The School of Accountancy & MIS hosted several networking events throughout the year to engage with alumni, students and professionals.
MSAA AND MST MIXERS
The school held its first MSAA Mixer in March and MST Mixer in May for students, faculty and friends of the Master of Science in Audit and Advisory Services and Master of Science in Taxation programs, respectively. Both events provided an opportunity for students and faculty members to mingle outside of class and engage with alumni, prospective students and industry professionals. The events drew a total of 83 attendees. “As a student considering the MST program, the mixer was a fantastic chance to chat with faculty in an informal setting,” says Derek Ware, MST in Taxation student and graduate assistant. “The professors and alumni gave me insight into the topics covered and the requirements of the program—ultimately helping me make the decision to apply.”
MENTORS APPRECIATION RECEPTION
The school celebrated its own thanksgiving event when it hosted a Mentors Appreciation Reception Nov. 27 to recognize the contributions of professional mentors who have worked with students to bolster their career preparation. These mentors commit to meeting regularly with students, providing tours of their companies and helping students understand accounting career paths, corporate responsibility and ethics in the workplace. The goal is to connect students to the business community and provide real-world exposure to their future careers. This network of mentors includes 125 professionals.
STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN INTERNAL AUDIT
The Chicago Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), in conjunction with the DePaul IIA Chapter facilitated by KPMG Distinguished Professor of Accountancy Sandra Shelton, sponsored a Careers in Internal Audit panel for students in April. Panelists included internal audit professionals at PwC, TransUnion and Ace Hardware. The event was well attended and offered students insights into careers in internal audit.