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REGISTER: MPA Current Student and Alumni Panel

February 15, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Join us at the Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) Current Student and Alumni Panel to meet four people who have experienced the MPA program first-hand. You’ll hear about their time in the program, why they chose to study accounting, and their career path since graduating from the program. Plus, you’ll get the chance to ask the students and alumni questions.

Register here! We’ll see you Thursday, February 24 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT.

Meet the Panelists:

Courtney Crosby, MPA ‘14  –  University of Houston Law Student
After graduating from the MPA program in 2014, Courtney worked at Southwestern Energy as a Joint Venture Accountant. She then transitioned into law and interned at a District Attorney’s office before going back to school to earn her law degree from the University of Houston.

Arjun Naganathan, MPA ‘22 –  Current Student
Arjun is originally from Southern California and is currently finishing up his MPA degree while double majoring in film. After graduation, he will join McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst. His career aspirations include working in sports and pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.

Anthony Saenz, MPA ‘22 – Current Student
Anthony graduated from Texas A&M University in 2015 with an Industrial Distribution degree. After working for a few different energy and engineering companies, he decided to go back to school to earn his graduate degree in accounting to better understand how an organization operates. Anthony is currently studying tax and will graduate this summer.

Sarah Stiff, MPA ‘17 –  ESG & Sustainability Senior Consultant, Deloitte
Sarah started her career at Deloitte as an auditor in their Houston office. After three years of working with real estate clients in financial statement audit, Sarah joined Deloitte’s Sustainability & ESG services team. She currently helps clients with their disclosure outlook and strategy, enhancement of ESG data processes and controls, as well as complete and accurate reporting in accordance with industry-recognized ESG frameworks and standards.

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Spring 2022 Virtual Events

REGISTER: Upcoming Virtual MPA Events

January 14, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Are you interested in learning more about the Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) program at Texas McCombs? Join us for a virtual event! Coming this spring are MPA info sessions and a panel where you will meet current MPA students and alumni who have experienced the program and started their careers in accounting.

Sign up for an event below!

TRADITIONAL MPA INFO SESSIONS

Explore the MPA application and admissions process, curriculum and career outcomes, and what life is like in Austin.

Thursday, January 20 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT

Tuesday, February 15 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CT

CURRENT STUDENT AND ALUMNI PANEL

Current MPA students and alumni will join us to discuss their time in the MPA program and also answer your questions.

Thursday, February 24 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT

 

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming virtual event!

REGISTER: MPA Current Student and Alumni Panel

November 22, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Join us at the Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) Current Student and Alumni Panel to meet five people who have experienced the MPA program first-hand. You’ll hear about their time in the program, why they chose to study accounting, and their career path since graduating from the program. Plus, you’ll get the chance to ask the students and alumni questions.

Register here! We’ll see you Tuesday, November 30 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT.

Meet the Panelists:

Kashif AliKashif Ali, MPA ‘22  –  Current Student
Kashif is an integrated MPA student who will be graduating this spring. He has held multiple internships in both public accounting and industry organizations, including data strategy and accounting at Amherst Holdings, tax management consulting at Deloitte, and financial analysis at Amazon. This summer after graduation, he will going to work full-time at Amazon as a Product Manager.

Marie ChhiberMarie Chhiber, MPA ‘22 –  Current Student
Marie received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in Cello Performance. As she pursued her music career and ran her own business, she discovered she enjoyed accounting (especially tax) and decided to take the plunge and change careers. Marie is seeking a tax accounting role with a medium- to large-sized tech-forward company and will be pursuing the CPA licensure.

Chad ClarkChad Clark, MPA ‘09 –  Director of Financial Markets, PwC
Chad has spent more than 12 years in PwC’s Financial Markets and Real Estate practice. He is a subject matter specialist, focused on the taxation of securitization transactions and tax reporting for entities that hold or issue debt and complex financial instruments. His professional experience includes tax planning and reporting for corporations that hold or issue complex financial instruments, taxation of securitization transactions, and developing and enhancing tax applications and processes for debt transactions.

