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My Q&A with Janie Chang, New MPAc Academic Executive Director
Updated accounting curriculum to meet industry demands
MPAc Associate Director Zoë Richardson catches up with new Academic Executive Director Janie Chang who shares her background and vision for the program.
Demand for Accounting Professionals is on the Rise with Record Salaries
Top 3 reasons to consider the UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy
Will Snyder, founding executive director of the UC Davis MPAc program, highlights three top reasons to apply: only 9-month to earn degree, develop the technical knowledge and soft skills in high demand by top firms, and a proven track record of career placement.
My Desire to Help Others Led to Accounting
How I pivoted from psychology to UC Davis, now heading to Big 4 firm
Kevin Lai MPAc 23 shares that he was nervous his non-accounting background would hold him back. Just months into the program he already had an offer to join the Silicon Valley office of EY.
Building Community, Inspiring Connections and Engaging Corporate Partners
My first 100 days as senior assistant dean for student affairs at UC Davis GSM
Recently named senior assistant dean of student affairs, Amy Russell reflects on her "incredible journey" at UC Davis, and what's in store for new programs at the Graduate School of Management.
Three Common Mistakes Students Make on Tax Returns
My lessons learned as a tax preparer at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
MPAc student Winnie Zhang shares her experience preparing free tax returns as part of student-run Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).
Jayce Smalley Earns National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Honor
MBA grad and MPAc student recognized for performance, academic achievement and leadership
A leader in the classroom and on the field, UC Davis football student-athlete Jayce Smalley, a MBA alumnus and MPAc student, was named a 2022 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete by the Sacramento Valley Chapter.
Your Questions from My MPAc “Ask Me Anything” on Instagram
Get the inside scoop on placement, eligibility, MPAc vs. MBA, UC Davis community
Recapping her recent Instagram session, MPAc Associate Director Zoë Richardson answers wide-ranging questions from prospective students—topics you’ll want to learn more about.
Double Aggies: UC Davis Alums Pursue Accounting Degrees
UC Davis undergrads, now MPAc students, share their top 5 reasons to join the program
Why UC Davis MPAc? Double Aggies say 100% job placement, top quality faculty, life changing results, great location, and close-knit community and network.
Lessons Learned from the FTX Implosion
How accounting ethics can give insight on a mega cryptocurrency fraud
The implosion of FTX became a timely case study for Lecturer Mike Ueltzen to teach about cryptocurrency regulations, ethics and psychology in his accounting course. The scandal highlighted the importance of trustworthy financial information and corporate controls.
Taking the Leap into Accounting at UC Davis
Bringing my skills from higher education to a new calling in MPAc program
"2020 changed by life forever...I began to give serious thought to where I wanted to take my career and how I could prepare for my best future. The UC Davis MPAc program offered me an exciting new professional career path," says Brian Favetti MPAc 23.
100% Job Placement for 2023 MPAc Cohort with Record Average Starting Salary
Proven return on investment for Master of Professional Accountancy
Our average starting salary has continued to increase year-over-year, with our 2023 MPAc graduates boasting an average of $76,000. Students have joined large and small firms alike, including Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PWC and Campbell Taylor Washburn.
Wall Street’s Jim Cramer vs. UC Davis MPAc Students’ Stock Picks
Students recommend retailers, clothing, beverage companies
While CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer has a wide audience for his stock picks, far lesser known for having expertise in stock analysis are the Master of Professional Accounting students at UC Davis, who recently presented their stock recommendations.