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Attend an information session for the MPA Program

February 7, 2023 / / 0 Comments

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!

Accounting++ Energy Blog Post January 2023

REGISTER: Accounting in the Energy Industry

January 9, 2023 / / 0 Comments

Interested in learning about the importance of accounting in the energy industry? Join us on for a panel discussion with successful accountants working in energy, brought to you by the Master in Professional Accounting program at the McCombs School of Business.

Event Details:
Tuesday, January 24
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom

Register Now!

Meet the Panelists!

Ann KluppelAnn Kluppel
General Auditor, Phillips 66 (Accounting BBA ’89)

Ann Kluppel is currently the General Auditor for Phillips 66. In the more than 20 years she has been with Phillips 66, Ann has held a variety of roles within operations, finance and human resources. She is a licensed CPA and a Certified Internal Auditor.

 

Josh ShermanJosh Sherman
Partner, Opportune LLP (MPA ’98)

Josh Sherman is a partner at Opportune LLP, a global energy business advisory firm. Josh oversees Opportune’s Complex Financial Reporting group. He has over 25 years of experience in providing clients across the energy spectrum with technical research, capital markets and SEC reporting assistance. Prior to joining Opportune, he worked in the audit and global energy markets department with Deloitte & Touche.

 

Hillary SwallenHillary Swallen
Managing Director, KPMG (MPA ’10)

Hillary Swallen is a Managing Director at KPMG in Houston. She concentrates in the tax area, providing federal, state and international tax consulting services to a wide range of businesses from small privately held domestic companies to large publicly traded multinational companies, primarily in the oil and gas industry.

REGISTER: MPA Info Session on November 3

October 31, 2022 / / 0 Comments

November 3 Info Session

Are you interested in earning your master’s degree in accounting? Join us at the Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) virtual info session on November 3 at 5:00 p.m. CT!

At the MPA info session, you will meet Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, the Senior Admissions and Recruiting Officer for the MPA program. She will detail the curriculum you will learn in the program, career outcomes and opportunities, how to apply, and answer any questions you have.

Register for the info session and learn how you can earn your master’s degree in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin!

Register Today!

Master in Professional Accounting Info Session
Thursday, November 3, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom

REGISTER: Attend an MPA Info Session in September

September 9, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Learn more about the Master in Professional Accounting program and attend an upcoming virtual info session in September! There are two info sessions scheduled this where you will hear about the MPA admissions process and how to make your application stand out. You will also learn about the program’s curriculum, recruiting for jobs and career outcomes, as well as what life is like in Austin.

REGISTER: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 – 12:00 P.M. CT

REGISTER: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – 5:00 P.M. CT

Jasmin Blas-MendietaIn the meantime, you can learn more about GMAT/GRE test scores being optional on our blog, and you can sign up for a one-on-one admissions consultation with Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, MPA’s Senior Recruiting and Admissions Officer.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

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.

Register Today!

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 for an Upcoming MPA Program Info Session

November 9, 2021 / / 0 Comments

Attend upcoming MPA info session

Learn more about the top-ranked graduate accounting program in the nation! Sign up for a virtual Master in Professional Accounting program info session:

At our info sessions, you’ll hear information about the Master in Professional Accounting admissions process, curriculum, and career outcomes, as well as what life is like at McCombs.

Whether you’re currently in college or just starting your career, move ahead fast by earning a one-year specialized master’s degree in accounting at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Register Today!

Register for an MPA Program Info Session

September 3, 2021 / / 0 Comments

MPA info session blog post

Learn more about the top-ranked graduate accounting program in the nation! Sign up for a virtual Master in Professional Accounting program info session:

At our info sessions, you’ll hear information about the Master in Professional Accounting admissions process, curriculum, and career outcomes, as well as what life is like at McCombs.

Whether you’re currently in college or just starting your career, move ahead fast by earning a one-year specialized master’s degree in accounting at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Register Today!

Join Us at an Upcoming Info Session!

September 23, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Whether you’re currently in college or just starting your career, move ahead fast by earning a one-year specialized master’s degree in accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing, or information technology & management from Texas McCombs!

During each info session, you’ll hear more about the admissions process, curriculum, and career outcomes within the Master of Science and Master in Professional Accounting programs, as well as what life is like in one of the top-ranked cities in the nation – Austin, Texas!

Register for the info session date that works best with your schedule. We look forward to meeting you soon!

October 8, 2020, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT

October 22, 2020, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT

November 5, 2020, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT

November 19, 2020, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. CT

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