BBA Accounting, May 2019 Vice President, Beta Alpha Psi
Hardworking student Miranda Nunn is graduating with her BBA in Accounting in May and
says involvement in Beta Alpha Psi, her internship experience, and the School of Accountancy
have helped shape her career path in Accounting. Nunn currently serves as the Vice
President for Beta Alpha Psi and will start her second internship with Moore Colson
this summer. She will be joining the Masters of Accounting 2020 cohort with a concentration
in audit this Fall, and plans to join a public accounting firm after graduating with
her masters.
What inspired you to go into accounting? “I was originally a Biology Major with the plan to become an orthodontist but taking
ECON 2100 with Professor Randy Goodwin changed things for me. I enjoyed economics
so much that I considered changing my major and join Coles College of Business. After
speaking with Professor Goodwin, I realized there weren’t many career options for
economist and suggested that I look into accounting. The following semester I completed
the Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACCT 2100) with Dr. Sunay Mutlu. What I
thought was most appealing about the accounting profession was the vast array of career
paths and opportunities for accountants. Dr. Mutlu has also made a huge impact on
me during my time as a student. He was my first accounting professor and really helped
me find my purpose in college. Because of the dedication he has towards his students
and the knowledge he possesses and tries to pass along, I was able to enjoy accounting
and was genuinely excited for the first time about my future.”
What area of accounting do you plan to go into and why? “I have chosen to pursue External Audit and will begin the audit track in the MAcc
Program this fall. I completed a Business Assurance (External Audit) internship with
Moore Colson in the Spring of 2018. My internship experience helped me in the decision
making process of choosing my career path in accounting. With external Audit you go
to the client and really get to see the ins and outs of a company. I really enjoy
seeing each company from the beginning to the end; the beginning being the start of
their product or service and the end being the financial statements. You get to see
behind the numbers. I also really enjoy meeting and talking with all of the different
individuals within a company, such as the AP clerks, controllers, and CFOs. The changing
environment that you experience with each new client is very exciting.”
What advice would you give other students trying to find an internship and going through
the accounting recruitment process? "Never give up and become involved. You have to remember recruiters attend many schools,
often in short periods of time. They see a lot of faces, hear many names, and the
best way to stand out is to stay in contact. Ways to stay in contact is to send ‘Thank
You’ emails after an event and say “hi” every chance you get. Creating personable
conversations is memorable and shows that you are interested in building a relationship.
Also, becoming involved at school activities and groups is another great way to be
recognized by employers and recruiters. KSU offers many great organizations for its
student to be a part of. Showing that you have commitment to activities outside of
school says that you are responsible and can manage time."
What are your plans after you graduate? “I begin the Masters of Accounting Program in Fall 2019. After completing the accelerated
10-month program, right now my plans are to join a regional size public accounting
firm in Atlanta.”
