{"id":3528,"date":"2018-05-04T14:47:50","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T19:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/coba\/?p=3528"},"modified":"2018-05-04T14:47:50","modified_gmt":"2018-05-04T19:47:50","slug":"coba-celebrates-the-macc-graduating-class-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/coba\/2018\/05\/04\/coba-celebrates-the-macc-graduating-class-of-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"COBA Celebrates the MAcc Graduating Class of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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COBA honored the MAcc (Master of Accountancy) class of 2018 at a luncheon on Thursday, May 3rd that was sponsored by KPMG. Special guest speaker was Cliff Crockett (’89), Partner at KPMG and father of graduating MAcc student, Daniel Crockett.<\/p>\n

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Cliff Crockett<\/p><\/div>\n

Mr. Crockett gave the students 10 tips for success as they begin their careers.<\/p>\n

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  1. Character and integrity count. Be trustworthy and admit your mistakes. “Blessed is the one\u00a0<\/span>who does not walk\u00a0in step with the wicked\u00a0<\/span><\/span>or stand in the way\u00a0that sinners take\u00a0<\/span>or sit\u00a0in the company of mockers,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/sup>but whose delight\u00a0is in the law of the\u00a0Lord<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and who meditates\u00a0on his law day and night.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/sup>That person is like a tree\u00a0planted by streams\u00a0of water,\u00a0<\/span>which yields its fruit\u00a0in season<\/span><\/span>
    \nand whose leaf\u00a0does not wither\u2014<\/span>whatever they do prospers.<\/span><\/span>”\u00a0Psalm 1:1-3<\/li>\n
  2. Establish goals and learn to manage yourself and your career. Begin with the end in mind and ask yourself where do you want to be in 5 or 10 years? Reassess\u00a0 your goals at different points along the way. Invest in and work to continually improve yourself. Root your goals in prayer and God.\u00a0 “Commit to the\u00a0Lord<\/span>\u00a0whatever you do,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and he will establish your plans.”<\/span><\/span>Proverbs 16:3<\/li>\n
  3. Find a mentor(s) inside and outside of your employer, preferably someone older who can give you different perspectives. As you grow older, find someone you can mentor.<\/li>\n
  4. What are your priorities in life going to be? Your priorities reflect where you spend your time.<\/li>\n
  5. Be a lifelong learner. Always seek to learn something new. Continue to learn and cultivate your relationship with God.<\/li>\n
  6. Be a servant leader. Put others first and be an encourager. Be salt and light in the world.<\/li>\n
  7. Remember where you came from. Remember your roots – especially ACU. Stay connected to and be proud of being an ACU graduate. Remember the investment others have poured into you and pay it forward to the next generation of students that come through ACU.<\/li>\n
  8. Stay involved with your church and community.<\/li>\n
  9. Remember to give back. Give of your time and talents, not just your money. Make giving back the first thing you do – be intentional about it. Remember who your money belongs to.<\/li>\n
  10. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Everything falls in to place if you keep your eyes on Jesus. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run\u00a0with perseverance\u00a0the race marked out for us,<\/span>\u00a0fixing our eyes on Jesus,\u00a0the pioneer\u00a0and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross,\u00a0scorning its shame,\u00a0and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”\u00a0<\/span>Hebrews 12:1-2<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Kaitlyn Renner Allen and Dr. John Neill<\/p><\/div>\n

    Dr. John Neill presented the Outstanding MAcc Graduate of the Year award to Kaitlyn Renner Allen. As an undergraduate student, Kaitlyn majored in Accounting while maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout the undergraduate and graduate accounting programs. <\/span>She was President of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Society; a member of Phi Eta Sigma Academic Honor Society; and a member of GATA Women\u2019s ACU Social Club. \u00a0She has received the following honors: Dean\u2019s Honor List; R.L. Money Chancellors Award; Valedictorian Scholarship, Accounting Education Foundation of the Texas Society of CPAs scholarship, and the Abilene Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs award.\u00a0<\/span>Last spring, she had the opportunity to intern with PwC in Dallas and she has accepted a full-time position as a Tax Staff Accountant in the Ft. Worth office starting this July.<\/p>\n

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    Dr. Scott Stovall reads his blessing over the graduates<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Dr. Scott Stovall gave this blessing over the graduates:<\/p>\n

    We accounting and finance faculty offer you our blessing.\u00a0 It has been an honor to teach and serve you.\u00a0 Your spirit, your curiosity, and your servant heart have lifted us up while you have been here.\u00a0 Your attitude has amazed us and perhaps a few times disappointed us.\u00a0 As you prepare to leave us, we ask that you remember a few things.<\/p>\n

    First, remember that God is Sovereign over everyone and everything.\u00a0 As one of His children, your sole purpose on this earth is to glorify Him.\u00a0 As you begin your career, remember to be the best professional that you can be.\u00a0 God has called you to do everything as though you are doing it for Him.\u00a0 Should you choose to marry someone and raise children, ground those relationships in God\u2019s love.\u00a0 Follow the advice that my grandfather once gave me and choose a mate who will help you, and who you can help, get to Heaven.\u00a0 Show your children (and your grandchildren) what God is like.<\/p>\n

    Second, remember to take great care about wealth and money.\u00a0 Don\u2019t live beyond your means.\u00a0 God will bless some of you with the talent to make money, and we hope that you in turn bless God\u2019s Kingdom with that talent.\u00a0 On the other hand, there may be no greater threat to your spirituality than to become entangled by pursuing wealth and things.\u00a0 Jesus likened riches to weeds that can choke out the Word of God.\u00a0 Using Paul\u2019s words to Timothy, remember that, \u201c\u2026godliness with contentment is great gain.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Third, remember that Jesus is your salvation.\u00a0 You will fail many times over your lifetime.\u00a0 Remember that in Christ, failure is victory.\u00a0 You will glorify God if you remain in His grace.\u00a0 There is no failure, mistake, or sin from which Christ is unable to redeem you.\u00a0 God is always, ALWAYS waiting on you.<\/p>\n

    Finally, remember that we faculty, your COBA family and your Christian brothers and sisters love you.\u00a0 Hold each other accountable.\u00a0 Be transparent with weakness.\u00a0 Show strength by reaching out to others for help.\u00a0 Although you are graduating, treat us as a \u201ccity of refuge\u201d to which you will travel to share both joy and sorrow.\u00a0 Be good stewards of the reputation you now have as MACC program graduates.<\/p>\n

    With paraphrased words of our Savior from many years ago, Dear Father:Bless us to be poor in spirit<\/em>, for ours is the kingdom of heaven<\/em>. Bless us to be mournful<\/em>, for we will be comforted<\/em>. Bless us to be meek<\/em>, for we will inherit the earth<\/em>. Bless us to hunger and thirst for righteousness<\/em>, for we will be filled<\/em>. Bless us to be merciful<\/em>, for we will be shown mercy<\/em>. Bless us to be pure in heart<\/em>, for we will see God<\/em>. Bless us to be peacemakers<\/em>, for we will be called sons <\/em>(and daughters) of God<\/em>. Bless us as we are persecuted because of righteousness<\/em>, ours is the kingdom of heaven<\/em>. Amen.<\/p>\n

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    The MAcc Class of 2018<\/p><\/div>\n

    Graduates, your adventure begins now. Congratulations to the Master of Accountancy graduating class of 2018!<\/p>\n

    To download and\/or order prints of pictures from the luncheon, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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