Outstanding Student Awards
The UACPA recognizes these students for their excellence. Every year, the UACPA honors a fith-year accounting student from each of Utah's universities for his or her accomplishments in the field of accounting. Criteria to be considered for the nomination include being a student member of the UACPA, Grade Point Average (GPA), extracurricular and professional activities and experiences, professional image, perceived commitment and dedication and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam. The following students were recognized by the UACPA at their universities.
Kristi Askew Utah Valley University Kristi Askew is an outstanding student with a 4.0 GPA in her MAcc courses. She has demonstrated the qualities of a natural leader, taking charge and uniting people around a common goal. Kristi has earned the respect of both her professors and her peers. She has an excellent grasp of accounting concepts and principles and has the ability to analyze complex problems and propose workable solutions. Kristi is a cooperative team player who cares about the success of others. She is supportive of her classmates and reaches out to those who need help. Kristi is active in her church and in her community. She currently serves as an instructor in a church-sponsored women’s organization. Having a background in education, she volunteers to work with accelerated math learners in third grade. Kristi also makes and serves dinner to the teachers at her children’s school during the two Parent Teacher Conferences held during the year. Kristi accepted a position with Squire & Company as a member of their audit team.
Clayton Brown Utah State University Clayton Brown is one of those students you notice. Not only is he at the top of his class, but he is very involved in the School of Accountancy. Clayton served as the student representative for the UACPA, an officer in both the Institute of Management Accountants and Beta Alpha Psi student clubs, and currently serves as Beta Alpha Psi president and as a Quigley Ambassador. Clayton has also 32
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worked in the accounting tutor lab and several years in the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Clayton is a great leader, who always goes above and beyond – even in his last semester of school. He is a great example and mentor to the students at USU. Upon graduation, Clayton will begin working at PwC in their New York City office.
Gina Tedrow Dixie State University Gina Tedrow is a student-athlete and performed amazing both on and off the field. She maintained a 4.0 GPA all the while balancing her contributions to Dixie's accounting club and the women’s soccer team. She is a person of impeccable morals and integrity. After many offers in public accounting, Gina accepted a position with the accounting firm Moss Adams in San Diego, CA. She is in the process of registering with the California Board of Accountants to sit for the CPA Exam.
Juan Antonio Beis Pachiarotti Weber State Juan is committed and dedicated to excellence. He performs well academically, participates regularly in class with insightful comments and questions, and clearly desires to succeed in any task he undertakes. His accomplishments in the accounting field will continue as he will undoubtedly contribute right away for the benefit of his employer. Juan exhibits a professional image and will represent Weber State University and the accounting field with distinction.