Discover the exciting world of business and finance with Bentley University’s Accounting Adventures Pre-College Program. This immersive one-week, on-campus experience gives high school students a hands-on introduction to accounting, business planning and financial budgeting. Through interactive workshops and real-world simulations, you’ll learn how numbers drive smart business decisions. You'll brainstorm innovative ideas, create business plans and build detailed budgets.
Work closely with Bentley faculty and mentors from MassCPAs and EY, gaining insider insight into the accounting profession and its endless career possibilities. The program culminates in a high-energy “Shark Tank”-style pitch session where you’ll present your ideas to industry experts. Learn, collaborate and bring your entrepreneurial vision to life this summer.
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Who
High school students who understand the importance of financial information and want to learn more about the role it plays in business
When
This course is offered the following week:
July 6 to 10
Where
Bentley’s beautiful campus located just outside Boston with access to cutting-edge tech labs and a vibrant college environment
Accounting Adventures Schedule
Monday
Morning
Welcome Introduction to the program, Accounting: Unlocking the Code of Business
Early Afternoon Session
Working Session: Team Formation and Brainstorming
Late Afternoon Session
Financial Plan: Crafting your adventure
Tuesday
Morning
Pitch Example, Financial Statement: Understanding the Past Performance
Early Afternoon Session
Site Visit: Business in action
Late Afternoon Session
Work session: Building the Business Plan
Wednesday
Morning
Careers in Accounting Panel, Transaction Analysis: Balancing the adventure
Early Afternoon Session
Planning and Forecasting: Exploring the unknown
Late Afternoon Session
Communication: Perfecting your pitch.
Thursday
Morning
Financial Analysis: Decoding Business Insights
Early Afternoon Session
Business Strategies & Case Studies: Exploring the path to success
Late Afternoon Session
Work Session: Training in the Shallows
Friday
Morning
Team Pitch Presentations: Swimming with Sharks.
Early Afternoon Session
The accounting quest: Escape the Numbers Maze
Late Afternoon Session
Closing Session with Zoom Option: Parents Invited
Faculty
MJ Potvin
Teaching Interests:
Financial Accounting, SEC Reporting, Auditing, Accounting Information Systems
Maithy Tremblay
Teaching Interests: Integration of Accounting and Finance, Financial Statement Auditing, Internal Auditing, Accounting Information Systems
Lynn Wolf
Teaching Interests: Financial/managerial accounting, entrepreneurship, principles of fraud investigation
Eric Gaynor
Teaching Interests:
Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting, Reporting,Government, Non-Profit Accounting, Data Analytics