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College to Accounting Professional University (CAP U)

CAP U

WE KNOW YOU'RE ONE OF A KIND.
Does your future employer?

Mold the skills you need to stand out and elevate
your opportunities at CAP U.

Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14, 2023

Click here to register.

Held at the KyCPA Offices, 1735 Alliant Avenue, Louisville

We will provide overnight accommodations at a
hotel to those students who attend and are coming from out of town. If you need a hotel room, you must register by October 6. 

Students who do not need a hotel room must register by October 10

A $25 deposit is required upon registration (fully refunded at check-in for the event). 

Additionally, we will pay for your mileage for any miles over 70 miles, each way. (For example, if your trip is 90 miles each way, we would pay for 20 miles each way.)

For more information please email Zoe Sapin at zsapin@kycpa.org.

A program designed to:

  • Enhance professional skills
  • Master interviewing techniques to help edge out the competition for internships and jobs
  • Perfect networking and communication skills
  • Learn about career opportunities

Sample AGENDA (from cap u in 2022)

Day 1

  • 2 p.m. – Welcome
  • 2:15 p.m. - Case Studies Selecting the Best Candidate based on Their LinkedIn Profiles
  • 2:45 p.m. - How to Build Your Brand on LinkedIn
  • 3:30 p.m. – Break
  • 3:45 p.m. - Accounting Career Opportunities Panel
  • 5 p.m. - Progressive Dinner
Day 2
  • 10 a.m. – Welcome
  • 10:15 a.m. - CPA Exam Experience Panel
  • 11:15 a.m. - Job Opportunities in Accounting Game/Activity
  • 12 p.m. - Lunch/Interview Tips & Techniques
  • 1 p.m. - Mock Interviews
  • 2 p.m. - Meet the Firms Reception 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • College accounting, finance or business student enrolled at an accredited college or university in Kentucky or southern Indiana with interest in pursuing a CPA license.
  • Must be enrolled in the 2023 academic year for at least one semester.

“This program increased my knowledge of the accounting profession, and it gave me a feel of what it’s like to work in accounting. The speakers provided relevant insight that answered lots of questions I had, as well as helpful tips for a successful career." Hope Odubena, Asbury University

“The College to Accounting Professional University (CAP U) virtual experience was truly an engaging, informative, and exciting opportunity! I learned so much about emerging technologies, communication, and leadership, and I am grateful for the chance to participate. Having these experiences to learn, network, and share with others really makes a difference in our personal and professional lives.” – Jenna Williams, University of Louisville