Twenty-two high school students from 16 different high schools recently attended Point Park University’s Fourth Annual Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP).
ACAP is part of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA). The program’s goal is to increase understanding among high school students in underrepresented minority groups about the field of accounting and its career opportunities.
Edward Scott, C.P.A., M.B.A., began ACAP at Point Park in 2013 and continues to lead the program each year. Scott is Point Park’s George Rowland White Endowed Professor in Accounting and Finance and chair of the Department of Business.
“We had a terrific program this year! The students were highly engaged from start to finish and the workshops were the most interactive between students and presenters since inception of the program,” explained Scott.
Anai’ya Jones, a junior at Urban Pathways Charter School, said: “I have enjoyed learning about the different areas of accounting and participating in the business etiquette dinner.”
“What grabbed my attention about ACAP is that you get to talk directly with accountants in the field. My favorite part of ACAP was the workshops. The presenters gave us great tips and advice,” remarked Jared Washington, a junior at Sewickley Academy.
ACAP Exposes High School Students to Accounting Careers and Professionals
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