Sharing with our High School Students

High School Students Get Inside Scoop about One of Today’s Best Career Opportunities

ROSELAND, N.J. – During the last several years, as career opportunities for Certified Public Accountants have expanded dramatically, accounting has become one of the fastest growing majors in American colleges and universities. That’s what students at Washington Township High School discovered on November 18, 2010 when Edward Oberman CPA and Lee Ann Oberman, CPA, visited to discuss the exciting, well-paying career opportunities that are available to students who study accounting.

The presentation was part of the statewide “Pay It Forward” campaign initiated by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJSCPA) to alert students to the rewarding career opportunities available to those who pursue an accounting degree. This fall, more than 140 CPAs are headed back to the classroom to discuss careers in accounting with more than 8,000 high school students. As working professionals, these NJSCPA members are able to give students a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed in accounting and the rewards accounting professionals can expect.

Even in today’s uncertain economy, there’s still a strong demand for new accounting graduates. A recent CNNMoney.com report ranks "CPA" as the sixth best job in America, based on qualities such as great pay, superior growth prospects and meaningful work.

As an increased benefit and to encourage students to enter the accounting field, the NJSCPA operates New Jersey’s largest professional scholarship fund. In 2010, the NJSCPA Scholarship Fund awarded more than $310,000 in scholarships to 76 high school and college students to support their studies in accounting.

The “Pay It Forward” presentations include videos that allow students to learn about the rewarding career of a CPA, fun facts, and an overview of the range of career choices available after graduation.

To learn more about the “Pay It Forward” program or to watch a sneak peek of the presentation, visit the Society’s website at www.njscpa.org/students/educators and then click on high school. For questions, please contact Janice Amatucci at 973-226-4494, ext. 209 or jamatucci@njscpa.org.

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