OKLAHOMA CITY — In a statewide competition of college accounting departments, East Central University and Oklahoma Christian University were awarded grants from the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants.

In the third annual Campus Competition, ECU received the first place prize, a $5,000 grant, while the OC won a $1,000 grant for second place.

In an ongoing effort to make educators and students aware of the valuable benefits and services the OSCPA offers, the Campus Competition was created. The contest runs throughout the school year, beginning in fall and ending in spring. Schools earn points by participating in various activities and utilizing resources offered by the OSCPA.

Other participating schools included University of Tulsa, Northeastern State University at Broken Arrow, Northeastern State University at Tahlequah and Oral Roberts University.

With more than 6,600 members in public practice, industry, government and education, the OSCPA is Oklahoma’s only statewide professional association of CPAs. For 90 years, the organization has continued to provide professional education, conduct quality reviews and promote and maintain high standards of integrity and competence within the accounting profession, as well as assist accounting educators and students. Visit http://www.oscpa.com/ for additional resources, like scholarships, lesson plans and more. Visit http://www.knowwhatcounts.org/ for free money tips, referrals and CPA consultations.

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