A Short History of the Philadelphia Eagles

Since 2004, Andrew Muc has served as the accounting manager of NRG Energy, where he is responsible for consolidating the general ledgers of all legal entities under the company. In his personal life, Andrew Muc is a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Formed in 1933 from the remnants of the Frankford Yellowjackets franchise, the Eagles had little success in their early seasons. In 1941 their fortunes improved with the hiring of head coach Earle Neale. Future Hall of Famers such as Alex Wojciechowicz, Steve Van Buren, and Chuck Bednarik powered the team to NFL championships in 1948 and 1949.

Success faded in the 1950s, but quarterback Norm Van Brocklin’s leadership pulled the Eagles out of the doldrums with a late-game defeat of the Green Bay Packers to win the 1960 NFL championship.

Then began an 18-year playoff drought, finally broken in 1978 under coach Dick Vermeil. His emotive style appealed to fans and players alike as the Eagles made four consecutive playoff appearances. They played their way to the 1981 Super Bowl, only to fall to the Oakland Raiders.

The 1980s were up-and-down years, marked by the achievements of quarterback Randall Cunningham and defensive end Reggie White. Building on several 10-victory seasons, in 1999 the team hired head coach Andy Reid, who served longer (14 years) than any other Eagles coach. 

Under Reid and star QB Donovan McNabb, the team racked up six division wins and eight playoff berths. The 2000s and 2010s saw some strong finishes, led by McNabb’s successor, Michael Vick.

In 2016 the Eagles unveiled a new offense under new coach Doug Pederson, who once served as assistant coach under Reid. Although the team lost its starting QB late in the 2017 season, it rebounded to claim its first Super Bowl victory, upsetting the dominant New England Patriots 41-33.

Earning a CPA License in Pennsylvania

An accounting manager at NRG Energy, Inc., Andrew Muc has worked in accounting roles for more than two decades. To perform his duties, Andrew Muc earned a certified public accountant (CPA) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In Pennsylvania, professionals must sit for and pass a CPA examination before they can earn their CPA license. This examination consists of four parts, all of which must be passed within 18 months. Each section focuses on one of four topics: financial accounting and reporting, auditing and attestation, business environment and concepts, and regulation.

Before they can sit for the CPA exam, professionals must meet certain educational requirements. This includes obtaining a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. In addition, at least 24 semester credits must have been earned by completing courses in accounting subjects, such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, business law, and tax subjects.

Once professionals pass the exam, they must meet additional requirements if they want to earn a CPA license in Pennsylvania. Professionals must complete a total of 150 credit hours, either as part of an undergraduate or graduate-level program, or separately from a degree program.

Beyond that, professionals need at least one year, or 1,600 hours, of related work experience. This can be obtained through employment in public practice, government, industry, or academia, but must involve providing advice or services related to areas such as accounting and finance.

Andrew Muc, CPA and Drexel University Graduate

After graduating, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, resident Andrew Muc served on the audit staff at the public accounting firm BDO Seidman before joining McCormick, Taylor, & Associates, Inc. as a staff accountant. 

Andrew Muc - Experienced Corporate Accounting Manager - Kayaking

Andrew Muc holding a paddle on a recent kayaking trip. | Away from his professional life, Mr. Muc volunteers as an usher with the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and he devotes time to working with local animal shelters. In his free time, he enjoys camping and hiking the Appalachian Trail as well as spending time in his garden and exploring the Caribbean via cruises.