̽̽ (̽̽) Grossman School of Business will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program September 12-14, 2024. The event is open to MAcc alumni, ̽̽ accounting alumni, and friends of ̽̽’s accounting program, featuring opportunities for alumni to network and recruit ̽̽ students, take advantage of professional development, and enjoy time in Burlington, Vermont with family and fellow alum.
A Robust Schedule
The MAcc 15-Year Celebration events will kick off with the Accounting Career Fair on Thursday, September 12, where MAcc alumni can recruit students from ̽̽’s accounting and MAcc programs. A mix of social and professional development events featuring an alumni panel and keynote speakers from the SEC, FASB, and ISSB will take place on Friday, September 13, followed by opportunities to enjoy the Burlington area with some family-friendly activities on Saturday, September 14.
The full schedule of events includes:
Thursday, September 12
- 12 – 3 p.m. Accounting Career Fair, Grossman School of Business
- 4:30 p.m. Alumni Happy Hour (optional), Downtown Burlington
Friday, September 13
- 8:30 – 9 a.m. Continental Breakfast
- Welcome
- Address from Paul Munter, Chief Accountant of the SEC
- Liza McAndrew Moberg, ISSB
- Lunch
- Alicia Manders, FASB
- Anthony C. Thompson, PCAOB
- Alumni Panel
- 4:30 – 6 p.m. Social hour in Ifshin Atrium
- 7 p.m. Dinner (ticket purchase required)
Saturday, September 14
- Morning group hike
- Family-friendly picnic
Celebrating 15 Years
As a 10-year celebration planned by the inaugural MAcc Program Director Susan Hughes was postponed by Covid-19, “We look forward to welcoming our MAcc alumni back to campus for a long overdue celebration of the MAcc program,” said current Academic Director Suzanne Lowensohn. “This is a special opportunity to celebrate the program’s 15 years of success. The events we’ve planned are designed to help reinforce alumni relationships with Grossman School – including a chance to give advice to and recruit students. We also want people to enjoy themselves, which is why we have set aside time for those coming to reconnect with classmates and enjoy the beauty of Burlington and Vermont with your families.”
A Storied History
During its 15-year history, ̽̽’s MAcc has ranked in the top 10% for CPA Pass Rate of all U.S. institutions for 8 of the 9 years that it was eligible; ̽̽ ranked in the top 3% nationally for three of those years. In addition, job placement has consistently been at or near 100% for MAcc graduates seeking positions.
The program began in the fall of 2009 with nine students. With 18 students graduating in the 15th graduating class in May 2024, 290 students have completed the program. Two ̽̽ MAcc graduates achieved recognition as Elijah Watts Sells Award winners, granted to CPA candidates who pass all four sections of the CPA Exam on their first attempt with a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections.
MAcc alumni, ̽̽ accounting alumni, and friends of ̽̽’s accounting program are invited to .