Our 2022 Annual Report features stories about our faculty, students, and alums. We hope you enjoy learning about the department’s successes as we look back over the past year’s events and accomplishments!
Dear friends,
It’s a joy to share these stories about our incredible students, our world-class faculty and staff, and our accomplished alums. Those you’ll read about here are making significant marks in their personal and professional communities, and I know all of you are, too. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or other faculty and staff in the department to tell your stories so we can, as I like to say, evangelize about what a great profession accountancy is and how impactful Miami’s program has been in your lives. In the coming months, we’ll continue to share engaging stories like the ones you’ll read here—we want to include yours too.
In addition, I’ll update you on the department’s efforts to increase the pipeline of accountancy professionals; to systematically integrate and promote accountancy’s critical role in stakeholder decisions about environmental, social, and governance topics throughout our courses; to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging imperatives; and to enhance the department’s marketing and social media presence and our development efforts.
But we can’t do any of those things without you. I hope you’ll consider saying ‘yes’ to invitations to work with and support our amazing students, faculty, and staff—as I know many of you have already done many, many times—or reaching out to me to reconnect with the department after some time away.
Stay tuned for more good things from the Department of Accountancy, and I’ll stay tuned for news from you!
Love and Honor,
Dr. Anne M. (Annie) Farrell
Interim Department Chair and PwC Professor of Accountancy
“It’s Time to Tell Our Story”
Anoop Mehta, Chair of the AICPA, spent two days in October at Miami University, sharing stories and inspiring students with stories of his journey as a Certified Public Accountant.
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Meet Our Students
Accountancy students come from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Kelvin Gondo is an international student in our MAcc program, and Will Bauer is an Ohioan who is in our combined B.S./MAcc program.
Meet Lauren Roberts
Lauren Roberts ’13 has served on the Accountancy Advisory Group since 2018 and is currently the chair of the Student Recruitment and Retention Committee.
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Welcome Tara McCullough!
The department welcomes Tara McCullough, our Deloitte Introductory Accountancy Course Coordinator.
LEARN MORECongratulations to Natalie!
Accountancy senior Natalie Dorman (Class of 2023) is one of three students in the Farmer School of Business to land a position at the Boston Consulting Group following graduation.
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T.J. LaMendola speaks to 2022 MAcc Graduates in keynote address
T.J. LaMendola, CFO of the Columbus Blue Jackets, was the keynote speaker during the MAcc graduation ceremony held May 15, 2022, at the Wilks Theater in Armstrong Student Center.
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Faculty Exchange Program
During the summer of 2022, Matt Wieland participated in the Miami University/Yonsei University faculty exchange program.
READ MOREAlums Return to Advise on Pedagogy
On September 9, accountancy alums met with faculty to provide feedback and brainstorm ways to improve the accounting curriculum. They also shared what they found helpful as they entered the workplace in the past few years.
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UPDATES
Our faculty, students, and alums share some updates of their accomplishments and activities over the past academic year.
FACULTY UPDATES
Learn more about what the faculty members taught, published, and presented in the past academic year.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Our student organizations hold several networking events with leaders in the field.
CLASS NOTES
Share your updates with your classmates by completing this form!
Summer Grant Updates
Faculty members enjoyed a productive summer of 2022, made possible by the Summer Grants.
EY TEACHER-SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The EY Faculty-Scholar Program yielded a publication in Strategic Finance.
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING
Qing Burke and Sydney Shu studied federal government contracting and audit fees.
Message from the Dean
To our dear friends,
To our extended “family” of alumni, business partners, and supporters of the Department of Accountancy, I cannot thank you enough for the critical role you play in our students’ success.
I believe that the school offers a world-class experience that translates into exceptional results, and we must continually monitor shifts in the job market, emerging fields, and our students’ career aspirations to ensure that our curriculum and experiential learning opportunities position the school and its graduates for success. Your support has been instrumental in making this possible.
Our undergraduate and MAcc students continue to excel—in the classroom, through experiential learning, study away opportunities, during internships, and upon graduation. Our 2022 graduates are proof of the positive impact the partnership between our faculty and your organizations have in ensuring that our students continue to graduate beyond ready to succeed.
Within three months of graduation, more than 97% of our accountancy grads were employed full time, continuing their education, starting their own venture, volunteering, or serving in the military. Their average total compensation was $66,603.
I look forward to 2023, knowing that with your continued support, our students will add value to any organization they join—from day one.
With Love, Honor, and Immense Gratitude,
Jenny Darroch
Dean and Mitchell P. Rales Chair in Business Leadership
Farmer School of Business
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Latest News
Our blog is regularly updated with programs and events throughout the year.
Two Accountancy Alumni Recognized at the Love and Honor Awards Ceremony
Kyle Templeman ’14 (MAcc ’15) was recognized as the Young Philanthropist of the Year, and the Spirit of Philanthropy Award was given to Tim Pistell ’69 and his wife Lynn[…]
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New Pathways to a CPA in Ohio
On January 8, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 238, which allows for two pathways to a CPA credential.
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Students Visit New York and DC during 2024 Winter Term Trip
Over the Winter Term, students in Accounting 490D/590D, Accounting and Tax Policy, had the opportunity to visit New York City and Washington DC, led by Professor Tim Eaton. There were 20 students on the trip, ranging from sophomores to graduate students.
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