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How to Prepare for the CPA Exam
My CPA license opened doors to promotion at CTW
Alum Brian Favetti, a tax senior associate at CTW, shares how he used UC Davis MPAc coursework as a study guide for the CPA exam and discusses how earning the CPA opens doors to career opportunities and promotions in both public accounting and the private sector.

Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: November 2024
Professor David Woodruff Named INFORMS Fellow | Gamification's Impact Goes Beyond Rewards | 30 Years of Sacramento MBA
Dean H. Rao Unnava's November 2024 Big 3 highlights Professor David Woodruff's INFORMS Fellow honor, Assistant Professor Mike Palazzolo's research on mobile banking gamification, and the Sacramento MBA program's 30-year legacy of leadership. View video.

Congrats to Our UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz Winners! View Video
Top Teams: UT Austin, Rutgers and Sac State
After four rounds and hundreds of questions at Saturday's UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz, the UT Austin team came out on top; Rutgers won a nail-biting tiebreaker to take second and Sac State placed third. View the Final Round and Awards Ceremony

UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz: Video of Nancy Pfund Interview with FT
Nov. 15, 2024
Kicking off our third annual UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz, view the livestreamed video of FT San Francisco Bureau Chief Stephen Morris' exclusive interview of impact investor Nancy Pfund of DBL Partners.

UC Davis MPAc Orientation: Kickstarting Our Accounting Careers
Exclusive Meet the Firms career fair features 20+ top employers
Follow student Adaeze Crenshaw’s journey during orientation, from elevator pitches, resume revamps and mock interviews to prepare to meet recruiters before classes even start.

Meet the Firms: Launching Your Accounting Career
Networking with leading national accounting firms at UC Davis
At this year’s 12th annual Meet the Firms event, recruiters from 20+ companies and agencies came to connect and share their organization’s career tracks and culture with MPAc students. Read blog and view video.

Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Fall 2024
UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz | QS ranks MSBA #1 for ROI for third year | Professor Beth Bechky named Microsoft AI Research Fellow
Dean H. Rao Unnava's Fall 2024 Big 3 highlights the UC Davis-Financial Times Biz Quiz, the MSBA program’s top QS ranking for ROI and Professor Beth Bechky's AI fellowship.

Why UC Davis? Meet Our Newest UC Davis MPAc Students
Welcome Class of 2025!
From Cartagena, Colombia to Napa Valley, meet some of our incoming MPAc students as they share why they chose UC Davis for its community, academics, and unique campus life.

Three Top Skills for Accounting Professionals in the Next Decade
Mastering technical proficiency, data analytics and communication
Looking to boost your skills in the age of AI? Learn three key reasons why the UC Davis MPAc program will future-proof your career with essential tech, data analytics, and communication skills.

Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Summer 2024
Record-breaking MSBA class | Four top scholars join faculty | Market risks from Supreme Court rulings
Dean H. Rao Unnava's Summer 2024 Big 3 spotlights our largest and most diverse MSBA class yet, with more than 100 students. Four top-tier experts have joined our faculty, and Distinguished Professor Emeritus Paul Griffin warns of market risks tied to Supreme Court rulings.

MPAc Alumna Prepares for Future at PwC
Diana Tran earned a major scholarship and Big 4 job offer before MPAc started
Alumna Diana Tran highlights how the MPAc program enhanced her technical skills, including data analytics, and interpersonal skills, such as presentations and teamwork, effectively preparing her for her role at PwC.

Slice of Life Video: Master of Professional Accountancy
Accounting is the language of business
Discover how the MPAc program at the Graduate School of Management can launch your accounting career, foster valuable connections, and build essential teamwork skills for success in top firms and beyond.