UTA Accounting Society

? Professional Night Recap: A Night of Growth & Connection! ? Our Professional Night this past Friday was a huge success! We had our president, O. Mariam Oyeyemi , lead an insightful session on Professionalism 101, covering the job application process, LinkedIn, resumes, and interviews—all key elements of personal branding. A special thank you to our guests Willie Sublet III and Lynette W. from the Dallas/Fort Worth Alliance of Black Accountants joining us and sharing their impact on the community. Our Membership Director and ABA Student Member, Elbethel Moges did a fantastic job highlighting their initiatives and how they support aspiring professionals. ?? Shoutout to our amazing members who showed up, took initiative, and worked on their professional presence. A huge thank you to our dedicated officers(Jacob Alvarado, Jesse Shin, Juliana Galindo,and Luz Cardenas ) for leading the breakout sessions, which included: ? Hands-on resume reviews ? LinkedIn profile setup ? Mock interviews ??Tyler Le our incredible event photographer, provided professional headshots for our members—what an invaluable addition! Anjolaoluwa Oyeyemi our marketing director for taking videos and capturing the moment of the event! We also want to recognize Alexa Vargas, Gino De Luna, and our member Kobe Shutter for their generosity in conducting mock interviews and providing personalized feedback. A special thanks to Jocelyn V. who carefully reviewed each resume, offering insightful AI-powered resume improvement tips—emphasizing how AI can be a great tool but should never replace personal effort. As college students themselves, they went above and beyond to give back and support their peers, and we truly appreciate their contributions! Lastly, our heartfelt appreciation goes to our advisor, Stephanie Rasmussen whose presence and support reinforced the strength of our community. ?? Looking Ahead: We’d love to host this event again and welcome input from industry professionals on making it even better. One key lesson we’ve learned? Timing is everything—next time, we’ll avoid scheduling within Spring Break week! This event came together last minute after a firm had to cancel, yet the outcome was beyond what we could have imagined. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who helped make it a success! Thank you to all who contributed—this is what professional growth and community are all about! Let’s keep the momentum going! ?? #ProfessionalNight #AccountingSociety #PersonalBranding #mavup

Attention UTA Business Students! Who says Professional Night has to be at night? We’re making professionalism an afternoon affair! Join us on March 7th for Professional Night (but in the afternoon)—an opportunity to improve your career skills. We’ve got you covered with: ?Mock Interviews – Gain confidence and improve your interview skills. ?Resume Reviews – Get feedback to make your resume stand out. ?LinkedIn Set-Up – Improve your profile for recruiters. ?Professional Headshots ($5) – A good picture makes a difference. ?Career & Grad School Tips – Insights to help you plan your next steps. Come ready to network, learn, and elevate your professional game! See you there! Location: COBA 153 Attire: Business Casual Lunch: 12:30 PM | Event Starts: 1:00 PM

Recently joined the UTA Accounting Society and it has been a blast! I’ve had such a wonderful time helping out when I can and being a part of this fantastic team of people!

A huge thank you to Adam K. Coen, Jon Anantaphathanawong, Stephanie Galvan, Yessica Mandujano and Huong Nguyen from CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) for joining us today and sharing their insights on the evolving accounting profession! With so many UTA alumni returning to speak with us, it makes us proud to see ourselves in them and envision our own future success. We also want to extend our gratitude to Matthew Berning for organizing this event with us, even though he couldn’t make it. We truly appreciate him for sending such an incredible group in his stead! During the session, we learned valuable lessons about the impact of AI on accounting—how it's not taking jobs but rather transforming them. Our guest speakers reassured us that the key is to embrace AI as a tool rather than fear it as a replacement. They also addressed concerns about internships, emphasizing that while some firms offshore work, CLA does not, giving interns more hands-on experience and immediate feedback. Adam K. Coen reminded us that honest communication and constructive criticism are essential for growth, as feedback comes from a place of support, not attack. Jon Anantaphathanawong encouraged us to "be comfortable being lost", reassuring us that internships are full of learning curves that eventually click into place. A special thanks to Stephanie Galvan and Yessica Mandujano for sharing their experiences with CLA’s DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) program and how their involvement with Una Familia fosters a strong, collaborative community. And of course, thank you to Huong Nguyen for her insightful advice on the CPA exam—her encouragement to take it as soon as possible while still in the study mindset truly resonated with us. Her intelligence and work ethic inspire us all! It was a great event filled with valuable insights, and we appreciate CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) for taking the time to invest in our growth and development. We look forward to more opportunities like this! Also, a big thank you for the cool swag items—we always love some great accounting merch! #accountingsociety #mavup #buckem

