More than 124 high school students from 11 area schools got an inside look at the opportunities offered by the accounting field during the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants' (MACPA) Annual High School Leaders Conference, which took place Jan. 30 at Eastern Michigan University's Student Center.
The conference was sponsored by EMU's Department of Accounting and Finance, and the MACPA.
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TAX MAN: Special Agent Stephen Moore, of the
Internal Revenue Service, tells high school students
how accountants track criminal behavior in the U.S.
Moore was a guest speaker at the recent Michigan
Association of Certified Public Accountants' Annual
High School Leaders Conference that took place on
campus Jan. 30. |
"People don't realize the diverse opportunities in accounting. It's not just sitting at a desk pushing a pencil," said Daniel Brickner, associate professor of accounting. "This is an initiative by the accounting profession to reach out to high school students. As a profession, we're always concerned about attracting the best and brightest students."
Lori DiMaggio, from the criminal investigations unit of the Internal Revenue Service, discussed how certified public accountants, working as agents with the IRS, track down the misuse of monies by big business and individuals. Paul MacDonald, controller for the Detroit Red Wings, offered insights into the role of certified public accountants in the world of sports and entertainment. A panel featuring undergraduate students discussed how to make the adjustment from high school to college. Scholarship information also was available.
Participating schools included the Academy for Business & Technology in Melvindale; Advanced Technology Academy in Dearborn; Airport High School in Carlton; Bedford High School in Toledo; Belleville High School in Belleville; Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights; Dundee High School in Dundee; Ida High School in Ida; Pinckney High School in Pinckney; South Lyon High School in South Lyon; and Woodhaven High School in Woodhaven.
