MAcc Valuation Brochure 2016

VANDERBILT MA CC VAL UATION

START YOUR CAREER

AT THE INTERSECTION OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE.

MAcc Valuation

Only one business school in America offers you this type of program.

A unique hybrid of accounting and finance, the Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation program was specifically designed to meet the growing need for young professionals who have the intellectual and academic skills, credentials and interpersonal savvy to grow and succeed in this dynamic field. Valuation associates quickly become experts at financial modeling and are often on the leading edge of important analyses as companies look for the “right price” at which to buy, sell or borrow assets, liabilities or equities. Associates within this service area may stay on the firm’s partner track or move to senior clientside positions within finance or corporate sectors.

The Vanderbilt Advantage n Accelerated, all-inclusive 12-month program n Program designed for graduates of all majors n Structured career search process with unmatched access to executives at the Big Four firms n Nationwide placement opportunities n One-on-one interview coaching and résumé preparation n Unparalleled opportunity to complete a paid internship during the program n Small classes that offer close and enduring relationships with classmates and professors n MBA-level curriculum and professional development program embedded in program n Support to prepare and sit for (and pass) both the CFA and the CPA exams Program length

Twelve months, full-time

Designed for

Recent college graduates—new graduates to those with a few years of experience—who have a strong interest in and aptitude for both accounting and finance and wish to work in a fast-paced environment

Class profile* Class size—12 Age—23

Undergraduate GPA—3.68 GMAT—696 Women—38% * Average of the three most recent classes

100

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Year in and year out, the percentage of MAcc Valuation students who have accepted jobs by graduation.

12

The number of months it will take to study finance and accounting, do an internship, earn a Vanderbilt degree and prepare and sit for the CPA exam as well as the Level I CFA.

100

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The pass rate for the CFA Level I Examination for the MAcc Valuation students in the Class of 2015.

10,000

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The average amount students are paid during an internship.

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The Big

4 The four global public accounting firms that partner with Vanderbilt.

On the cover: Read the story of John Hostek, Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation, Class of 2013, at owenworldshapers.com.

Note: By the time you read this brochure, some of the titles and firms for our students and alumni may be out of date.

There’s a good reason for that: Vanderbilt graduates are highly valued and tend to move up quickly in the business world.

VALUATION. A high-octane career that requires strong financial skills and accounting expertise to help companies make smart business decisions.

How do you determine the value of intellectual property? What is a brand name worth?

How much should a company pay to purchase a competitor?

These are just a few of the complex questions answered by valuation professionals. And today, demand for entry-level associates in this dynamic field is growing by double digits.

As a valuation associate at a Big Four firm, you will be part of a team that provides specialized financial analyses and models that will impact your clients’ business decisions on important matters such as strategy and acquisitions, asset management, restructuring and divestitures, and management planning.

Vanderbilt’s one-of-a-kind program prepares you for success in this exciting field that demands expertise in both finance and accounting. Your accounting course work empowers you to understand and speak the “language of business.” Courses such as Financial Economics, Corporate Valuation and Financial Reporting sharpen your financial and analytical skills. The combination of the two gives you a powerful edge in the eyes of potential employers.

In one year we equip students from diverse academic backgrounds with the education and skills they need to be successful professional service providers as they launch their careers in business. With rigorous course work, professional development, unparalleled recruiting opportunities with the Big Four accounting firms, and well-executed CPA and CFA exam review courses, we set students up for career success.

Lindsay Donald Director | MAcc Programs

Experience a “Day in the Life” of a valuation associate. Visit owen.vanderbilt.edu/ macc-valuation and meet Elliot Waterbury, Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation, Class of 2015.

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Benefit from an all-inclusive experience.

The Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation program offers so much more than academic course work. In just one year, you’ll get all that you need to earn a position with (and be successful in) a worldclass professional services organization.

