Department of Accountancy Blog

  • 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.

  • A group of Miami accountancy students with Professor Tim Eaton pose in front of a white brick building

    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. 

  • Accounting Quest logo with the tagline, Mapping Futures in Accounting

    Students Go on an “Accounting Quest” to Discover its Role in Business

    More than 500 students in ACC 221 (Introduction to Financial Accounting), taught by Katie Tew, were given the opportunity to earn extra credit and have one-on-one conversations with accounting faculty to discover how accountancy plays a role in different industries. ACC 221 is part of the business core curriculum required for all business majors at…

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    Accountancy Senior Juliana Finley Awarded the TEI Scholarship

    Accountancy senior Juliana Finley was selected by the accountancy department’s scholarship committee, led by Professor Jan Eighme, to be the recipient of the Craig Schmidtgesling Excellence in Tax Scholarship from the Tax Executive Institute (TEI). This scholarship honors a long-time member of the tax community and the TEI and is awarded to students who have demonstrated…

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    High Schoolers Get a Glimpse into the World of Accounting

    (L-R) EY Professional Development Advisor Amanda Pyzoha with panelists Isabella Hughes, Gina Cardinale, and Nathan Schuster Accountancy students Gina Cardinale and Isabella Hughes, along with recent graduate Nathan Schuster ’24, gave insights into their college lives as accounting majors at a panel discussion during the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) Accounting Career Day. The event,…

  • Group photo of the 2024 Accounting Advisory Group

    Accountancy Advisory Group Welcomes New Members, Continues Work on Department Priorities

    Left to right: Megan Staley (Kaiser Consulting), Mike Hemsath (P&G), Maureen Westrick (Nationwide), Erik Rosenfeld (P&G), Jenny Harves (Western & Southern), Beth Carlton (Progressive Insurance), Ying Lee (Grant Thornton), [back] Chris Linck (Forvis Mazurs), Paul Gohr (Mobile Infrastructure), Paige Haviland (NABA Miami Chapter), Bob Guido (PwC), Annie Farrell (Miami University), [front] Chrissy Walters (American Greetings),…

  • Photo of students seated at round tables with a slide projected in the background displaying the words "Professional Skills"

    Master of Accountancy Students Kick Off the Year with Professional Skills Development Sessions

    Fifty-six Master of Accountancy (MAcc) students hit the first week of school running with an engaging two-part orientation program held Monday and Wednesday. Faculty members discussed course expectations, and guest speakers led activities designed to help students understand how to leverage their strengths and weaknesses and successfully work on collaborative projects. “While the MAcc program…

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    Thank You for Supporting #MoveInMiami!

    A big THANK YOU to our Accountancy alumni who joined us for #MoveInMiami! We received a total of $10,918 from 50 donors…and counting! We appreciate you, and would love to see you on campus any time. We are lucky to have alumni who contribute their time and talent to encourage and support the next generation…

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    Join Us for #Move-In Miami!

    Join us in welcoming the class of 2028! Show your support for Department of Accountancy students, faculty, staff, and programs with any size contribution. Your contributions will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to the generous support of the Farmer Family Foundation. Give to the Accountancy Department Support Fund!

  • Photos of Mark Ross and James Zhang

    Is the Accounting Profession Ready for ChatGPT?

    Accountancy Executive in Residence Mark Ross (above, left) and Assistant Professor James (Yibo) Zhang (right) co-authored an article titled, ‘ChatGPT is Ready for the Profession—But is the Profession Ready for ChatGPT?‘ The article describes the results of a survey of 136 accounting practitioners regarding their experiences, attitudes, and perceptions of using ChatGPT. The article also…

  • Balloons spelling out the word "Accounting" in an arch in the Forsythe Commons lobby at the Farmer School of Business

    High School Students Explore Accounting Careers at 2024 Make it Miami Camp

    From Thursday to Saturday (June 27-29), 18 high school students joined Miami faculty, alumni, and invited speakers as they explored the possibilities of an accounting career through the 2024 Make it Miami Accounting Camp. The event kicked off with a tour of the Farmer School of Business for the students and their families, followed by…

  • Group photo of 38 new MAcc graduates

    Congratulations to 38 New MAcc Graduates!

    Thirty-eight students were awarded their Master of Accountancy degree during a ceremony held May 19 at the Wilks Theater in Armstrong Student Center. Jennifer Kemp (‘07, MAcc ‘08) gave the keynote address.