Austin, TX is highlighted in the recent Time magazine cover story and in a Time.com video feature. The article “The Workforce: Where Will the New Jobs Come From?” illustrates why cities like Austin are showing early signs of job growth. Time.com also published the “10 Jobs for the Recession,” and, not surprisingly, accountant was listed at No. 2!
I know I may be biased, but many will agree with me that Austin is a fabulous place to live. It offers a moderate cost of living, a high quality of life, and a climate that allows you to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Earlier this year, Austin was rated as one of the best cities for recession recovery, according to Forbes.com. Austin also topped Forbes’ list as the best big city for jobs, along with five other Texas cities, including Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Dallas. Our city is included at the top of countless other rankings. Here are a few examples from the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Web site:
If you haven’t been to Austin or you would like to learn more about the Texas MPA program, I would encourage you to visit when you have an opportunity. I suspect you won’t be disappointed!
“Start here, go places” sounds like a fabulous marketing campaign for the Texas MPA program, but it’s actually a very informative Web site that was created by the AICPA. I highly recommend visiting this site, particularly if you have a non-accounting background. It contains a wealth of information about accounting career options, including portfolios of real CPAs. One highlight is the “Build Your Future Me” interactive feature. After answering a series of questions, you will receive suggestions for jobs in the accounting profession that may be a good fit for you, as well as a plan for getting there.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
I’m glad you asked! We’re proud of the fact that accounting students from The University of Texas at Austin
As you progress through the Texas MPA program, you and your academic advisor can tailor your academic plan so that you are eligible to sit for the CPA Exam by the time you graduate. Please note that your educational background and the state in which you plan to sit for the exam will determine whether you will need to complete coursework beyond your MPA degree requirements to meet exam eligibility.
As you’re applying to the Texas MPA program, you may be wondering how the current financial crisis is affecting the state of the accounting profession. Members of our Department of Accounting Advisory Council recently provided us with their points of view on the demand for high-quality accountants.
Today the CPA profession has a tremendous need for highly skilled accounting graduates who want to use their professional skills and training to provide financial and auditing service with integrity, help restore confidence in the system, and ultimately contribute to modernizing and improving financial reporting and auditing, in the U.S. and internationally…I would highly encourage students to consider an accounting career. CPAs with integrity will always be in high demand.
Jeanette Franzel, U.S. Government Accountability Office
In the current economic environment I believe accounting students will experience better return on their educational investment than students in many other majors. Accounting students are valued for their accounting expertise as well as their financial and business potential. While it is likely this is shaping up to be a challenging period, it has been my experience companies will continue to invest in talent, however, they will focus this investment on quality instead of quantity. UT accounting students are well positioned for this type of strategy.
Lyn Beaty, Halliburton
In turbulent times, the role of the accounting profession is needed more than ever. We provide high integrity and high quality financial reporting. We are the trusted advisors to our companies providing strategic insight and creating value. The need for credentialed, ethical and talented professionals that make this possible will remain strong.
Brad Halverson, Caterpillar
Understandably, it can be difficult for students making career decisions to witness shifting market conditions. The accounting industry is not alone or immune to present circumstances, but as the economy evolves, our services are needed to address new challenges and meet changing market demands. The ability to attract students and retain talented individuals is important to organizations today because we see students as the leaders of tomorrow who will navigate a more complex accounting industry and help companies and the U.S. remain competitive in the global economy. In addition, it has been predicted that over the coming decades, the professional services industry will face a decline in the number of skilled workers, giving today’s students an influential role to play in the future of the accounting profession.
Don Wagner, Deloitte
Many indicators have shown that the Texas economy has remained relatively strong in the economic downturn. This was recently confirmed in a Forbes.com ranking of America’s Best Bang for the Buck Cities.
The ranking was based on factors such as projected job growth, median house price, median household income, and the cost of living index. Not surprisingly, Austin was ranked No. 1! In fact, all of the major cities in Texas were included in the top 10 Best Bang for the Buck:
If you live in Austin or have visited, what is your opinion of the city?
Photo courtesy of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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