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Student Accounting Association

Rowland School of Business Clubs Collaborate with Professional Career-Readiness Center, Alumni on Networking Event
Monday, April 28, 2025 The Student Accounting Association, Student Human Resources Association and Pioneer Tech Innovators brought students, faculty and alumni together to practice their networking skills in real time and gain valuable insights from the Professional Career-Readiness Center's staff.
Pictured are students, alumni and faculty at a networking event. Photo by Kellie Strate.
Student Profile
Delaney Yeakle '26
"Point Park has made me career-ready by providing me the opportunity to learn from talented professors with years of experience in my chosen career field. They bring so much knowledge to class from their real-world experiences and prepare us to enter the workforce confidently."
Pictured is Delaney Yeakle. Photo by Chloe Humway.
Student Profile
David Keyser '23
"Point Park is an overall amazing school, from the classes and faculty to the beautiful city campus. It feels like a family here, and I couldn’t imagine my life anywhere else."
Pictured is David Keyser. Photo by Nadia Jones.
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Giulia Follador '24
"Point Park's Downtown Pittsburgh location and the people here really make the difference! It’s a small community where everyone knows each other, and everyone is always ready to help and advise you in the best way."
Pictured is Giulia Follador. Submitted photo.
Student Profile
Tanner Hoffer '23
"Point Park has prepared me in every way possible. I looked up to professors who showed me the best interview tactics and networking tools. Every class I've taken provided me with opportunities to learn more and more about my future, and I've loved it."
Pictured is Tanner Hoffer. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth.
Student Q&A: Four Things to Know About Point Park University's Accounting Program
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 "I would recommend Point Park University to a prospective student because of its location and faculty. Being in Downtown Pittsburgh opens up opportunities that cannot be found in other locations." 
Student Profile
Mikyla Slater '24
"An accounting degree opens the door to so many career opportunities, and Point Park's program has taught me that my potential is honestly limitless."
Pictured is Mikyla Slater. Photo by Madi Fisher.
Student Profile
Shivansh Waleacha '23
"Point Park is one of the most welcoming environments I've ever experienced. You can be from anywhere, from any background, and feel like you are a part of something bigger than yourself at this school."
Pictured is Shivansh Waleacha. Photo by Madi Fisher.
IMA 2022 Student Leadership Conference
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 "At Point Park, I like that we have so many connections to things that will get us involved on campus and in our career field."
Alumni Profile
Steven Fisher '21
"The experienced professionals in the accounting program taught me all the skills I needed to succeed at being an auditor today."
Pictured is Steven Fisher. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth.
ACAP 2022
Monday, July 11, 2022 Students in grades 9-12 explored Downtown Pittsburgh's vibrant business community and Point Park University's urban campus during Accounting Career Awareness Program (ACAP), part of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., (NABA) that seeks to increase the understanding of accounting career opportunities among high school students in underrepresented minority groups.
Student Profile
Evgeniia Belajac '22
"The accounting program offers courses that are critical to preparing for tomorrow's world, covering many facets of the field. Throughout my time at Point Park, I was able to master critical thinking, apply accounting skills to various business challenges and gain valuable team-based experience. Constant communication with professors has also accelerated my progress."
Pictured is Evgeniia Belajac. Photo by Nicole Chynoweth.
Accounting Students Honored at 2022 FEI Pittsburgh Scholarship Night
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 "Point Park has aided me tremendously in all of my endeavors. I have amazing professors with whom I share a close connection, and they have introduced me to valuable opportunities."
Pictured is Jayme Miller and Allyssa DeMotte. Photo by Nathaniel Holzer.
Advanced Accounting Class Tours U.S. Steel Headquarters in Downtown Pittsburgh
Friday, March 18, 2022 “We had the chance to speak with top executives to discuss a real-life, multimillion-dollar business acquisition. It confirmed to me that an accounting degree from Point Park brings students a lot closer to being an employee, like the executives in that very room."
Accounting Program Virtual Meet-Up
Monday, February 14, 2022 High school students and teachers interested in learning about Point Park University's accounting program are invited to join faculty, students and alumni for a Virtual Meet-Up on Zoom, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
Accounting students meet with Erin McGroarty, PPG’s director of financial reporting at the company headquarters. Photo by Emma Federkeil '20. 
