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Extracurriculars for a Career in Accounting

Accountants track, report, and audit money for businesses and individuals. Business clubs like FBLA, finance programs, and math competitions help high schoolers build the right skills.

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4
online or hybrid
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open enrollment, no application
8
states with in-person programs

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Programs for a Career in Accounting

Future Business Leaders of America
Future Business Leaders of America · Multiple · Hybrid
HybridOpen EnrollmentGrades 6th - 12th

Why it fits: Financial literacy and business finance challenges develop foundational accounting and financial management knowledge.

Summer Leadership Academy
Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NY · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Program offers 'From CFO to CIA' career exploration session covering accounting and financial roles.

Drexel University LeBow College of Business Camp Business
Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Accounting is taught as one of the major business disciplines with instruction from accounting faculty.

Essentials of Finance
Wharton Global Youth Program · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 11th

Why it fits: Intensive introduction to finance fundamentals provides foundational knowledge for accounting careers.

Rutgers University Summer Business Camp
Rutgers Business School · Piscataway, NJ · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Accounting is one of five primary business disciplines introduced by faculty during the camp.

Husson University Early College Access Program (ECAP)
Husson University · Bangor, Maine · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Business courses available through ECAP help students explore accounting and finance career pathways.

Stock Market Game™
SIFMA Foundation · Multiple · Virtual
VirtualOpen EnrollmentGrades 4th - 12th

Why it fits: Portfolio tracking, transaction management, and financial decision-making develop core accounting and financial analysis skills.

National Personal Finance Challenge
Council for Economic Education · Multiple · Virtual
VirtualSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Competition focuses on earning, spending, saving, and budgeting—core accounting and financial management skills.

Chicago Summer Business Institute
Chicago Summer Business Institute · Chicago, IL · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 10th - 11th

Why it fits: Internships involve spreadsheet work, accounts receivable tasks, and office financial operations.

McCombs Future Executive Academy
McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Dedicated accounting track (DYNAMC program) introduces students to accounting careers and opportunities.

Howard University's School of Business Summer Enrichment Program
Howard University School of Business · Washington, D.C. · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: ACAP track provides direct accounting career exploration, case discussions, and professional conversations with accountants.

Business Careers Awareness Program
University of Arizona Eller College of Management · Tucson, AZ · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 11th

Why it fits: Students take accounting classes and compete in business plan case competitions directly relevant to accounting practice.

Brookes Engage
Oxford Brookes University · Oxford, England · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades 12th

Why it fits: Business School stream covers accounting and finance fundamentals through subject-specific masterclasses.

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