Introducing the new GA’s STUDENT NEWS

Every year the Accounting and Business Law Department hires three to four graduate assistants (GAs) from the Master of Accounting (MAcc) Program. The GAs help by providing tutoring to students enrolled in undergraduate accounting courses, teaching an accounting cycles course, promoting the undergraduate and MAcc programs, and helping with many special projects. We are pleased to introduce the GAs for the next academic year.

Kaltuma’s hometown is Waseca, MN and she graduated in 2023 from Minnesota State University, Mankato with her undergraduate degree in accounting. In her free time, Kaltuma enjoys painting, playing board games, going on walks, playing with her bunny, and being around friends and family. Kaltuma first learned about accounting in an introductory course in high school. She remembers looking forward to every class and still enjoys learning more about accounting today. Kaltuma appreciates all the opportunities and careers options accounting provides and is excited to enter the MAcc program to prepare for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.

Olivia was born in Somers, CT. She moved to Minnesota and graduated from high school in Mankato. Olivia graduated in the spring of 2023 with her undergraduate degree in accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, hammocking, swimming, and skiing. Olivia chose accounting because it made the most sense to her and she always found the business field interesting. As she has progressed through the accounting program at Minnesota State Mankato, she continues to be happy with her choice.

Maleia grew up on a farm outside of Buffalo Lake, MN. She graduated in the spring of 2023 with her undergraduate degree in accounting from Minnesota State University, Mankato. When she is not working or doing coursework, she enjoys working out, reading, playing piano, and spending time with family and friends. Maleia chose accounting because she loves working with numbers and enjoys the flexibility that the accounting profession offers. Maleia is excited to continue her education in the MAcc program and broaden her accounting knowledge.