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REGISTER: Meet Current MPA Students on July 12

July 8, 2022 / / 0 Comments

Join us at the Texas McCombs MPA Current Student Panel to meet people who have experienced the Master in Professional Accounting program first-hand. You’ll hear about their time in the program, why they chose to study accounting, and what they enjoy about the UT campus and living in Austin, TX. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask the students questions.

Tuesday, July 12 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT (virtual)

REGISTER NOW

Meet the Panelists

McKinley BodenMcKinley Boden
tMPA ’22
Tax Track

McKinley grew up in the Atlanta area and went to Florida State University for her undergraduate degree. She came to UT to pursue her master’s because she liked the city of Austin and wanted to go to a top program. She is a traditional MPA student on the tax track and will be starting on the tax staff with EY in Denver come January. Until then, she will be working on studying for the CPA exam. Outside of school, she enjoys live music, trying new restaurants, and running.

Joshua CostoJoshua Costo
iMPA ’23
Audit Track

Josh is an integrated MPA student on the audit track. He interned with Caterpillar during his junior year, PwC during the spring 2021 busy season, and will be moving to Connecticut in January to work for the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) after graduation. He is a member of Longhorn Powerlifting and Camp Texas, two beloved organizations that he has been a part of for the past three years. He is excited to work at the FASB post-graduation to help companies and investors understand and solve complex accounting issues.

Francisca GuerreroFrancisca Guerrero
iMPA ’23
Tax Track

Francisca is originally from Quito, Ecuador and moved to The Woodlands, Texas when she was two years old. She is a Canfield Business Honors student, as well as an integrated MPA. Throughout her college career, she has been interested in attending law school and learning about other cultures. As a result, she did an internship abroad in Shenzhen, China, wrote her Honors Thesis on e-commerce in China, and she hopes to pursue a career in international tax accounting at EY where she is currently interning.

Zoe McDowellZoe McDowell
ECON-MPA ’23
Generalist Track

Zoe is from Livingston, Texas and recently graduated from UT Austin with a bachelor’s in economics and anthropology. As a student in the ECON-MPA program, she began taking graduate accounting courses last year. Her favorite course so far has been Intro to Audit with Professor Johanns, and she is pursuing the Generalist Track so she can curate her own course selection. Zoe is currently a Summer Analyst at an investment banking firm and plans to move to New York City after graduation to continue her career in investment banking.

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!

AICPA Legacy Scholarships – Apply Now!

February 7, 2022 / / 0 Comments

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If you are seeking scholarship opportunities for the Texas McCombs MPA program, be sure to check your eligibility to apply for an AICPA Legacy Scholarship. The scholarships have a March 1 application deadline and are limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Scholarships include (but are not limited to):

  • The John L. Carey Scholarship provides financial assistance to liberal arts and non-business undergraduate degree holders who are pursuing both graduate studies in accounting and CPA licensure.
  • The AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students provides financial awards to full-time minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or an accounting-related major.
  • The AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs provides financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate degree students interested in pursuing the CPA license after graduation.
  • The AWSCPA Scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding female students majoring in accounting or an accounting-related field.

We encourage you to apply and check for other scholarships through the national scholarship search.

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!

AICPA Legacy Scholarships – Apply Now!

January 15, 2021 / / 0 Comments

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If you are seeking scholarship opportunities for the Texas McCombs MPA program, be sure to check your eligibility to apply for an AICPA Legacy Scholarship. The scholarships have a March 1 application deadline and are limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Scholarships include (but are not limited to):

  • The John L. Carey Scholarship provides financial assistance to liberal arts and non-business undergraduate degree holders who are pursuing both graduate studies in accounting and CPA licensure.
  • The AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students provides financial awards to full-time minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or an accounting-related major.
  • The AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs provides financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate degree students interested in pursuing the CPA license after graduation.
  • The AWSCPA Scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding female students majoring in accounting or an accounting-related field.

We encourage you to apply and check for other scholarships through the national scholarship search.

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

What is the Best Way to Become a CPA?

February 27, 2020 / / 0 Comments

You’ve decided to become a Certified Public Accountant, but you’re not sure how to go about getting there. A bachelor’s degree, even in accounting, is typically not sufficient, as most states require 150 hours of college credit (plus other educational and work experience requirements) for the CPA license. Here are a couple of options to consider if you are set on pursuing this career path:

  1. Take the required accounting coursework for CPA exam eligibility as a non-degree-seeking student. Available at some colleges and universities, a non-degree-seeking option may be a good fit if you are already working and have built a professional network. This approach would help you meet the requirements for the CPA exam and may provide more choices in course delivery, such as evening, weekend or online classes.
  2.  Study a graduate degree in accounting, such as the Texas McCombs MPA. This is a great option if you are seeking employment opportunities, want to expand your professional network and would like to enroll as a full-time student. The benefits of a structured master’s degree program include dedicated career services, connections with students and alumni, networking opportunities with employers and the addition of a higher-level degree to your credentials. Most graduate accounting programs require specific pre-enrollment courses. The Texas McCombs MPA helps you to make an easy transition to a new career by requiring only five pre-enrollment requirements, which can be completed at a local community college.

Contact us if the Texas McCombs MPA sounds like a good match for you!

Why Should You Choose Texas McCombs MPA?

February 7, 2020 / / 0 Comments

Why should you attend the MPA program at UT-Austin? Consider this…

1) Top-Ranked Accounting: The McCombs School of Business graduate and undergraduate accounting programs are ranked #1 with the Public Accounting Report. What contributes to our reputation for excellence?

2) High Quality Campus: The University of Texas at Austin is ranked highly in the nation and the world. Attending a top national university offers distinct advantages, such as access to

3) Great Place to Live: Would you like to live in a city that offers a relatively moderate cost of living and other attractive features? The city of Austin regularly tops many rankings. Austin offers great weather and plenty of outdoor activities in a laid-back, friendly environment and consistently receives high accolades for quality of life, innovation, employment opportunities, cost of living…and the list goes on….

4) Longhorn Spirit: The University of Texas at Austin is filled with history and traditions and plenty of exciting athletic events.

Want to learn more about our program from a student’s perspective? Contact an MPA student ambassador.

Hook ’em!

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AICPA Legacy Scholarships – Apply Now!

January 21, 2020 / / 0 Comments

If you are seeking scholarship opportunities for the Texas McCombs MPA program, be sure to check your eligibility to apply for an AICPA Legacy Scholarship. The scholarships have a March 1 application deadline and are limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Scholarships include (but are not limited to):

  • The John L. Carey Scholarship provides financial assistance to liberal arts and non-business undergraduate degree holders who are pursuing both graduate studies in accounting and CPA licensure.
  • The AICPA Minority Scholarship provides financial awards to full-time minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting or an accounting-related major.
  • The AICPA Foundation Scholarship for Future CPAs provides financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate degree students interested in pursuing the CPA license after graduation.
  • The AWSCPA Scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding female students majoring in accounting or an accounting-related field.

Many of our students have received these awards in the past. We strongly encourage you to apply!

REGISTER: Texas McCombs MPA Information Session

October 15, 2018 / / 0 Comments

Interested in the traditional MPA? Come to our on-campus info session to meet the admissions team and learn how the Texas McCombs MPA can benefit you.

Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Legacy Events Room, CBA 3.202

RSVP today!

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