Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants Conducts Accounting Education for 1st Year Middle School Students

Held at 30 Schools in Seoul and Provinces Until December
Promoting the Value and Importance of Accounting and Expecting Improved Job Understanding

The Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants announced on the 30th that it will conduct 'Accounting Education Linked with the 2024 Middle School Free Semester System' for first-year middle school students from December, starting with Inchang Middle School in Seoul on the 4th. This education program will be held at a total of 30 schools, including 15 schools in Seoul and 15 schools in other regions such as Dongmyeong Middle School in Gwangju.

The theme of this accounting education is 'Accounting and the Future with Certified Public Accountants.' Certified Public Accountants will conduct face-to-face lectures for first-year middle school students. A representative from the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants stated, "Certified Public Accountants will meet and communicate directly with students to explain the basic concepts and history of accounting," adding, "Through this education, we expect to raise awareness of the value and importance of accounting as the foundation of the economy and to increase understanding and interest in the profession of Certified Public Accountants."

The accounting education program for first-year middle school students has been conducted by the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants as part of social contribution activities through the talent donation of Certified Public Accountants for the past three years. In the Seoul area, the number of participating schools expanded from 7 last year to 15 this year, and in other regions, it increased from 10 schools last year to 15 schools this year.

It is expected that this education will provide students with an opportunity to enhance their understanding of accounting and broaden their perspectives on future careers.