Accounting Student Resources
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As a COCPA student member, enjoy countless opportunities to learn and forge a strong career path.
Founded in 1958, the Educational Foundation of the COCPA provides scholarships to students in Colorado who are on the path to a CPA career.
Scholarships are awarded in August for the fall term and may be applied to tuition, textbooks, fees, and on-campus room and board. Applicants must be pursuing a degree with accounting emphasis from an eligible, 4-year Colorado college or university.
Applications for the Junior, Senior, and Graduate Merit-Based Scholarship will open next year.
Applications for the Community College Accounting Transfer Scholarship will open next year.
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Access career planning tools, discover job opportunities, connect with employers, prepare for job interviews, and more with the COCPA’s Career Center!
Click below to get started, create an account, and upload your resumé.
Contact Stacy Svendsen with questions about the COCPA Career Center at stacy@cocpa.org.
Every year, COCPA hosts the following events to help you connect to the profession and grow your skills.
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For many candidates, taking the CPA Exam can be one of the biggest obstacles to overcome when transitioning into the profession. Often aspiring CPAs are not sure if they are truly prepared to sit for each section.
To help provide more transparency into exam-readiness, COCPA and Surgent CPA Review have partnered to offer a FREE simulated CPA Exam section of your choice.
Open Date: Mar 01, 2024
Close Date: Jun 15, 2024
Workshop Dates: Oct. 16–18, 2024
Location: Marriott Atlanta Perimeter Center, Atlanta, GA
Number of Recipients: 125 | Sponsor: AICPA Foundation
Contact diversity@aicpa.org with any questions regarding the Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop.
2024: New Year, New CPA Exam
Learn what it takes to become a CPA with this guide.
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Activities and programs for accounting students and emerging professionals. Featuring events, resources, and support throughout your educational and professional journey.
Students interested in joining: Please contact contact contact Stacy Svendsen, Engagement and Programs Specialist.
stacy@cocpa.org, 303-741-8613
2024: New Year, New CPA Exam
Whether you have started or are planning to start the CPA Exam process, there are two important changes you should know.
In Colorado, beginning on Dec. 30, 2023, the CPA exam window was permanently extended from the previous 18-month window to a 30-month window, which COCPA supported through its advocacy efforts.
The new CPA Evolution-aligned Uniform CPA Exam launched in January 2024. There are now three Core sections, which all candidates must take:
Candidates will then select one of the following Disciplines:
For those who started the exam process prior to 2024, there is good news! Previously passed Exam section credits that have not expired prior to Jan. 1, 2024, can count toward the CPA Evolution-aligned Exam — and any unexpired Exam credits on that date which would expire between Jan. 1, 2024, and June 29, 2025, are extended until June 30, 2025.
If you have questions or need additional support in your CPA Exam process, please reach out to COCPA at info@cocpa.org.
Colorado State Board of Accountancy Responds to Candidate Hardships
In response to significant health, economic, education, and travel disruptions resulting in CPA Examination candidate hardships, the Colorado State Board of Accountancy will extend credit through June 30, 2025, for CPA Examination credits that expired from January 30, 2020(1) through May 11, 2023(2), which have not been subsequently replaced by new credits for the same sections.
If you have questions or concerns about this program, please contact cri@nasba.org.
For any additional licensure assistance, you may also contact the COCPA via email at info@cocpa.org or via the online chat feature in the bottom right corner of your screen.
(1) The United States Department of Health and Human Services declared a national Public Health Emergency.
(2)The United States Department of Health and Human Services announced the expiration of the national Public Health Emergency.
Take advantage of the following members-only discounts:
Enjoy the incredible full benefits of COCPA membership for a discounted student rate of just $24 annually.
To learn more about student membership, events, or products, contact Stacy Svendsen, Engagement and Programs Specialist: stacy@cocpa.org | 303-741-8613.