MBT AMBASSADORS
The MBT Ambassador below is a current MBT student who is available to answer your questions about the program, student life, and professional development opportunities. We encourage you to connect with them and allow them to share their unique perspectives on the program.
Natalie Connors
Undergraduate University: Villanova University
Undergraduate Major: Accounting
Graduation Date: May 2021
Hometown: Barrington, Illinois
Internship or Previous Work Experience: I interned in the Accounting and Finance department at the Marriott Hotel in London two summers ago! This last summer I participated in KPMG's virtual internship in the tax practice.
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or Villanova Activity: I love going to Villanova basketball games and going to Independence Hall in Philly!
Reason for choosing the Villanova MBT: I loved my education from Villanova in the undergraduate program and it made sense to continue it getting an advanced degree in accounting. The program emphasizes data analytics and accounting software which is the future of the accounting career. This program will give me a leg-up entering the industry with the advanced knowledge I'm learning.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: After graduation, I have accepted a full-time offer at KPMG in the Tax practice.
Brian Armstrong
Undergraduate University: Villanova University
Undergraduate Major: Accounting
Graduation Date: May 2020 (BBA-H), September 2021 (MBT-Equivalent)
Hometown: Lincoln University, PA
Internship or Previous Work Experience: Prior to the MBT program, I worked in KPMG’s Business Tax Services Practice in Philadelphia during Winter 2019 specializing in Asset Management Taxation. I completed an internship with Comcast NBC Universal in Philadelphia for the Cable Headquarters Financial Planning & Analysis Team in Summer 2019. I also worked as a Student Assistant for the MACDA and MBT teams during my time as an undergraduate and graduate student at Villanova!
Favorite Philadelphia, Main Line or Villanova Activity: Taking trips to the King of Prussia Mall with friends or catching a men’s basketball game/game watch with my family. Go Cats! \V/
Reason for choosing the Villanova MBT: I always had an interest in continuing my education after receiving my undergraduate degree and was fortunate enough to receive an excellent accounting education at Villanova that was praised during my work experiences. Shortly after I decided that I wanted to launch my career in tax, the MBT curriculum was launched at Villanova and I knew that it was a perfect match! I had the opportunity to study the core principles of the work I was performing as an intern in a dedicated academic environment that maximized my learning, understanding, and growth, both professionally and personally.
Goals or plans for a career after graduation from Villanova: I currently work as an Associate in KPMG’s Accounting Methods and Credit Services Practice in Philadelphia, specializing in Research & Development and Uniform Capitalization (UNICAP) corporate compliance and consulting. Shortly after my MBT graduation, I passed my final part of the CPA Exam and expect to be fully licensed in the Fall of 2022.
Gianna Bamonte
Undergrad University: Quinnipiac University
Undergrad Major: Accounting & Finance
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
Internship or previous work experience: Deloitte Audit Internship
Favorite Philadelphia/Main Line/Villanova activity: attending Villanova basketball games with friends
Why you chose the Villanova MAC program: I liked the immediate sense of community I felt while being on campus during the program information session. Additionally, a unique aspect to the program is the data analytics integration - this is something that has been communicated to me by numerous professionals about how beneficial having this type of background would be
Goals/career plans for post-graduation: I will be starting as a KPMG tax associate next fall, hoping to have all four CPA exam parts passed by then