On May 18th, the Washington CPA Foundation honored Foundation Circle Contributors and the 60 accounting students that received scholarships for the 2017-18 school year.

I get an interesting front-row seat of the social interactions at meet the firm events. I have seen students sell themselves well and sell themselves short. To offer some assistance, I have curated some top tips to help you prepare for fall recruiting season so you can make a strong first impression.

As I begin my year as Board Chair of your Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants (WSCPA), I want to share with you my reasons for being an active member for over 30 years.

For decades the Washington CPA Foundation has been supporting college students by providing scholarships. Your contribution helps the foundation do that. Now, your foundation contributions help potential CPAs even more. Find out how.

I was surprised when I found out that networking is a huge part of an accountant’s professional life. As a non-traditional student, developing these skills seemed crucial in allowing me to stand out during recruitment; all I needed were the opportunities to practice. The WSCPA was there to help.