MAcc

When thinking about graduate school, challenging classes, extensive studying, and preparing for our future careers are some of the first things that come to mind. While all of those are important parts of the MAcc experience, one of the best parts of the program is something that is easy to overlook: the people you get to experience it with.

Over the past two Fridays, our MAcc program welcomed two wonderful guest speakers, Maria Esway and Jim Celia, who shared their career experiences and valuable life lessons with us. Maria Esway is an experienced COO and transformation executive who has held leadership roles at J.P. Morgan, Nordstrom.com, and Victoria’s Secret Direct. She is also a competitive rower and coach!

A very valuable aspect of the MAcc program at the Fisher College of Business is the professional development and networking opportunities available to students. The Office of Career Management organizes many events for students to meet and network with professionals. 

Late September marked our first round of midterms in the MAcc program. As I experienced my first midterm season as a graduate student, I wanted to share a few lessons I learned along the way.

Hello! My name is Luciano Millan, and I am a Master of Accounting student at The Ohio State University. I earned my undergraduate degree in finance and accounting from the University of Toledo, where I spent four memorable years attending sporting events, building friendships, and working hard in the classroom to develop a strong academic foundation.  I am excited to begin my journey as a Buckeye in the MAcc program and look forward to documenting the highlights, lessons, and experiences along the way through this blog and future posts.

Highlights from Our Three-Day Orientation From Aug. 17 to Aug. 19, 2026, the MAcc program welcomed the Class of 2026 with a three-day orientation packed with learning, networking, and plenty of opportunities to connect. We learned more about the program and academic expectations, explored different career paths in accounting, and heard directly from faculty, alumni, recruiters, and industry professionals. At the same time, team-building and social events gave us the chance to get to know our classmates and start building our MAcc community. 

Wow, welcome to my last blog as a MAcc student at The Ohio State University. Thank you for reading and following along with my journey. If you are still deciding or preparing to take part in the MAcc program, here are three things I wish I knew before I began as a graduate student. 

As my final year at The Ohio State University comes to an end, I reflect on my time in the MAcc program. Throughout this year, not only have I improved my technical skills and accounting knowledge, but I have also made connections, set boundaries for work life balance, and explored Columbus.

As the finish line for the MAcc program officially comes into view, I have entered my fourth and final quarter of courses. When I was scheduling these classes, I did so with two specific goals in mind, preparing for the CPA exam and laying the groundwork for my professional career this fall.