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Faces of Leeds Snapshot

Name: Mason Bell
Major:Accounting; Finance
Hometown: San Rafael, California

Mason Bell marked two milestones at Leeds—crossing the stage in 2025 for his undergraduate degree in finance and returning in 2026 to earn his master’s degree in accounting.

For Bell, a passion for numbers goes beyond calculations; it’s about deeply understanding how organizations work and helping them make smarter decisions. “I’ve really enjoyed learning not just how to analyze numbers, but how those numbers connect to strategy and long‑term business success.”

Originally from San Rafael, California, Bell chose to remain at CU Boulder after completing his bachelor’s degree, drawn by the way Leeds blends financial insight with real‑world application. "Leeds felt like the right place to continue my education because it gave me a strong foundation during my undergraduate experience,” he said. Over time, he began to see how “closely finance and accounting connect in the real world.”

Pursuing a master's in accounting allowed Bell to deepen his technical expertise while building on what he valued most from his undergraduate years: “Leeds' career‑focused approach that prepares students to step directly into a profession.”

Studying both fields has influenced how Bell approaches challenges more broadly. “One skill I have that doesn’t fully show up on a resume is my ability to connect ideas across different areas of business,” he said. “Studying both finance and accounting has taught me to look at problems from more than one perspective.”

An early undergraduate experience ultimately defined his academic and professional path. “One moment that has stayed with me was in my first accounting class, when my professor said that accounting is the language of business.”

That perspective now shapes Bell’s goal of becoming a CPA. He approaches numbers as a universal language, translating complexity into clarity.

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