Classroom Materials

The following materials have been developed to support student learning:   Accounting Intro Course Lessons The Bea Sanders/AICPA Innovation in Teaching Award is designed to recognize and disseminate successful practices in the first course sequence in accounting. Learn More>>    CPA iPACK and Education Handbook The AICPA’s CPA Information Package (iPACK) features the Takin’ Care of Business DVD with videos, games and printable lessons that promote and explain the fascinating career opportunities available to accounting majors who obtain the CPA designation. Learn More>>   Start Here Magazine: Special Issue 2008 This special issue of Start Here breaks down the career paths a CPA can take, features CPA profiles, discusses education and internships, and more. Learn More>>   Accounting Games at StartHere.GoPlaces.com The AICPA's student recruitment campaign, StartHere.GoPlaces.com, provides games that introduce students to the various roles a CPA plays in business: Money Means Business, Bizz Fun, Catch Me If You Can II, and The Turnaround Game. Learn More>>   The Uniform CPA Examination Web Site  The CPA Exam Web site provides information on preparing for and taking the CPA Exam and free registration for the CPA Exam Alert newsletter. Learn More>>   The Money Means Business Teaching Kit The Money Means Business teaching kit is designed to help educators introduce the complex world of business to students at both the high school and early college level. Learn More>> Budget Buzz: Be Smart About Saving The AICPA teamed with Weekly Reader to create a free educational program for 4th graders on financial literacy. Materials include a poster and two hands-on activities. Learn More>>   Penny Wise Lesson Plans Provided by the AICPA Foundation, the Penny Wise lesson plans help teachers to introduce financial concepts like budgeting, price comparisons, bank statements and interest to elementary and middle school students. Learn More>>   Penny Wise and Business Building Blocks Videos Funded by the AICPA Foundation, the Penny Wise and Business Building Blocks videos help elementary students learn about personal finance and the accounting profession. Learn More>>