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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.

Crafting a Compelling MBA or Master of Management Application
Ready to start your application? Associate Director of Admissions Gerard Bañales shares steps to showcase your authentic self and embrace the excitement of crafting an application that best represents your academic and professional goals.

Bridging AI, Business Analytics and Leadership
Tech investor and alumna Shilpi Sharma shares insights with MSBAs
MSBA student Jovoney Morton shares insights from tech investor, entrepreneur and MBA alumna Shilpi Sharma who returned to her alma mater to offer her expertise on the impact of AI, bridging data science with business, and driving innovation through collaboration.

How to Use ChatGPT and LinkedIn for Career Success
Three key job search strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team
Looking to boost your job search? Discover three essential strategies from the UC Davis Career Development team, plus how to leverage AI and LinkedIn for career success in today's competitive job market.

How to Create a Standout MPAc Application: Essential Tips from a Current Student
Four tips to take your application to the next level
Make your MPAc application stand out? Student Curtis Choi offers four key tips to help you avoid common pitfalls, highlight your enthusiasm and showcase your strengths

How My MBA Helped Me Secure a Groundbreaking Fellowship in Health System Finance
Sacramento Part-Time MBA Marissa Hernandez shares how she leveraged her education to secure a competitive healthcare finance fellowship at UCLA Health, offering job interview tips to help aspiring leaders succeed.

Meet Carrie Beam: Academic Director of the UC Davis MSBA Program
Sharing insights into industry trends, employers with “chocolate cake demand”
Carrie Beam, academic director of the UC Davis MSBA program, is at the nexus of where innovation meets real-world impact. We asked her about her role and the latest trends in data analytics, AI and skills employers are seeking.

California’s CPA Licensure Requirements: Addressing the Workforce Shortage
Fast-track your CPA journey with UC Davis MPAc
Aspiring CPAs can fast-track their licensing journey through UC Davis's nine-month MPAc program, led by CalCPA Council member and Academic Executive Director Janie Chang.

GRE vs. GMAT: Which Is Best to Strengthen Your Graduate School Application?
5 key differences you should know
Deciding between the GRE and GMAT to strengthen your application? Our admissions experts explain the key differences in content, scoring and format of each test so you can make the best choice.

Why the UC Davis MPAc Program Stands Out
Davis offers community, charm and career success
At UC Davis, we prepare you for a rewarding accounting career. MPAc Student Ambassador Curtis Choi highlights Davis’ college-town charm, close-knit cohort, and world-class resources that deliver unparalleled support and success.

How to Prepare for the CPA Exam
My CPA license opened doors to promotion at CTW
Alum Brian Favetti, a tax senior associate at CTW, shares how he used UC Davis MPAc coursework as a study guide for the CPA exam and discusses how earning the CPA opens doors to career opportunities and promotions in both public accounting and the private sector.

Meet the Firms: Launching Your Accounting Career
Networking with leading national accounting firms at UC Davis
At this year’s 12th annual Meet the Firms event, recruiters from 20+ companies and agencies came to connect and share their organization’s career tracks and culture with MPAc students. Read blog and view video.