Part 2: Employment/Service Activities:

In the space below, explain 1) your employment history and/or your service activities to the School of Accountancy, DePaul University or any social/civic/or religious organization, and 2) how these activities relate to your future in the profession. Be specific in the first part of this response.

Part 3: Narratives:

In the space below, answer any one of the following questions. Be sure to explain your answer fully, in a well developed, thoughtful answer.

1. In response to your reply in Part 2 (above), why is participation in student groups and extracurricular activities especially important for accounting students?

2. What do you see as the most significant factors now facing the accounting profession? Explain the factors and demonstrate their current or future impact on the profession and your professional future.

3. If you were making a presentation to high school students about majoring in accounting and the accounting profession, what key points would you make to them?

4. What are your immediate career plans (e.g., graduate school, employment in public accounting or at a corporation, audit or tax, etc.)? If your intent is not to become an accountant upon graduation, how will your study of accountancy help you achieve your goals?

4. Optional references/recommendations:

Please list reference names and titles. (It is the applicant's responsibility that letters of reference are submitted by the deadline.)

Reference, title:

Reference, title 2:

By entering my name below, I declare that information provided on this application is accurate, and I authorize the School of Accountancy to request my academic history for scholarship selection purposes.(On-line applicants will have to visit the School offices and hand-sign this form. We cannot yet accept e-signatures.) )

Name:

Dated:  

(To be completed in person at the School of Acountancy after submission:)
I authorize the School of Accountancy to request my academic history for scholarship selection purposes._______________________________________________________Date: __________________________

Applicant Checklist:

Application completed . . . and remember after submission it must be hand-signed in the School in order to obtain you academic history. .
Clearly labeled/titled responses to Parts 2 and 3 ?
Current resume attached?
Letter(s) of recommendation attached or arranged?

Applications are also available in the School of Accountancy offices, 6000 DePaul Center.
For more information or assistance, contact (Dr.) Tim Lockyer at 312-362-5379, or email.