend a New York State college or university, major in accounting and have graduated from one of our COAP Programs. This opportunity is available simply by completing the COAP program. More details can be found here.

Contact us if you have any questions about the application or COAP at coap@moynihanfund.org.