b'Reaching New HeightsReaching New HeightsHard Work, Perseverance Lead Student toLife-Changing Scholarship WinBy Ashley BraswellSince 2011, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has administered a scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate accounting students enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges and universities. This scholarship program seeks to benefit students who are likely to become auditors and to make a difference to students who might otherwise choose a different career path. 2020-2021 RecipientMORGAN LOADHOLTZWhen I heard that I had been nominated to receiveDr. Ron Stunda, head of the Department of Accounting the PCAOB Scholarship, I was extremely excited,at VSU, said, Morgan demonstrates high ethical hopeful, and honored, but also a bit anxious. I hadstandards, and having completed her undergraduate never been nominated for any special academic awarddegree with a perfect 4.0 grade point average, I can before, so I was almost afraid to get too excited aboutconfirm that she has a real aptitude in accounting and the nomination and then be disappointed if I wasntauditing. This is a well-deserved honor, and all of us in selected to receive it. I told my family and those closestLCOBA are very proud of all that she has accomplished to me about the nomination and what it would meanand all that she will accomplish in the future.if I was chosen to receive the $10,000 award. I would be able to pay for my masters degree entirely out ofLoadholtz earned a Bachelor of Business pocket with no student debt. Its a dream come true,Administration in Accounting from VSU in May honestly, said Loadholtz.2020. She anticipates graduating with a Master of Accountancy in May 2021 and pursuing a career in the Originally from Live Oak, Florida, Loadholtz is a studentprivate sector as a certified public accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Publiccertified management accountant.Accountants, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, the Center for Public Trust, and the Georgia SocietyI will forever be grateful to VSU for the experiences of Certified Public Accountants, where she earnedand opportunities that I have received throughout my an Accounting Excellence Award. She volunteeredcollege career, Loadholtz said. All of my professors with the Internal Revenue Services Volunteer Incomeand the accounting department have left a permanent Tax Assistance Program, which provides free taximpact on me. They have encouraged me to work preparation services for the underserved, duringhard and to be more confident in myself and my Spring Semester 2020 and currently works as anpotential. They have taught me what it means to intern with Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative inbe a true professional and to strive for excellence in her hometown of Live Oak, Florida. She serves on theeverything that I do. Lastly, they have provided me with Board of Directors for Young Professionals of Liveopportunities that I believe will be crucial to opening Oak, an organization committed to providing youngthe doors to my future. professionals with networking, skill-building, and community service opportunities. Go, Blazers!SPRING 2021 39'