Finance and Business Integration Intern, Amazon
I joined the accounting program at UT Dallas at a time when I was overwhelmed by all of the possibilities that lay ahead. But with the help of the incredible faculty and staff in the undergraduate accounting program, I was able to embrace the opportunities that came my way. As a freshman, there were several resources available to me, such as the Undergraduate Accounting Club and the Accounting Breakfast Club, and the faculty and staff made sure to take the time to not only bring up these resources but to also encourage me to utilize them.
By the time junior year came around, I was eligible to apply for the Professional Program in Accounting. Being a part of PPA shaped the trajectory of my career by surrounding me with a cohort of highly motivated and driven students who were instrumental in my growth as a student and as an accounting major.
I am so grateful to have had the support of the undergraduate accounting program. If you need to bounce ideas around with someone, reach out to faculty and staff! So many individuals in the Accounting Area have been such strong contributors to the person I am today.
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Incoming State & Local Tax Associate, RSM
The Accounting program at The University of Texas at Dallas has helped me tremendously these past few years. I found my internship and future full-time job at RSM through this program and made many friends along the way. I have always felt supported during my time in the program and could not have done it without my peers and program advisors. I got the opportunity to be involved in the Professional Program in Accounting, and I am an Accounting Peer Mentor. Both have allowed me to be the best leader and accounting professional I could be. I will always remember my time in this program and what I have learned as I begin my professional career.
Incoming Duel Path Audit Associate, KPMG
Accounting classes at JSOM introduced me to excellent peers and mentors. The University of Texas at Dallas accounting degree provided in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject. Furthermore, my time at JSOM prepared and solidified my decision to pursue a career in public accounting. I am grateful for the faculty's support and guidance and the beautiful friendships I have made here.
Incoming Audit Associate, Deloitte
I began my college journey in pre-medical and engineering studies. After transferring to The University of Texas at Dallas and changing majors twice, JSOM Faculty and Staff guided me toward accounting. I joined the Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) which delivered an unparalleled experience. I've had the opportunity to network with accomplished DFW Area Audit professionals who taught me the value of diverse academic backgrounds. My PPA cohort has become a tight-knit group of colleagues that remain supportive of each other as we pursue our CPA licenses and enter the public accounting profession. Being a PPA Class 14 Ambassador, Accounting Peer Mentor, and Transfer Mentor are roles that have allowed me to share my experiences, help new students, and strengthen my skills as a leader. The staff and faculty genuinely do everything possible to provide the resources and support to ensure success and cultivate leadership in graduates of the Accounting Program.
Interned at KPMG in the Audit Department in Spring 2021
I was a Finance major three years ago. Writing my first journal entry made me switch majors, and I’ve never looked back. I can’t wait to start my time in public accounting next year and look back on my years of knowledge and friendship at UT Dallas.
Intern, International Tax
The UT Dallas accounting program is more than an educational program. It is a labor of love, care, and passion from the faculty, staff, and mentors who make the program an incredible experience. I am grateful for the effort and support put into this program to those who work to make the best accounting professionals of tomorrow.
