The Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) of St. Louis has a proven track record of setting students on the path to thriving careers in accounting and related fields. Just ask Darius L. Thompson, CPA, a Senior Manager, Assurance at Ernst & Young LLP, who credits ACAP as being “extremely beneficial to launching my career as a CPA and accounting professional.” For Darius, ACAP provided crucial early exposure to African-American CPAs and business professionals within the accounting industry. This impactful experience extended far beyond the program itself, with Darius leveraging relationships and knowledge gained through ACAP to propel his professional journey. He enthusiastically recommends ACAP to any student interested in business, emphasizing its role in personal growth and skill development beyond just accounting and finance.
Sydney Nelson, MPA, CIADirector, Supplier Diversity at Advocate Health, echoes this sentiment, highlighting the critical role of ACAP in career validation. Sydney, an alumnus of NABA Milwaukee’s ACAP in 2007, emphasizes the program’s ability to provide exposure, education, and experience – the three pillars for informed career decisions. ACAP offered Sydney an introductory education to core accounting and business concepts, giving a significant advantage in high school accounting courses. Furthermore, connections made through NABA led to college internships, offering firsthand experience of “A Day in the Life” in the profession. Sydney walked away from ACAP with the empowering belief that “anything is possible.” While now contributing to the accounting field through part-time teaching and NABA involvement, Sydney remains a dedicated advocate for ACAP, recognizing its profound impact on shaping future leaders.
If you are a student in the St. Louis area exploring career options in accounting or business, the Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) offers an invaluable opportunity. Discover how ACAP can provide you with the exposure, education, and experience needed to build a successful and fulfilling future.
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