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The Santa Clara University Accounting Association (SCUAA) will be hosting many events during the 2025-2026 academic year, including in person career fairs and SCUAA meetings  hosting various accounting firms.  Additionally, SCUAA assists students prepare for career fairs by hosting pre-event interactive workshops and also invites a CPA exam review company to present on the latest CPA exam guidelines.  

Read more about the 2025-2026 Accounting Association officers below:

Cassidy Furutani (Senior Officer) - I grew up in Kāne‘ohe, Hawai‘i, and graduated from Moanalua High School. I chose to attend SCU because of the multitude of opportunities that come with living in Silicon Valley. After being here for three years, I have also come to appreciate the small class sizes, which allow me to build meaningful relationships with my professors and peers. Before coming to SCU, I thought that I wanted to pursue a career in education. After taking an intro accounting class, I realized that this was the path for me. In the future, I hope to find a way to pursue both my passions for accounting and education. Outside of SCUAA, I will be serving as the Lū‘au Director of Ka Mana‘o O Hawai‘i and the Accounting Tutor Coordinator. In summer 2024, I interned at KMH LLP, which is a local CPA firm in Hawai‘i. In summer 2025, I will be interning at Deloitte in the San Jose audit department. I look forward to learning from these exciting new experiences and meeting new people! 

Fiona Holdaway (Senior Officer) - I grew up in Kenmore, WA, where I attended Inglemoor High School before coming to Santa Clara. I decided to come to Santa Clara because of its close proximity to tech startups. I decided to major in accounting early freshman year so I could apply for internship opportunities but after taking Accounting 11, I was able to solidify my interest since I enjoy rule based work and math. Outside of SCUAA, I’m involved in the professional fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi and am math tutor at the MLC. For summer 2025, I am interning at the tax practice at PwC Seattle. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports like soccer/volleyball/tennis, exploring new places, and hanging out with friends!

Greg Mackintosh (Senior Officer) - I am from Denver, Colorado, and attended George Washington High School. I chose Santa Clara because I knew that I always wanted to go to school on the west coast. After visiting SCU’s campus I knew it was the place for me. Additionally, the business school’s reputation helped solidify my decision because I was confident it would be able to successfully give me the building blocks for my future. I chose to be an accounting major due to the guidance provided by my Accounting 11 instructor, Professor Stacey Ritter. She, like many other teachers in the accounting department, was incredibly supportive and helpful as I made the important decision for my future. For summer 2025, I am very excited to join Ernst and Young in their Denver office as an audit and assurance intern. In my free time I enjoy to ski, golf, quality time with family and friends, house music, and pickle ball. 

Morris Su (Senior Officer) - I grew up in Irvine, CA, where I attended University High School. I chose SCU because of its reputable business school and the tech opportunities nearby. I understood very little about accounting when I came to SCU and as a result, did not consider it my freshman year. However, after attending the Accounting Info Night, where I spoke to professionals from the Big 4 accounting firms, I realized that accounting holds a lot of importance and career opportunities within the business world. Outside of Accounting, I am a Peer Advisor for our Business school and the President of our Santa Clara Boxing team. In my free time, I enjoy surfing, hiking, and pretty much anything active and outdoors. For summer 2025, I am excited to join PwC as an Audit Intern.

Ashlyn Wang (Senior Officer) - I am from Issaquah, WA, and attended Issaquah High School. I chose Santa Clara for its location in the Silicon Valley, strong campus community, and business school. My goal was to gain a diverse skill set by combining business with technology, so I declared Accounting and Information Systems as my major, my sophomore year. Outside SCUAA, I am involved in Alpha Kappa Psi (a professional business fraternity),  Peer Career Consultants, and the Taiwanese Student Association. In my free time, I love hiking, running, traveling, photography, trying new foods, and spending time with friends and family. I interned abroad in Barcelona, Spain, as a Financial Consultant intern during the Summer of 2024.  For Summer 2025, I am interning in San Francisco with Deloitte as an Audit and Assurance Intern.