Professional development programming. Vanderbilt’s MAcc Valuation program includes professional development programming that will help you as you interact with firm representatives and prepare for a successful career. You will gain insights into your strengths, challenges and personal motivators and learn how they impact your working relationships with others. Along with your classmates, you will work with a professional executive coach who will help you turn these insights into strategies for a lifetime of personal and professional growth.

Internship. You’ll have an unparalleled opportunity for a 10-week, paid internship with one of our

partner firms. This allows you to round out your education with real-world experience and gives you a chance to see what life is like as a valuation professional within a Big Four firm. At the same time, it allows the firm to evaluate you. It’s a fact: Successful internships lead to full-time job offers.

Exam preparation. Vanderbilt’s program gives you an edge when sitting for credentialing exams. During the fall, MAcc Valuation students complete a Schweser prep course and sit for the Level I CFA exam. In the summer after graduation, you will participate in the Becker Review course and sit for all four sections of the CPA exam. It’s no wonder that Vanderbilt MAcc students consistently achieve among the highest—if not the highest—exam pass rates in the country.

Financial Economics II (2) Financial Modeling (2) Financial Reporting I (2) Audit Institutions (1)

Mod 3

Mod 2

SUMMER

Advanced Cost Accounting (2)

Taxation of Business and Investment Transactions (2)

Managerial Strategy (2)

Research in Financial Reporting (2) Corporate Value Management (2)

Schweser CFA Exam Review and Level I Exam

(x) = credit hours Curriculum and course information is updated annually and is subject to change.

Internship or Electives (6)

CPA Prep

Mod 4

Financial Reporting II (2) Winter Break

Mod 1 Engagement Documentation (1)

SPRING

Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis (2)

Commencement

FALL

Immersion Week Audit Institutions (Continued)

Pre-Mod 1 Communication, Leadership, and Ethics in Accounting (1) Financial Economics 1 (2)

MAcc Valuation Curriculum at a Glance

Becker CPA Review Course and CPA Exam

Financial Statement Analysis (2) Introduction to Law and Business (2) Degree requirements and course information are subject to change. Visit vanderbilt.edu/catalogs to view the most recent Course Catalog containing academic policies, degree requirements and individual course descriptions for each of our degree programs.

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YOUR TICKET TO A CAREER IN VALUATION SERVICES WITH THE Vanderbilt’s Big Four partner firms—Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC— are global professional services firms often cited as the best places to launch a career.

Why? These firms build business leaders. They invest heavily in their associates, providing the training and mentoring required for success. Some associates choose to stay with these firms for an entire career while others move to senior leadership positions on the client side.

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Soon after admission, you’ll have opportunities to network with executives and recruiters from these firms, visit their offices and explore internship and career possibilities with each.

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E BIG FOUR. “I actually had no professional work experience prior to matriculating to Owen. One unforgettable year later, though, I can confidently say that I could not be more prepared to start my career as a Valuation specialist.”

MICHAEL GANDIER

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation | 2015 Deloitte New York, NY

“Personal and professional relationships do not have to be exclusively one or the other. Your closest friends can be your best professional resources and a wonderful professional resource can become a true, caring friend. I saw that time and time again at Owen.”

CORINNE MERRIMAN

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation | 2014 PwC Chicago, IL

“For me valuation is one of the best marriages between accounting and finance that you can find, and this program was the best way for me to learn how to be proficient at both and take my career from there.”

KARLOS MACKEY

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation | 2014 PwC Atlanta, GA

“During my first month at KPMG, I was on fifteen different clients and I worked on different types of projects for each one; so I was exposed to a mix of industries.”

MARGARET ROSS

Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation | 2014 KPMG Atlanta, GA

Learn more about Michael, Corinne, Karlos and Margaret (as well as other amazing Vanderbilt MAcc students). Visit owenworldshapers.com.

We’re a different type of business school.

We’re competitive, not cutthroat.

We lead with ideas, not egos.

We assess value and bring plenty of our own.

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