Programs & Academics

Accounting Diversity Conference

 

2026 SMC Accounting Diversity Conference

Friday, April 24, 2026 
7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Free event for SMC students if you register using this link!
Note in order to attend, you must be a Santa Monica College student and provide a valid SMC student ID when registering.  If you are not an SMC student and wish to attend, simply sign up and take a class at SMC right now.  

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Registration begins on 3/23/26 and ends on 4/15/26

2026 Accounting Diversity Conference Flyer

2026 Accounting Diversity Conference Program

What is the Accounting Diversity Conference video, Part 1

What is the Accounting Diversity Conference video, Part 2

Welcome to the World of Accounting Video

2026 Keynote Speaker

Okorie Ramsey

Okorie Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC

VP of Sarbanes/Oxley at Kaiser Permanente
110th Chairman of the AICPA
Past Chairman of the Association of International Professional Accountants

Do you plan to major in accounting? Curious about the accounting profession?

The SMC Business department will be hosting a conference to encourage and empower students (especially underrepresented minority students) to follow a career in accounting.

Accounting is a major that offers guaranteed lifelong job stability. Any student who has even considered the idea of studying accounting or business is highly encouraged to register.

Videos of Some of Our Past Guest Speakers

About the Conference

Sponsored by the SMC Business Department and Workforce & Economic Development.