{"id":1356,"date":"2023-09-20T09:56:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T13:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/?page_id=1356"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:37:15","slug":"2023-annual-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/2023-annual-report\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Annual Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/06\/0721_STier2_FSB_DepartmentofAccountancy_D_HS_c41230KW_K_Digital-1024x286.jpg\" alt=\"Department of Accountancy Logo\" class=\"wp-image-1139\" style=\"width:468px;height:130px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/06\/0721_STier2_FSB_DepartmentofAccountancy_D_HS_c41230KW_K_Digital-1024x286.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/06\/0721_STier2_FSB_DepartmentofAccountancy_D_HS_c41230KW_K_Digital-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/06\/0721_STier2_FSB_DepartmentofAccountancy_D_HS_c41230KW_K_Digital-768x215.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/06\/0721_STier2_FSB_DepartmentofAccountancy_D_HS_c41230KW_K_Digital-1536x429.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/06\/0721_STier2_FSB_DepartmentofAccountancy_D_HS_c41230KW_K_Digital-2048x572.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hang on to your hats &#8211; you&#8217;re about to read some wonderful stories!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already know that our faculty and staff go above and beyond when it comes to serving our students and producing research that matters. You&#8217;ll be proud when you read about their latest work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already know that our alumni make incredible impacts on the profession, their colleagues, and their communities. You&#8217;ll enjoy reading about four women with very different career paths; an Accountancy Advisory Group member who&#8217;s helping to lead the charge on attracting students to our profession; and an alum&#8217;s reflections on Miami professors who helped steer his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You already know that our alumni are loyal and generous. You won&#8217;t be surprised when you read about some significant new gifts that benefit accountancy students, faculty and staff. You may have heard that as an incentive to attract additional donors to the Farmer School of Business in the<em> For Love. For Honor. For Those Who Will <\/em>capital campaign, the Farmer Family Foundation has increased their matching gift offer to match dollar-for-dollar all cash received between July 1, 2023, and June 20, 2025, up to $20 million. Your gifts to the Department of Accountancy can be more impactful than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s something you might not know: In the U.S. News &#8220;Best Colleges&#8221; rankings that were released in September, Miami&#8217;s Accountancy program is ranked 46<sup>th<\/sup> nationally (up 14 places from prior rankings), 23<sup>rd<\/sup> out of public universities, and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> out of public universities without doctoral programs. That&#8217;s something to knock your hats and your socks off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Love and Honor,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu2\/files\/2023\/01\/Leaning-Small-266-\u00d7-400.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Anne Farrell\" class=\"wp-image-763 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Anne M. (Annie) Farrell<br>Interim Chair and PricewaterhouseCoopers Professor of Accountancy<br>Farmer School of Business, Miami University<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gf943987bb99a\">Table of Contents<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-table-of-contents is-style-default\"><ul class=\"wp-block-getwid-table-of-contents__list\"><li><a href=\"#g06fa734a9e57\">Accountancy Women Forge Their Own Paths<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gdd2d778e9069\">Meet OSCPA Student Ambassador Gavin Shields<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gb698bc9e9fc0\">Summer Curriculum Grants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gd9020021d0df\">Miami Memories \u2013 John Camm \u201976: \u201cAccounting is Truly in My Blood\u201d<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#g9c8a42385b18\">EY Student-Scholar Bridget Schaber and Professor Tim Eaton Publish ESG Reporting Article in New Accountant<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gbe220279b60d\">Research and Publications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gb40d834e0afe\">AAG Member Profile: Kyle Bickhart<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#g2399b08e87f4\">Good News: New Funds Support the Department of Accountancy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#gb8985ae7e134\">Message from the Dean<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#g280b43f3cc7f\">Latest News from Our Blog<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"g0afe61482210\">Reminder for Alums: Your Miami Email Addresses Are Going Away<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In spring 2023, it was announced that Miami will no longer be able to continue to support MiamiOH.edu email accounts for former students effective <strong>April 8, 2024.<\/strong> Please prepare to transition your email accounts, and update the alumni office with your new email address by <a href=\"http:\/\/emclick.imodules.com\/ls\/click?upn=0PgZOsSwyJ79dnpCrsHrulFR-2FmYzmdB0ct5yA3QfRJ18x9-2FRRGcbWC2E4JqvCOa2JkTFPgqUuTJX-2FWTqvXMNP88dLaDbg0OUKzpUo63fZqMd-2BWVOcWA9nFz-2BV7EXLK4o86cd4ZF-2BhtmD7d2Amp51SBySG5x7WtCQFVyPL5YcfRe1bq0Fm9bAhe2NaWlxDHSTruwxRosTq8FYbX5Clm8D7oi2TepfUZUu7wnYTugIZeo-3Dg59Z_wzvl-2Bpg343ZLj9PBmh8e34M-2FG0Tw5hTM1KD64qqg3pz6dm7IC91fo5ZHKka9wM079NIP5oSjISMNU8275j3J6PrlRFG2-2BAE3nWZSbaOC48QsyY8MhsZyQ-2BJBQYy164t-2FLOG-2BP3jaUVzkh5-2FMecoW87I9BTKop811kTeMbi-2Fr8VcGUbK2woJusJewPyBBGYMTJtTlHVllX71jzKIQ8TQR6bD-2BSDIdjlzuJj7FNKEmIknqlpOx5OeNi24DcjCih626trRe5QCIcTRjH-2BBYszxpXB1HmCPGlSj3ym0Wq5so4pkVGrheV3wGsItc9V8jMvNDf8ozXPd-2BgATd2PjYDsxumJJzOdtNfzHDcwYqqIjijdni-2FMBnur2S9CfSdE3Fyv7AtjUm1ecf-2Fs64f41I1Yj7REHs1MobiFZAROZQXkimioMJnq9KPoAMh7yu18pm6VKUGZH9TPaG7uQC4BjS1NfYr1la8RdZmlFvbjRhasA9rgA02n3OPMUrrpeKv7Ns5K6Sl7Yiyro6iHn5OaVsiciQrw-3D-3D\">filling out this simple form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"g06fa734a9e57\">Accountancy Women Forge Their Own Paths<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Farrell2-1-scaled-1-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1433 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Farrell2-1-scaled-1-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Farrell2-1-scaled-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Farrell2-1-scaled-1-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Farrell2-1-scaled-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Farrell2-1-scaled-1-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Farrell2-1-scaled-1.