Master in Professional Accounting Admissions News

Insider Information for Prospective Texas McCombs MPA Students

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Register: MPA Info Session on November 29

Are you interested in earning your master’s degree in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin? Join us virtually at the Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) virtual info session on Wednesday, November 29 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT!

Our one-year traditional MPA is open to both UT and non-UT students who will have earned a bachelor’s degree (in any academic discipline) before starting the MPA program. 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 Today!

Master in Professional Accounting Info Session
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom

Register: MPA Current Student and Alumni Panel

Are you considering a career in accounting and looking to learn more about the Master in Professional Accounting program at Texas McCombs? Join us virtually on November 15 to hear from current MPA students and alumni! They will discuss why they chose to study accounting, as well as detail their experiences in the program, including their favorites classes, recruiting and networking opportunities, and life at McCombs. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask the panelists questions! Register for the event here.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom


Meet the Alumni Panelists

iman Iman Ortiz, tMPA ’16
Audit Manager at Deloitte

Iman earned her undergraduate degree in accounting from St. Edward’s University and then joined Texas McCombs to earn her master’s in accounting through the traditional Master in Professional Accounting (tMPA) program. She is a CPA and has had a successful seven-year tenure at Deloitte, where she has established her accounting career. Her journey at Deloitte has seen her climb the ranks, from her initial role as an Audit Intern to her current position as Audit Manager.

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Harry Wu, iMPA ’20

Investment Associate at Cambridge Information Group

Harry graduated from the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program. He launched his career as an associate with KPMG before moving into the investment sector as an analyst for the financial and valuation advisory group of Houlihan Lokey. Harry currently lives in New York City and works as an associate on the investment team at CIG, where he is responsible for supporting the evaluation of new investment opportunities and assists with the oversight of CIG’s portfolio companies.

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Jordan Paige, iMPA ’18
Senior Associate at Portage Point Partners

Jordan graduated from the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program. She is a senior associate at Portage Point Partners in Dallas, specializing in transaction advisory services. Before joining Portage Point, she was a financial analyst at Houlihan Lokey, where she conducted M&A due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures in various industries, focusing on middle market transactions ranging from $5 million to $500 million. Jordan is a CPA and is also FINRA Series 63 and Series 79 licensed.

REGISTER: MPA Info Session on Oct 31st!

Are you interested in earning your master’s degree in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin? Join us virtually at the Texas McCombs Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) virtual info session on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT!

Our one-year traditional MPA is open to both UT and non-UT students who will have earned a bachelor’s degree (in any academic discipline) before starting the MPA program. 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 Today!

Master in Professional Accounting Info Session
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom

REGISTER: MPA Faculty Panel

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional accounting career? The Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) program at Texas McCombs has world-renowned faculty that teach a wide variety of accounting courses and infuse the curriculum with cutting-edge ideas. Join us on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. CT for our virtual Faculty Panel!

Meet the Experts: Connect with esteemed professors who bring a wealth of real-world knowledge to the classroom.

Curriculum Insights: Wondering what you’ll learn during your time at Texas McCombs? The faculty will provide an inside look at the MPA program’s curriculum, sharing details about the courses they teach and their relevance to the ever-evolving field of professional accounting.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from our Texas McCombs MPA faculty. Register today and take the first step towards a brighter future in professional accounting. We look forward to seeing you there!

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
  • Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Virtual Event (Link will be provided upon registration)

Register Here

Meet the Panelists:

DonnaDonna Johnston-Blair received her Honours B.A. and M.B.A. from The University of Toronto.  She worked for Arthur Andersen & Co, Deloitte Haskins & Sells and Storage Technology, Inc. She has taught at U of Houston, SMU and Santa Clara University.  She currently works for a private wealth management firm in Palo Alto.

 

 

 

John John McInnis received his PhD from the University of Iowa and his BBA and MPA from the University of Texas. He teaches financial accounting in the MPA program. Professor McInnis has published articles in top scholarly journals including The Accounting Review, Journal of Finance, Management Science, and Journal of Accounting & Economics.

 

 

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Lisa Koonce, Deloitte and Touche Endowed Chair in Accounting, received her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. Her research and teaching interests include the judgment and decision making implications of financial reporting.

