Throughout October, November and December, 144 MACPA members visited various schools in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Traverse City to teach students basic business concepts. In the process, students also learned about the vast career opportunities in accounting.

The Fall MACPA Accounting Blitz, held in conjunction in Junior Achievement (JA), made it possible for nearly 2,500 students to benefit from the experience and knowledge of the volunteers who visited them. Students learned critical thinking and problem-solving skills through the various lessons presented by volunteers as well as through hands-on educational activities related to the lessons.

Volunteers for the Blitz were equipped with a toolkit from
JA that contained kid-friendly lesson plans and activities covering various business-minded topics. Volunteers also attended a training session to learn how to effectively
teach in the classroom and how to utilize the plans and activities provided.

The MACPA conducts the Accounting Blitz in the fall and spring each year. If you’re interested in more information regarding the Spring Blitz, or if you’d like to volunteer, visit the MACPA web site or contact Michelle Mohan.

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