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Read about BYU Marriott's MAcc program, the students in our program, the faculty and their research, as well as where our MAcc alumni are in their careers.
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Alumni Spotlight

Partnering with Paige

By Emily Edmonds
July 07, 2021
Instinctively, Paige Goepfert is definitely organized—but she’s so much more.
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Alumni Spotlight

The Power of Persistence

July 01, 2021
Clark Pew has learned over the course of his life that persistence pays off. The executive MPA (EMPA) alumnus now lives in India working for the Department of State.
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Student Experiences

SOA Students Chosen for the 2020–21 PCAOB Scholarship

December 04, 2020
Two SOA students, Joy Saline and Derek Smith, were recently awarded the 2020-21 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

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Student Experiences

From a Top Program to Top Companies

October 19, 2020
When Deloitte offered Hannah Risenmay a summer internship, she expected to complete her internship in an office located in California, not sitting on her couch in Washington.

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Student Experiences

Fraud: One of Life’s Tests

By Kellene Ricks Adams
October 12, 2020
This BYU Marriott course covers fraud prevention, detection, investigation, issues, and methodology, and includes an examination of past frauds.
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Alumni Spotlight

Leading Through Quality Teamwork

October 02, 2020
As the CEO of Mountain America Credit Union, BYU Marriott alum Sterling Nielsen considers the welfare of his employees and customers to be his top priority.

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Student Experiences

BYU Marriott Team Takes First at ACG Cup

April 17, 2020
A BYU Marriott team of two MAcc students and two MBA students took first place at this year's statewide Association for Corporate Growth Cup.

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Student Spotlight

On the PhD Track

March 10, 2020
A Nike advertisement featuring Serena Williams that adorned the Los Angeles skyline inspired accounting student Daphne Armstrong to come back to BYU Marriott.

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Employee Spotlight

Cassette Tape Counsel

February 24, 2020
Since losing his mom at just eight years old, professor Josh Lee has relied on a cassette tape recording she left him to guide him throughout his life that led him back to BYU Marriott.

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Alumni Spotlight

From Desk Job to World-Class Athlete

September 06, 2019
BYU Marriott alumna Skye Murphy Moench took first at the 2019 IRONMAN European Championship, attributing her success to a life of hard work and commitment.
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Alumni Spotlight

Talented Individuals Challenge Her to Always be Better

March 14, 2019
Patrice Mano loves the fact that her position provides opportunities to work with intelligent people and dynamic organizations.
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Alumni Spotlight

Seizing the Day

February 04, 2019
Balancing personal passions with demanding coursework is an art that can take years to perfect. But BYU Marriott MAcc alum James Bounous did just that.
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Student Experiences

Early Exposure

September 07, 2018
A new internship program through Cardinal Health provides pre-accounting students with hands-on experience before they start the program.
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Alumni Spotlight

Living Happily Ever After

July 03, 2018
As an undeclared freshman at BYU, Susan Parker Sanders was feeling pressure to decide on a major. Her uncle worked for GTE Financial and suggested to his math-savvy niece that she consider accounting; he even set up an appointment for her to meet with a professor in BYU Marriott’s School of Accountancy.
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Alumni Spotlight

Even Hurricanes Have Silver Linings

June 25, 2018
Accounting alum Jason Graham lost his home during Hurricane Harvey, but he gained stronger relationships with others and a greater appreciation for the unexpected.
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