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Data Analytics And Compliance With Aacsb Accounting Technology Standards: A Critically Appraised Topic, Gregory J. Tanzola

Engaged Management ReView

As technology accelerates and gains importance in the accounting industry, the inclusion of technology in accounting curricula also becomes more important. Indeed, this inclusion is a requirement of the academic accounting accrediting body, The American Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). However, neither minimal guidance nor standards for meeting the technology requirements currently exist. This topic paper examines how academic accounting departments may address data analytics as a component of the AACSB’s technology requirement. The analysis synthesizes peer-reviewed articles exploring how data analytics are being integrated into accounting curricula and identifies three main concerns: (1) the need for …

Contryman Associates, P.C. Strategic Audit, Macy Baldwin

Honors Theses

Contryman Associates, P.C., is a small accounting firm located in central and western Nebraska. After its founding in 1939, the firm has expanded to seven locations servicing accounting, auditing, tax, business advising, and financial planning needs. A PESTEL analysis was done to analyze the external environment. Porter’s Five Forces analysis guided the analysis industry forces. Current strategy, competitive advantages, resources of Contryman Associates, and any major issues of the firm are also discussed. This information recommends Contryman Associates to keep working to expand if possible while passing industry knowledge to future generations.

Kpmg U.S. Strategic Analysis, Neleigh Slusarski

Honors Theses

KPMG U.S. is a public accounting firm that provides various services, such as audit, tax, and consulting. This analysis assesses the external forces affecting KPMG utilizing a PESTEL analysis, the industry forces utilizing a Porter’s Five Forces analysis, its current strategy, competitive advantages, and the resource capabilities of the firm. Based off the assessment, this paper gives further strategic recommendations for KPMG to remain at the top of the accounting industry.

A Primer On The Income Tax Consequences Of The Ncaa’S Name, Image And Likeness (Nil) Earnings For College Athletes, Marena M. Messina, Frank M. Messina

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

NCAA domestic college athletes can now financially benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The purpose of this article is to “educate” athletes on the new NIL rules in financial literacy. With new NIL income flowing to athletes, federal income tax consequences of these transactions must be addressed. This article results in a detailed introduction to the applicable federal tax rules regarding NIL income for athletes to stay in compliance with those laws. From understanding NIL income, to how the tax formula works, what tax forms apply, and what taxes may be due, this article provides a comprehensive toolkit …

Scholarship Endowed In Rothwell's Honor At Ouachita Hickingbotham School Of Business, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

An endowed scholarship has been established in Ouachita Baptist University’s Hickingbotham School of Business honoring Jim Rothwell, assistant dean of the Hickingbotham School and assistant professor of accounting at Ouachita. The Jim Rothwell Endowed Scholarship, which will be awarded to a freshman business major, was announced Friday, March 11, during the Hickingbotham School’s annual Business Administration Day luncheon held on campus.

The scholarship was established by the school’s executive advisory board in recognition of Rothwell’s dedication and service to Ouachita during his 40-year tenure as a member of the university’s business faculty. It was presented by John T. Hampton, chair …

Just In Time Mathematics Review For Accounting Students, Anneke Bart, Michael May S.J., Debbie Pike

Journal of Mathematics and Science: Collaborative Explorations

This paper describes the Just-in-Time Review developed for an undergraduate accounting course. The review materials cover five topics in algebra. Students take an online assessment, and online materials are made available to help students catch up in those areas where some review is recommended. This paper is a case study of the development and implementation of the Just-in-Time Review for an accounting course at Saint Louis University.

Celebrating A Milestone: 20th Anniversary Achievement Highlights [School Of Accountancy], Singapore Management University

SMU Corporate Reports

The book “Celebrating a Milestone 20^th Anniversary Achievement Highlights” was published in August 2021 to commemorate SoA’s 20^th Anniversary as well as the 15^th Anniversary of the Master of Professional Accounting Programme. The book documents the achievements and key milestones in SoA’s history.

Engaging With Text: The Effectiveness Of Content Literacy And Active Learning Strategies In Online Introductory Accounting Courses, Rachel Raskin

Publications and Research

Language and literacy are innate to learning. The accounting language is technical and specific, and students must become literate in the discipline to be able to critically read and understand accounting text and apply their knowledge. Introductory accounting courses are typically difficult for students, who struggle to simply pass the course. Students memorize the concepts but cannot internalize the information. Lack of active reading and literacy skills hinders higher order thinking needed to solve problems. The study discussed in this paper involves two fully online introductory accounting courses where one of the courses is taught leveraging literacy strategies (experimental course) …

Future-Ready Accountant: Upskilling And Life-Long Learning In The Age Of Digital Transformation, Yuanto Kusnadi, Gary Pan

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Upskilling and life-long learning are two key phrases that Education Minister Lawrence Wong highlighted in his speech at the Straits Times Education Forum 2021. The rapid emergence of digital technologies has disrupted many industries, including accountancy sector. While accounting jobs will continue to exist and grow, the way that accounting work is carried out is no longer the same. Accounting functions are increasingly relying on digital technologies to enable their work. For instance, data analytics is deployed in audit and forensics to detect irregular patterns in accounting transaction. Machine learning algorithms are used to sharpen forecasting models to predict sales …

New Master Of Science In Accounting Program Launches This Summer, Sarah Gardner, David Albee

Press Releases

Dominican University of California’s Barowsky School of Business (BSB) is expanding its portfolio of graduate and professional programs to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving workplace while meeting a growing demand for employees trained to work with big data. This summer, Dominican will launch a master’s degree in accounting (MSA) that incorporates accounting analytics with traditional accounting coursework. This comes as data analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robotic process automation are playing a growing role in the accounting profession.

