Samantha Kenny ‘25 is leveraging her accounting knowledge from UNH to make a significant impact in the Granite State.
Kenny recently delivered a virtual “Introduction to Financial Literacy” presentation to youth in foster care. The presentation was part of the New Hampshire Society of Certified Accountants' six-part webinar series on financial literacy.
Passionate about financial literacy, Kenny jumped at the opportunity to teach others about financial best practices and accounting concepts.
"I just explained it to them how I would want it explained to me. I hope it helps to better prepare them for post-high school," Kenny says.
The Appeal of Accounting
Kenny was initially drawn to UNH for its hospitality program but unexpectedly found her true calling in accounting after taking a financial accounting class in her sophomore year. This experience prompted Kenny to shift her academic focus to business administration: accounting.
For Kenny, the appeal of accounting lies in its inherent logic and problem-solving nature.
"The whole point of accounting is for everything to balance, and everything needs to be equal. I like the aspect of figuring it out like it's a puzzle you have to decode," Kenny explained.
Her studies even took her abroad to Lisbon, Portugal, where she gained a fresh perspective on the global nature of accounting practices. This experience also motivated her to begin tutoring accounting courses upon returning to UNH.
A Passion for Teaching
Motivated by her passion for enhancing financial literacy and awareness, Kenny aspires to teach accounting at the collegiate level. She plans to pursue UNH's Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program and ultimately earn her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
“I want to continue to spread the awareness of general accounting because I think it's important,” Kenny says.