REGISTER: Join the September 26 MPA Information Session!

Join our upcoming virtual information session to learn more about the Master in Professional Accounting program! You’ll hear about the MPA admissions process and how to make your application stand out, details about the MPA curriculum, employment recruiting and career outcomes, and life in Austin.

REGISTER: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – 5:00 PM CT

We look forward to meeting you soon!

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta

Jasmin Blas-Mendieta, MPA Senior Recruiting and Admissions Officer.

 

REGISTER: MPA Information Session on August 9!

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 August 9 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
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom

REGISTER: Meet Current MPA Students on July 26!

Are you considering a career in accounting and looking to learn more about the Master in Professional Accounting program at Texas McCombs? Join us at our upcoming webinar on July 26, 2023 where current MPA students will discuss why they chose to study accounting, as well as detail their experiences in the program, including their favorites classes, recruiting and networking opportunities, and life at McCombs. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask the panelists questions!

Register Now!

Event Details:
Wednesday, July 26
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom

Meet the Panelists!

 Joseph Hsu | MPA ’23
Current Student

Joseph is a current student in the traditional Master in Professional Accounting (tMPA) program. Hailing from Taiwan, Joseph completed his undergraduate studies at National Tsing Hua University, where he pursued a dual major in Economics and Industrial Engineering. His career interests are Audit/Assurance Services. Joseph enjoys working with his peers and learning from Texas McComb’s world-class faculty. He believes that accounting is the decision-making tool for all organizations.

 

Allie Rossmiller | MPA ’24
Current Student

Allie is an incoming graduate student on the Financial Reporting and Assurance track in the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program. Allie has completed two audit internships at Deloitte and J.P. Morgan, and is returning to Deloitte in 2024 as an Audit Associate in Washington D.C. On campus, Allie is involved in Longhorn Run and Texas 4000, works for McCombs advising offices as a Peer Advisor, and represents the accounting department on the Graduate Student Assembly.

 

Demetrius Garza |  MPA ’25
Current Student

Demetrius is an incoming fourth-year student on the Financial Reporting and Assurance track in the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program. Demetrius has completed an internship at EY and is currently interning at GlobalFoundries as a Corporate Accounting Intern under their Technical Accounting group. His interests include financial accounting, current accounting topics revolving around ESG/Crypto reporting, and learning about accounting scandals.

REGISTER: Meet Current MPA Students and Alumni

Want to learn more about the Master in Professional Accounting program from students and alumni who have experienced it first-hand? Join our virtual panel on Thursday, April 20 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT! Current MPA students and alumni will discuss why they chose to study accounting and provide details about their experiences in the program, including their favorites classes, recruiting and employment opportunities, and life at Texas McCombs. Plus, you’ll have the chance to ask the panelists questions!

Register Now!

Event Details:
Thursday, April 20
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Virtual – Zoom

Meet the Panelists!

Paul Nabhan  |  MPA ’12
Associate, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

Paul earned his master’s in accounting through the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program at Texas McCombs. Paul is an attorney and CPA based in New York City. His primary practice involves representing financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and private equity sponsors in complex structured and leveraged finance transactions.

 

Letitia Wu |  MPA ’23
Current Student

Letitia is currently in the traditional Master in Professional Accounting (tMPA) program. She earned her bachelor’s degree in both accounting and operations & information management from Georgetown University. Letitia is pursuing the generalist track within the MPA program and is also a MPA ambassador. She is open to connecting with prospective students as they consider attending McCombs!

 

Alec Weissman  |  MPA ’19
Business Analyst, McKinsey & Company

Alec earned his master’s in accounting through the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program at Texas McCombs. He lives in Dallas, Texas and has experience in both public accounting and management consulting. Alec’s strengths include developing 3-5 year strategies, leading high-performing teams, standing up transformation offices, and driving effective implementation of cross-functional projects.

 

Austin Hayes  |  MPA ’23
Current Student

Austin is a Texas native and is currently finishing his degree in the integrated Master in Professional Accounting (iMPA) program. While in the program, he pursued the taxation track and completed an internship with Deloitte. Austin is now looking forward to rejoining Deloitte after graduation!

