2015 NABA Accounting
Career Awareness Program
at THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
June 21 - June 26, 2015
Summer Career Development Program
for High School Students
Overview of
the Program
ACAP stands for Accounting Career Awareness
Program and is a program of The National
Association of Black Accountants, Center for
Advancement of Minority Accountants. The primary
objective of the ACAP is to increase the number of
high school students from underrepresented ethnic
groups that attend college and major in accounting.
Through ACAP’s efforts, students receive
educational enrichment experiences and the practical
help needed for college preparation and a career in
accounting.
ACAP began in 1980 when the National Association
of Black Accountants (NABA) recognized the need
for a program that would direct African-Americans
and other underrepresented ethnic groups towards
the accounting profession. Realizing that preparation
for a professional career begins as a junior and
senior in high school, the Seattle Chapter of NABA
designed a pilot program that could mark a turning
point in the academic lives of secondary students,
motivating them to pursue a higher education.
ACAP revolves around a one-week summer
residency program for high school students. The
program introduces students to career
opportunities in accounting through a carefully
tailored curriculum involving local university
faculty and guest lecturers from business and
government. Students selected for ACAP receive a
full scholarship that covers the cost of tuition,
room, meals, books, supplies and transportation.
Students also compete for college scholarships in a
Group Case Study Competition.
ACAP’s Goals
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To increase the number of high school students from underrepresented ethnic groups
who attend college and major in accounting.
To increase college enrollment of these particular ethnic groups overall.
To provide a pipeline program for directing
these students to the accounting profession.
Visit our website: http://mycba.ua.edu/acap
Seminars, Workshops, & Recreation
Leadership Through A Diverse Lens
Introduction to Financial Statements
Maintaining Cultural & Ethnic Identity
Business Integrity
Forensic Accounting & Fraud Detection
College Admissions & Financial Aid Process
Interpersonal Skills & Communication
Career Opportunities in Accounting
Private Pool Party
VIP Football Stadium Tour
Campus Tour by Vans, Capstone Men & Women
The University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is the South's premier studentcentered, research university. Since 1831, The University
has been committed to supporting the aspirations of its
students. That commitment is reflected in an educational
experience that demonstrates an unwavering commitment
to teaching excellence, the advancement of scholarship,
and service to society.
Wealth Asset Management
Cash Management & Financial Planning
Making College Work for You
Executive Roundtable: Professional Accountants
Tour of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Tour of Alabama Power
Ethics & Social Responsibility
Managing Your Money
Student Panel on Culture & Diversity
Social Mixers & Team Building Games
Limo Scavenger Hunt
The Culverhouse College of Commerce has helped to
educate many prominent alumni since its founding in
1919. In fact, the CEOs of several Fortune 500 companies were College of Commerce graduates. We offer one
of the strongest curricula among business schools nationally. Our undergraduate business program is ranked
in the top 35 (the top 4-5%) nationally by U.S. News &
World Report. The undergraduate accounting program is
ranked number 8 nationally.
U.S. News & World Report has named The University one
of the nation's top 50 public universities for more than a
decade. The University led the nation with ten students
named to the 2010 USA Today All-USA College Academic
Team. UA also had the most students on the list in 2012,
2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003 and tied for the top spot in
2007. UA ranked 2nd in the nation among public universities in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars in 2011
with 181 scholars in the freshman class. The 2014 entering freshman class, at 6,856 students, is the largest and
best qualified in UA history. For more information, visit
www.ua.edu/quickfacts/know.html.
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Past Speakers Featured
Dr. Will Jackson is a Professor of Finance, Professor
of Management, and The Smith Foundation Chair of
Business Integrity. He earned his MBA from Stanford
University and his Ph.D. from The University of
Chicago. Before joining the faculty at The University of
Alabama, Dr. Jackson was a financial economist and associate policy advisor in the Research Department at the
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He was also an advisor
to the Bank on the making of U.S. monetary policy.
Dr. Cassandra Simon earned her BA from The
University of New Orleans, her MSW from Louisiana
State University, and a Ph.D. from The University of
Texas at Arlington. Her areas of interest and expertise
are social work in health care; cultural diversity issues;
psychoeducation and the family.
Mr. Stephen Black is the President and Founder of
Impact Alabama as well as SaveFirst, a volunteer
organization which prepares tax returns for low income
families using accounting and law students. After
graduating from Yale Law School, Mr. Black practiced
law for several years before serving as a policy advisor to
the Governor of Alabama.
Dr. Gary Taylor is the Associate Professor of Accounting at The University of Alabama; Director of the Garner
Center for Current Accounting Issues and Director of
the Ph.D. Program in Accounting. He earned his BS and
Ph.D from Ohio University, Athens. Dr. Taylor is a
PricewaterhouseCoopers Faculty Fellow and the director
of the Garner Center.
Who is Eligible
Grade: Sophomore, junior, or senior in Fall 2015
GPA: 3.0 *
Under-represented ethnic background
Interest in business education and career
Cost: $0 (all fees and costs in-town) **
*Applications will be considered for candidates below this minimum.
** Excludes transportation to and from the program
Visit our website: http://mycba.ua.edu/acap