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4 Steps to a Successful MPAc Journey
"Start preparing early and keep your momentum.”
Recent MPAc graduate Smita Carvalho shares her journey through the program and landing a new career as a risk advisory associate in San Francisco.
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From Baseball to Balance Sheets: A New Field of Dreams
“I have enjoyed every minute of the MPAc program thus far.”
Double-Aggie Wyatt Tucker shares how his Aggie baseball experience eventually led him to the MPAc program and an offer from a Big 4 firm.
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How Our Board is Enhancing Student Connections in Virtual Landscape
Building a foundation for student success through community
Double-Aggie and MPAc Board President Oscar Halliwell shares his goals to foster connections between students across the School.
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2020 Commencement Student Speakers from Largest Class Ever
Five new grads discuss inspiration, memories and what’s next
Students from each of the five degree programs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, their families, and friends in a virtual commencement on Saturday, December 12.
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MPAc Orientation: a Career Launch Pad
Non-accounting background can be a virtue preparing for fast-growing field
MPAc Orientation got Christine Pahel up to speed quickly: “We hit the ground running with a full schedule of speakers, workshops and career prep.”
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Accounting Pivot: “There’s Always Time to Change the Road You’re On.”
Catapulting my accounting career
MPAc alum Jared Slesnick recounts his “wild ride” career journey from a small business to BDO to Atlassian.
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Virtual Handshakes with Accounting Firms Lead to Careers
Many MPAc students secure positions by Thanksgiving break
Master of Professional Accountancy students connected virtually at our “Meet the Firms” event, as recruiters seek top talent.
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Looking Ahead to Next Fall? Plan Early to Apply for MPAc Program
Launch a promising accounting career at UC Davis
Demand for and salaries of accountants are growing at a rapid clip. Our MPAc Associate Director William Orta shares a roadmap to apply to our 9-month program.
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Alumni Spotlight: Lana Kress MPAc 18
Tax Consultant, PwC
A tax consultant at PwC, alumna Lana Kress MPAc 18 shares about her student experience, teamwork in the accounting industry and joining one of the Big 4 accounting firms.
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COVID-19 Outbreak: An Opportunity to Sharpen My Communications Skills
Winter course helps us identify biases and hone our presentations
“Especially today, it’s important . . . to recognize our predispositions and opinions, set those aside and base decisions on verified facts,” writes Anggie Claudia.
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Alumni Spotlight: Chris Riggin MPAc 19
Tax Consultant at Deloitte
What's it like working at a Big Four firm? A tax consultant at Deloitte, alumnus Chris Riggin MPAc 19 shares how internal collaboration at Deloitte makes it possible to meet the client challenges of keeping up with accounting rules and regulations in
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Tips for Acing Interviews with Top Accounting Firms
Take advantage of MPAc program resources for student interviews
Only four months into the UC Davis Master of Professional Accountancy program (MPAc), and I already know where I’ll be going next. After graduation in June, I’ll start a full-time position with Deloitte—a Big Four international accounting firm.