MATC Accounting Student Spotlight: NaTalya Herrod

 

It's a new year--and an opportunity to let us share our NEW Student Spotlight series!  Please meet NaTalya (Tallie) who is a graduate and a tutor in the Accounting program at MATC.  Thank you for sharing your story!

• What is your name? NaTalya “Tallie” Herrod

• Where did you grow up? I grew up in the country. Houston Mississippi to be exact.

• What’s your work history? I’ve had a range of jobs since the age of 13. My very first “W2” job was a kitchen aide at a daycare and now I’m working as an Accounting Specialist for an investment firm.

• What brought you to MATC? Back in 2013, my job at the time closed up my department and sent it overseas and because of that, I was blessed to attend school for free.

• Why Accounting? Why NOT accounting! 😊 When I was a child, I always wanted a career where I carried a “briefcase” but didn’t have to work directly with too many people. Something that works the mind and gives me fulfillment. Once I started doing bookkeeping for my church, that was God’s confirmation. 

• When do you intend to graduate (or have you already)? I graduated in May of 2016 and have been working in my current position since April of 2016

• What are your career goals? I have goals to expand my tutoring to non MATC students as well as look into other fields of accounting. 

• What do you hope to gain from your college experience? I gained confidence. I was terrified of returning to school after being away for so long. I had a fear of failing because I tried accounting in high school and in my prior years of MATC and BOMBED! This time around was different, God blessed me to glean from a few very inspiring instructors. 

• What are your extracurricular activities and interests?  Jesus and naps!

• What are your community service experiences? Doing the Lord’s work

• Do you have any special talents or abilities? I’m somebody’s grandmother! HA! I like to sing opera, and I dabble in writing

• Is there anything else you would like to share with us? It’s ok to be scared, it’s ok to not know,

but if you seek God and allow Him to lead, He’ll always show you the way to go.

2025 Accounting Scholars Development Program (ASDP)

 The 2025 Accounting Scholars Development Program (ASDP) is now live! 

ASDP Application Link: https://bit.ly/2025ASDP

To learn more about ASDP, register to attend the Interest Meeting on April 4 at 11am: https://bit.ly/43VsFxN

Virtual Accounting Career Exploration Event April 2

 Just a reminder that PwC is hosting a virtual accounting career exploration event April 2.  Please share this opportunity with students.  I've included the handshake link below.

• (Virtual) April 2 at 4pm cst: From Community College to PwC: Professionals Share Their Journeys

Note: As a reminder, today is the deadline for students to sign up for the April 4 Milwaukee Office visit event as well (info on our Blog).  Here is the handshake link as well.  

• (In-person, site tour) April 4 from 10am-2pm: Tour the PwC Milwaukee Office

Who is PWC?

With offices in 149 countries and more than 370,000 people, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for, by delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

Some facts about PwC:

• In FY24, PwC firms provided services to 86% of the Global Fortune 500 companies
• 105,549 people joined PwC firms around the world in FY24
  
• For the year ending 30 June 2024, PwC’s gross revenues were US$55.4 billion.

RSM’s Power Your Transition – Community College Scholarship Program!

RSM has an exciting scholarship opportunity for MATC students! The application window is now open for RSM’s Power Your Transition – Community College Scholarship Program! The RSM US Foundation will award ten community college students a $10,000 scholarship and an invitation to an RSM information session.

To be eligible for this scholarship students must be a current community college student who will graduate in spring of summer of 2025 with an associate’s degree with a 3.3 GPA or above, who plans to attend a four-year college or university bachelor’s degree in business or technology by fall 2025. Applications are due by Wednesday, April 30, to learn more about the program, including full eligibility requirements and instructions to apply visit https://rsmus.com/careers/starting-your-career/scholarships/power-your-transition-scholarship.html

More about RSM:  RSM is a global network of accounting, tax, and consulting firms. RSM has offices in over 120 countries and serves middle market businesses. 

New Laptops Still Available for Acctg 122/130 Students!

Do you need a new/improved computer to use for Acctg class?  We still have about 40 BRAND NEW laptops available to be rented for 122 (Excel) and 130 (QBO) students. 

Students need to fill out this library checkout form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkhIhdsyxfVik0u8StCMXJaJSywT46oz39TzXYt1ypJe-ocQ/viewform. Make sure to use your MATC email or it may be considered spam.

Let us know if you have any questions,

Erin and Nell

AFWA New Scholarship Opportunities!

NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We are thrilled to partner with Universal CPA to offer AFWA’s Members $10,000 in free scholarships to 10 scholarship recipients! Being awarded this scholarship will come with lifetime access to Universal CPA Review’s full CPA review course! Simply fill out the scholarship application to apply! If you have questions, please contact afwanational@afwa.org

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Through stewardship, The Foundation promotes and advances women in accounting and finance by cultivating relationships, securing contributions, and providing scholarships for education and career development. We believe that to decrease barriers for women in the accounting and financial profession, education and access to career development resources are essential. The Foundation aims to ensure women will have the tools and resources to achieve every career success they desire.

Share The Foundation of AFWA Scholarship opportunities on your campus! 

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SCHOLARSHIPS:

Applicaitons Accepted January 1st through April 1st.

• Undergraduate Scholarships – Download Application To support the costs of attending 3rd, 4th, or 5th year when pursuing an accounting or finance degree.
• Master’s Scholarships – For those attending an accredited College or University enrolled in a master’s program and is pursuing an accounting or finance degree. Download Application

Each year a few outstanding scholars are selected from our Undergraduate and Masters scholarship applicants to receive the prestigious Paula Zanni Award.

• Although membership in AFWA is not required, an endorsement by a member or Chapter of AFWA may increase chances of earning a scholarship. Download Endorsement Form

AFWA Member Scholarships

·         Certification – Download Application To support the exam fees of AFWA members for any one of the following certifications: CPA, CFP, CFE, CIA, CMA, or CVA; candidates are those who have recently passed all parts of the exam.

·         Undergraduate Scholarships – Download Application To support the costs of attending 3rd, 4th, or 5th year when pursuing an accounting or finance degree.

·         Master’s Scholarships – For those attending an accredited College or University enrolled in a master’s program and is pursuing an accounting or finance degree. Download Application

·         Mary Feeney Bonawitz PhD Scholarship – Download Application – To cover the cost of research for a student seeking a PhD degree in accounting.

·         Disaster Relief Dues Reimbursement – Download Application To assist dedicated AFWA Members with the expense of National and Chapter Membership Dues who have experienced personal hardship due to a Natural Disaster in their home town (ex. hurricanes, wild fires, tornadoes).

·         National Dues Reimbursement for Unemployed Members – Download Application: To assist dedicated AFWA Members with the expense of National Membership Dues who are unemployed at the time of their membership renewal.

o    Applicants must have been a member of AFWA for a minimum of five consecutive years and actively involved with either local or national leadership.

Submit Completed Scholarship Application and Documents Here!