In College
Welcome to (eek!) adulthood.
Eh, it’s not as scary as it sounds. But as a future CPA, you will have to make some grown-up decisions for yourself, beyond what to eat for breakfast. Here’s a rundown:
Big Things to Do
- Pick a major. We’ve got some advice if you need it.
- Prepare for the CPA exam. Yeah, this is huge. Get a handle on the most important test you’ll ever take.
Not as Big But Still Important Things to Do
- Fulfill your core curriculum courses—you’ll be surprised when you see how chem lab helped you in your role as a CPA for a biotech firm, or that your freshman English course was perfect prep for writing and presenting a company’s quarterly financial statement. Who knew?
- Start building your résumé: take leadership roles and join clubs (the AICPA’s Student Affiliate Membership will earn you major points).
- Add upper level courses in accounting, business writing, economics and information systems. They’ll look great on that ever-important résumé.
- Begin interviewing for jobs or internships—the real world is just around the corner.
Check, check and check? Find out what happens next, after college.
