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Accounting Student Resources
Jump-start your future career as a COCPA student member.
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.
Apply between March 1 and June 30, 2023 to be considered for a scholarship for the Merit Scholarship Application.
Apply between January 17 and March 31, 2023 to be considered for a scholarship for the Community College Accounting Scholarship.
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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.
Join in!
The AICPA Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop (ASLW) is an all-expenses-paid annual invitational program for minority accounting students. This event aims to strengthen students’ professional skills and understanding of the limitless possibilities and benefits of earning the CPA credential.
Attendees will participate in learning sessions and panel discussions covering a wide array of topics such as developing leadership skills and passing the CPA exam. Students will have the opportunity to interact with accomplished CPA professionals who will share priceless knowledge regarding career opportunities in accounting and the value of networking. AICPA Foundation covers the cost of student attendees’ transportation to/from the workshop location, hotel accommodations, training experience, and meals. Learn more about the AICPA Foundation.
Stay tuned for more information on the 2023 application deadlines, workshop dates, and workshop location!
Number of Recipients: 100 | Sponsor: AICPA Foundation
Contact diversity@aicpa.org with any questions regarding the Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop.
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A place for upcoming and newly minted CPAs
A group designed to help Colorado accounting students navigate their educational and professional journey by providing meetings, resources, networking events, and volunteer opportunities.
Meetings will include guest speakers, support from peers, connections in the field, knowledge sharing, CPA Exam study tips, assistance with the COCPA Career Center, resumes and cover letters, and more!
Students interested in joining: Please contact Abbey Aguirre, Student, Faculty, and Young Professionals Engagement Representative, at abbey@cocpa.org or 303-741-8623 to join.
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 Abbey Aguirre, Student and Faculty Engagement Representative: abbey@cocpa.org | 303-741-8623.