Empowering the Future of Accounting

Are you ready to unlock your potential and take your career to the next level? The Fellows Program supports, develops, and empowers accounting and finance professionals as they transition into the workplace. This opportunity is designed for individuals who identify as a racial or ethnic minority and have less than two years of full-time experience.

Mary T. Washington Wylie Fellows Program

What You'll Gain

  • Essential technical and professional skills from content and resources tailored to your needs
  • A supportive peer network to share experiences and navigate challenges together
  • Personalized coaching and mentorship to provide tailored guidance for your development
  • A foundation for long-term success in the accounting and finance profession

Program Snapshot

You’ll cover a range of topics, including:

  • Navigate corporate culture with confidence
  • Expand emotional intelligence for workplace success
  • Interpret early performance feedback and manager relationships
  • Sharpen your technical accounting skills
  • Master Excel and key data analytics tools
  • Prepare for the CPA exam

For more information, check out the tentative Program Schedule. 

Commitments

We value your time, so we’ve made it easy to fit this into your schedule:

  • Two half-day trainings (6-8 hours/year)
  • Quarterly ”Ask-An-Expert” sessions (1-2 hours/quarter)
  • Monthly peer meetups (1-2 hours/month)
  • Additional optional learning and networking opportunities

Who Should Apply

  • Early-career professionals from underrepresented racial or ethnic minority groups with less than two years of full-time experience in accounting or finance
  • Individuals seeking a supportive peer community, meaningful mentorship, and personalized learning opportunities to adapt, evolve, and accelerate their career growth
To learn more about the program or ways to become involved, please contact Elizabeth Brown.