Return on Investment

Students find that the Professional Program provides a sound return on their investment. The benefits include:

• Professional advice to current students in course selection and employment options
• Guaranteed interview for an internship with the five largest international accounting firms during an active recruiting season
• Development of sound conceptual, technical, analytical, communication and leadership skills
• Interactive classes taught by experienced faculty with superior teaching and professional credentials
• Development of decision-making and teamwork skills through extensive use of case studies and class discussions
• Optional internships awarded by accounting firms, corporations and government agencies to provide real-world accounting experience
• Access to professional opportunities, including public accounting firms and industry firms in New York, Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and other cities both nationally and internationally
• Fulfillment of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam educational requirement and opportunity to take the exam before graduation
• Professional network of over 3,000 former PPA students