ACCOUNTING
Programs for minorities
The Ohio Society of CPAs and the Ohio CPA Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio chapters of the National Association of Black Accountants, are helping Ohio minority high school students explore accounting and business career paths through the Accounting Careers Awareness Program.
ACAP-Ohio will be June 9-14 at the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business in Columbus.
This all-expense-paid, live-in program will host 45 top-performing high school students who will explore business and accounting careers and compete for college scholarships. The week includes interactive workshops, tours of local businesses and mentoring sessions with leading minority business professionals.
Interested students must submit an application, a 200-word essay, one letter of reference and an official high school transcript by April 1. Applications can be completed online at www.FutureCPA.com.
For more information, email ebice@ohio-cpa.com or call 800-686-2727, ext. 952.
AUTOS
Cruze wins acclaim
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze has been named the best 2013 compact car for families by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
The news comes just one week after Consumer Reports, in its April issue, recommended three Cruze models to consumers based on crash-test results and improved reliability.
U.S. News & World Report, which in recent years has become known for its ranking and annual reports about American colleges and hospitals, covered 19 categories that highlighted vehicles with the best combination of quality, features and space for families.
Overall, the General Motors Co. garnered the most awards this year, with six of its models, across three brands named winners.
Other GM winners were the Chevrolet Suburban and Traverse, Buick Verano and Lacrosse and the Cadillac Escalade.
— Youngstown Vindicator
