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WIT member, Karen Tenenbaum and Walter the Vault, participated in a Family Financial Literacy Fair hosted by the NYS Society of CPAs, Nassau Chapter. Walter the Vault is an animated character that teaches children about money.

From: NYSSCPA, Nassau Chapter, Financial Literacy Committee

Accountants and Boy Scouts Work Together to Teach Children About Money

NYSSCPA Nassau Chapter’s Financial Literacy Committee
and Seaford Boy Scouts educated kids on the benefits of being financially responsible

SEAFORD, NY – January 23, 2015 – Local children participated in a hands-on, educational event hosted by the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), Nassau Chapter, Financial Literacy Committee and Seaford Boy Scout Packs 581 and 239, and Troop 581. Kids moved from table to table taking part in activities encouraging monetary awareness.

“It is extremely important to educate children about money management as early as possible,” said Karen Tenenbaum, chair of the Committee of NYSSCPA, Nassau. “Children should learn about saving and the differences between wants and needs.”

The mission of the Financial Literacy Committee is to reach out to children in order to guide them on their journey toward financial literacy and fiscal responsibility. The Committee exposes kids to engaging and instructional material which help them understand money and finances at an age-appropriate level.

About the NYSSCPA
Founded in 1897, the NYSSCPA is the premiere professional accounting association for more than 29,000 certified public accountants residing and practicing in New York State, encompassing all areas of public practice, including in government, education, and industry. Visit www.nysscpa.org, as well as its Nassau Chapter and the chapter’s Financial Literacy Committee for more information.

It is important to be fiscally responsible in order to succeed in the adult world. Thus, teaching children the importance of finances from the time they are young will likely have positive effects on their futures. Even though math-related subjects can be perceived as boring, complicated and even intimidating, a few enterprising individuals have created ways to teach children financial lessons in a fun and entertaining way. “Walter The Vault” is an example of such character-driven, finance-focused, entertainment-education. READ MORE

Karen J. Tenenbaum, Esq. was a featured guest on Richard Solomon’s radio talk show “Taking Care of Business.” The topic was “NYS Residency, IRS/NYS Tax Collection Issues, and Financial Literacy.” The show aired on 88.1FM WCWP in November 2013. READ MORE

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Watch Karen Tenenbaum discuss Commerce Plaza and Walter the Vault on Telecare’s “Family Comes First”

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