The Ohio Society of CPAs and The Ohio CPA Foundation are motivating and advancing minority college students working to pursue their accounting degree through the ASCEND Leadership Conference.

ASCEND will be held May 18-20 at The Nationwide Conference Center in Columbus. The all-expenses paid conference aims to strengthen professional skills and highlight the career possibilities for CPAs. During the three-day event, students will hear from expert leaders in the accounting profession and engage in interactive sessions to improve leadership skills and increase self-confidence.

To apply, interested students should complete the online application and send a resume, transcript and a letter of recommendation from a professor to Mandy Hohler by April 15. Instructions can be found at www.ohiocpa.com/ASCEND. Only ethnically diverse students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program will be considered.

For more information about the ASCEND Leadership Conference, contact Mandy Hohler at mhohler@ohiocpa.com or 800-686-2727, ext. 2245.