Accounting in D.C.

Graduate Program in Washington, D.C.
Summer 2025

Program Overview

This Study in America program is designed to offer an immersive learning experience in Washington, D.C. The course—Exploring Accounting Oversight in Washington, D.C.—will bridge classroom theory with real-world experiences, providing a holistic understanding of the regulatory landscape through exploration of the key institutions shaping the accounting profession. 

The core of the course will consist of guided visits to key institutions over the course of a week from May 18-24, 2025. During this week, we will visit institutions such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the Government Accounting Office (GAO), and more. We will also visit with a member of our Texas Congressional Delegation on Capitol Hill and visit the U.S. Capitol Building, White House, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, and more. 

Students will also have ample time to explore the many museums, monuments, and cultural activities available in our nation’s capital.

Program Faculty

Headshot of Nate Cannon

Dr. Nate Cannon, associate professor of accounting, spent several years working in public accounting as an auditor for KPMG, earned his Ph.D. from Bentley University in 2013, and has loved teaching at Texas State ever since. He has had the good fortune to travel to Washington, D.C., numerous times to share his scholarly research and to meet with the various regulatory institutions there. As such, he is uniquely positioned, and eager, to offer a similar transformative experience to Texas State students.
Contact: cannon@txstate.edu

YOUR D.C. ADVENTURE AWAITS

Students in Congress celebrating
Students in the Library of Congress balcony
Students in front of the Washington Monument
Students in front of the SEC building
Students in the Library of Congress
Students posing in a hallway

The experiences and exposure I had on this trip are not anything you can get from reading a textbook. I would recommend this program to anybody. - Accounting in D.C. participant

PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses Offered

McCoy College of Business graduate students will earn three (3) elective credit hours from this course:

  • ACC 5390L — Exploring Accounting Oversight in Washington, D.C

Trip Dates

  • Mandatory Pre-Travel Classroom Meeting: May 15, 2025
  • Departure to Washington, D.C.: May 18, 2025
  • Return from Washington, D.C.: May 24, 2025

Expected Cost

$250

Due to a generous contribution from a TXST alumni, the expected program fee will only be $250.

$750 Scholarships are available! (Information on the application process will be provided soon).

This cost will cover:

  • Lodging in the heart of Washington, D.C.
  • Local public transportation
  • Admission for all cultural and business visits

Students will be expected to cover the following:

  • Flights to and from Washington, D.C.
  • Personal expenses and incidentals, including most meals
  • Tuition for three (3) graduate hours

Study in America: Washington, D.C.
Program Contact

Dr. Nate Cannon
Associate Professor, Department of Accounting
cannon@txstate.edu

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