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• Take an active role in your education. Meet with your advisor early in your academic career to plan your program.


• Get involved in extracurricular organizations such as Beta Alpha Psi, Institute of Management Accountants, and the Financial Planning Student Association.


• You will need to develop a wide array of knowledge, skills and competencies ranging from a strong understanding of accounting and business concepts to effective leadership and communication skills.


• Technology will play a major roll throughout your career, so it’s critical to stay abreast of and utilize new computer applications and systems.


• Develop a broad business perspective, which will enable you to see the "big picture" of the internal and external factors that impact how a business operates.


• It is important to recognize that learning does not end with school; this is really just the beginning of your lifetime commitment to continual education and development.