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Insider Information for Prospective Texas McCombs MPA Students

Author: Keri Ledezma (page 8 of 16)

AICPA Legacy Scholarships – Apply Now!

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

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!

Meet the Texas McCombs MPA Team!

Are you interested in earning a Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) degree from Texas McCombs?

Meet the MPA team at one of these fall events! We will be available to answer your questions on the MPA program and the benefits it offers you. We look forward to seeing you soon!

MCCOMBS CAREER EXPO
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 3-5 P.M.
UT REC SPORTS CENTER, 2ND FLOOR

UT MARKETPLACE
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 10 A.M.-3 P.M.
SPEEDWAY OUTSIDE GSB/CBA

MAJOR MINOR EXPO
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 11 A.M.-2 P.M.
GREGORY GYM PLAZA

Texas McCombs MPA Orientation 2018

MPA Class of 2019

The incoming MPA class recently began their Texas McCombs journey by participating in orientation. The three days were filled with academic and alumni panels, career coaching sessions and networking opportunities with employers, peers, faculty and staff…not to mention MPA swag and delicious food!

Read more in MPA Weekly…

Austin Ranked No. 3 Best Economy in the U. S.

Business Insider recently ranked Austin as having the third best economy among the nation’s 40 biggest cities and the second-highest job growth rate.

See the full ranking

Read more at culturemap Austin…

Texas MPA Alumni Recognized for Top CPA Exam Performance

The American Institute of CPAs announced the winners of the 2017 Elijah Watt Sells Award. This prestigious award is granted to CPA candidates who scored above 95.50 across the four sections of the CPA Exam, passed all four sections on their first attempt, and completed testing in 2017.

Only 58 candidates met the criteria to receive the Elijah Watt Sells Award out of a total of 95,858 individuals who sat for the CPA Exam. Two alumni of the Texas MPA Program were named as recipients: Hyungmin Kim (MPA ‘16) and Maureen Sweet (MPA ‘16). Hyungmin is employed with The Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan, and Maureen is employed with Deloitte Tax, LLP in San Jose, California.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Welcome, MPA Class of 2019!

New MPA students,

In the not-to-distant future, you will be stepping foot on The University of Texas at Austin campus and spending plenty of time in the McCombs School of Business. The MPA Program Office staff and accounting faculty will be assisting you, step by step, to prepare you for your classes and the busy, yet exciting, employment recruiting season. In the meantime, we recommend that you…

  • Learn about UT’s history and traditions.
  • Take a virtual tour of The University of Texas at Austin’s campus.
  • Follow the instructions on the website for new students.
  • Become familiar with student life at UT and in the McCombs School of Business. Over the years, our student bloggers have written about their experiences in our program, their favorite places to study, and the perks to being in Austin and attending a large, prestigious research university. Some examples:

Why I Chose to Stay

The Coffee Experience

There is More Than One Library on the UT Campus!

MPA Educated Eats is More than Just a Sandwich!

First Impressions of Being a TA

Looking Back, Looking Forward

MPAC in the Community

A Weekend in Austin

Making Austin Memories

Live Music Capital of the World

Next Stop…More Barbecue

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Conversations with MPA Career Services

What types of careers are possible with an MPA degree?

Conversations with Career Services is an opportunity for prospective students to uncover the full range of career options the MPA program can offer.  From investment banking to finance from consulting to advisory… our students have gone there.

Come join the career services team for small group discussions on your dream job.  This is a great opportunity to dispel some myths, uncover some new information, and get your questions answered.

RSVP and join us! Pizza will be served at the conclusion of the session.

DATE:  April 20, 2018

TIME: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

LOCATION: UT-Austin, Room: UTC 1.102

Questions? Contact peermpa@mccombs.utexas.edu

Austin is Ranked 2nd in Job Growth

Based on 2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics data, Austin was ranked the 2nd fastest city for job growth.

Read more…

UT-Austin’s Graduate Accounting Ranked No. 1!

Graduate accounting at UT’s McCombs School of Business is ranked #1, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 edition of “Best Graduate Schools.”   Read more…

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