Indiana Wesleyan University accounting and finance major Levi Marcum ’23 was recently selected to receive the Indiana CPA Educational Foundation Scholarship. He is one of just eight recipients across the state to be honored with this year’s award.
The scholarship, established in 2021, provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) student members pursing their accounting major and entry into the CPA profession. Its goal is to help build the accounting talent pipeline in Indiana by alleviating financial and logistical barriers to sitting for the CPA Exam and obtaining the CPA license. Each scholarship totals between $1,000 to $2,000 per year of school remaining for each recipient.
“Receiving this scholarship has encouraged me in my education and career path by removing some of the financial burden and letting me know there are organizations who are willing to invest in students to help them achieve their goals,” said Marcum. “The Indiana CPA Society has been a great resource for me, and I know they will continue to support me in the future.”
After graduating from IWU in Spring 2023, Marcum hopes to become a CPA and work for a public accounting firm. He also hopes to one day start his own CPA practice.
“My studies at IWU have given me a firm foundation on which I can stand when I enter the world to pursue my career,” said Marcum. “It has allowed me to study in a Christ-centered environment and learn from amazing faculty who have first-hand experience in the accounting field—something that gives me a glimpse into what I will experience in my own career.”
IWU’s accounting program is designed to prepare students for a successful career with international accounting firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, consulting firms, and more. Students study under industry experts and grow in a variety of areas including accounting, finance, economics and management—all while learning how to integrate faith into their accounting career.
To learn more about IWU’s accounting degree, visit www.indwes.edu/undergraduate/division-of-business/ba-accounting.