Cesar GuerraCésar Guerra, MPA ‘06 –  Sr. Director-Process Excellence, Aon
César is Senior Director for Process Excellence for Automation & Transitions at Aon. His job is primarily focused on delivering reusable and scalable solutions that will help drive process optimization and efficiency globally. He currently leads a multi-disciplinary organization across the US, UK, India, and Poland. Prior to joining Aon, César was both at Amazon and General Motors. Throughout his career, he has held several leadership positions across multiple areas such as M&A, Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit and Business Services.

Katy McNeyKaty McNey, MPA ‘11 –  Sr. Manager, KPMG
Katy joined KPMG Dallas in January 2012 after graduating from the MPA program. As a Tax Senior Manager and CPA, she has over nine years of experience assisting clients with US tax compliance and consulting related to cross-border transactions. From January 2015 to April 2016, Katy served as a Seconded Assistant Manager within KPMG Hong Kong’s US tax practice. She also has significant experience managing large internal teams in a virtual environment and has been selected to serve on various internal KPMG councils which focus on firm strategy and growth.

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Meet John Bober, MPA ’82

June 2, 2021 / / 0 Comments

From earning an undergraduate degree in history to making a professional pivot into accounting and finance, John Bober (MPA ’82) has had a long and successful career. After earning his Master in Professional Accounting, John started at Arthur Andersen and quickly made partner. He then transitioned to GE Capital, where he spent nearly 23 years of his career. John retired in March 2018 and is now a consultant in the leasing industry. He is also a long-time supporter of our Department.

TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR CAREER AT GE.
I joined GE Capital after more than a decade in public accounting and right after making partner. It was one of the best career decisions I made. The breadth of experience and wisdom I gained at GE were unparalleled. Over my 23 years, I had roles in controllership, finance, risk, and general management. My favorite stints were those I had in project finance, where I led the group that analyzed the accounting and tax implications of investment structures and established investment hurdle rates. I also had other responsibilities within the larger GE organization, including lease pricing and serving as the finance group’s subject matter expert for leasing. At the time, responsibility at GE went to the person and not the position, which allowed for considerable professional growth.

HOW ARE YOU STAYING BUSY IN RETIREMENT?
Since retiring, I have stayed active in the industry. I am now a consultant with The Alta Group, a global consultancy dedicated to equipment leasing and finance — it’s a very interesting world and I enjoy consulting on lease accounting, pricing, and operations. My deepest experience is on the lessor side, and spending time on transactions and establishing lease programs and captive finance arrangements is where my retirement days usually go.

WHY DID YOU JOIN THE DEPARTMENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL?
Maybe I am a frustrated academic… I enjoy learning what is being taught, and it is great to hear what is on the minds of students and what they are looking for. It was especially helpful when I was recruiting on campus for GE.

WHY DID YOU SWITCH FROM HISTORY TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE?
I figured out in college that I needed a skill that I could monetize. I had the opportunity to work in foreign policy, but I passed as UT offered me a fellowship to study accounting in a great program. I do credit my liberal arts courses with helping me learn how to think and process large amounts of information. My history degree also taught me to write, which has served me well.

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME AT TEXAS McCOMBS?
In the early 80s, there was much to talk about in accounting from a theory and public policy perspective; I thoroughly enjoyed the courses that emphasized the “why” and how accounting information is used. This served me well in the second half of my career, when I was more of a thought leader in the accounting world. I also remember how Michael Granof’s two government accounting courses gave me a window into a different world.

Learn more about starting your journey in accounting at Texas McCombs MPA by visiting our website.

Paving New Paths: MPA Alums with Non-Business Backgrounds

October 6, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Some students enter the traditional MPA program with non-business backgrounds looking to make a career pivot. Let’s meet a few of our recent alums who did just that and find out where they are now.

 

Mara EtzMARA ETZ, tMPA ’16
Undergrad: Northeastern University, Criminal Justice
Current Position: Tax Senior Associate, PwC
Location:  Austin, TX

What do you enjoy most about being in tax for your career?
I like the client relationships we have as tax professionals. And specific to state and local tax, I enjoy the challenge of figuring out the differences between the tax laws in each jurisdiction. It keeps things interesting.

What was your favorite class at Texas McCombs?
It’s a tie between Intro to Tax with Professor Holbrook and Mergers & Acquistions with Professor Singer.