Autumn Bella (Junior Officer) - I am originally from Central Massachusetts and graduated from Tahanto Regional High School. The beautiful weather and amazing community at SCU has made the transition from living in Massachusetts to California so easy! After taking Introduction to Financial Accounting and attending several of the Accounting Association’s events, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in accounting. Outside of SCUAA, I serve as both the Director of Mentorship and mentor for SCU Women in Business. I also serve as an Accounting Tutor and Office Assistant in the Student Centers. During Summer 2025, I will be at Flexcon in Massachusetts as an FP&A intern. I look forward to joining Deloitte in their San Francisco audit practice during Summer 2026. I am so excited to collaborate with and learn from other members of the Accounting Association, Alumni, and other industry professionals!

Lily Eisenstein (Junior Officer) - I am originally from Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, but I had the wonderful experience of living abroad throughout my high school years in Dubai, UAE. I chose SCU for my love for California and its amazing business school. As a freshman, I wasn't sure exactly which major would be the best fit for me, but after taking ACTG 11 and attending some SCUAA events, particularly Meet the Firms, I knew accounting was for me! Outside of SCUAA, I serve as the Director of Finance for my sorority, a math tutor at the MLC, work as a barista at SCU's on-campus coffee shops, and I am very excited to intern at PwC's San Jose office as an audit intern in summer 2026. In my free time I love to go on runs, try new coffee shops, and explore new places. 

Richard Tseng (Junior Officer) - I grew up in San Diego, California, where I attended Westview High School before coming to Santa Clara University. I chose to come to Santa Clara University as I wanted to go to college in California and have a technology-rich environment close by. Furthermore, the business school solidified my decision, as it gave me the confidence that it would be best for me to build the building blocks to build my business skills for the future. I chose accounting and information systems as my major to allow me to create a diverse skill set by combining business with technology, and after taking Accounting 11 with Professor Stacey Ritter, I solidified my interest. Outside of SCUAA, I am involved in the professional fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi, the Bronco Academy of Mentorship, and Intramural volleyball. In my free time, I enjoy playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, trying new foods, listening to EDM, and Polaroid photography. For summer 2026, I look forward to interning at KPMG as a Tech Assurance Audit Intern.

Esme Valencia-Madrigal (Junior Officer) - I grew up in Oakland, CA, and graduated from Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay. I chose Santa Clara University because of the strong support for first-generation college students (LEAD Scholars Program) and the well-respected business program. I’m majoring in Accounting and was initially drawn to the field because of its many internship opportunities, but after taking ACTG 11 my choice was solidified. Outside of SCUAA, I’m involved in several organizations on campus. I serve as Treasurer of the Clara Craft Club, mentor through Women in Business, and am a member of Women in Investment. I’m also a LEAD Seminar Peer Educator, where I support first-gen students like myself as they transition into college. Additionally, I work at Kids on Campus, a program that allows me to engage with children and support their early learning. This summer, I’m excited to intern at KPMG through their Embark Scholars Program, where I’ll rotate through audit, tax, and advisory. I look forward to learning more about the accounting profession and growing my network. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, spending time with friends and family, and doing crafts. 

Conan Xie (Junior Officer) - I am from Chino Hills, California, but grew up in Myanmar. I chose SCU because of its location, small campus size (sooo walkable!!), and reputable accounting program. I’ve always had a gut feeling that I wanted to major in accounting, but after attending an Accounting Panel Discussion where I got to hear industry professionals who took the accounting career path talk about the opportunities opened up to them and experiences they faced, I knew accounting was the right choice for me. When I’m not doing accounting or talking about it, I am involved in my professional fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi and the ACE Leadership Program. I also enjoy going to the gym, playing volleyball and badminton, and exploring new places and foods with my friends! For Summer 2025, I interned at Baker Tilly, and I am excited to join EY as an Audit Intern for Summer 2026.