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Alumni Ambassador: Paul Hess
Location: Central Florida
Employment: Government
Undergraduate degree: Business Management and Finance, Stony Brook University
Program(s): Master of Taxation, graduate certificates in Taxation and Accounting Foundations
Status in program: Graduated Summer 2025
Favorite graduate course: ACCTG: 822 Corporate Taxation
What makes this program valuable to you: The accounting credits I needed to fulfill my requirements were offered.
What advice would you offer to new or prospective students? Really think about the future career opportunity before committing to the program and taking on the financial burden. Please consider your ability to complete the courses if working full time.



