High School Students and Educators
ISCPA High School Accounting Showcase - February 2026
Iowa high school students will once again embark on an exciting journey into the realm of accounting with the Iowa Society of CPAs Accounting Showcase, where participants showcase their financial acumen and strategic thinking. A new rendition of the ISCPA High School Case Competition.
What is it?
A one-day, in-person event where high school students step into the shoes of CPAs. Working in teams, students will analyze a real-world business scenarios, develop solutions, and present their ideas to a panel of professionals.
Dates:
Feb. 6 - Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny
Feb. 10 - University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
Feb. 12 - Morningside University, Sioux City
It's a unique opportunity to:
Apply critical thinking and teamwork
Learn about the accounting profession
Engage with CPA mentors and judges
Why you should participate
Helps students develop leadership, analysis, and public speaking skills. Reinforces classroom learning with real-world experience (advanced accounting knowledge not necessary). Offers career exploration with support from the ISCPA. Plus, it's FREE to attend and ideal for business, finance, accounting, and economics students.
ISCPA member volunteer judges will select winners based on the presentations. All students who participate will receive an ISCPA Accounting Showcase t-shirt and a participation certificate. Each member of the winning team will receive an Amazon gift card. and bragging rights!
Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of accounting students and help them discover the possibilities that await future CPAs. Sign up today.
Accounting Opportunities Experience - November 2025
Teachers: Accounting Opportunities Experience offers a unique chance for your high school students to engage with accounting professionals for 50-60 minutes. It's an excellent way for students to explore and learn about a career in accounting. To ensure a meaningful experience, ISCPA will provide the speaker with a customizable, interactive presentation, along with training. The session will also include time for students to ask questions at the end. Watch for more information coming in August.
Resources for high school students and instructors
ISCPA YouTube channel offers videos to provide insight to the accounting profession and real stories from CPAs.
Online Learning Modules
ISCPA has partnered with Iowa Intermediary Network, additional organizations and companies to offer modules covering Iowa business standards. Learn more about these educational opportunities.
acCOUNTing ME IN - Request a speaker
The Iowa Society of CPAs offers an interactive acCOUNTing ME IN virtual or in-classroom presentation for high school students. Whether it's an accounting I class or your school's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter - or really anything in between - our members appreciate the opportunity to visit with high school students about this career choice and share the many doors it can open! Learn more and schedule a presentation today.
Additional resources for high school students
Also, check out these great resources created just for high school students:
Additional resources for high school educators
AICPA's Academic Resource Database is packed with great projects, cases, resources and ideas! It is free for teachers to create an account.
Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) provides many great resources as well.