Newark Accountant Speaks to Students About Career Opportunities

A Newark-based certified public accountant, Ryan Curran of Curran LLP, recently visited students  at Newark Tech to discuss job opportunities in the field as part of the Pay it Forward campaign sponsored by the state Society of Certified Public Accountants.

The presentation was designed to alert students to the rewarding career opportunities available to those who pursue an accounting degree. This fall, more than 160 CPAs are headed back to the classroom to discuss careers in accounting with nearly 10,000 high school students. As working professionals, these NJSCPA members are able to give students a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed in accounting and the rewards accounting professionals can expect.

The NJSCPA operates New Jersey’s largest professional scholarship fund. In 2013, the NJSCPA Scholarship Fund awarded more than $425,000 in scholarships to 74 high school and college students to support their studies in accounting.

The Pay It Forward presentations include videos that allow students to learn about the rewarding career of a CPA, fun facts and an overview of the range of career choices available after graduation.

To learn more about the Pay It Forward program or to watch a sneak peek of the presentation, visit the Society’s website at njscpa.org/students and then click on Educator Resources. For questions, please contact Janice Amatucci at 973-226-4494, ext. 209 or jamatucci@njscpa.org.