It’s true – it is a great time to be a CPA! That means it’s a great time to talk to young people about how the CPA credential opens doors and leads to a path of success.

Through the MACPA’s Speakers Bureau program, it’s easy to reach out to students of all ages – our future CPAs. Tell them how you help people and businesses achieve success. Tell them about the many advantages to obtaining the CPA credential. Tell them about the exciting things they may encounter in a career as a CPA. Tell them what excites you about being an accounting professional…

How Does the Program Work?
The MACPA is contacted by schools throughout Michigan looking for YOU! Teachers contact us with a need for an accounting professional to tell their students about the profession, or about a specific facet or issue faced by the profession. As requests come in, we’ll contact Speaker’s Bureau members in that area to see who’s available and interested in speaking. The MACPA serves as the bridge to connect the teacher with a professional.

Alternately, some Speakers Bureau members seek out schools on their own – such as the school of a child, grandchild, niece, nephew, or neighbor, etc.

How Does the MACPA Help You with Your Presentation?
Whether you have already spoken to a classroom(s) or are new at this, the MACPA will work with you to utilize your expertise to make a significant impact on these students. You don’t have to have previous speaking experience - you just have to be comfortable going in front of a classroom to speak to students (you decide which age group you’re most comfortable with, and only volunteer for engagements that arise with those age levels).

The MACPA’s Speaker’s Toolkit will help you build a 15-, 30- or 45-minute presentation. The MACPA also provides hand outs and giveaways for you to pass out to the students.

How Does This Program Benefit the Profession?
Our Speakers Bureau is committed to outreach in classrooms throughout the state. With the ever-expanding demand for accounting graduates, the MACPA is making great strides in reaching large numbers of students from all age groups.

I’m In! How Do I Get Started?
Contact Kristen Pytel for more information or to be added to the Speakers Bureau mailing list. Once on the mailing list, you’ll receive notification when there is a speaking request in your area. You can then make a determination if you’d like to fulfill the request.

We Make it Easy to Participate
As a busy professional, sometimes it can be tough to get away from the office. That’s why volunteering for the Speakers Bureau is perfect for busy people! You pick and choose which speaking engagements you’re available to do. Sometimes you and the teacher can work together to find a a mutually agreeable date for the presentation.

There is also no obligation or requirement to fulfill requests that come to you. Other members of the Speakers Bureau in your area will have also received an e-mail and may be available to fulfill the request. And finally, there is no requirement as to how many schools you visit throughout the year.

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