MPA Distinguished Speaker Series
A distinctive feature of the MPA Program is the opportunity to interact on a regular basis with outstanding professionals from accounting practice and the business community, both from Texas and across the nation. Each fall semester, the Department brings speakers to campus to make presentations to students through the MPA Lyceum (ACC 180C).
Prominent representatives of accounting practice, business, and government speak to students about a variety of important issues affecting professionals today. In this way, students gain insights about professional life and current issues — topics beyond what is usually covered in textbooks. MPA students enjoy becoming acquainted with some of the people whose names appear regularly in The Wall Street Journal, the Journal of Accountancy, and similar business periodicals.
An indirect benefit of the Distinguished Speaker Series program is the opportunity it gives the Department to build relationships with prospective employers and other leaders in the accounting profession. This enhances the reputation of the UT accounting programs and adds to the employment opportunities for UT accounting students.
