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Meet Michael Ueltzen: From Big 4 CPA to Expert Witness
How earning a CPA and developing communication skills may lead to forensic accounting
MPAc student Kyle Anderson asks Lecturer Michael Ueltzen about the intriguing field of forensic accounting, the skills needed, and professional development for aspiring forensic accountants.
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Assistant Professor Xinlei Li Brings Data Analytics Expertise to MPAc
Q&A with newest faculty member
Introducing Xinlei Li, an expert in ESG finance practices and data analytics, who is dedicated to educating aspiring accountants for the ever-changing, technology-driven landscape of the future.
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Meet the Firms: Kickstarting Your Accounting Career
Students connect with top national accounting companies at UC Davis
At this year’s 11th annual Meet the Firms event, recruiters from nearly 30 companies and agencies came to connect and share their organization’s career tracks and culture with MPAc students.
Why UC Davis? Meet 2023 Master of Professional Accountancy Students
New MPAc students share where they came from and their goals
UC Davis consistently attracts the best and brightest MPAc students from all over the world. Hear "Why UC Davis" is the best fit for members of our incoming MPAc class of 2023.
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Accounting to Ag: Becoming CFO of Haykingdom
How MPAc prepared me for the ag export industry
Alumna Jialei (Emily) Sun reflects on the value of networking and how the MPAc program launched her into a CFO role in the ag export business.
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MPAc to PwC: New Student Already Has Offer from Big Four Firm
Aspiring auditor kickstarts accounting career in Silicon Valley
Q&A with PCAOB scholarship recipient Diana Tran shares her passion for auditing and how the MPAc program and audit internship is shaping her path towards becoming a CPA at PwC.
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Enhancing MPAc Curriculum: Advanced Tax and Machine Learning Courses
Electives can put you ahead of the curve for CPA Exam changes
MPAc courses in machine learning and advanced tax reporting prepare students for new CPA exams and ever-changing accounting industry.
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Introducing Ayung Tseng: Enriching UC Davis with a Passion for Research
Bringing her expertise and vision to MPAc
Meet Assistant Professor Ayung Tseng, who shares about her academic journey, insights into accounting's future and advice for students and aspiring accountants.
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Our Big 3 with Dean H. Rao Unnava: Summer 2023
Largest graduating class, top MBA in U.S., movie reviews = blockbusters?
We celebrated our largest graduating class ever as we tripled in size in the last six years! And Poet&Quants named one of our Full-Time MBA grads among their 100 Best & Brightest MBAs. Summer also means blockbuster movie season. Think positive movie reviews lead to big opening weekend revenues? Not so fast!
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Class of 2023: What’s Next for You?
Our largest class ever is ready to change the world
View videos of our newest alumni from the Class of 2023 who share where they are heading next in their careers and future pursuits.
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Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary: Q&A with Quincy Huang from Inaugural Class
Alumnus at Big 4 firm EY specializes in healthcare clients
After nearly 10 years, Yuanming (Quincy) Huang MPAc 13 chats with MPAc Associate Director Zoë Richardson and reflects on the valuable connections he made at UC Davis.
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Celebrating the Class of 2023: Largest in School's History
With 464 graduates this year, the Graduate School of Management will recognize and award diplomas to the largest class in school history, with Commencement for master's business programs set for June 17.