Texas Wesleyan University - Accounting Society

💘 Accounting Society x HF Sinclair 💘

This Valentine’s season, we had a great meeting with HF Sinclair. We heard from a recent graduate Madison Bailey, and about her journey after graduation and the opportunities she’s experienced, and from Josh Stone, who shared his experience and career journey with HF Sinclair.

We’re grateful for the connections, conversations, and inspiration, because finding the right career path is worth committing to. 💼❤️

🚀 Accounting Society is back!

We kicked off the semester with Kim Holland, Becker Professional Educator, who shared everything about the CPA journey—from exam tips to scholarships and AI-powered study tools. Students were asking amazing questions and soaking up all the knowledge! 💼📚

The CPA is more than an exam—it’s an investment in your future. Let’s make this semester count! ✨

As we head into FINALSSSS WEEK 😵‍💫📖💥
Good luck to all our Accounting Society legends taking exams! You’ve survived the homework, quizzes, and all the “this will be on the exam” moments… now go secure the W ✅

Remember to sleep when you can, hydrate, and trust the grind. WE BELIEVE IN YOU 🫶📊🔥

Yesterday marked a powerful Day 2 in Cleveland for the Texas Wesleyan University Accounting Society. ✨
We learned so much from inspiring speakers who shared real-world insight, leadership lessons, and industry perspectives.

The “I Am a Game Changer” keynote reminded us to rise above pride, comfort, and fear — FEAR: Face Everything And Rise. One quote that stuck with us: “If you can lead yourself, you will never get lost in the crowd.” 💡

We also had a resume workshop with recruiters from Cummins, who gave honest and incredibly helpful feedback. Plus, Sally Willingham from Fifth Third Bank encouraged us to stay adaptable, communicate well, get involved, and embrace AI as the future of accounting. 📊🤖

We kept building connections, enjoyed a fun Family Feud–style game, and ended the night exploring the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and its amazing history. 🎸✨

Grateful for another day of growth, motivation, and unforgettable experiences. Proud to represent Wesleyan! 💙💛🐏

Texas Wesleyan University Accounting Society had an amazing Day 1 here in Cleveland! ✈️
After landing, we jumped straight into networking, meeting new students and professionals, and learning more about the IMA certifications and benefits available to us. We even wrapped up the night with a fun Kahoot session that helped us dive deeper into everything IMA offers.

Day 1 set the tone — connection, learning, and community. 💙💛🐏
Excited for everything the rest of this trip brings!

📊✨ Today’s Accounting Society meeting was an eye-opening look into the future of accounting with AI!

We were honored to host Sandra Bembenek, CPA and CEO of Strickland Solutions, who shared how AI is transforming our profession. From supporting firms during the ongoing accountant shortage, to audit transformation, domain-specific AI tools, and even the possibility of the end of busy season 👀 — the future is here.

A huge thank you to Sandra for taking the time to share her expertise with us! 🙌

Today we had the honor of hosting Anthony C. Thompson, Board Member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), for an inspiring visit with our students.

Mr. Thompson’s career spans more than three decades of service and leadership — from his time as a Colonel and Chief Budget Officer in the U.S. Air Force, to senior leadership at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to his current role with the PCAOB. His talk highlighted the PCAOB’s vital mission of protecting investors, building trust in the capital markets, and ensuring accountability across the profession.

Our students were inspired not only by his professional expertise, but also by his example of integrity and public service.

We also had the privilege of recognizing two of our PCAOB Scholars:

🎓 Laura Ruvalcaba (2024)

🎓 Lauren Corkran (2025)

We extend our sincere thanks to Board Member Thompson for sharing his story and encouraging our students to pursue excellence in their own careers.

We kicked off the fall semester with our first meeting this week. We had a great turnout and were so excited to welcome new and returning Texas Wesleyan University Texas Wesleyan School of Business Administration students. A very big thank you to Blas Rios for joining us on campus and sharing his personal experiences navigating internships and then full time employment upon graduation. He shared great insights comparing pros and cons of pursuing public accounting versus corporate accounting career paths.

If you missed the meeting, follow us on our socials and make plans to attend our next meeting.

Good morning Rams!
The Accounting Society is holding our last meeting of the semester. Please join us as we will be holding voting for the positions within the Accounting Society for the upcoming year! During this time, we're hosting a fun, interactive networking session for students to gain knowledge about the field and the program that Texas Wesleyan offers. It will be a great experience for students to gain wonderful insights about the opportunities and benefits that this has and how to navigate the challenges that come with being a student and balancing things in life.

Our meeting will be held in the Armstrong-Mabee Business Center in Room 213, during free period, 12:30-1:45pm!
Make sure you're RSVP'd for the free food! Click this link to do so:
https://txwes.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10446512
Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Hello Rams! 🐏😁
We are excited to welcome a guest speaker, Joshua Stone, from HF Sinclair to our campus. Professor Stone is actually a professor here at Texas Wesleyan University, so this will be wonderful to have him here! This will be a great time to learn about an internship opportunity that they have open, as well as the benefits that come with it. There are many similar opportunities such as this one out there, so it will be a great chance for students to learn more!
It will be hosted in the Armstong-Mabee Business Center in Room 213, during free period, 12:30-1:45pm!
Make sure you RSVP for the free food!! Click this link to do so: https://txwes.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10446522
We look forward to seeing you all there! 😄

Hello Ramily! 💙🐏💛
Happy Wesleyan Wednesday!!

We had a wonderful first official meeting of the semester, kicking it off with Cliff Parker and his associates. They spoke about important topics such as networking, internships, and resumes, but also offered great guidance on navigating the accounting field in general. They offered insight from their experience on how students can increase their marketability when searching for a job.
We also had some important announcements and provided a quick lesson for students in this field!
* Our president, Michael, put together a quick lesson for students working in their early jobs. S.A.L.Y. is an acronym for "Same As Last Year". He explains that this tool is often very helpful in comparing the current statements to last year's statements or comparing work done to how it was last year, etc.
* The Career Fair is coming up! This event will allow you to learn about pThey offer great knowledge, scholarships, internship opportunities, events with information and networking opportunities, and more. Get started with your free membership today: https://www.tx.cpa
* The Career Fair hosted by Career Services is coming up! This event will allow you to learn about part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities. It's October 1st, noon to 2pm in the Andrews Ballroom at the Martin University Center. RSVP for attendance: https://txwes.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10284758