AV抖阴

Bell Tower | AlumniOctober 04, 2023

Focus on the Future

Matt Beyer, a 2015 accounting graduate, has some advice for those following in his footsteps.

鈥淪tudents should get involved around campus and take advantage of resources such as the Babb Center for Career Services.鈥�

Beyer, a 2015 accounting graduate, also said working hard and securing an internship are the keys to getting a job right out of college. He began working right after graduation with the firm he鈥檇 served as an intern during his last semester.

鈥淪ecuring an internship and working hard are key to landing a job after graduation,鈥� he said. 鈥淎V抖阴 faculty and staff have worked very hard to design and implement internship programs. I highly encourage all students to participate.鈥�

Beyer became a member of the Arkansas Society of CPAs in April. He is a tax manager for Hubbs & Whitehead CPAs in Van Buren.

Beyer said his time at AV抖阴 prepared him to succeed in many ways. 

鈥淢ost notable would be the technical ability to succeed in a challenging industry such as public accounting and the soft skills to help excel at working with and leading others. The College of Business faculty and staff 鈥� always went above and beyond to teach accounting lessons and provide mentorship.鈥�

In June, the Arkansas Society of CPAs highlighted Beyer in its newsletter. 

He told ARCPA that he became a CPA because he enjoys working in the profession. He plans to pursue further education and licensing because he believes that path 鈥渨ill help me be a better version of myself in pursuit of helping others.鈥�

He recommended focus and control for students pursuing a goal.

鈥淐reate realistic study goals that fit your schedule and pursue your vision of becoming a CPA through discipline and consistent hard work,鈥� he said. 鈥淔ocus on energy management as much as time management. Try not to spare any mental energy toward anything that does not support your goals. Never give up!鈥�

• Tags:
• Alumni
• College of Business and Industry