 

REGISTER: Accounting ++ “?” Webinar

This spring, the Texas McCombs MPA Program has been hosting the “Accounting++” series, to introduce students to various careers in which accounting knowledge is valued. At each event, we highlight a career path that benefits from having a master’s degree in accounting (MPA). Our final event is titled Accounting ++ “?”. If you are thinking of choosing a major or applying to the MPA program, register now to hear from accountants with diverse backgrounds working in a variety of areas to get your questions answered.

Event Details:
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
5:30 – 6:30 pm CT

Register Now!

Meet the Panelists!

BillBill Fan
Tax Analyst, SpaceX

SpaceX designs and builds its reusable rockets and spacecraft. Their goal is to reduce space transportation costs to enable the colonization of Mars. Bill works in their tax function to ensure that SpaceX is both meeting its tax reporting and compliance obligations and operating in a tax-efficient manner.

 

VirginiaVirgina Hoskins
Director, Department of Physics, UT Austin

The Physics Department at UT is an internationally recognized research college and ranks highly in the National Research Council surveys of doctoral programs in the US. Virginia’s work ensures that the Department can meet its current and aspirational goals, by stewarding its financial processes.

 

NikkiNikki Ellis
Tax Manager, Deloitte

Deloitte provides tax compliance and consulting services to public and private companies. Digitization, ESG, and workforce mobility fundamentally affect the taxes companies pay and make this an interesting and challenging area of work. Tax professionals are their client’s strategic advisors. They work to assess their client’s tax obligations accurately and efficiently, ensuring that they are well served and that governments have the resources to meet their operating needs.

 

CedricCedric Kudowor
Senior, Accounting & Reporting Advisory, Deloitte

Deloitte provides audit and assurance services to help organizations ensure that their businesses operate efficiently and profitably, following applicable governing standards. Auditors, by verifying and testing the information in financial and other regulated reporting, enhance the trust placed in the financial markets and, in so doing, help a multi-trillion dollar capital market system function with greater confidence.

 

JohnJohn Strother
Senior Consultant, Modeling Advisory, Deloitte

Deloitte’s valuation and modeling services teams work with clients to better forecast and analyze various data points to better understand risks facing their businesses, to reduce costs, and to accurately price acquisitions and sales. Their clients include public and private companies in industries such as private equity, real estate, manufacturing, and technology.

Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90 percent of the Fortune 500 and more than 7,000 private companies.

REGISTER: Meet Texas McCombs MPA Faculty

Want to hear from faculty who teach in the Master in Professional Accounting (MPA) program at Texas McCombs? Join us on Wednesday, March 22 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT as distinguished faculty discuss the program’s curriculum, what you’ll learn in the classes they teach, and how earning an MPA degree from UT Austin will set you up for success in the workforce.

Register Now!

Meet the panelists:

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Braden Williams
Associate Professor of Accounting

Braden Williams is an Associate Professor of Accounting in the McCombs School of Business. His research examines the way that firms respond to tax incentives and tax enforcement—frequently in a multijurisdictional setting—and has been published in top accounting journals. He has taught introductory and corporate tax classes to students in the BBA & MPA programs.

 

Lisa Lisa Koonce
Professor of Accounting

Lisa Koonce, Deloitte and Touche Endowed Chair in Accounting, has earned a number of awards and has been consistently elected to the McCombs MBA Program Faculty Honor Roll since 2000. Her research and teaching interests include the judgment and decision making implications of financial reporting. Dr. Koonce’s teaching interests are financial accounting and judgment and decision making in accounting.

 

SaraSara Toynbee
Associate Professor of Accounting

Sara Toynbee’s research examines how recognition, measurement, and disclosure issues in financial accounting influence the usefulness of financial reports. She also has research that examines the determinants and consequences of the matching process in the executive labor market.

 

zachZach Kowaleski
Associate Professor of Accounting

Zach Kowaleski studies the effect of the institutional setting on behavior using the audit and broker-dealer settings. His work has been published in numerous accounting journals. Zach teaches Auditing and Assurance Services. Zach was formerly an Economic Research Fellow at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and worked 4years in PwC’s audit practice.

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