Richard J. Wehle School of Business

Canisius University Accounting Society


We connect students with the accounting profession — through firm panels, networking nights, and guest speakers — and prepare them for recruiting long before it starts.

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Who can join

Open to every Canisius student

You do not need to be an accounting major. Membership is open to any student interested in accounting, finance, or business. There is no application and no membership fee — just join and start showing up.

What we do

Built around the recruiting cycle


Meet the firms

SEPTEMBER — OCTOBER

Meet the Accountants Night and the Regional Firm Panel put local, national, and Big Four recruiters in the room with our members while fall recruiting is still open.

Prepare

YEAR-ROUND

Resume and interview workshops, CPA exam and licensure sessions, and guest speakers from across the profession.

Lead

ELECTIONS EACH APRIL

Eleven Executive Board positions, including roles reserved for underclassmen. Real budgets, real employer outreach, real events.

The year ahead

Events


Event When
Welcome Back Picnic First week of the fall semester
Meet the Accountants Night Early-to-mid September
Regional Firm Panel Mid-to-late October
Christmas Party Early December
Big 4 Panel Late February — mid March
Accounting Banquet Late April
Guest Speaker Series Scheduled as speakers become available

Specific 2026-27 dates to be announced — check GriffConnect Events or your email.

Get in touch

Questions?

Email acctsociety@canisius.edu and an officer will get back to you.