NABA student chapters are on more than 150 campuses across the Country, offering the opportunity to be involved with the Professional Community, create a community of their own and build leadership skills. You can link yourself to your school’s NABA chapter when you join. Click here to view even more reasons to join NABA as a student!
Student members are undergraduate or graduate students (full or part-time) majoring in accounting, finance or a related field, or high-school students interested in pursuing a career in accounting or finance. Student Member dues are only $35 annually!
Professional and student members may select to be affiliated with a chapter. If no chapter exists in their location or school, they can opt to be a member-at-large. While many of our programs and networking events are delivered by local chapters, all members may attend any NABA event regardless of chapter affiliation. Join a Nationwide network of aspiring Accounting, Finance and Business leaders!
NABA Chicago Student Programs
The NABA Chicago chapter supports student chapters at the following universities:
To prepare college students for a professional career through engagement, mentoring, personal development, exposure to the work place through internships, scholarships through our scholarship program and public speaking/presentation skills through case competitions. These initiatives also aim at identifying and nurturing exceptional leaders in higher institutions. To learn more about NABA Chicago student programs, CLICK HERE.
Student Business Case Competition
The NABA Student Business Case Competition is an exciting and dynamic event that challenges the brightest young minds from universities across the country. Open to all student members, this competition offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to showcase their analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills in a real-world business scenario. Participants work in teams to analyze a complex business case, develop strategic solutions, and present their findings to a panel of industry experts and corporate partners. The competition not only provides valuable exposure to the business world but also fosters teamwork, creativity, and professional growth. Winners of the competition receive recognition, cash prizes, and the chance to network with top professionals in the accounting and finance industry. Whether you're looking to sharpen your business acumen or make a lasting impression on potential employers, the NABA Student Business Case Competition is the perfect platform to launch your career. Check out our winners from this year HERE.
Student to Student Networking with NABA
As much as a person has friends on campus it is great to have a group of peers in the same major or related field as you. You share experiences such as finding jobs, passing classes, taking school or professional exams, and developing friends and contacts that can help you get through the transition from college to professional life. As a NABA student member you also have the opportunity to attend the annual NABA Regional Conferences (described below) where you will be able to network with your peers but also with professionals and leading companies in the accounting and finance fields.
NABA Central Region Conference
NABA Chicago is part of NABA's Central Region. The NABA Central Region Conference brings together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students from over 40 colleges and universities in the south east region of the United States annually. NABA Regional Conferences will provide students with the opportunity network with peers, but also with professionals and leading companies in the accounting and finance fields. This three-day conference is designed to allow students to network with professional members and corporate representatives, participate in professional development programs, and to interview for internship and full-time post graduate roles in accounting, finance and business. LEARN MORE
Professional & Student Member Network
NABA’s professional/student network is large and diverse. There are over 150 student/professional chapters across the country. NABA membership creates an automatic bond between you and other members at your school, at other schools, and in other cities across the country. The bond extends to professional members across the country who consider you a member of the organization and are happy to work with you to build your future, whatever your personal or professional goals. NABA Chicago chapter hosts a variety of events throughout the year and the culmination of NABA events is the annual NABA National Convention.
At the conferences, students can interview for internships and permanent positions, in addition to attending interactive sessions on topics such as:
- Interviewing skills
- Dressing for success
- Transitioning from college student to business professional
- Communications skills
Scholarship Opportunities
Since the inception of the NABA National Scholarship Program, NABA, Inc. has provided more than $11 million in scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various accounting, finance and business professions. NABA also has many internal and external scholarships opportunities sponsored by our chapters, members, and our corporate partners. Many of these scholarships are only available to our student members and are focused on students of color and other minority students. Become a member and learn about all NABA can do for you to help you fund your education.
Employment Opportunities: Internships/Full-time
NABA student members are also connected with our corporate partners through on-campus events, off-campus sessions and the Regional Conferences. You can also see the latest full-time and internship opportunities on the NABA Career Center page.