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ACAP  Curriculum

During the weeklong residency camp, ACAP students experience various instructional methodologies: facilitator-led briefings, group exercises and discussions, self-directed study, group presentations, online learning, and formal and informal discussions. Attempts are made to appeal to visual, auditory, and tactical learning styles.  Students also spend blocks of time in the computer lab.

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Why Accounting?​

Accounting is the basic language of business.  Whether you are a star athlete, a restaurateur, or CEO of a Fortune 500 company, having a basic understanding of accounting and finance will equip you with the necessary tools to make sound business decisions.  Accountants not only "keep the books" or do taxes, but they also serve as auditors, consultants, and valued business advisors.

​Accounting and finance professionals are found in every industry from public accounting firms to nonprofit organizations to K-12 schools.  Regardless of the industry you are interested in, accountants are ALWAYS needed.  Click here for a the explanation of the various types of Accountants and Finance professionals.  However, as the needs of the local and global business market changes rapidly, so does the accounting needs of organizations.

During a typical ACAP Week, students explore the world of business education through the eyes of accounting educators, and shared experiences by NABA and other business professionals, etc.  ACAP students receive practical insights on: the profile of a successful student, professor expectations,  opportunities in Accounting and Finance, importance of advanced degrees and certifications, and tips for success in the corporate world.
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​Accounting...The Language of Business  (click here)


Careers in Accounting


Dallas ACAP (SMU) 2021 Curriculum


Session Descriptions


Pre-Camp Assignments (TBD)


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Modified Virtual Curriculum for Summer 2020
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and in lieu of the weeklong residency camp in Summer 2020,  DFW ACAP offered a modified virtual curriculum for those students who applied to ACAP by the April 30, 2020 deadline date.​

Modified Curriculum for All Audiences (2020 Applicants and Alumni), (click here):

​(a)  Provide a 1-1/2-day Virtual Career Readiness Workshop & Scholarship opportunities for Graduating Seniors during June 22-23, 2020. 
(b)  Provide a monthly e-Newsletter and suggested readings, etc. to the Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors who applied to the Summer 2020 residency program  
​(c)  Offer a 2-day workshop in October 2020 for ACAP Alums who are still in high school 
(d)  Seek to engage all ACAP Alums over the 20-year chapter existence​​​

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