Alumni Profile
Chereese Langley '18
"I can’t say enough about how great Point Park was for preparing me for the future and my career. Actually getting to know the professors and creating those relationships were huge advantages. I made connections I still have to this day. The small class sizes made it a lot easier for me to focus, and I just felt more valued as a student. The co-op program was also a great resource to jumpstart getting that experience in my profession."
Pictured is Chereese Langley. Submitted photo.
Student Profile
Steven Fisher '22
"Knowing Point Park is in the center of Downtown Pittsburgh surrounded by the Big Four accounting firms and so much more, I felt it was the right match knowing that the professors have once worked for the biggest companies in the world. No other school can try to reach Point Park’s level when it comes to experiential learning opportunities," said accounting major Steven Fisher.
Pictured is accounting major Steven Fisher. Submitted photo.
Accounting Majors Intern at Big Four Firm PwC
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Accounting majors Anjinee Carlisle, Lexie Balkovec and Riley Norman highlight their internship experiences with PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Student Profile
Anjinee Carlisle '21
Meet veteran Anjinee Carlisle, an accounting and information technology double major and winner of the Pittsburgh Chapter Financial Executives International 2020 Kuldeep Shastri Memorial Scholarship.
Pictured is accounting and IT double major Anjinee Carlisle. Photo submitted by Carlisle.
Alumni Profile
Madeline King '19
Meet Madeline King, a spring 2019 graduate and staff auditor for the CPA accounting firm Maher Duessel in Pittsburgh.
Pictured is accounting alumna Madeline King. Photo submitted by King.
Alumni Profile
Jessica Martin '17 '19
Meet Jessica Martin, a 2017 SAEM and 2019 MBA alumna who was promoted full time to an inside sales representative by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pictured is SAEM and MBA alumna Jessica Martin. Photo by Jonathan Cabana.
Kortney Lampel '20
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Rising senior accounting major Kortney Lampel was selected by The Institute of Internal Auditors Pittsburgh Chapter to be Point Park University’s student ambassador.
Pictured is accounting senior Kortney Lampel. Photo by Margaret Gilfillan
Accounting Majors Assisting Community Members with Tax Returns as VITA Volunteers
Friday, February 8, 2019 Through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, junior accounting students Kortney Lampel and Gary Mills are gaining experience in tax return preparation and learning firsthand about IRS rules and regulations — all while helping low-to-moderate income families with their taxes. 
Pictured are Gary Mills and Kortney Lampel. Photo by Amanda Dabbs
Student Accounting Association Officers Earn Ethical Leadership Certification from NASBA
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Andre Bennett, Jenna Herman and Madeline King – senior accounting majors and Student Accounting Association officers – completed an ethical leadership training certification program led by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Center For The Public Trust.
Pictured left to right are Andre Bennett, Jenna Herman and Madeline King.
Student Profile
Madeline King '19
Meet Madeline King, accounting major, Honors Program member and treasurer of the Student Accounting Association.
Pictured is Madeline King, Accounting Major
Point Park Accounting Majors Named 2018 Pennsylvania CPA Foundation Scholarship Winners
Friday, June 1, 2018 Accounting students Andre Bennett and Jenna Herman were awarded $4,000 and $3,000 scholarships, respectively, from the Pennsylvania CPA Foundation, part of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Pictured are headshots of accounting students Andre Bennett and Jenna Herman. Photos submitted by Bennett and Herman.
Student Profile
#PittsburghMe: Meet Jenna Herman, Accounting Major
"To put it simply, the campus is just really cool. It is such a unique place and immersed in Downtown Pittsburgh, which is what sold me on my decision."
Pictured is Jenna Herman, Accounting major
Student Profile
Michael Williams '18
Meet senior accounting major Michael Williams and learn about his tax internship with Herbein + Company in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Pictured is accounting student Michael Williams. Photo by Randall Coleman.
Accounting Student Preet Mann '19 Wins FEI Scholarship
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Growing up in India, Point Park University post-baccalaureate accounting student and 2018 Pittsburgh Chapter of Financial Executives International scholarship awardee Prabhpreet “Preet” Mann witnessed first hand the depth of poverty-stricken communities.
