INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

PPA provides the following benefits to students:

Smaller "honors" type core classes that only PPA students may register for that are taught by highly regarded faculty
Better networking opportunities with students, faculty and professionals
Exclusive access to many internship and full-time employment opportunities
Help with CPA eligibility and passage
Enhancement of technical accounting and "soft" skills, such as interpersonal interaction, teamwork, communication, presentation and networking
Mentor program and workshops focusing on interviewing skills, resume writing and professional etiquette

Admissions Requirements*:

Junior-level (completed approximately 60 hours) as of the fall semester in which the application is submitted
Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of "B" prior to beginning PPA

Applications can be submitted to Amy Troutman (SOM 4.419) or Matt Polze (SOM 4.432)

*please note - satisfaction of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into PPA

Program Requirements:

Students will take one PPA cohort class each spring and fall semester once admitted into PPA

Program Timeline:

The following timeline provides PPA cohort classes and a listing of other important PPA reminders for each semester during the program.

Junior Year		Senior Year		Graduate Year
Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
Apply to PPA	AIM 3351 - Individual Taxation	AIM 4332 - Intermediate Financial Accounting II	AIM 6335 - Ethics for Professional Accountants	AIM 6352 - Corporate Taxation	AIM 6370 - Business Law
PPA admissions interviews	Apply for internships	Take GMAT	Internships for selected students		CPA review course
Admissions decisions made	Soft skills class		Apply to MS-AIM program		Graduate with MS-AIM
			Graduate with BS-AIM