We extend our deepest gratitude to?RSM US LLP?for joining?Accounting Society?last Friday, February 21st, and sharing valuable insights with our members. A special thank you to?Amandeep Singh Saluja?for his collaboration in planning this meeting and for inviting such inspiring professionals. We truly appreciated the wisdom he shared about taking risks in pursuit of roles that align with our values—just as he did with RSM. His advice reinforced the idea that stepping out of our comfort zones for the right opportunities can significantly enhance our professional journeys. It was also a pleasure to welcome?Samarpan Khanal, an esteemed alumnus, back to campus! Thank you for sharing your advice with students preparing to enter the professional world and for encouraging them to take proactive steps in launching their careers. A big thank you to?Elizabeth Ahrens Vining, CPA?for attending and for her enthusiasm in welcoming new hires. Hearing about the exciting initiatives that RSM offers for young professionals was both insightful and inspiring. We can't forget to recognize?Anthony Placencio?for making time in his busy schedule to join us. Despite being a partner, he remains incredibly down-to-earth, emphasizing how the success of his team is his top priority. His leadership, passion, and relatability set a fantastic example for aspiring professionals, reminding us that success is always a team effort. Lastly, we extend our appreciation to?RSM?for bringing such outstanding professionals to our event. We are grateful for the time, knowledge, and advice shared with our members, and we look forward to future opportunities to connect and learn from industry leaders. Thank you to our lovely UTA Accounting Society members too, it was a successful meeting because of you all. Thank you all for an incredible meeting??! #accountingSociety #mavup

?? Meet Our Officers for This Semester! ?? Did someone ask who our officers are? Well, even if you didn’t, we are beyond excited to introduce the incredible leaders behind UTA Accounting Society (AS) at The University of Texas at Arlington - College of Business ??? Since the beginning of the semester, this dedicated team has been working tirelessly to create opportunities, plan events, and support our members in their academic and professional journeys. From networking events to skill-building workshops, they are committed to making this semester a success! These officers are students who take initiative, lead with integrity, and create real impact within AS. Their experience in leadership, teamwork, and event coordination makes them exceptional future professionals in the accounting and business world. Below are their names: ?? President: O. Mariam Oyeyemi Vice President: Jacob Alvarado Treasurer: Vy Pham Secretary: Luz Cardenas Comptroller: Jesse Shin Fundraising Director: Juliana Galindo Marketing Director: Anjolaoluwa Oyeyemi Marketing Director: Kiya Turner Membership Director: Ary Lopez Membership Director: Elbethel Moges Swipe through to meet the faces behind AS—the leaders shaping our future! ???? ?? Which officer are you most excited to connect with or have you connected with so far? Let us know in the comments! ?? #AccountingSociety #Leadership #Networking #UTA #mavup #CareerReady

A huge thank you to Victoria Elizondo, CSMR and Kara Tegze, CPA from EisnerAmper for taking the time—on Valentine’s Day, no less!—to speak to Accounting Society about 'Maximizing LinkedIn and Handshake for Personal Branding.' It was insightful to learn about the importance of consistency across all professional platforms and how it can enhance our personal brand. The tips and tricks on optimizing LinkedIn and Handshake were incredibly valuable! And of course, we will always remember the golden rule—engage with recruiters, but don’t be a stalker! We truly appreciate Victoria and Kara for sharing their time and expertise with us. Thank you for making this session both informative and fun! Thank you EisenerAmper for coming to speak with us in our meeting today and thank you to all our members who showed up??! #mavup #accountingsociety

In the Spring 2025 semester, I will be Starting a new position as the Public Relations Officer of UTA Accounting Society.

Thank you to everyone who came out to meet with Goldman Sachs! We really appreciated your insightful questions and engagement.

Come meet Goldman Sachs this Friday for our last speaker meeting!