Championing Accounting Talent

This fall, the Department of Accountancy & Taxation at the C. T. Bauer College of Business has announced the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars who will receive a full-ride scholarship for the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSACCY) program for the 2023-2024 academic year. As a participating Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP) school, Bauer College and the Deloitte Foundation will cover 100% of tuition (excluding books and living expenses) for the selected students.

“This year’s scholarship recipients have each worked hard to learn their chosen profession, spending long hours of study doing so, and have succeeded gloriously despite the many obstacles they have encountered along their academic journey,” Director of Accounting Programs and Professor of Practice Michael Newman said. “Each student has their own unique story to tell, but all will now be able to concentrate on their studies thanks to the generosity of the Deloitte Foundation.”

Launched in 2021, the Deloitte Foundation Accounting Scholars Program (DFASP) works in parallel with Deloitte’s MADE (Making Accounting Diverse and Equitable) commitment.

Aisha Adebisi (BBA '23)

During Aisha Adebisi’s undergraduate career, she participated in a PwC Case Competition and won first place with the help of her team, completed three internships with PwC, and participated in the KPMG Future of Tech Summit. Adebisi also received an AICPA Legacy scholarship during her senior year and serves as an AICPA & CIMA Student Ambassador since Spring 2023.

Adebisi started the MSACCY program in Summer 2023, focusing on taxation. She currently is a tax intern for The Washington Post, and has upcoming internships with Reimer McGuinness Hess in Fall 2023, and with Alvarez and Marsal in Spring 2024.

While pursuing her BBA in accounting, Adebisi was in the PPA program, allowing her to complete her MSACCY degree in May 2024. After graduation, Adebisi has a full-time offer with PwC and plans on taking the CPA exams in Fall 2024.

Muhammad Ammar (BBA '23)

Muhammad Ammar, originally from Pakistan, immigrated to the United States with his family and started working on his education. He is a first-generation college student currently enrolled in the MSACCY program in the Assurance & Financial Reporting track.

He has interned at ExxonMobil in their Global Business Solutions department as a financial services analyst and is now starting work part-time at C. Lewis & Company, a forensic accounting firm.

Kendall Castro (BBA '23)

During his time at Bauer, Kendall Castro, original a finance major, transferred to the Department of Accountancy & Taxation. While in the program, he proactively developed personal and leadership skills by participating in the Ted Bauer Leadership Certificate Program, the KPMG Global Advantage Leadership Program in Copenhagen, Denmark and Beta Alpha Psi, where he served as the corporate relations officer, and eventually the role of president.

Castro accumulated a year of internship experience at TBK, BDO, KPMG.

Victor Chapa (BBA '23)

Victor Chapa is a first-generation student who acquired his associate degree at San Jacinto College, transferring to Bauer to get his BBA in Accountancy with a focus in audit which he plans to transfer into the forensics field.

Chapa has had two internships with PwC and has accepted a full-time role with the firm in Fall 2024.

“I would have not been in the position I am today if it was not for the culture Bauer has. Everyone I have met has been helpful in every way possible. I have been in Beta Alpha Psi since my first semester, which helped me land a job, and find a lot of friends with similar interests.”

Rodney Cosme (BBA '23)

Rodney Cosme is a first year MS Accountancy student with a focus on Assurance and Financial Reporting. He started his academic career at Texas State University in San Marcos before transferring to the University of Houston to attend the Professional Program in Accountancy (PPA) at Bauer College his sophomore year.

Cosme completed his undergraduate degree with a BBA in Accountancy in Spring 2023. Cosme had the opportunity to intern at EY in their assurance/audit practice. He is excited to return to EY after graduation.

Cosme plans to take the new CPA exams in January 2024 under the new format.

Damaris Maldonado (BBA '23)

Damaris Maldonado has previously interned in industry and public accounting where she gained incredible accounting skills. She completed her BBA in Accounting at Bauer, where she was able to complete dual credit courses for her graduate career through Bauer’s PPA Program.

“Accounting has a big place in my heart that allows me to love what I do every day. Being a first-generation graduate, I look forward to furthering my career in accounting by becoming a CPA."

Brian Allen Martinez (BBA '23)

Brian Allen Martinez is a Master of Science in Accountancy student with a track in internal audit and business advisory. He completed his BBA in Accounting at Bauer College in Spring 2023. He is a proud member of the Hispanic Business Student Association (HBSA) and cherished his time in the PPA program.

During his time at Bauer, Martinez had the pleasure of serving as a mentor for the Emerging Leaders Academic Success Program (ELASP) for Transfers Program. In addition to this experience, he has had the opportunity to intern in Summer 2023 as an audit intern at EY.

He is excited to return to EY as a full-time staff after graduation and intends to take the CPA exams starting in 2024.

Amy Nguyen (BBA '23)

Amy Nguyen, who immigrated to the United States in 2014, has embraced diverse cultures and engaged with various groups to foster her curiosity and passion for continuous learning.

Nguyen’s adaptability has enabled her to integrate into new environments, and intern at firms such as KPMG, Deloitte and PwC.

When she is not studying, she actively contributes by volunteering as a tax preparer at BakerRipley, and fulfilling the role of recording secretary for Beta Alpha Psi.