 

SSymone GreenYMONE GREEN, tMPA ’16
Undergrad: Columbia University, Italian Cultural Studies
Current Position: Analyst Accountant, Millennium
Location: New York City, NY

Why did you decide to earn your MPA degree?
Even though my undergrad major was Italian Cultural Studies, I was pre-med. I completed the requirements but decided that I no longer wished to attend medical school. At the same time, I was teaching myself some accounting in order to teach it to someone else. I ended up taking a liking to it so I decided to study accounting after I graduated.

What was your favorite class at Texas McCombs?
My favorite class at McCombs was Strategic Control Systems with Jim Albrecht. I enjoyed working on the case studies, and Professor Albrecht was very knowledgeable on the subject of management strategy.

 

Sam HendersonSAM HENDERSON, tMPA ’19
Undergrad: Texas A&M University, Maritime Business
Current Position: Internal Auditor, ExxonMobil
Location: Houston, TX

Tell us more about your job with Exxon.
I am currently an internal auditor within ExxonMobil’s Controller group. While it’s a challenging role, I am being exposed to the entirety of ExxonMobil’s business and interact regularly with senior management. It is a great position to learn about the company and potential future roles.

What was your favorite class at Texas McCombs?
It’s hard to choose a favorite but I would rank the ITAC class pretty high. It combined previously learned theories and applied it to real world business examples.

 

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Meet Recent MPA Grads Ben Levine-Drizin and Rachel Wolfson

June 25, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Ben and Rachel are both traditional MPA students who graduated in May 2020 and are engaged to be married! Let’s learn more about them and their experiences at UT, as well as hear their advice for those considering accounting.

Ben and Rachel standing on the Darrell K Royal field at Texas Memorial Stadium.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND UT?
Ben: Because of its reputation for having the best graduate accounting program in the country, as well as a desire to spend some time living outside of the midwest (I had visited Austin before with Rachel and knew that it would be a fun place to live).
Rachel: I chose to attend UT for the MPA program because I went to UT for my undergrad. I love living in Austin and being a Longhorn. It also doesn’t hurt that UT’s MPA program is ranked #1!

WHAT ARE YOUR POST-GRADUATE PLANS?
Ben: My post graduate plan is to return to Chicago, get married, study for the CPA exam, and start my new job in January in the audit department of Plante Moran.
Rachel: Post-graduation I am planning on being an auditor at Ernst & Young in Chicago.

Rachel and Ben escape an Austin panic room with friends!

HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR FIANCÉ?
Ben & Rachel: We actually met in a previous graduate program for teaching at Northwestern University. We both taught for a few years and ultimately decided that it wasn’t for us.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
Ben: I grew up in the Northern suburbs of Chicago (Winnetka, IL).
Rachel: I am from Chicago.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?
Ben: I enjoy working out (specifically long-distance running), spending time with Rachel and puppy, and watching sports.
Rachel: Right now, I am really into knitting and yoga. I also love to travel and spend time with family and friends.

HOW WAS TAKING CLASSES REMOTELY DURING THE SPRING 2020 SEMESTER?
Ben: I would say that it definitely was an adjustment, but it wasn’t too bad. The biggest obstacle for me was developing a new routine and staying focused on my work, even when I didn’t really leave my apartment other than to walk my dog.
Rachel: Remote learning was a change! At first it was hard to stay motivated and keep a normal routine, but the professors and university did an amazing job communicating and helped us all adapt to the new learning environment.

ANY TIPS FOR INCOMING MPA STUDENTS OR THOSE LOOKING INTO THE MPA PROGRAM?
Ben: To prospective and incoming students, this is an amazing program with a ton of resources and great people. I have already grown a lot as both a professional and a person since I started school here. I am truly going to miss the people that I have met, the program itself, and the city of Austin. Take advantage of all the time you have here because it goes by fast!
Rachel: The MPA program is challenging but also so rewarding! If you’re looking into accounting as a profession, UT has the best resources to prepare you for the future. I would choose this program again without hesitation!

