Raising a Generation That Feels Ready for the Future
At Next Play CPA™, we’re not just teaching numbers.
We’re changing the way young people feel about money.
Most kids graduate knowing algebra, but not how to budget a paycheck. They can recite formulas, but no one has shown them how to build credit, save for goals, or make smart financial choices in real life. This gap leaves too many students stepping into adulthood unprepared and overwhelmed.
That’s why I created Next Play CPA™. I’m Stephany L. Henderson, CPA, MBA, author and founder of The Financial Game Plan series. With over 10 years of experience in accounting, I’ve seen how much stronger young people can be when they learn money skills early. My mission isn’t to teach another math class, it’s to change the way kids and teens feel about money, turning stress into confidence and fear into freedom.
Our goal is simple: to help kids and teens step into adulthood with the clarity to plan, the courage to act, and the readiness to succeed.
Why Next Play CPA™ Exists
Books That Spark Confidence
Each book gives students the tools to make smart money moves at their age, from setting goals and budgeting to understanding credit and entrepreneurship.
Curricula Launching Spring 2026
We’re building more than lessons. We’re building a movement to change how kids and teens feel about money in every classroom.
Curriculum Highlights
✔️ Comprehensive Teacher’s Guides: Fully aligned with national and state financial literacy standards.
✔️ Interactive Student Projects: Semester-long formats with hands-on activities that make money management real.
✔️ Real-World Money Scenarios: Engaging, age-appropriate challenges that prepare students for life’s financial ups and downs.
✔️ School & District Licensing: Flexible options for individual educators, schools, and entire districts.
✔️ Professional Development (PD) for Educators: Training that builds teacher confidence and classroom impact.
