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Undergraduate Newsletter

Qualifying to Sit for the CPA Exam as a North Carolina Candidate

New CPA Exam 

The exam is undergoing major changes that will be effective in January 2024. Click here to learn more:

https://www.evolutionofcpa.org/

The North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners recently created the video, “Qualifying to Sit for the Uniform CPA Exam as a North Carolina Candidate.” The video discusses the general requirements (age, residency, education, and moral character) for sitting for the Exam as a North Carolina candidate. Access the video.

 AICPA’s Digital CPA Exam Booklet

The AICPA’s CPA Exam Team just launched an all-new Digital CPA Exam Booklet, which replaces the print version.  The Digital CPA Exam Booklet provides valuable information to students, exam candidates, educators, and other stakeholders in a new interactive platform, which highlights:

  • The benefits of pursuing a career as a CPA
  • Who’s who in the CPA licensure process
  • Eligibility, applying for, and scheduling the CPA Exam
  • The upcoming changes in 2024 for CPA Evolution
  • Helpful links to CPA Exam Blueprints, the sample test, and other resources

AICPA Update:

The AICPA released the 2025 testing schedule with testing windows and score release dates. See here: Find out when you’ll get your CPA Exam score

A few key takeaways:

  1. The Core sections now have continuous testing; no blackout weeks at the end of each quarter.
  2. Score release dates are much quicker, usually within a month and sometimes just a couple weeks.
  3. The Disciplines are now open for a total of five one-month windows instead of four. June was added in addition to January, April, July, and October.

Poole College of Management Spring Career and Internship Fair – Friday, February 14th

All current job seekers should make plans to attend the college’s career fair.  This is another opportunity to connect with mostly industry employers and learn about current job opportunities.  To register and to learn more details about the event please visit this website.

Fellowships

Work Fellowship – Graduating Seniors

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a 21st century government agency that implements and enforces Federal consumer financial law and ensures that markets for consumer financial products are fair, transparent, and competitive is recruiting this fall for the Director’s Financial Analyst (DFA) position to start in June 2025, and we want to encourage graduating seniors/recent graduates to apply.

A highly selective, two-year rotational fellowship designed to engage young professionals in meaningful public service work. Each year, the CFPB hires a new cohort of Director’s Financial Analysts to gain a unique experience working alongside senior policymakers and researchers to help make financial markets work better for all.  

Visit the CFPB DFA Program webpage at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/students-and-graduates/cfpb-directors-financial-analyst-program/ to learn more about program eligibility requirements and how to apply during the live application window.

Scholarships

CLA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship

We are excited to announce the launch of the CLA Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Program, designed to support America’s future leaders in finance, accounting, business, and emerging professional services fields. This program aims to provide financial assistance to students, helping them pursue their educational goals and achieve their dreams.

Scholarship Details:

  • Funding: The CLA Foundation has granted $1.5 million to Scholarship America to fund 75 scholarships, each valued at $15,000, for the 2025-2026 school year
  • Eligibility: Scholarships will be awarded to students (high school seniors and graduates, current college undergraduates or graduate students) studying finance, accounting, business, and emerging professional services fields including data science and analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and related areas who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or graduate school for the entire upcoming academic year
  • Application Deadline: The scholarship application is now live and will close on May 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT

Application Process:

Important Notes:

  • CLA employees and their children are not eligible to apply
  • For additional information, please visit the Scholarship America website or contact the CLA Foundation directly.

AICPA Scholarship Opportunities

NCACPA Scholarship Opportunities

Leadership Programs

Student Organizations

Please consider joining an accounting group such as Accounting Society, NABA, Beta Alpha Psi, or IMA. They offer both leadership and networking opportunities.

We have several accounting-focused student groups in our department and I encourage you to check them out and see which ones appeal to your interests.

You can find more information about these groups on our website at this link.

Case Competitions

Learn more about Case Competitions.

Research Funding

Internships / Co-ops

Part-time Positions

Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes (ASPSA) Tutors

ASPSA is currently specifically in need tutors in accounting, economics, and other business courses.
Job descriptions and links to apply can be found here.

Qualifications for all positions:

  • Must have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average,
  • Demonstrate proficiency in coursework and/or have received a B+ or higher in the courses selected to tutor.
  • Must abide by North Carolina State University, NCAA and ASPSA rules and regulations.
  • Must be able to teach academic success strategies to a diverse student population in a one-on-one or small group setting. Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and have skills to develop written reports.
  • Must be attentive to detail and accurate in record keeping.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
  • Preference can be given to individuals who have tutoring experience or other educational qualifications.
  • Preference is given to individuals who are a sophomore or higher standing.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Maggie Cherveny (mcherve@ncsu.edu), Tutorial Coordinator for ASPSA.

Part-time Bookkeeper – The Buildable Companies

The Buildable Companies is seeking a knowledgeable and diligent Bookkeeper to provide fundamental accounting and related services for our portfolio of companies. This is an entry-level, part-time (<15 hours per week) position in our finance and accounting department
with the potential to grow into full-time as our businesses expand.
More information here.

Part-time Online Accounting Tutor Positions

Who Are We: We provide one on one local private tutoring both online and in person to students in the GRE

How To Apply: https://frogtutoring.com/jobs/Raleigh

Why Tutor With FrogTutoring – Raleigh?

  • Compensation starts from $30.00 or $35.5 per session
  • Make your work schedule
  • Get compensated for driving over certain mileage
  • Tutor both online and in person
  • Get periodic bonuses based on performance
  • Tutor of the month recognition
  • Generous referral bonuses
  • Be an academic coach and a mentor to local students

Full-Time Options

FDIC Job Opportunities

 The FDIC has opened additional jobs with planned start dates in Summer 2025.  More information, and the link to the online application, can be found at Financial Institution Specialist | FDIC.gov.

Internal Audit with Banking Industry

Are you a student who is interested in a career in Internal Audit? A local banking company has some great career opportunities!  To learn more please contact Kelly Hardy at kbhardy2@ncsu.edu. 

North Carolina Department of Revenue

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is recruiting accounting majors to fill Revenue Officer, Tax Auditor and Field Auditor positions throughout North Carolina.  Students can apply at the links below. If you have questions reach out to Beth Collins at the DOR at beth.collins@ncdor.gov or by phone at 919-896-4596.

The links to apply for each of these jobs are below:

Staff Auditor I – Financial Audit Division

TPAC Revenue Officer I | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

Revenue Field Auditor | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

Revenue Tax Auditor | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

DELOITTE OPPORTUNITIES                 

Audit & Assurance

Audit & Assurance – Staff Intern – Summer 2026

Audit & Assurance – Staff Intern – Winter 2026

Discovery Intern (Sophomore/Junior) Audit & Assurance – Summer 2025

Tax

Full Time Tax Consultant (Accounting) – Summer/Fall 2025, Winter 2026