Beacom School of Business Hosts Virtual Summer Accounting Institute
The event provided students with the opportunity to learn about the accounting profession and featured lectures and presentations from USD faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the Beacom School of Business. Program attendees also had the opportunity to visit with representatives from local, regional and national employers, including Eide Baily, Deloitte, KPMG and Daktronics.
“Though we typically host a number of students from the Midwest each year, we were able to reach a wider audience from further away, including from New York and New Jersey, because we held the institute virtually,” said accounting instructor Erin Cornelsen. “The Summer Accounting Institute is a great way to introduce students to the world of accounting in a fun and informative way.”
“The Summer Accounting Institute was the best high school summer program I have attended," said Megha Bala, a participant in the institute. "It was so professionally done and rich with information and knowledge on accounting as a career and major. It was a great learning experience, and it opened my mind to what USD has to offer. I am eager to visit and hope to do so during my senior year.”
The following students were awarded $500 scholarships:
- Olivia Atkinson from Rochester, Minnesota
- Katherine Konda from Sherman, South Dakota
- BriAnna Linn from Letcher, South Dakota
Scholarships to the annual institute are available by contacting the USD Beacom School of Business. High school sophomores and juniors interested in accounting or business are eligible to attend.
