2007-2008 Coaching Program

Coaching registration for the 2007-2008 year is now closed. Registration for coaching for the 2008-2009 will open August 2008. Please contact Judy Link for more information.

Through the OSCPA Coaching Program, OSCPA members encourage and guide students as they make the transition from college into the CPA profession.  This is an invaluable opportunity for students to learn about the profession from the inside and start building a network of professional contacts for potential job opportunities.

The Coaching Program is rewarding for both coaches and students. Each can benefit by practicing leadership and communication skills, identifying and achieving goals, and ensuring professional growth.

About the Coaching Program

Time Commitment
Ideally, coaches and students meet four times during the program, which runs from November 1, 2007   to January 31, 2008. Contact is also made through phone and email.  Total time commitment is between 10-12 hours.

Suggested Meeting Topics
1^st Meeting - Get to know each other. Tell story of career choice and experience. Establish student's goals. Provide a professional issues update.

2^nd Meeting - Resume help. Interviewing techniques. Discuss the difference between various accounting careers: government, tax, auditing, consulting, industry, and education. Discuss CPA exam preparation, new education requirements, the need for a CPA review course, first year career expectations, and how to set goals.

3^rd Meeting - Discuss quality controls/review, independence issues, and the review process relating to work performed for clients, marketing skills, people skills, networking contacts and internship possibilities.

4^th Meeting - Career Day. Student accompanies Coach for a job shadow. Certificate of achievement awarded to Student over lunch or dinner.

What Will This Program Cost?

Students are invited to join the OSCPA as a Student Member for a $35 annual fee. This membership offers the student access to a variety of networking and career-building opportunities.

For information contact Judy Link, Career Development Manager, 503 641-7200 / 800 255-1470 ext. 13.