Undergraduate Accounting at UT Dallas
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At the Naveen Jindal School of Management, the BS in accounting program prepares students for diverse career options in the accounting profession.
The Jindal School’s undergraduate accounting program is uniquely tailored for students who want to become Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Students can trust our program to build a foundation for prosperity in any accounting career track.
The BS in Accounting program at UT Dallas equips students with competitive business skills that prepare them for graduate coursework and accounting careers. These skills include:
- How to create financial reports for business, nonprofits, and government organizations.
- How to perform external audits of both public and private companies’ financial reports.
- How to analyze financial reports for market studies and to support investment decisions.
- How to conduct internal audits to improve organizational efficiency and detect fraud.
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Faculty Mentoring Support
All new accounting majors – both freshmen and transfer students – are assigned a faculty mentor for the duration of your degree.
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The BS in Accounting program at the Jindal School prepares students for careers in public accounting, corporate or government accounting, and nonprofit organizations.
In addition to building tangible professional skills, the program promotes ethical awareness, enhances communication and networking ability, and introduces regulatory compliance.
Accounting is the language of business, and the JSOM program offers a well-balanced educational experience that emphasizes fundamentals as well as practical application. With a BS in Accounting degree from UT Dallas, you can build the educational cornerstone that will help you become a leader in the accounting profession.
Graduate with an Accounting Internship and Professional Connections
The Jindal School’s undergraduate accounting program provides a practical approach to beginning your accounting career.
We offer continuous opportunities for networking with accounting professionals and a robust curriculum that prepares students for a required internship in an accounting firm or corporate accounting department.
Learn more about internshipsGet Involved with Accounting Student Organizations
Our students complement their academic journeys by embracing on- and off-campus opportunities to interact with established accounting professionals and engage with their classmates in a wide array of student organizations.
The Undergraduate Accounting Club offers an enriching environment where students can invest in themselves, build relationships with other students, and start crafting their accounting future.
Learn more about Student InvolvementDiverse and Experienced Accounting Faculty
The Jindal School’s accounting faculty is academically and demographically diverse, creating a true cross-section of the business community and the global marketplace.
Most of our BS in Accounting faculty members have professional experience outside academia, which leads to a strong, relevant education.
Students are taught by both academic and research-oriented faculty, which helps them understand both the theoretical and the practical applications of financial reporting, auditing and tax.
Get to know our accounting facultyStudent Experiences
I’ve Grown Personally Thanks to Faculty and Friends
Minh Hoang, Class of 2021
The friendships, confidence and skills that I’ve learned and gained are invaluable. I am more than satisfied with the program and can’t wait to showcase my knowledge and expertise in the workforce.
Raj Krishnan, Class of 2023
Raj Krishnan, Class of 2023
My experience as an undergraduate Accounting student has been an enriching journey that has empowered me to pursue my passion. I am grateful for all the preparation that helped me become ready to take on real-world opportunities. The continuous support and guidance from faculty, staff, and peers helped me develop the confidence to make the most out of my college experience.
Dylan McKenzie, Class of 2023
Dylan McKenzie, Class of 2023
The JSOM Accounting program has allowed me to develop my academic, professional, and networking skills to the best of my ability while also playing host to an incredible community of professors and fellow students. I have benefited most from the program’s advocacy of organizations and events that allow me to grow academically outside the classroom. As I move forward, I know this school has helped make me more than prepared to enter the business world.
Amanda Lochte, Class of 2023
Amanda Lochte, Class of 2023
The JSOM Accounting program has given me incredible opportunities to grow professionally and personally. The faculty is always more than happy to provide resources and support. Overall, the program exceeded my expectations and helped me reach my goals.
The Professor Who Helped My Career and My Life
Trinh Nguyen, Class of 2020
Thanks to the UT Dallas accounting program, JSOM career center, and especially Tiffany Bortz, I have had an amazing college experience and landed an excellent internship at a great firm.
I Transferred to a School Where Faculty Open Doors I Never Dreamed Of
Susanna Carlton, Class of 2020
When I think of the future, I know I will not face it alone, but rather I will have numerous mentors, colleagues and friends who I can reach out to for guidance and support as I begin my journey in my accounting career.
Faculty Who Cares for Me and My Success
Joella Degollado, Class of 2021
The JSOM faculty, especially in the undergraduate accounting program, are more than willing to help you succeed. I am grateful to have been supported by such a wonderful and caring team. I cannot wait to continue my personal and professional growth with JSOM in the graduate accounting program.
Professional Program in Accounting (PPA)
The Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) is perfect for undergraduate students pursuing careers in the Big Four and other large accounting firms.
The PPA begins in your junior year and continues through the master’s program. The curriculum is set up to create a smooth transition from the BS in Accounting degree to the successful completion of a master’s degree.
Learn more about PPAFast Track to a Master’s Degree in Accounting
The fast-track program, available to seniors, provides a cost-effective steppingstone into the graduate program.
Students who qualify and choose to fast track may take one or two graduate courses. The academic credits earned count toward both the undergraduate and master’s degrees. Fast-track students are automatically admitted into the master’s accounting program.
