Other Information
Interested in Being a CPA?
Since July 1, 2000, the Washington State Board of Accountancy requires that students have a total of 225 quarter credits from a recognized higher education institution in order to satisfy the education requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam. This is equivalent to a 5th year of college. It is not only important to take additional accounting classes. It is also important that students broaden their education across a wide range of knowledge, skills, and abilities. One way to obtain the additional credits is through our Master of Professional Accounting (MPAC) degree program. The MPAC degree is designed to meet the broadening educational needs of the accounting community, and allows students to select among three concentrations: Financial Reporting and Assurance Services, E-commerce and Information Systems, and Corporate Financial Management.
CPA Exam Requirements: Washington State Board of Accountancy
MPAC Degree Program: Master of Professional Accounting
Scholarships for Accounting Majors
Department of Accounting Scholarships
Through the generosity of the Accounting Program's alumni and friends network, we are pleased to offer several scholarship, remission and/or recognition award opportunities. Undergraduate Accounting Majors and MPAC students should go to Angel and go to the ‘Accounting Majors’ Group for further details and deadlines.
Other Scholarships
These are non-departmental scholarships and awards from various organizations. Applications should be submitted directly to these organizations unless otherwise noted.
Clark Nuber Accounting Scholarships
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| Eligibility: |
Accounting students who will have completed their sophomore year by Summer 2012 at an accredited four-year institution in Washington State. All applicants must be U.S. citizens, or have applied for citizenship. Preference will be given to residents of Washington State. Scholarship recipients will automatically receive an on-campus interview provided they submit a complete application packet prior to the on-campus interview deadline. |
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Clark Nuber |
| Amount: |
Six $1,000 merit-based scholarships (used for tuition only).
Multiple scholarships may be awarded per University. |
| Deadline: |
All applications must be mailed by March 31, 2012 to:
Scholarship Program: Attn: Human Resources
Clark Nuber
10900 NE 4th Street, Suite 1700
Bellevue, WA 98004
Unofficial college transcripts are acceptable.
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Application |
American Society of Woman Accountants (ASWA) Accounting Scholarships
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| Eligibility: |
Applicant must be either a part-time or full-time student, pursuing either an associate’s of applied science, bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or an equivalent designated postbaccalaureate certificate of accounting; have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours within four weeks of the application deadline; have maintained a minimum grade point average of 2.05 overall and 3.0 in accounting; be attending an accredited community college, college, university or professional school of accounting. |
| Funded by: |
American Society of Women Accountants Seattle Chapter |
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Prior year amounts ranged from $1,000 - $5,000 per student. |
| Deadline: |
All applications must be received by May 16, 2011 |
| Website: |
www.aswaseattle.org |
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National American Women’s Society of Certified Public Accountants (AWSCPA) Scholarship
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| Eligibility: |
Applicant must meet the minimum education requirements to sit for the CPA exam within one year of scholarship awarding; either be an entering Senior, 5th year student, graduate student or a graduate AND eligible to take a review course within one year of scholarship awarding; have a 3.0 GPA in accounting and a 3.0 GPA overall; provide a validated transcript from their college to verify grades, major and classes taken; submit an essay no longer than 1,000 words explaining why they are deserving of the scholarship; either be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States. |
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American Women’s Society of Certified Public Accountants and Becker CPA Review |
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A Becker CPA Review Course valued at $3,065 |
| Deadline: |
Due Date of application is May 31, 2012. |
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Monica McCallahan, of Becker at (703) 330-9077 or mcallahan@becker.com.
AWSCPA administrative offices at (800) 297-2721. |
| Website: |
www.awscpa.org/awards.php |
| Application: |
Online
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