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While a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an accountant, not every accountant is a CPA. CPAs are leaders, strategic thinkers and problem solvers. Proper accounting is integral to any businesses or operation's success and so CPAs are needed everywhere. They can work in a variety of areas, including public accounting, business and industry, technology, forensics, government and education, to name just a few.
Some of the job titles CPAs hold are CEO, CFO, partner, owner, controller, treasurer, financial analyst, auditor, etc. Click here to learn more.
Why accounting at Western Kentucky University
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The accounting programs at WKU focus on building and nurturing a culture of student success and engagement while preparing students for careers in the field. The programs provide innovative curricula that adapts to changes in the industry. Opportunities for career mentoring, professional development, networking with professionals, and involvement in engaging student organizations are provided and encouraged for our students. The Department of Accounting and the Gordon Ford College of Business are both accredited by the AACSB-International, the highest mark of quality a business program can be awarded. To learn more about the WKU Department of Accounting, click here. |
KyCPA college student membership is free.
Click here to view KyCPA student member benefits and to become a KyCPA student member.
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CareersA CPA's level of expertise - and the accountability for the work he or she does – is held to a much higher standard than those practicing as accountants. That's an important distinction to those who have earned the designation and proudly call themselves CPAs. Learn about more careers: HERE |
Click here to become a student member of KyCPA.
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ScholarshipsWe offer financial assistance to college via myriad scholarship options and with special thanks to the KyCPA Educational Foundation. |
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AmbassadorYour 2023-24 KyCPA Student Ambassador Become a Student Ambassador and help shine a light on other students about accounting careers. |
CPA Dish Featuring WKU Alumni
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SCHOLARSHIPS EARNED BY Western Kentucky University STUDENTS
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KyCPA Educational Foundation 2017 2018 2019 2020 |
KyCPA Educational Foundation (continued) 2021 2022 2023 |
PEAK 2012 2013 |
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Freibert 2008 |
Becker Grant 2010 |
Dean Dorton Allen Ford 2012 2019 |
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Crowe Horwath 2017 |
Louis T. Roth 2018 2019 |
BKD True Expertise 2019 |
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Gordon Ford Memorial 2019 2020 |
Deloitte 2020
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DMLO 2020
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Brown Forman Diversity 2020 |
Dave Calzi 2021
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Pricewaterhouse Coopers 2020 2021
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National Insurance Agency 2018
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MCM CPAs and Advisors 2019
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KyCPA President's Scholarship 2022 |
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Blue & Co. 2023 |
Brown Forman 2023 |
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