General Info

The International Accounting Program in Paris provides MPA students with the opportunity to earn 6 graduate accounting credits at ESCP Europe - one of the oldest and leading business schools in Europe - and home to a top accounting program. Courses are supplemented with company visits, including  some of the largest accounting firms in the world . Students will become immersed in the robust Parisian lifestyle and discover why Paris is continually rated one of the best European cities for business and leisure, while not missing a beat in their MPA plans.

• Program Duration: 5 weeks, first summer session (June 4 -July 5, 2012)
• Eligibility: tMPA and iMPA students with a minimum UT and Accounting GPA of 3.0.  Please note, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
• Pre-Reqs: Successful completion of the following courses by summer of participation:
   tMPA: ACC381 required; 380k.11 recommended
   iMPA: ACC355M, ACC356M, ACC358Cm and ACC359
• Classes take place Monday-Thursday (usually 9-1PM)

Earliest check-in to dorms:	June 2, 2012
Latest check-in to dorms:	June 3, 2012 (before 3PM)
Latest check-out of dorms:	July 7, 2012

Academics

About the Courses

1. International Accounting Policies & Procedures– Taught by UT faculty
   ACC380K.19
   See the course syllabus
2. International & European Accounting Standards- Taught by ESCP faculty
   ACC380K.20
   See the course syllabus when available

About the Partner School

ESCP Europe is one of the foremost Grandes Écoles in France. Established in 1819, it is one of the oldest institutions dedicated to business education in Europe, and has campuses in five major European cities: Paris, London, Madrid, Berlin, and Turin. It is considered one of the best business schools in France and Europe, with its Master's in Management, ranked 1st worldwide by the Financial Times. It also stands 15th in the world ranking for its Executive MBA, and in the 2009 QS Global 200 Business Schools Report the school was ranked 15th in Europe.  Visit ESCP Europe website: http://www.escpeurope.eu/

About the Faculty

James Deitrick

 James W. Deitrick is a Professor and KPMG Centennial Fellow in Accounting in the Department of Accounting at the McCombs School of Business. Jim Deitrick received his B.S. from Grove City College, his M.S. from Kent State University, and his D.B.A. from the University of Tennessee. His research and teaching interests include financial accounting, accounting education, and financial statement analysis.

  

 

Brian Lendecky

Brian Lendecky is a lecturer in the Department of Accounting at The University of Texas at Austin. He joined the department in 2006 and teaches Financial Accounting, Cost and Managerial Accounting, and the Tax Practicum course, the latter winning a 2008 Governor’s Volunteer Award . Brian also teaches Managerial and Cost Accounting courses in the McCombs Executive Education program, the Mexico City and Dallas / Ft. Worth MBA programs, the ESCP-EAP European School of Management in Paris, the University of Economics in Prague, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Brian Lendecky started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and has subsequently managed accounting departments in the food manufacturing, energy, and medical supplies manufacturing industries. Brian has received numerous teaching awards including the 2010 CBA Foundation Advisory Council Award for Teaching Innovation. He is a licensed CPA in the State of Texas and is a proud alumnus of the McCombs School’s MPA program. 

Company Visits

Company visits provide students with a firsthand look of important local industries and local business practices. Company visits will vary on a yearly basis, and past company visits include:

• Deloitte
• Invest in France
• L’Oreal
• Fat Tire Bike Tour
  

Cultural Excursions

Cultural Excursions provide students with an opportunity to experience the local flavor. Weekly cultural outings are coordinated on behalf of the group and include admission fees. These events are built into the program, and participation is mandatory. The excursions are designed to fit into the schedule and usually take place in the early evenings so as not to interfere with courses. Depending on the year, weather and availability, excursions may vary. Previous excursions have included trips to:

• The Palace of Versailles
• Museum of the Louvre
• Evening boat right on the Seine
• Notre Dame Cathedral

Weekend Excursion to Normandy, France

Le Club International des Jeunes à Paris (CIJP) & CIBER are excited to be hosting the a weekend excursion to Normandy, France this summer!  Get ready to spend two days touring the beautiful and historic French beaches with your closest friends.  This is the second year Paris students will have a chance to go on this tour and every year they tell us it was the most fun way to get to know one another since it takes place the first weekend of the program.