Leaving a Legacy: E. Ben Yager

June 12, 2020 / / 0 Comments

E. Ben Yager received a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin in 1947 and received the first ever MPA degree in 1949. Seventy-one years later, his granddaughter, Katherine Glass, is following in his footsteps and graduated with her MPA this spring. Though Ben passed away twelve years ago, as Katie tells us, his legacy lives on through his family and accounting career.

A young Katherine Glass and her grandfather, Ben Yager, smile for a photo.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF, KATIE.
I grew up in Florida and completed my undergraduate studies at Elon University. In addition to my grandfather and me, my father, sister, uncle, two aunts, and two cousins have majored in accounting!

WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN ACCOUNTING?
Initially, I was attracted to accounting because it offered solid career opportunities. Through my accounting coursework, I have been pleasantly surprised to find that it is also dynamic and growth-oriented.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO ATTEND THE TEXAS McCOMBS MPA PROGRAM?
Because of its prestige, wealth of resources, and the exceptional community of diverse, impressive faculty and peers. I knew this program would offer a broad array of opportunities for academic and professional growth. Plus, my grandfather went to school here, so McCombs runs in the family.

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT YOUR GRANDFATHER?
I remember that grandfather was a loyal fan of both Longhorn and Cincinnati Reds’ baseball, and he always welcomed my visits to Texas with Fig Newtons — a tradition begun by his father.

WHAT LEGACIES DID YOUR GRANDFATHER LEAVE BEHIND?
In his 35 years as a professor and later as a department chair, my grandfather worked to enhance the accounting profession by educating several generations of accounting professionals, actively contributing to numerous professional organizations, and building long-term professional relationships with leaders in accounting and finance. Upon his retirement in 1989, an endowment was created in his name that provides scholarships for accountancy students at Miami University.

WHAT ARE YOUR POST-GRADUATION PLANS?
This fall, I am excited to be joining PwC’s Assurance practice in Tampa, Florida!

ABOUT DR. E. BEN YAGER
After graduating from UT Austin, Ben worked as the Chief Accountant of Sul Ross State College in Alpine, Texas. He then entered Indiana University’s PhD program and received a Doctorate of Business Administration. At Indiana, he met his wife, Jeanne, and they were married on June 13, 1953. In 1955, Ben began his teaching career at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He was named the C. Rollin Niswonger Professor of Accountancy and was Department Chairman for over five years before returning to his beloved job as a professor. He co-authored three editions of the CPA Examination: A Comprehensive Review. Ben was a CPA in Texas and Ohio and was a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Ohio Society of CPAs, American Accounting Association, Financial Executives Institute, and Alpha Kappa Psi business society. The E. Ben Yager Scholarship is awarded to one undergraduate student at Miami University annually.

MPA Alumnus Profile: Isaiah Massey

February 12, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Ten years ago, Isaiah Massey (traditional MPA ’09) was named an Elijah Watt Sells Award winner. He started his professional career with Deloitte in Houston and now is the CFO of CAZ Investments. Read on to learn more about Isaiah and his journey from auditor to CFO.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY, ISAIAH?
My family continues to be the greatest success of my life. Professor Clement told me once that my spouse would be the greatest driver of my success, and he was correct. I have been married to my wife, Hope, for 13 years and we have two sons: Ridge, 6, and Kruz, 4. The time I spend with them gives me the strength of character it takes to be successful in my profession. At CAZ Investments, I have a team that I can trust and we support our team’s success both in the workplace and at home. My role here deals with all things legal, compliance, and accounting/reporting, but the team is what sets the experience apart.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO STUDY ACCOUNTING?
Originally, I went to Wichita State to become a math teacher since I excelled in math in high school and teachers were the only professionals I knew growing up in Dexter, Kansas (a town of about 100 people). While I have a high level of respect for teachers, I quickly grew bored with the content. An accounting professor challenged me to pivot; I read a few chapters of the textbook and immediately knew it was something I enjoyed and could be successful in.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO MOVE TO TEXAS TO EARN YOUR MPA?
I wanted to go to the best school possible, and UT Austin was at the top of the rankings. The program also helped to make it financially possible for me to attend, which I continue to appreciate. It was a school and region that I was generally familiar with from growing up in the Midwest, so that also put it above other great schools.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CLASS WHILE AT TEXAS McCOMBS?
I took two classes from Professor Robert Prentice: a course in CPA ethics and a course in insider trading/applied finance law. He wrote his own textbooks, loved mornings like I did, and is one of the most genuine people that I have ever met. He cared about each student and how we were doing on a daily basis. Over the course of my tenure at Texas McCombs, I remember Professor Prentice, Professor Clement, and Professor Granof all offering me personal advice that went beyond the classroom and actually changed how I lived and what I valued. For them to care at that level was very special, and I continue to appreciate them and view them as great teachers and leaders who influenced me.

HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE A SELLS AWARD WINNER?
Someone from the AICPA called to tell me that I won the award. It was fairly late in the evening and I was still onsite at a Deloitte client, so the first person I told was my manager (a fellow UT grad, Asylbek Osmonov). I initially thought it was a practical joke of some sort because the call was outside of normal business hours and I never thought it was likely that I would win, but the caller knew so many details that by the time I hung up, I knew it was legitimate.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER PATH.
I was at Deloitte for a few years, then left to work in Austin at a company called Stratfor. I was lucky to have great leaders to learn from at both places. Shea Morenz, also a UT grad, was my CEO at Stratfor and I am not sure that I can ever repay the confidence and trust he placed in me as a young accountant, as he propelled me into a leadership role as Stratfor’s CFO. He gave me room to grow, forgave my arrogance and mistakes, and continues to be supportive of me today. Currently I am CFO at CAZ Investments in Houston.

WHAT IS CAZ INVESTMENTS?
CAZ Investments is an investment manager that provides access to investments that might otherwise be unavailable to our investors. We embody our leadership and our team in our culture, and we value each other more than we value ourselves. That spirit of selflessness in the team permeates to how we value and work with our investors, sponsors, and vendors. To me, that is what sets us apart.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU?
A rural boy from Kansas who had never heard of accounting as a profession until he was 19 has wandered into being educated at the best schools and taught to lead by great men and women. I couldn’t predict the details, but if history tells me anything I will look up in five years and realize that I continue to be a very blessed individual.

Mduduzi Mugoba

Introducing Mduduzi Mugoba, tMPA Class of 2019

April 18, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Duzi is a traditional Master in Professional Accounting student who is graduating this May. Let’s learn a bit more about him and his time here at Texas McCombs.

Name: Mduduzi “Duzi” Mugoba

Where did you grow up? Zimbabwe

Where did you earn your undergraduate degree? Florida International University

What is your undergraduate degree in? Accounting

Why did you decide to come to the MPA program at Texas McCombs?
It is the best accounting program in the country so couldn’t turn down the offer to come to school here! Also, Texas McCombs is in a great city like Austin with so many cool and fun things to do outside of school. So I would say I chose the program for its prestige and for its location.

What is your MPA academic track? Financial Reporting and Assurance

Why did you decide to become an MPA student ambassador?
The MPA program has given me access to amazing opportunities professionally and socially so would love to give back in any way I can.

What has been one of your favorite classes so far and why?
Well, it’s so hard to choose one particular class because I have loved them all! I will say each professor is so different in their teaching styles and how they present information; it is a fun experience navigating all these different styles. I do have a two classes I just have to mention… The first being Professor Badolato’s Financial Statement Analysis (ACC 380K) course, which was high-paced and intense with so much information coming your way. I loved it because it was perhaps my most challenging class in that involved learning in a very different way compared to anything I had ever experienced before. I learned so much about Financial Statement Analysis (and about myself) which was awesome! My other favorite is Investment Theory (FIN 397) with Professor Brown. The information is so relevant and something I will apply to my life in future. The big takeaway from the class (at least for me) is the investment opportunities available if one is interested in passive investment and personal finance management. The class itself is also challenging but that is a common theme for most classes in the MPA program.

