Accounting education

The foundation's High School Scholarship provides grants to students who intend to major in accounting in college and have taken advanced high school accounting courses.

The American Institute of CPAs highlighted nine accounting educators for their contributions to the collegiate space.

When a new book was recently published about internal controls, I wondered about its benefits or use.

The Deloitte Foundation and the American Accounting Association presented various awards to accounting academics at the AAA Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

The Institute of Management Accountants is also encouraging accountants to develop a wider range of skills.

The American Institute of CPAs announced the 129 students who will be splitting a total of $666,000 in academic scholarships.

The Maryland Association of CPAs hosted 20 up-and-coming professionals across the state as part of its annual program.

The American Institute of CPAs Foundation recognized five CPAs pursuing their accounting doctorates with one-time, $10,000 scholarships.

MACPA joins other state societies in hosting a virtual conference, CPA Convene; the New York State Society of CPAs awards Excellence in Accounting scholarships; and more CPA news.

For students aspiring toward a career in the audit and assurance profession, embracing electives that could stand out on their resumes, in addition to completing core coursework, can help set them apart.