Corona Beck is the Menlo College 2016 valedictorian. An accounting major whose internship last summer at the big 4 accounting firm PwC landed her a full-time job offer following graduation.
Presently, she works for two local accounting firms- Evidentia Consulting, a forensic accounting firm, and The Bean Counter CPA, where she does taxes for individuals, small corporations and partnerships.
Beck said, “My plans for the future aren’t set, but I would like to start a business. I am also planning on getting a masters or a doctorate. I am currently studying for the GMAT and the CPA exam.”
She has been very impressed with the support and guidance of her professors throughout the last 4 years. “Developing a close relationship with faculty was instrumental in finding jobs and internships,” Beck said. “Good relationships and active networking cannot be over-emphasized.”
Beck praised her professors, “Professor Little was so supportive, and one of the reasons I attended Menlo in the first place. She helped me in so many ways. The accounting faculty is excellent! I also enjoyed interacting with students and staff in the Writing Center. I had many interesting debates with professors and students there and had many great discussions with Erik Bakke about literature and education.”
