Accounting Department Awards

The Manisha Patel Book Award is awarded each year to the third-year accounting student who has manifested the most significant change in commitment to the study of accounting. This award is funded by the Accounting Association.

The Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants Outstanding Achievement in Accounting (MACPA) Award is presented each year to a junior or senior accounting major who has a minimum 3.00 overall GPA, with a minimum of 3.25 GPA in accounting, and demonstrates leadership skills and involvement in campus, community, and professional activities. The MACPA is the statewide professional association serving over 10,000 CPAs. This award signifies MACPA’s commitment to and support of accounting education.