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Last Semester Battle!
In 74 days, 13 hours, 44 minutes, and 14 seconds (when I was writing this), I will be walking on stage in my cap and gown in front of a beaming crowd of MPAs and their celebrating proud families and friends. But before fast forwarding to that day of cameras and diplomas, let me paint [...]
Time Travel: The History of Accounting
The celebration of the UT Accounting Program’s centennial anniversary is fast approaching. What would be a better way to celebrate this longstanding success than looking back at how the field of accounting was born? This will be the first of a three-part series on accounting: how it started; how it’s viewed and used in today’s [...]
Accounting Practicum: The Class that Gives Back
My co-bloggers Ally and Xinmiao have talked about how as MPAs, we do get various opportunities to give back to the community and work with/for not-for-profits. This semester, I am taking a course, which allows me to do just those. Yes, UT has an accounting class that is solely committed to using our accounting knowledge to serve [...]
When Things Get Stressful…
Finals week, unarguably, is one of the most stressful weeks for MPA students. Fortunately, UT and Austin provide a vast number of self-care options for students when things get a little stressful. The city boasts enough diverse activities that there are options for everyone. Whenever my brain needs to take a break from accounting or [...]
MPA Cribs: A “Mini Tour” of the McCombs School of Business
Six floors, three buildings and top-notch classrooms and facilities – The McCombs School of Business has been the home of over 6,000 students. Personally, it is the only place on-campus where I spend my time: for classes, group projects, organizational meetings, studying, eating or just socializing with friends. I would like to open the doors [...]
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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