Learn more about the accounting fast trackAccounting Mentorship for Success
We pair each new and transfer student entering the Jindal School undergraduate accounting major with a faculty mentor to start a professional advising relationship intended to continue to graduation.
Selected junior and senior accounting students serve as peer mentors. These mentorships are available to freshmen, sophomores and transfer students.
Together, these mentoring relationships provide informal support, working to supplement the help of the Jindal School’s academic advising staff.
Learn more about mentorshipCatapult into the Accounting Profession with Career Coaching
The JSOM Career Management Center offers ongoing career coaching services and networking opportunities.
Undergraduate accounting majors at JSOM can expect vigorous employment preparation through résumé help, mock interviews and career workshops.
See what the Career Management Center offersAlumni Spotlight
Lauren Hayes, BS’07, MS’08
Partner, Baker Tilly
Lauren Hayes attended UT Dallas for her bachelor’s in accounting degree and for what was then known as the master’s in accounting and information management degree, graduating in December 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Kate Reagan, BS’15
Assistant Vice President, Business Development, Texas Capital Bank
In Reagan’s role at Texas Capital Bank, she leans on both degrees she earned at Jindal School – a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in marketing. “I connect with business leaders in the Dallas community to hear their stories and see if Texas Capital Bank can help them achieve their company’s goals,” she says. “In school, I had no idea how accounting and marketing would fit together and if I could even find a role that would allow me to utilize both my degrees.
J.B. Yett, BS’09, MS’10
Audit Manager, Grant Thornton LLP
Yett earned both his undergraduate and master’s degree in accounting from Jindal School, where he was part of the selective Professional Program in Accounting. The PPA offers top accounting students smaller classes along with training in soft skills and access to choice internships. Upon graduation, Yett joined Grant Thornton where his current responsibilities include managing multiple audit engagement teams and client relationships. His role includes ensuring high quality audit execution and distinctive client service.
David Pate, BS’88
CFO, Richardson Independent School District
Pate, a resident of Rowlett, has spent almost all of his professional career in the service of education.
Remsen Jennings, BS’11, MS’12
Assurance Services, EY
Remsen Jennings graduated summa cum laude with a double bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance in 2011, following that with a master’s degree in accounting in 2012. During his time at UT Dallas, Jennings was appointed as a UT System Student Advisory Council member, elected as student body vice president, served as president of the Davidson Management Honors Program and was a member of the Professional Program in Accounting.
Brandy Arbuthnot, BS’99 MS’02
Tax Partner, BDO, USA LLP
In her current position at BDO, Arbuthnot assists accounting clients with their tax compliance and consulting needs including tax returns, tax provision preparation and review, assistance with tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, and other tax planning matters. She joined BDO, an international assurance, tax and financial advisory services firm, after earning her undergraduate accounting degree. Her master’s degree is also in accounting. “My degrees prepared me for a career in public accounting and the necessary qualifications for the CPA exam. Furthermore, my experience at UT Dallas prepared me to have success the professional world,” she said. BDO certainly covers the world, with offices in 167 countries.
Ernest Lowery, BS’08, MS’09
Assurance Director, PwC
Ernest has worked in the assurance practice at PwC for over 10 years. He has worked with public and private clients in a number of industries, including energy, industrial products, media and entertainment and technology. He most recently worked in a digital role, where his primary focus was helping to develop new tools to be used across the assurance practice. What he enjoys most is working with clients and his teams to complete a common goal.
Matt Paske, CPA, CIA, BS’08, MS’10
Senior Manager, Weaver
Matt has been a CIA and CPA for more than ten years and has worked with multiple organizations in industries which include inventory-based businesses (such as retail and manufacturing and distribution), oil and gas production, commercial banking, and state and federal government agencies, and technology. Matt has specialized in projects including SOX compliance, internal control analysis, business process improvement, risk assessment, fraud prevention, operational analysis, and CFO advisory for private and publicly held companies.
Jason Ellison, BS’03 MBA’06
Entrepreneur
While Ellison began his professional career at KPMG in audit, he now is on his second (or third) career, as owner of Ellison Business Consulting in Allen.
Sino Varghese, MS’08
Assurance Partner, Moss Adams
Sino graduated from UT Dallas with a bachelors and masters in Accounting. She has practiced public accounting since 2006 and serves as an Assurance Audit Partner in the Dallas office. She provides assurance services to various entities mostly in the energy and energy-related construction and manufacturing industries. Sino is heavily involved in recruiting both campus and experienced hires and spends a significant amount of time recruiting at UT Dallas.
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Class Profile – BS in Accounting, 2023
Student Status
86% Full-time
14% Part-time
27%
Ethnic Minority Enrollment
22
Average Age
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Gender
53% Female
47% Male
Average GPA
3.2
$69,400
Average Starting Salary
Student Testimonials
Akita Patel, Class of 2022
Incoming State & Local Tax Associate, RSM
The Accounting program at The University of Texas at Dallas has helped me tremendously these past few years. I found my internship and future full-time job at RSM through this program and made many friends along the way. I have always felt supported during my time in the program and could not have done it without my peers and program advisors. I got the opportunity to be involved in the Professional Program in Accounting, and I am an Accounting Peer Mentor. Both have allowed me to be the best leader and accounting professional I could be. I will always remember my time in this program and what I have learned as I begin my professional career.