Pictured is accounting student Preet Mann. Photo by Brandy Richey.
Accounting and Dance Alumna Working for Ministry of Health in New Zealand
Friday, September 8, 2017 Meet Kiri Richards, principal advisor, strategy projects, for the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Brandon Camic '16, '18
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Meet Brandon Camic, staff accountant with Federated Investors, Inc., and a current MBA student at Point Park.
CPA Firm BDO USA Hires Point Park Accounting Graduate as Tax Associate
Monday, January 16, 2017 Meet Brett Gwosden, tax associate and 2014 accounting alumnus.
Point Park Accounting Alumna Travels the World as Risk Manager for Schneider Downs
Monday, November 28, 2016
Classes, UPMC Internship Prepare Accounting, Business Double Major for the Real World
Monday, October 10, 2016
From Point Park to BNY Mellon: Accounting Major Graduates and Becomes Tax Specialist
Monday, September 12, 2016 Meet Lauren Berner, U.S. tax specialist for The Bank of New York Mellon.
2015 Alumna Landed Associate Position With Top Pittsburgh Accounting Firm Before Graduating
Monday, April 25, 2016 Meet Mariah Jensen, audit associate for HBK CPAs & Consultants.
2014 Accounting Alumna Investigates IRS Fraud as Auditor for U.S. Treasury Inspector General
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Meet Paige Krivda, auditor for the U.S. Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Internship Leads to Full-Time Accounting Position at Schneider Downs for 2014 Alumna
Friday, August 14, 2015 Meet Jessica Calzi, staff accountant for Schneider Downs.
Accounting Major Scores Summer Internship With Big Four Audit Firm Ernst & Young
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 "Point Park professors really care about their students because they get to know them on an individual level, which in turn helps students succeed in their chosen career path."
Pictured is Destiny Medina. File photo.
Accounting and Dance Double Major Studies Abroad at American University of Rome
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Accounting Grad, Veteran Reaches Career Goal While Raising a Family and Working Full Time
Thursday, June 4, 2015 Meet Khouanchay (Kay) Krueger, 2015 Outstanding Non-traditional Student.
Schneider Downs Panelists Discuss Accounting Career Paths with Students
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 The Student Accounting Association, Alumni Relations, the School of Business and recent accounting graduate Chris Cerda hosted a networking panel event on campus featuring professionals from Schneider Downs, a top 60 certified public accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Pittsburgh and Columbus.
Accounting Major Helps Others With Taxes, Gains Field Experience as VITA Intern
Thursday, April 23, 2015
For spring break, students volunteer, travel and sightsee in New Orleans, New York City
Monday, March 16, 2015
Accounting Student Gains Field Experience as Tax Season Intern for Schneider Downs
Friday, May 9, 2014
Accounting Student Christopher Cerda Named a 2014 Financial Executives Scholar
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
International Accounting Student Interns for C.P.A. Firm Maher Duessel
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 Meet Nabat Mammedova, external audit intern for Maher Duessel.
Student Accounting Association Welcomed Mark Benedetti, C.P.A., as Guest Speaker
Monday, October 28, 2013
Deborah Kostrub Scott Returns to School for Bachelor's in Accounting
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Point Park Accounting Students Win Multi-Year Scholarships from PICPA
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Point Park Preparing Adult Student Melinda Brake for Career in Accounting
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Toronto Native and Alumnus Matthew Annecchiarico a Staff Accountant at KPMG
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Rosemarie Papariella Selected as Point Park's PICPA Outstanding Accounting Senior
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Student Accounting Association Tours C.P.A. Firm Schneider Downs
Monday, April 15, 2013
Accounting Major Awarded Financial Executives International Scholarship
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Meet Eric Davis, accounting major from Seneca Valley High School.
Student Accounting Association Hosts Speakers from Small and Large Public Accounting Firms
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 The Student Accounting Association at Point Park University recently hosted presentations by Ron Mock, founding partner of Mock Bosco & Associates, P.C. and his son, Jeff Mock, audit manager at Ernst & Young.
Accounting Senior Spends Summer Interning for Schneider Downs
Monday, August 27, 2012
Accounting Alumna Lands Job at Schneider Downs
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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