Hi All, I’m coming up on six months as a full-time audit associate at one of the Big Four firms in Boston. Taking a moment to reflect, I’ve identified five things (among many) I learned as a traditional MPA student last year that prepared me to succeed in my current role. 1 – Debits and Credits: Whenever [...]
Archives for February, 2010
Getting Around In Austin
Normally I am quiet on the subject of public transportation since I own a car that I unapologetically drive around town. However, the car that I (now sadly) own is a Toyota Camry and, in light of the recent accelerator sticking problem with many Toyota cars, I decided to stay off the road for a [...]
Back on track
When I first realized we were having one month of winter break, I was amazed at all the time I would have to rest. To my surprise, it went by like lightning. During the holidays I went back home (to Monterrey), to my parent’s hometown (Durango, another State in Mexico), and to my boyfriend’s hometown [...]
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What’s life as a Texas MPA all about? Six current students—Sarah, Jamal, Hannah, Pierre, Melissa, and Ally—give you the inside scoop in their blogs. Read up on their perspectives on classes, the job search, living in Austin and more.
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Sarah Haas, MPA '13
MPA Track: Taxation
Jamal Deek, MPA '14
MPA Track: Financial Reporting and Assurance
Hannah Franklin, MPA '13
MPA Track: Financial Reporting and Assurance
Pierre Rochard, MPA '13
MPA Track: Financial Reporting and Assurance
Melissa Hodges, MPA '14
MPA Track: Audit
Alexandria Newman, MPA '14
MPA Track: undeclared, planning Taxation
