Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP)

1. 2011 Accounting Career Awareness ProgramSponsored byDallas/Fort Worth Chapter of theNational Association of Black Accountants, Inc.Southern Methodist UniversityandThe University of Texas at Dallas

2. What is ACAP? Dallas ACAP Success Stories • Partial Listing: • 405 students have graduated from the program since inception in 2001. • The class size has ranged from 20 students to 58 students. • Average GPA approximates 3.4. • Each year, several current students are repeat students from prior years. • Scholarship dollars awarded each year approximate $5,000. • Students come from approximately 30 different high schools. • Former ACAP students have served as ACAP Counselors in subsequent years while in college. • Siblings of prior ACAP students and children of NABA members have enrolled in the program. • Approximately 80% of ACAP graduates have gone on to college and majored in business. • Dallas ACAP has gained National prominence as a premier NABA program. • Dallas ACAP celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2010. • Dallas ACAP was held on the following campuses: UNT (2001); TWU (2002 and 2003); SMU (2004 – 2010). • Key Statistics: • 10-Year Breakdown by Ethnicity: • African American (297) • African (4) • Asian (21) • Hispanic (80) • Native American/Other (2) • Total students graduated: 405 • ACAP is a career development program designed by NABA for minority high school students. ACAP Week is June 12-17, 2011. • During a week-long residency camp, a select group of high school Freshmen and Sophomores are introduced to business and accounting on the campus of UT Dallas. Similarly, a select group of high school Juniors and Seniors explore careers in accounting and business on the campus of SMU. ACAP steers students toward these vocations and guides them through career decisions. • Both programs are fully supervised, all-expenses paid (no cost to selected students),supported by donations from leading business professionals, and grants from a number of NABA corporate partners. • Students selected for ACAP receive free tuition, room and board, books, materials, tours, and mentoring. Candidates must complete an application, obtain personal references, and write an essay. Students will also compete for scholarships and other monetary gifts. • Key Dates: • September/October High School Visits • February High School Visits; Revisits • April 15 Deadline for Applications • April 1 – 23 Screening of Student Applications • April 30, May 7 Student Interviews • May 20 Notification of Student Acceptance • June 4 Student/Parent Orientation • June 12 – 17 ACAP Week 2011 Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP) For additional information on ACAP, go to the following website: www.nabadfw.org/nabadfw/studentaffairs.asp for ACAP application , scholarship application, etc. The NABA address: DFW Chapter of NABA, P.O. Box 1787, Dallas, TX 75221. The ACAP Director is Maria Bean, CPA. You may contact her at maria.bean@us.pwc.com or at 214-529-1834. The Executive Director is Odell Brown, CIA, CPA, PHR. You may contact him at odell.brown@wnco.com or at 214-212-9374.

3. High School Freshmen & Sophomores High School Juniors & Seniors • ACAP at University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)*: • Introduction to Careers in Accounting & Business • Exposure to College Life • Exposure to Accounting Professionals • Corporate Tour • Mentoring Opportunities • Monetary Gifts • Interactions with other High School Students • Targeted Curriculum • ACAP at Southern Methodist University (SMU)*: • Exposure to Business and Accounting Careers • Exposure to College Life • Exposure to Accounting Professionals • Scholarship Dollars • Networking Opportunities • Corporate Tour • Working in Teams • Interactions with other High School Students • Targeted Curriculum Accounting…For All Seasons of Your Life College Students & Professional Members • NABA Chapter Member: • Internships/Career Opportunities in Accounting and Business • Exposure to the Big 4 Accounting Firms • Exposure to Seasoned Business Professionals • Mentoring Opportunities • Scholarship Dollars and Doctoral Fellowships • Exposure to various industries and working environments • Advancement Opportunities at various levels within the firms/corporations • Consideration for positions on corporate and non-profit boards • Unlimited opportunities in technical and skills training • Networking Opportunities *Program or activity sponsored by the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA). For additional information on NABA, go to the following websites: www.nabainc.org (National); www.nabadfw.org (DFW Chapter of NABA); www.nabadfw.org/nabadfw/studentaffairs.asp for ACAP application , scholarship application, etc. You may also contact NABA at DFW Chapter of NABA, P.O. Box 1787, Dallas, TX 75221.

4. Yearly Breakdown by Class & Gender

5. Breakdown by Ethnicity, Class & Gender

6. Accounting Career Awareness ProgramTargeted Curriculum—Freshmen & Sophomores (UTD) *Combined activity with SMU ACAP students (Juniors & Seniors). (1) Top winners present at the Closing Luncheon.

7. Accounting Career Awareness ProgramTargeted Curriculum—Juniors & Seniors (SMU) *Combined activity with UTD students (Freshmen & Sophomores). (1) Top winners present at the Closing Luncheon.