MACPA STUDENT Champion Program

Be the voice of future CPAs in Maryland.

Join the group of student leaders who represent their school, MACPA, and the CPA profession.

BENEFITS OF BECOME A CHAMPION
BECOME A CHAMPION
MACPA

The NEW MACPA Student Champion Program is composed of students who are passionate about the study of accounting, business and/or finance and are dedicated to becoming a CPA in Maryland. Student Champions will serve as a connection between the association and their college or university, as well as their professors, peers, and local community. Champions are charged with building awareness of MACPA and the profession, fostering engagement, and cultivating a sense of community with their school.

Legislative & Regulatory Involvement

Program Benefits & Requirements

The Value of Being a Student Champion

  • Build vital skills often not taught in school such as leadership and business communication
  • Be the first to know about dedicated association initiatives and events
  • Serve as a sounding board on how to better the profession and the association’s value proposition
  • Stand out amongst your peers
  • Gain recognition as a budding leader in your school and the association;
  • Expand your peer network
  • Connect with 8K+ potential employers and/or mentors
  • Receive access to the Universal CPA Exam Review product (a value of $799)

Requirements

  • MACPA student member;
  • Currently enrolled at a college or university;
  • College junior or senior;
  • Passion for accounting;
  • Committed to becoming a CPA; and
  • Willingness to speak to the benefits of the profession and association.

Become a Champion

Responsibilities

  • Stay updated on MACPA events, programs, and resources;
  • Speak at appropriate events about the benefits of membership, the profession, and involvement with MACPA;
  • Share information with your professor and peers on the association and profession;
  • Convey involvement opportunities for MACPA on campus;
  • Encourage MACPA attendance and/or involvement;
  • Urge peers to apply for membership and scholarships;
  • Distribute promotional materials, as needed, on campus or at student events;
  • Assist with student and young professional programs and activities;
  • Recruit additional candidates for the champion program;
  • Assist with class presentations at local high schools, middle, and/or elementary schools as needs arise; and
  • Share continuous feedback and ideas to ensure the relevancy and vitality of the student champion program and MACPA.

Commitments

  • Initial one-year term with option for continued service upon completion;
  • Participate in periodic virtual check-ins with MACPA staff (no more than once a month);
  • Attend at least one MACPA event per membership year;
  • Make all efforts to attend an annual Student Leadership Academy event; and
  • Attend pertinent training for the program.
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Ready to Become a Student Champion?

COMPLETE STUDENT CHAMPION FORM

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Meet Our MACPA Student Champions

Jeremy Nupp

Howard Community College Sophomore

"I am looking forward to meeting other people that are passionate about accounting and helping them along the way of developing their career path."

Jeremy Nupp

Howard Community College Sophomore

Tylek Simms

Towson University Junior

" I rushed to join the Macpa Champion Program because I saw it as the necessary first step in starting my accounting career. That said, I'm excited to see how this program can help shape my future and the future of others."

Tylek Simms

Towson University Junior

Vi Doan

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park Junior

"I am excited to complete my 150 credits and earn my CPA certification. I’m particularly looking forward to building my career in audit or tax, where I can contribute to meaningful financial decision-making and help drive organizational success."

Vi Doan

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park Junior

Uchechi Ezeanya

University of Maryland, College Park, Senior

"Through my accounting career, I want to be able to develop and promote financial literacy to those around me and my greater community"

Uchechi Ezeanya

University of Maryland, College Park, Senior

Juan Argüelles

Montgomery College

"I am excited to, through the completion of coursework, understand how accounting will facilitate the establishment of effective governance and processes, understand and quantify enterprise climate risk relating to realized and unrealized emissions and social impact, and the cost and benefits of improving ESG and business outcomes."

Juan Argüelles

Montgomery College

Verlean Boone

Strayer University, Junior

"To become an accountant is to embrace the language of business, shaping the financial landscape of tomorrow with the precision of numbers."

Verlean Boone

Strayer University, Junior

Emily Dolloff

University of Maryland at College Park, Senior

"I am excited about having the tools to set myself and my community up for financial success as I pursue my future career in accounting."

Emily Dolloff

University of Maryland at College Park, Senior

Lase Quadri

Towson University, Junior

"One thing I am super excited about is that with a career in Accounting, the possibilities and opportunities are endless."

Lase Quadri

Towson University, Junior

Shin La Wun

University of Maryland, College Park: Junior

"I'm looking forward to a career in accounting because it offers the opportunity to solve complex financial challenges, develop my analytical skills, and continuously learn in an evolving field."

Shin La Wun

University of Maryland, College Park: Junior

Jubelo Oyeniran

Stevenson University, Senior

"MACPA has not only blessed me with mentorship, support, invaluable skills, and knowledge, but has also ignited an unwavering passion for accounting within me."

Jubelo Oyeniran

Stevenson University, Senior

Casey Atalie Claveria

University of Maryland, Shady Grove, Sophomore

"MACPA provides student members with resources and scholarships to help students in their pursuit to be a CPA and pass the CPA exam, fostering academic success and professional development in accounting."

Casey Atalie Claveria

University of Maryland, Shady Grove, Sophomore

Helena Sudina

Towson University, Senior

"The MACPA community has warmly welcomed my inquiries and provided essential information about the profession, greatly contributing to the advancement of my career."

Helena Sudina

Towson University, Senior

Diana Keener

Questions?

To learn more about the Student Champion Program, contact Lauren McDonough, Director, Member Engagment:

lauren@macpa.org, 443.632.2328