Educators: CPAs in the Classroom
Connect with a CPA to talk to your students!
Introduce your students to the endless opportunities in accounting!
Connect with an accountant or CPA!
Want to offer your students a glimpse into the exciting world of accounting? Our volunteers share insights on what makes their careers truly fulfilling. They provide invaluable insights into the wide array of opportunities in the profession, debunk common myths, and share resources for students to learn more. Our new CPAs in the Classroom portal makes it easy to connect with an accountant or CPA!
Let’s get started, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Create an account: Click here to create an educator account and profile on our CPAs in the Classroom portal – or if you’ve already created your account Sign In here.
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Post your speaking opportunity: Once you’ve created your account and profile, fill out the portal’s “Request a Speaker” a speaker form. Once public, volunteers can see your request and contact you directly if interested. You choose the best speaker for your needs!
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Hand-select a speaker: Browse volunteer bios & fun facts by clicking "Meet the Speakers." View full profiles by clicking speaker names. Once you find someone, click "send my speaker requests to this speaker" or “email me” to connect with them directly.
Questions about the program? Contact the CPAs in the Classroom team at [email protected].
Free classroom resources
Through videos, publications, online games and case studies, the following resources will help students better understand the career opportunities in the CPA profession. Teachers are encouraged to incorporate these into their lesson plans to help students understand what the accounting profession is really like.
This site is full of engaging videos, interactive activities and more. Accounting+ is continuing to build content to actively engage high school and college students with dynamic, tailored resources on the benefits of a career in accounting, including paths to entrepreneurship and to helping build vibrant local communities. Check out these free Accounting+ resources:
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Student Accounting+ Brochure: Designed to show students the endless possibilities of a career in accounting.
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Accounting+ Academic Toolkit: A fun introduction to the world of accounting. Includes "Grab & Go" activities for educators.
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Accounting+ Presents Futuristic: An influencer partnership on YouTube showing kids and young adults why accounting is so important.
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Accounting Careers: Limitless Opportunities: A free digital course that shows learners how an accounting background can help them achieve their career goals. This course covers the extensive benefits accounting skills can provide in business or in daily life, including contexts like entrepreneurship and personal finance.
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Accounting+ Scholarship and Internship Hub: Searchable database for students pursuing accounting degrees.
- Academic Resource Hub: Videos, lesson plans, case studies, printables, free classroom materials and more.
- Bank on It: A free online accounting-based game suitable for in-person, online or hybrid classrooms.
- Student Resources: Free high school membership, videos, career exploration tools and more.
Videos & Quizes
A variety of CPAs have recorded videos about their career paths, lessons learned in the CPA profession, advice for future CPAs, and misconceptions about the profession.
VSCPA videos
- The Accounting Career Experience from the VSCPA: Videos showcasing a variety of career paths for accountants.
Videos from our friends
- Why Choose Accounting: (3:14)
- CPA Career Awareness (2:33)
- Press Play: Real Accountant Stories
- Test your accounting savvy quizzes
Want to volunteer?
Visit the CPAs in the Classroom Volunteer page for more information.