How Internships and AI Shape the Next Generation of Accountants

Melissa Linares, senior accounting student at San Diego State University; Andrea Diaz Orozco, senior accounting student at San Diego State University; and Doug Wright, CEO of Mission Fed Credit Union, discuss how students prepare for accounting careers and why the field offers a range of opportunities. They share lessons from internships, SDSU networking and career resources, and using AI to learn responsibly, highlighting the talent and workforce needs shaping San Diego’s business community. Listen Where You Live!

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.

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About Mission Fed Credit Union

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/