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REGISTER: Accounting in Real Estate

Interested in learning how an accounting degree can help you build a successful career in real estate? Join us to learn more on Wednesday, February 22 at 5:30 pm for a panel discussion that includes McCombs alums and industry experts.

Event Details:
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
5:30 – 6:30 pm CT

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Meet the Panelists!

LaurenLauren Hiller
Senior Manager, KPMG

KPMG is a professional services firm that operates in 143 countries and territories, and in FY22, collectively employed more than 265,000 partners and people, serving the needs of business, governments, public-sector agencies, not-for-profits and through KPMG firms’ audit and assurance practices, the capital markets.

 

mattMatt Stevenson
Senior Director, Development, Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. The company’s business model is unique in its ability to own, operate, and develop multifamily, student, and senior housing across the globe.

 

KristenKristen Maris
VP, Asset Management, Fairfield Residential

Fairfield Residential is a leader in high-end living experiences. They manage 42,700 units nationwide across luxury new construction and renovated apartment homes in urban and suburban infill neighborhoods and tax credit affordable housing properties.

 

PaulPaul Kudirka
Director, Affordable Housing, Fairfield Residential

Fairfield Residential is a leader in high-end living experiences. They manage 42,700 units nationwide across luxury new construction and renovated apartment homes in urban and suburban infill neighborhoods and tax credit affordable housing properties.

 

 

REGISTER: Meet Current MPA Students and Alumni

Join us on Thursday, February 16 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT for the Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) Current Student and Alumni Panel. You’ll meet people who have experienced the MPA program first-hand and hear about their time in the program, why they chose to study accounting, and their career opportunities. Plus, you’ll get the chance to ask the students and alumni questions.

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Meet the panelists:

Angie

Angie Jin, MPA ’05
Senior Director, Internal Audit at TIAA

Angie earned her master’s in accounting through the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program at Texas McCombs. While in the MPA program, Angie was also able to earn her internal auditor certification by incorporating it into her curriculum, and she has since continued to attain additional certifications. She is now the Senior Director of Internal Audit at the Teachers Insurance and Annuity   Association of America in Dallas, Texas.

 

ArmaniArmani Sampat, MPA ’23
Current Student

Armani is currently in the traditional Master in Professional Accounting (tMPA) program. After earning her undergraduate degree in accounting from Ithaca College, she chose to attend the MPA program to develop a deeper knowledge of taxation. Armani is also a MPA ambassador and is open to connecting with prospective students as they consider attending McCombs.

 

JohnJohn Howard III, MPA ’19 
Senior Associate, Embark

John earned his undergraduate degree in accounting/finance from the University of Arkansas and earned his MPA at UT Austin. After graduating, he began his career at Deloitte in audit assurance before moving into the industry sector. John is a Senior Associate at Embark, where he continues to help companies grow and operate more effectively.

Attend an information session for the MPA Program

Are you interested in earning your master’s degree in accounting? Join us at a Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) virtual info session this spring! With a master’s degree in accounting, the sky is the limit. Many leaders across the globe have accounting backgrounds. Join their ranks and start your career off right with an MPA degree from Texas McCombs.

The traditional Master in Professional Accounting (tMPA) is a one-year program open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. In as little as nine months, you can earn an MPA degree from the top accounting program in the country! From the best accounting faculty in the nation to a variety of accounting and MBA electives to a 98% job placement rate, MPA has what you’re looking for… and more!

At the MPA info session, you will meet Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, the Senior Admissions and Recruiting Officer for the MPA program. She will detail how to apply, the MPA curriculum, career opportunities and outcomes, and what life is like in Austin.

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta

If you can’t make an info session, schedule an individual appointment with Jasmin at any time!

Virtual info session dates:

See you there!

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