Ngan Vi, Class of 2021
Staff Accountant, Nancy K. Phillips PC
My best experience with the program is helping my mentees to know the opportunities that the UTD accounting program has to offer. I love sharing information about programs such as PPA, Undergraduate Accounting Club and Accounting Breakfast Club. Most of my mentees are transfer students, who do not know about the requirements for programs like PPA. Through email and events, I shared the step-by-step process to join the program. And I’m happy to know that the mentees I talked with during the welcoming event are now a part of PPA and one is on his first internship with one of the Big Four accounting firms
Helena Tran, Class of 2022
Incoming Duel Path Audit Associate, KPMG
Accounting classes at JSOM introduced me to excellent peers and mentors. The University of Texas at Dallas accounting degree provided in-depth knowledge and understanding of the subject. Furthermore, my time at JSOM prepared and solidified my decision to pursue a career in public accounting. I am grateful for the faculty’s support and guidance and the beautiful friendships I have made here.
Alex Schaefer, Class of 2020
Financial Auditor Intern, Government Accountability Office
During my junior year at UTD, I was able to get an internship at the Government Accountability Office as a financial auditor. GAO is a congressional agency that audits federal government projects and spending. It was a great working environment with good benefits and pay. Read Alex’s full testimonial.
Emily Vo, Class of 2020
Accounting Intern, CBRE
UT Dallas’s accounting program has allowed me to learn and experience many different things. I’ve come across many great opportunities, as well as great people, including my friends, classmates and professors. My lifelong process both as a person and a professional isn’t always easy. However, my time here as a student, as well as the people that I have met, have definitely helped me gain a lot more confidence in myself. The memories and experiences here are things that I will definitely remember for a lifetime.
Sanjana Hedge, Class of 2022
Interned at KPMG in the Audit Department in Spring 2021
I was a Finance major three years ago. Writing my first journal entry made me switch majors, and I’ve never looked back. I can’t wait to start my time in public accounting next year and look back on my years of knowledge and friendship at UT Dallas.
Andres Andujar, Class of 2022
Incoming Audit Associate, Deloitte
I began my college journey in pre-medical and engineering studies. After transferring to The University of Texas at Dallas and changing majors twice, JSOM Faculty and Staff guided me toward accounting. I joined the Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) which delivered an unparalleled experience. I’ve had the opportunity to network with accomplished DFW Area Audit professionals who taught me the value of diverse academic backgrounds. My PPA cohort has become a tight-knit group of colleagues that remain supportive of each other as we pursue our CPA licenses and enter the public accounting profession. Being a PPA Class 14 Ambassador, Accounting Peer Mentor, and Transfer Mentor are roles that have allowed me to share my experiences, help new students, and strengthen my skills as a leader. The staff and faculty genuinely do everything possible to provide the resources and support to ensure success and cultivate leadership in graduates of the Accounting Program.
Sharvari Gupta, Class of 2021
Global Finance and Business Management Intern, JP Morgan Chase
UT Dallas has provided nothing less than a transformative experience for me. I have gained many necessary skills, knowledge and perspectives that I will carry for the rest of my life. The University has given me a platform to continue learning and challenging myself. Read Sharvari’s full testimonial.
Vidya Mohanraj, Class of 2019
Finance and Business Integration Intern, Amazon
II joined the accounting program at UT Dallas at a time when I was overwhelmed by all of the possibilities that lay ahead. But with the help of the incredible faculty and staff in the undergraduate accounting program, I was able to embrace the opportunities that came my way. Read Vidya’s full testimonial.
Nhi (Dahlia) Le, Class of 2021
Tax Intern, HM&M
I started out as a transfer student at JSOM in fall semester 2018. Being a junior at that time wasn’t easy. I felt overwhelmed because I needed to start by learning the smallest things, like the direction to Chick-fil-A or how to print my essay in the computer lab. It was easy to feel lonely at times because as a transfer student, I didn’t have as many established relationships with friends and the school’s faculty compared to someone who had attended UTD since they were a freshman. Read Dahlia’s full testimonial.
Noe Christian Herr-Perez, Class of 2020
Intern, PwC
I am a non-traditional student who transferred from Collin College, and I am currently one of the ambassadors of the Professional Program in Accounting. I am completing an internship at PwC ,where I hope to get a full-time offer. Being associated with the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program helped ease my transition into UTD and has allowed me the opportunity to do the same for others and give back. These accounting programs have opened up doors I never thought possible and have given me every opportunity I could have asked for. It has been an honor meeting so many great individuals and being a part of the growth of the accounting program.
Christine Quinto, Class of 2022
Intern, International Tax
The UT Dallas accounting program is more than an educational program. It is a labor of love, care, and passion from the faculty, staff, and mentors who make the program an incredible experience. I am grateful for the effort and support put into this program to those who work to make the best accounting professionals of tomorrow.
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