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Extracurriculars for a Career in Accountant

10 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in accountant.

Future Business Leaders of America
Future Business Leaders of America · Multiple · Hybrid

Financial literacy and business finance challenges develop foundational accounting and financial management knowledge.

Chicago Summer Business Institute
Chicago Summer Business Institute · Chicago, IL · In-Person

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

Dedicated accounting track (DYNAMC program) introduces students to accounting careers and opportunities.

Summer Leadership Academy
Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NY · In-Person

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

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

Intensive introduction to finance fundamentals provides foundational knowledge for accounting careers.

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

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

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

Accounting is one of five primary business disciplines introduced by faculty during the camp.

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

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

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

Business courses available through ECAP help students explore accounting and finance career pathways.