Accounting & Finance Student Resources
High school and college students can begin a career in the accounting industry today.
How the NYCPA can help you on your journey to a fulfilling career as an accounting & finance professional.
Career Opportunities in Accounting Profession (COAP)
Scholarships for College Students
Jobs & Internships
Earning Your CPA License
High School Outreach
College Accounting Programs
Congratulations, you have made a smart decision to pursue a profession with endless advantages. As a student interested in studying accounting, now is a great time to know more about the NYCPA. We’re the oldest state society, and we’re here to support future accounting professionals like you.
Membership
NYCPA membership is FREE for accounting students. By joining a society of CPAs, you can learn from experienced accounting professionals and access resources to prepare for your future. Apply today.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships are available for accounting students. Sponsored by the Moynihan Scholarship Fund and generous donors. Learn more and apply.
Jobs and Internships
Your complimentary student membership gives you access to the NYCPA Career Center where you can post your resume, get coaching and find jobs and internships. As a member, you also get advance notice for the Society’s career fairs.
Earning Your CPA License
The New York State Education Department sets requirements for CPA licensure in NYS.
When you have completed the required college credits, you can sit for the Uniform CPA Examination, prepared and graded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In New York, it is administered by CPA Examination Services, a division of the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.
The NYCPA is here for you as a prospective CPA. Membership entitles you to discounts on CPA exam prep courses from respected providers. The NYCPA’s networking platforms connect you with experienced professionals who can share advice on the steps you can take during and after college to achieve your goals.
As you get closer to graduation, you start getting asked The Question: “What’s your major?” If you landed here because you think accounting might be your answer, or you’re just curious about what exactly accountants do, then you came to the right place.
To become a certified public accountant (CPAs are licensed professionals)—you will need to achieve three things:
Many people think that accountants only prepare taxes, but that simply isn’t true. For instance, every celeb, music mogul, and sports star has an accountant. Some CPAs are FBI agents—they actually carry a gun and go undercover; some are forensic accountants, the private detectives of the business world. So if you like the limelight, or thrive on adrenaline, there are multiple opportunities for the ambitious CPA.
Business leaders in the world’s most influential firms seek out young movers and shakers who can think analytically, communicate effectively, and lead innovatively: hallmarks of the CPA skill set.
Interested in becoming one of the new rock stars of the CPA world or want to learn just a little bit more? Your first step should be the NextGen, NYSSCPA's professional development guide. NextGen will not only help you learn more about the profession, but it will also give you sound and trusted career advice.
