Sara Stelter is receiving her graduate degree from Indiana University in Accounting and Data Analytics in 2024. Her undergraduate degree was also at IU in Accounting in 2023.
Why did you choose to major in accounting?
I decided early in high school that I wanted to go into business, but I wasn’t sure what specific route to take. During my senior year of high school, I took my first accounting course and realized that I was actually looking forward to it every day (probably not something most people would say about accounting!). Based off that feeling I decided to choose it as my major and reevaluate if it was still for me after my freshman year in Kelley. It turns out that I made the right choice!
Was there a course/project/group/interaction, etc. at Kelley that has been particularly helpful to you in your career?
The intermediate accounting courses (A311 & A312) have been extremely helpful in my career because they have been the building blocks for my accounting knowledge. Although I found them quite challenging, I am now taking the CPA and am very thankful for the fundamental knowledge I gained from those courses.
What was your favorite part of being an accounting student at Kelley?
My favorite part of being an accounting student at Kelley is the teamwork amongst students. Kelley puts a lot of emphasis on group work, and it is in these settings that I have made a lot of connections and friendships that lasted all throughout college.
Drawing on your career experiences, what advice would you give to future Kelley Accounting students?
Embrace the education that Kelley is providing you. Throughout my time in undergrad, and now at the graduate level, I hear that Kelley students are already ahead once they enter the workforce. I didn’t believe it until I experienced it, so take advantage of what Kelley has to offer.
What was your favorite accounting class at Kelley?
My favorite accounting class was Audit (A424) during my senior year. Although I decided to go into audit my sophomore year of college, it was in this course that I knew I made the right choice for myself because of how much I enjoyed the content. This class also helped me obtain a foundation of knowledge for my internship, setting me apart from other interns so I am very grateful.
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Sarah’s information and answers were fantastic. It’s even better one on one in person. What a spectacular person!