Tuesday, June 24
Meet in Lobby for Breakfast
Start your day by meeting in the Harrison Hall lobby with your group. We'll head to breakfast together at Earhart Dining Court, so be sure to arrive on time, dressed and ready for the day’s activities!
Breakfast
You know the drill—start your morning with a good meal and good convo in the dining hall. Grab your breakfast, check in with your group, and get ready for another packed day at ACAP!
Accounting Major 101
Ever wonder what accountants actually do? This session breaks down the basics of the accounting major and what you can expect from coursework, internships, and your future career path. We’ll also explore the many directions accounting can take you—from auditing and tax to consulting and beyond.
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Clinical Full Professor of Management
Troy D. Janes has extensive academic and professional experience in accounting. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Utah State University in 1992, he joined Ernst & Young in Philadelphia. After several years of working as an auditor and forensic accountant at EY, he returned to graduate school and earned a PhD in Accounting in 2005. Before joining the faculty at Purdue University in 2012, Dr. Janes served on the faculty of the University at Buffalo and Rutgers University. He has taught classes at the graduate and undergraduate level in auditing, fraud examination, financial accounting, and accounting data analytics and is the Academic Director of the Master’s Degree in Accounting program at the Daniels School of Business.
His research interests include the role of accounting information in predicting financial distress and the causes and consequences of fraud. His research on behavioral influences in stock markets has been featured in The Economist, Forbes, and The New York Times, and his calculator collection has been featured in Purdue Alumnus Magazine.
For 12 years, Dr. Janes worked extensively on the Uniform CPA Exam, developing and editing content for the Exam. In 2019, he served on the ACFE Job Analysis Task Force, which examined how well ACFE programs and exams address what CFEs do in their roles. He currently serves as a member of the CFE Exam Development Committee which creates content for the Certififed Fraud Examiner Examination.
Dr. Janes is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Central Indiana and Greater Chicago Chapters of the ACFE. Since 2016, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Central Indiana Chapter. He is a Certified Public Accountant (Indiana) and a member of the AICPA. He recently obtained the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification and is a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.
PwC Mock Audit & Tax Simulation
Step into the shoes of an accountant with this interactive session led by professionals from PwC. You’ll get hands-on experience simulating real-world audit and tax scenarios—an inside look at how firms help businesses stay compliant, make smart decisions, and prepare for the future. It’s a great way to test your problem-solving skills and see accounting in action.
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Boiler Challenge Program
Step into the shoes of an accountant with this interactive session led by professionals from PwC. You’ll get hands-on experience simulating real-world audit and tax scenarios—an inside look at how firms help businesses stay compliant, make smart decisions, and prepare for the future. It’s a great way to test your problem-solving skills and see accounting in action.
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Meet in Harrison Hall Lobby & Walk to Mackey
After lunch, we’ll meet in the lobby of your dorm, Harrison Hall and walk to Mackey Arena for our tour.
Tour of Mackey Arena & Ross-Ade Stadium
After lunch, we’ll meet in the lobby of your dorm, Harrison Hall and walk to Mackey Arena for our tour.
Ice Cream Soical & Case Competition Working Session
After dinner, it’s time to get back to business. You’ll meet with your team to keep building your case—refining your ideas, organizing your slides, and getting ready to present. ACAP staff will be around to support you as you bring your strategy to life.
Lights Out
After a full day, it’s time to wind down and recharge. Lights out is at 11:00 p.m. so you’re rested and ready—we’re hitting the road for office visits first thing tomorrow, and you’ll want to bring your best energy!