Accounting: The Next Generation with Lenice DeLuca

Between now and 2031, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting high growth in the accounting field, with about 136,400 openings each year. Growth like this is a fabulous sign for students looking for a stable and fulfilling career. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about all things accounting with passionate accounting educator, Lenice DeLuca! 

Lenice currently works as an instructor at Immokalee Technical College in Southwest Florida, where she teaches courses in accounting operations and global logistics and supply chain technology. Previously, she spent nine years as a middle school teacher at Collier County Public Schools. Throughout her career, Lenice has developed a passion for career and technical education, and she is committed to helping her students gain the skills they need to succeed and thrive in our technology-driven world. Lenice has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and an MBA and MA in international business. 

In our episode, we talked with Lenice about her accounting teaching experience. We talk about the growth in the accounting field, and the skills accountants need to succeed. Lenice also gives advice for how to get students engaged in accounting (who knew Al Capone would come into play here), and the tools she uses to teach her students. Lenice is our expert for how to make accounting fun and interesting. 

Learn more from Lenice on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt3lJZXBack&t=4s). 

You can also connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenice-deluca-73526a7a/. 

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