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The Power of Paying It Forward with Mentorship
Plus, my three tips to help you succeed in corporate accounting
First-gen college student and MPAc alumna Shaneil McKenzie-Guyher shares how UC Davis' culture and curriculum helped her transition to the corporate world, empowering her to give back by mentoring young professionals.
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.
MPAc to CPA Excellence at a Big 4
Deloitte sets the foundation for professional growth and career success
Bruce Ye MPAc 23 reflects on his journey from financial associate to CPA achiever at Deloitte, leveraging UC Davis' MPAc program to excel in auditing and career growth.
Meet Our 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
Six new GSM grads share why they chose UC Davis
Graduates from each of the six degree programs at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management will take the stage this Commencement Day to share their inspirations, experiences, and journeys with their fellow graduates, families, and friends.
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.
Alumni Spotlight: MPAc Grad Larry Yee Jumps from PwC to VC firm
Director of Finance, Mayfield Fund | Former Sr. Manager, PwC
"A lot of what I do today was grounded in the things I learned, and all of it started here," says Larry Yee, now a Director of Finance for the Mayfield Fund and a graduate of the inaugural MPAc Class of 2013.
Meet Our 2022 Commencement Student Speakers
Six new grads share inspirations, memories and what’s next
We asked our six soon-to-be grads speakers about their experiences before their commencement addresses to the largest graduating class in school history
Alumni Spotlight: Dominic Piombo MPAc 21
Assurance Associate, EY, San Francisco
UC Davis MPAc student Dominic Piombo shares his journey through UC Davis as a double-Aggie, which professor has stood out the most, and his advice to prospective students and the community.
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.
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.
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
From History Major to Accounting—as a New Parent
"I didn’t come from an accounting background, but I fit right in."
With a newborn on the way, Carl Stearne MPAc 20 decided to switch careers and joined the accounting program at UC Davis to help prepare him for the corporate world.