How To Prepare Young Finance & Accounting Professionals For Digital Revolution, Clarence Goh, Gary Pan, Chi Kwan Yuen

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Automation will alter the work of accountants in the coming years. However, accountants will always have a central role to play in business. In order to continue to thrive, the profession will need to position itself to capitalise on the opportunities that automation will bring. This involves identifying areas of work which computers cannot automate, and to focus on deepening contributions in these areas. This calls for a radical transformation of accounting education in order to equip accounting graduates with relevant work skills that will allow students to navigate a future workplace where computers and technology are the norm.

Digitalisation Of Smes In Singapore: An Institute Of Higher Learning-Enterprise Partnership Model, Benjamin Huan Zhou Lee, Gary Pan

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

An SME had commissioned a team of five accounting students to develop a forecasting model using analytics. The student team was from the Accounting Analytics Capstone (SMU-X) course offered by the School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University (SMU), in January 2018. For this project, the student-consultants applied their knowledge of accounting data and analytics, combining it with a multidisciplinary approach to solve real-world complex financial analytical problems that have real-time consequences.

Developing Accounting Student Resources: How To Improve Student Engagement In Campus Recruiting And Offer The Resources They Need To Be Successful, Ina Lagrandeur

WWU Honors College Senior Projects

For this project a new Canvas instructional page was created. The intention of this page is to create an informational database that students can use to find out any information that they might need for career or academic services. With this Canvas page the current information gap that students are experiencing will be decreased. Decreasing this information gap helps create a more equal playing field for students that are applying for jobs in the accounting field. Additionally, with easier access to needed recruiting information then students will feel more equipped to apply for jobs and get involved in opportunities outside …

How Can Open Educational Resources Be Used In Teaching Business Courses In Community Colleges? – A Case Of Bronx Community College, Harini Mittal, Neil Hwang, Emakoji Ayikoye

Publications and Research

There are a growing number of Open Educational Resources (OER) available worldwide to teach a wide range of courses at various learning levels. Hyler (2006) has listed motives for OER initiatives for institutions such as right to education for all, sharing of knowledge as basis of academics, leveraging tax payer’s money for the common good, better use of resources by reducing costs, good public relations tool, diversity in business models. As for individuals, the motives are access to the best possible resources and to have more flexible materials. Individuals are not motivated by altruistic ambitions, such as assisting developing countries, …

Eagle Executive Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Eagle Executive Magazine (2022)

• College News
• Department News
• Experiential Learning
• Graduate Programs
• Big News
• Annual Report
• Alumni News
• Development News

Elizabeth Blankespoor, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Accounting Department Newsletter, 5, Department Of Accounting And Information Systems

News, Magazines and Reports

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Taylor: A Magazine For Taylor University Alumni, Parents And Friends (Fall 2017), Taylor University

The Taylor Magazine (1963-Present)

The Fall 2017 edition of Taylor Magazine, published by Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Our Future Together Industry Perspectives: Future Of Professional Learning And Entrepreneurship, Poh Sun Seow, Pan, Gary, Clarence Goh, Kwong Sin Leong

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

This report 2017 marks the second collaboration between ISCA and ICAEW after the successful launch of “Our Future Together” report in 2016 to inspire professional accountants to critically think about what the future holds for Singapore and the accountancy profession. How should accountants embrace transformation in the digital age? How should learning be redefined for the accountancy profession? How can organisational culture encourage innovation and an enterprising spirit in accountants? This report aims to shape the discussion on how education, training and professional learning should be redefined to develop professional accountants who are future-ready, so that they can continue to …

Eagle Executive Magazine, Georgia Southern University

Eagle Executive Magazine (2022)

• Eagles on Wall Street 2016
• Living Their Dreams
• Why I Give

04. Finance, Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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01. Accounting, Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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03. Economics, Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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06. Management, Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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07. Marketing, Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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02. Business, Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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05. Information Operations Management, Northeastern State University

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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Accounting Students Attend Calcpa Careers Panel, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

Press Releases

Visperas, who is pursuing her BA in Business Administration with concentrations in accounting and marketing, became Dominican’s first CalCPA Society Campus Ambassador in January of 2013. Dominican is in the third year of the Campus Ambassador program, which is an elite, statewide group with only 32 colleges represented, including Santa Clara, UC San Diego, and the University of Southern California.

Professor Alan Delfavero Honored, Alan Delfavero

Alan DelFavero

The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants recently presented Alan DelFavero, adjunct professor of accounting, with an “Educator of Excellence” award.

Biztech Winter 2014, Southern Adventist University

BizTech – School of Business Newsletter

The winter 2014 edition of BizTech features articles on Principles of Accounting 1, experience outside the classroom, ENACTUS, and Newbold.