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1. Starting Fall 2025, schedule ACCT 3300 the same semester you take ACCT 3100.  ACCT 3100 and 3300 are prerequisites for ACCT 4150, so it’s a time-saver to take them together.  If you fail to take both 3100 and 3300 at the same time, it will take at least 3 semesters to complete your upper-level accounting courses because of the prerequisites for 4150, so plan accordingly.
   
   
2. If possible, take FIN 3100 before you take ACCT 4050.  The present value concepts you learn in FIN 3100 will be very helpful when you study Bonds and Leases in ACCT 4050.
   
   
3. Did you know that an accounting internship counts as 3 accounting hours toward the 30 hours you need to get a CPA license in Georgia?  You can apply for up to 12 hours of credit for your full-time internship.  Of the 12, three will count toward accounting hours and all 12 hours will count toward the 150 you need to be licensed.  Because our undergraduate degree already requires 27 hours of accounting (major field + electives), the additional 3 hours from an internship will get you to the 30 accounting hours you need to be licensed in Georgia.
   
   
4. Did you know that KSU is one of only 13 schools world-wide to hold “Center of Excellence” recognition by the Institute of Internal Auditors (through its Internal Auditing Education Partnership – IAEP)?  You can earn an IAEP Certificate by taking ACCT 4152 and 4800 as electives (and 4550 as a major field requirement).  If you have an interest in a career in Internal Auditing, please contact Dr. Brad Schafer for more information about the IAEP certificate program (bschafe3@kennesaw.edu).
   
   
5. Planning on getting your CPA?  These major field electives represent material that’s heavily tested on the CPA Exam:  ACCT 4100 – Advanced Financial Accounting, ACCT 4250 – Advanced Taxation, ACCT 4600 – Governmental & Not-for-Profit Accounting.
   
   
6. KSU Career Planning & Development holds resume workshops each semester.  Be sure you update your resume at the end of each semester to reflect changes to your GPA and activities.  Post your resume on Handshake for internship and co-op opportunities.
   
   
7. Employers look for soft skills (written and oral communication, teamwork, leadership) along with technical skills.  Be sure your resume highlights areas where you have excelled with soft skills.  Highlight collaboration, communication and leadership activities you’ve engaged in for work or clubs/service.  These will help you to stand out.  

Putting letters behind your name is very important in the accounting profession. Find a certification that best fits your career goals.

• Get Certified – This website will give you information on all the certifications. The “gold standard” is Certified Public Accountant (CPA). There are over half a million licensed CPAs in the United States. The CPA credential is the most recognized and broad certification you can earn. CPA is only one of the many options. Visit Get Certified to find one that is a good fit for you
  
  
• IAEP Certificate – The Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) program was developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) to meet the growing demand for internal audit education at colleges and universities. Kennesaw State School of Accountancy as an IAEP “Center of Excellence” program, facilitates students the opportunity to earn an IAEP Certificate by completing a specified set of courses. Visit IAEP Certificate to learn more.
  
  
• Becker CPA Prep – Kennesaw State School of Accountancy has partnered with Becker CPA prep to provide you with Becker's All Access package at a discounted rate. This includes a complete four-part CPA review with an unlimited access period. Students can use Becker's self-study, live online classes, live in classroom classes, digital and print textbooks, digital flash cards and access to CPA exam success coaches.
  
  
• Becker CPA and CMA Prep – Kennesaw State School of Accountancy has partnered with Becker to provide you with Becker's All Access package at a discounted rate to prepare for the CPA and CMA exams. Students can use Becker's self-study, live online classes, live in classroom classes, digital and print textbooks, digital flash cards and access to CPA or CMA exam success coaches.

• Georgia Society of CPAs Student Membership – A Georgia Society of CPAs Student Membership is a great resume builder, a way to connect with the profession, and provides you great content for interviews to prove you know what is happening in the Georgia Accounting world. The one-time fee grants you access as a student member for one year after graduation. Join today!

• Dress for Success – Do you know what business casual and business professional dress means? See this guide to get to know how to Dress for your Success.
  
  
• Handshake – Handshake is an online career opportunities platform used by many universities across the country. KSU’s Handshake board is the central way that employers can advertise events and positions directly to students and alumni. Find your next job or internship here.

Internships are a must for accounting majors. To receive college credit for an internship you must register for the course just like any other academic course. Get more info on how to turn your internship into college credits.

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Learn more about opportunities with student organizations for accounting students on Owl Life.

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Employers are looking to hire KSU business and accounting students. Check out the available open positions below:

Project Bench & Jobs (PB&J) is an innovative program in the Coles College School of Accountancy. Junior, Senior, or MAcc students have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the Atlanta accounting community.

Employers often have short-term (up to 16 weeks) project-based work requiring additional qualified help. Candidates from the “Bench” can go to work quickly, eliminating the employer’s need to complete a lengthy job posting/search. Employers are willing to work around your class schedule and the expected time commitment is up to 20 hours a week.

See employment opportunities at our diamond-level partner organizations.

The School of Accountancy awards over $200,000 in scholarships each year and students have access to even more scholarships through outside professional organizations. See all the open scholarship applications below.

• KSU SOA Scholarships

  At KSU, our students come first. You asked for an easy, straightforward and mobile-friendly way to apply for scholarships – and we delivered. KSU has launched an easy, mobile and personalized process that makes finding and applying for scholarships easier than ever. When you’re ready to find scholarships, our scholarship finder will match you to your best fit opportunities! 

  Deadline: November 1st – February 1st

  Deadline: December 1st - March 1st

• The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of CPAs

  The Educational Foundation of The Georgia Society of CPAs, Inc. sponsors scholarship programs that provide financial support to accounting majors and those with a concentration in accounting. Students who meet the eligibility requirements listed below are encouraged to apply. All scholarships awarded are to be used for the following school year.

  Deadline: November 1st – February 1st

Because of the continued support and contributions from our wonderful accounting partners, we are able to fund scholarships for students at our annual Honor's Banquet.

Carr, Riggs, and Ingram CPAs and Advisors sponsors the School of Accountancy BUSA 3150 and 4150 Professionalism course for our Accounting students.

Need career tips on how to be successful in the accounting recruitment process or landing that next internship or full-time job offer? Check out Career Conversations!

Seniors, we are so proud of you academic achievements and excited to see where you land next! Tell us where you are going by completing our First Destination Survey!