Details

Where: 2 day tour of Normandy and surrounding coastal cities
When: Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9, 2012
What: transportation, accommodations, English speaking tour guide and entrance fees
Cost: $100 USD
Deadline to sign-up and submit payment:  Monday, April 30, 2012

Detailed Itinerary

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the historical beaches at Normandy? If so, check out the full itinerary!

Registration Information

Bring $100 payment (cash, check, money order) and to the CIBER office in CBA 3.204 and we'll take care of the rest. The deadline to register and submit payment in April 30, 2012.  There are a limited number of spaces available, so sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions

Contact: Stephanie LaMarca
stephanie.lamarca@mccombs.utexas.edu
Office: CIBER - CBA 3.204

Accommodations

Participants reside in a student residence. All students will be assigned double rooms at the residence and will be able to request a roommate.

Fees and Tuition

2012 CIBER Fee:	$5250
University Extension Registration Fee (6 credits):	$800
Total Program Cost:	$6050

• For information on payment, managing your budget abroad, and financial aid, please visit our Financial Resources page.
• For information on total program cost including Airfare, meals, etc, please follow this link.
  
  
  
  

Orientation, Support & Learning

Orientation Before and After the Program

As part of the CIBER experience, CIBER hosts a series of pre-departure sessions intended to prepare our students for their upcoming summer. The sessions are led by both the UT faculty and CIBER staff. Topics include useful logistical information about the city, school, courses, culture, language, and much more!  In addition, returning students will participate in a re-entry session where they will receive information on staying involved with international education and guidance on how to leverage their CIBER experience during recruiting.

On-site Support

Upon their arrival in Paris, participants will be greeted by an on-site McCombs staff (known as the cultural liaison) who will be available full-time throughout the duration of the program, and will coordinate group activities and cultural excursions. The liaison is usually a UT graduate student, and is knowledgeable on the language, city and culture of the host country. The liaison will live with the students on-site, and is available to assist the students with any questions or concerns. For convenience, the liaison carries a local cell phone at all times, and is easily reached for emergencies. In addition, the liaison serves as the main communication line between the CIBER office and the abroad program and remains in close communication with CIBER throughout the program.

Cultural Learning Abroad and Beyond 

CIBER strongly believes in the impact of international experience on future intercultural skills, important for today's increasingly interconnected world. To address these important skills, CIBER summer programs feature a component designed to help students make the most of the 5 week program, facilitating cultural investigation beyond the classes and cultural excursions.

Cultural Analysis Assignment

As part of the CIBER Program, participants will be responsible for completing a short cultural analysis of the local culture. They will receive instructions and guidance through the process. In addition, each student will receive a set of materials which they can use not only during this assignment, but in their future careers. The assignment is designed to be a short, fun and enriching group activity. Upon submission, students will receive valuable feedback from CIBER staff on their analysis, and all contributions will be compiled into the class' group observations of the culture. For more information on the Cultural Toolkit Materials and to view a sample student assignment, please visit the CIBER Cultural Analysis Toolkit page.

Guidance Upon Returning

During the re-entry session, students will receive feedback and guidance from the CIBER Assistant Director on how to leverage the cultural analysis project and skills they have developed during study abroad as a differentiator in recruiting and throughout their careers. For more information on study abroad and your future career, please visit Study Abroad and Your Career.

Why Paris?

Paris, one of the world’s most popular city destinations, offers plenty of must-see historical and architectural sites including: the famous Eiffel Tower, the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum, and the Sun King’s Palace at Versailles.

Beyond these popular sites, Paris is also renowned for setting the pace. Today, Parisian culture is an exciting combination of stylish contemporary and romantic historical. During your summer in Paris, you will also experience the culinary side of French culture with trips to cafes and restaurants across the city.

In your courses, you will have the opportunity to visit leading businesses in France to gain insight into the business practices and principles that guide doing business in France. Past company visits include tours of: L’Oreal, Fat Tire Bike Tours, Deloitte, and Invest in France. 

Hear from the faculty:

                                           

"Our McCombs courses [abroad] are designed to give you some background on the role of France as an international business center and, at the same time, enable you to appreciate the critical part that the cultural richness of France plays in creating an atmosphere where business leaders want to be located.”- Stuart Singer, Professor Accounting