Minority Summer Residency Program

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Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 13, 2012
Location: University of South Florida, Tampa
Date: June 10-14, 2012

The FICPA Minority Summer Residency Program is a five-day, four-night college residency program for students interested in business, with an emphasis on accounting.  The program is planned and conducted by the FICPA’s Accounting Careers Committee and the University of South Florida.

Purpose

The program is designed to increase awareness of accounting as a profession and show the variety of career opportunities available within the profession. The program goals are to:

  • Increase awareness of the accounting and business professions as a career,
  • Learn accounting and business concepts through structured activities,
  • Increase skills and knowledge in personal finance and leadership,
  • Familiarize students with the college "living" experience;
  • Encourage students to attend college and/or transfer to a four-year institution.
Eligibility

The program is open to minority students who are currently high school juniors/seniors or state college freshmen.  Students should be above average academically; though not a requirement, we suggest students have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Students should be interested in exploring the field of business with an emphasis on accounting.

Application/Nomination Form

Teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators may nominate more than one qualified minority student.  Each student must apply and be nominated by a teacher.  Forms may be submitted electronically or printed and faxed/mailed.  Submission deadline is Friday, April 13. 

Online student application:  www.ficpa.org/msrpstudent
Online teacher nomination:  www.ficpa.org/msrpteacher

Hint – If you are using the online forms, please review in advance and make sure you have all the information needed before you complete and submit the form. 

Printable Application/Nomination Form
Fax to:  (850) 681-2433
Mail to:  FICPA; 325 West College Avenue; Tallahassee, FL  32301; Attn:  MSRP

Registration Fee/Costs

The student registration fee is $75.  Students who qualify for a free or reduced lunch may receive a full scholarship.  Housing, meals, transportation and other program-related expenses during their stay are covered by the FICPA.  Students must provide their own transportation to and from the University of South Florida.  

Students and teachers will be notified of acceptance by Friday, May 4.  Information on the registration fee and other program details will be provided to students once they have been selected to attend. 

Students cancelling by May 29, 2012 will receive a full refund of their registration fee; otherwise the fee will be forfeited.  

Highlights of the Minority Summer Residency Program

Special program aimed at minority students interested in business and accounting

  • Students are selected from schools throughout Florida
  • Specially-designed curriculum teaches topics on business, accounting, personal finance, leadership, communication, admissions process, and the CPA profession
  • Field trips are designed to show typical work environments and how accounting systems are applied
  • Students meet and learn from college accounting majors, university faculty, and practicing CPAs
  • On-site residency and social activities to expand students knowledge of college life
For further information

If you have any questions, please e-mail AccountingCareers@ficpa.org, or call (850) 224-2727, Ext. 419 or Ext. 220.