Top companies want PPA students to work for their firms.
In the spring semester of the junior year, public accounting firms host on-campus presentations, interviews, social events, and office visits as part of the process to recruit PPA students into their auditing and taxation internship programs.
Companies Actively Recruiting
The following accounting firms are actively recruiting Professional Program in Accounting students into their internship programs.Firm Sponsors
With the continued growth of our program and strength in relationships with the public accounting firms, PPA was able to secure various items in firm sponsorships. We want to thank the following firms for their continued investment in our students and the program.
- Armanino – PPA 15 Long Sleeve T-shirts
- Baker Tilly – PPA 15 Audit/Tax Panel Lunch Event
- BDO – PPA 15 Etiquette Lunch
- FORVIS – PPA 15 Fleece Jackets
- Crowe – PPA 15 Backpacks
- EY – PPA 15 Pullovers
- Grant Thornton – PPA 15 Welcome Breakfast
- Howard – PPA 15 Padfolios
- KPMG – PPA 15 Kick Off Meeting
- Moss Adams – PPA T-shirts
- Moss Adams – PPA Holiday Party
- RSM – PPA Kickball Tournament Event
- Weaver – PPA 15 Group Dynamix Event
Recruitment Testimonials
Bailey Stone
Future Intern, EY
This past year, PPA has helped me grow both professionally and personally like I never have before. I had an amazing recruiting experience, even in the middle of a pandemic. As students outside of the program lost internships and had to start their job search from scratch, I was still able to choose from multiple internship offers. Read Bailey’s full testimonial.
Jared Parkinson, PPA 13
Future Intern, KPMG
The PPA recruitment process at UTD is one of a kind. From day one, I was exposed to public accounting professionals who offered excellent advice and expertise on careers in accounting. It also provided a platform for me to network with a variety of accounting firms to find which firm best fits with my career goals and personal life. Read Jared’s full testimonial.
Monica Medina, PPA 13
Future Intern, PwC
Being a part of PPA has changed the course of my experience at UTD in the greatest way possible! Recruitment was an incredible opportunity to have access to multiple personal interactions with firm recruiters & professionals. During these occasions it allowed me to be able to build those strong connections and get a better look into each firm to help make a better-informed decision about my future. Read Monica’s full testimonial.
Diego Figueroa, PPA 13
Future Intern, PwC
Although recruitment underwent a massive change, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. All the firms transitioned well to virtual recruitment, providing various opportunities and connections that one would’ve made otherwise in person. Whether it be panels, games, or coffee chats, each firm had unique ideas to make sure the recruitment process was not only informative, but also interactive and easy going. Read Diego’s full testimonial.
Aubrey Roberts, PPA 13
Future Intern, RSM
Joining PPA has been one of the best experiences in my college career. Along with learning new skills and meeting wonderful like-minded individuals, I have been able to build upon my existing skill set and develop the confidence to feel comfortable in any professional setting. Read Aubrey’s full testimonial.
Firm Sponsor Testimonials
Sara Meek
RSM Talent Acquisition Campus Manager
At RSM we are continually impressed with the students at the University of Texas at Dallas and appreciate our relationship with the PPA program, as well as many other student organizations and programs across the university. UTD continues to be a top producing school at RSM across all lines of business! The genuine care and effort Tiffany and Blair dedicate to ensuring students are prepared for not only the recruitment process, but also prepared for the next chapter of their professional careers, is unmatched. We always enjoy giving UTD alumni the opportunity to return to campus to spend time with students and recruit their future colleagues!
Ernie Lowery
Director, PWC
I always enjoy coming back to UT Dallas to recruit and interact with the students in the Professional Program in Accounting. I’ve benefited by having PPA alumni on my engagement teams and I, myself, am one as well!