What are your plans after you graduate?
I was offered (and accepted) a full-time position at EY and will be working in Houston in their assurance practice. I start in the fall, so while I wait on my start date I plan on taking at least two parts of the CPA exam and enjoying some Texas sun. I am also a fan of the cold drinks that go with the nice, hot summer weather. 🙂

Can you tell us more about the MPA intramural soccer teams you have played on?
Oh yes! It was something that myself, Jeff Chen, and Tyler Wilford were thinking about when the spring semester started. In fact, we just wanted to play some form of intramural sport. Then I ran into Ray Lee (our Team Captain) at a Diversity and Inclusion talk, and he mentioned that he was trying to organize a team to play soccer but couldn’t find enough people. So we exchanged numbers, then I gave Ray Jeff and Tyler’s numbers and they went on to create the team (so all the credit of starting the team should go to me because I had all the contacts haha). But in all seriousness, it was just a way for us to get together as MPAs and do something outside of class. It turned out great because we have a couple of people who have played soccer before, so we were able to be competitive and make it to the playoffs for the men’s league (which we lost under dubious circumstances), but now we have a co-ed team with more MPAs and hopefully more success!

Anything else you’d like to share?
I would say that as important as the classes are, I have enjoyed meeting different people more than anything. The MPA program is very challenging and one can get extremely busy, but I think the most value I have received from the program is meeting new people and actually making meaningful connections outside of the conventional “networking.” It’s important to keep that in mind for anyone looking to join the MPA program.

 

Mighty MPA Soccer

The Mighty MPAs smile for a team photo with Steve Smith, Senior Director of the MPA program. Duzi Mugoba is pictured in the bottom row, third from the left.

Maureen Sweet, MPA alumna

How Sweet It Is: MPA Alumna Spotlight

March 7, 2019 / / 0 Comments

Texas McCombs was fortunate enough to have two Elijah Watt Sells Award winners in 2017: Hyungmin Kim and Maureen Sweet, both MPA Class of 2016 graduates. Let’s learn more about one of our winners, Maureen Sweet.

Maureen Sweet exemplifies what it is to be a top student and accounting professional. She’s hard-working, smart, and an Elijah Watt Sells Award winner. The 2016 Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting alumna is one of only 58 Sells Award recipients in 2017.

Maureen grew up in northeast Ohio and completed her undergraduate studies at Fordham University in the Bronx. She received her BA in Spanish Language Literature and minored in Business, and she especially enjoyed her undergraduate accounting courses. After graduating from Fordham, she managed the finances for Stupid Cancer, a nonprofit in New York City that leads the way in advocacy, research, and support for young adults with cancer. Something clicked for her while she was filing Stupid Cancer’s annual statements. She loved how she could use financial statements to gain insights into how a business operates. “It gave me a holistic picture of the company, and I learned how to problem solve,” Maureen said.

Maureen knew she had found her calling. When she began considering graduate accounting programs, Texas McCombs made her short list. Three things came to mind to explain why she chose to attend UT-Austin: the program’s prestige, the city, and her future. “The reputation of the MPA program speaks for itself. And I knew I’d love Austin,” Maureen added. “Plus, the program would help me get all my credits for the CPA exam in a short amount of time.”

While in the MPA program, Maureen grew relationships with the faculty and MPA staff members, as well as other students. She attended four of her classmates’ weddings last year!

Maureen knew she only wanted to take the CPA exam once, so studying was a top priority. A few months after completing the exam, she was contacted by the AICPA and told that she was a recipient of the esteemed Elijah Watt Sells Award. Needless to say, Maureen was beyond ecstatic. “I was extremely excited and honored to receive the Sells Award,” she commented.

In the fall of 2016, Maureen started her new career at Deloitte Tax in San Jose, California. Before she hit her two-year anniversary, Maureen was promoted to Tax Senior. “This is exactly what I wanted. I love consulting with interesting clients.” Additionally, she is taking advantage of the beautiful outdoors in the Golden State.

As for the future, Maureen plans on staying in public accounting and enjoying the opportunity to see a broad range of experiences with her clients. “I’m looking forward to continuing to be in a career that challenges me every day,” Maureen said. And we here at Texas McCombs cannot wait to see how she changes the world.

Texas McCombs’ other Sells Awards winner in 2017, Hyungmin Kim, is a BBA graduate of Seoul National University and earned his MPA in 2016. He is currently employed with The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan.

 

Read more updates from the Department of Accounting in the fall issue of The Accounting Times.

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