The OSCPA can provide a CPA professional to speak before a class or a community organization on various topics – from what it’s like to be an accountant and the many career options available to CPAs, to an overview of tax law changes, to talking about how to make wise decisions with your money.
Teachers: Young people today face a multitude of career possibilities, and it can be a challenge to provide them with information about their options. Accountants are in high demand – from traditional public accounting to serving as accountants in industry or government, the opportunities are almost limitless. If you're interested in having a professional speak to your class about the choices available to students through a career in accounting, please fill out the form below.
Community Organizations: OSCPA members volunteer their time to speak before fraternal and other community groups. If you would like to have a CPA speak before your organization, please fill out the form below.
Presentation Topics
Below are just some of the topics that a CPA professional could speak about. If these presentations do not address the needs of your group, OSCPA is able to tailor presentations to your specific needs and concerns.
Budgeting, Saving, and Retirement
- The importance of having and sticking with a budget
- How technology can help
- 401 (k) plans, stock market & pensions
- Life insurance and estate planning
Credit Card Debt
- When to use credit cards
- What to do when you have debt
- Protecting your credit
- Interest rates
What it's like to be a CPA
- Many career options available
- Requirements to become a CPA
- The Uniform CPA Exam
- Professional ethics and continuing education
Buying and Selling a Home
- Down payment requirements
- Why your FICO score matters
- Types of loans and programs
- Tax consequences