The Leaders' Institute

The 2012 Leaders’ Institute takes place June 22–24, 2012, at the Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center.

The Institute is a three-day, all-expenses-paid program developed by founding sponsor Baker Tilly and the VSCPA that seeks to develop future leaders in the CPA profession. Students enjoy access to potential employers, mentoring opportunities with young CPAs and networking opportunities with other academically gifted accounting students.  

Benefits of Participating | Top

As a student, you're putting in the long hours to get good grades and ultimately land the perfect job or internship. By attending the Leaders' Institute, you'll:

  • Gain an edge on your competition by engaging in important networking opportunities and leadership training

  • Meet with other accounting students and young CPAs

  • Find out ways to communicate effectively and improve your resume to put you ahead of your peers

  • And much more!

Eligibility Requirements | Top

  • Must be a rising junior and full-time student at an accredited college or university in Virginia with the intent to (or with an existing) major in accounting and pursue a CPA license

  • Provide a recommendation from an accounting educator who is teaching (or has taught) you

  • Have maintained an overall and accounting GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) — if an applicant has less than a 3.0, the accounting faculty recommendation must provide a short explanation justifying the applicant's qualifications

  • Have demonstrated leadership potential

  • Have not attended past VSCPA Leaders' Institutes

NOTE: Submission of an application does not mean automatic acceptance into the program.

 

Become a Sponsor | Top

The Leaders' Institute is a great opportunity to attract top talent to your firm or company ... before they graduate from college! Take a look at the complete list of sponsorships (PDF) to see which opportunity best meets your needs. Exclusive sponsorships are first-come, first-serve. To be included in the Institute's marketing materials, please sign up before Feb. 10, 2012.

 

For more information, contact Kathleen Cunningham at kcunningham@vscpa.com or (804) 612-9417.

 

Thank you to our 2012 sponsors who have already signed up!

 

Founding Sponsor
Baker Tilly 

 

Opening Reception Sponsor

Dixon Hughes Goodman

 

Valedictorian Sponsor
VSCPA Educational Foundation 

RyanSharkey


Deans List Sponsor & Meet the Firms Exhibitor
Johnson Lambert & Co
Kearney & Company

 

Deans List Sponsor

Ernst & Young

 

Meet the Firms Exhibitor
Becker Professional Review

 

Video & Pictures From Last Year's Event | Top

The 2011 Leaders' Institute was held on June 24–26 at the Inn at Virginia Tech Skelton Conference Center. Click the links below for highlights: 

  • Thanks to all of the 2011 sponsors!

  • See photos of students and sponsors from 2011 

  • Read about the 2011 Leaders' Institute in Disclosures magazine.

  • Watch a video to see what you can expect in 2012:

 

 

"The 2011 Leaders' Institute was an experience like no other. I learned so much information and had fun connecting with other accounting [professionals]. I also learned that the accounting profession is much more diverse than I ever realized. I took away so much material that will help me succeed in my CPA career goal."            

Judy Williams
Virginia Wesleyan College
Leaders' Institute Class of 2011