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we feature four Miami accountancy grads and their unique journeys towards fulfilling careers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/amykegelston\/\">Amy Egelston<\/a> (\u201982) is a financial consultant specializing in SEC reporting for large companies. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/shawn-manns-collins-48a1b944\/\">Shawn Manns-Collins<\/a> (\u201998) is the&nbsp;SVP Consumer Bank CFO for Fifth Third Bank. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/farrellkristin\/\">Kristin Farrell<\/a> (\u201894) is CFO of Xtek, an industrial manufacturing company with over 110 years of history. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paige-wolfenden-57a4b31a1\/\">Paige Wolfenden<\/a> (\u201910) is a Director in the Department of Public Practice at KPMG in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/accountancy-women-forge-their-own-paths\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gdd2d778e9069\">Meet OSCPA Student Ambassador Gavin Shields<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Gavin_Shields.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1424 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Gavin_Shields.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Gavin_Shields-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gavin Shields, Class of 2025, was recently appointed as the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants\u2019 Student Ambassador. A native of the Ohio Valley city of St. Clairsville, he came to Miami with the desire to pursue a business degree and major in accountancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/meet-oscpa-student-ambassador-gavin-shields\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gb698bc9e9fc0\">Summer Curriculum Grants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider has-arrows-outside has-dots-outside\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-adaptive-height=\"true\" data-pause-hover=\"true\" data-arrows=\"outside\" data-dots=\"outside\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/10\/Killy-Elizabeth-O18424_web.jpg\" alt=\"Beth Killy Head Shot\" class=\"wp-image-1589 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/10\/Killy-Elizabeth-O18424_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/10\/Killy-Elizabeth-O18424_web-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beth Killy worked on changing the ACC 221 curriculum format from meeting biweekly to three times a week, shortening the class time to 55 minutes, with smaller sections on Fridays.&nbsp;The students meet twice a week in the large lecture room and then on Friday split into small sections of about 30 students led by Master of Accountancy students.&nbsp;This allows the students to have the opportunity to practice what was learned each week and to be able to ask questions a little more easily.&nbsp;The MACC students working with the class have been amazing.&nbsp;They are enthusiastic and helpful with the students and have great ideas on how to make the Friday class run.&nbsp;So far, the new format has been great.&nbsp;I look forward to reading the feedback from student evaluations at the end of the semester.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Frank-Michele-O12716-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1386 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Frank-Michele-O12716-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Frank-Michele-O12716-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michele Frank created a new Honors version of the introductory financial accounting course (ACC 221).&nbsp;This course focuses on the important role accounting information plays in decision-making and was designed to help students understand why knowledge of accounting will be critical to their success, regardless of their intended career path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Marinich-Eric-O1014.jpg\" alt=\"Eric Marinich\" class=\"wp-image-1388 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Marinich-Eric-O1014.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Marinich-Eric-O1014-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eric Marinich recorded 32 videos for ACC 222 discussing the concepts covered each week. The 10-minute videos are made available to students to supplement the in-class instruction. Students can use the videos as a study aid for assessments. In addition, Marinich created a new project for the honors section of the course requiring students to create shorter versions (1-2 minutes per video) of these videos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/02\/Pyzoha-Jon-O12516-e1677165364551.jpg\" alt=\"Head shot of Jonathan Pyzoha\" class=\"wp-image-892 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/02\/Pyzoha-Jon-O12516-e1677165364551.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/02\/Pyzoha-Jon-O12516-e1677165364551-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accountancy faculty members Jon Pyzoha, Matt Wieland, and Brian Ballou were busy in the month of June as they worked on restructuring the financial statement audit (ACC 453\/553) and graduate assurance (ACC 653) courses to reflect the industry\u2019s shift to a digital, platform-based audit approach and expansion of the service from financial reporting to financial\/ESG reporting and, likely, to integrated reporting (which includes additional, nonfinancial information).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professors Pyzoha and Wieland attended a symposium in Chicago organized by the EY Academic Resource Center (EYARC) to learn about cutting-edge, innovative cases and curriculum materials from EY as well as from professors from across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Professors Pyzoha and Ballou spent a day at the EY Chicago office to learn from a number of EY professionals in financial and ESG assurance and advisory, including Marty Schneider &#8217;00 (assurance partner) and David Shade &#8217;00 (advisory partner), who are the company&#8217;s Miami relationship partners, as well as Anne Munaretto (ESG advisory\/assurance partner), Ashley Freiberg (assurance senior manager), Eileen Walsh (assurance senior manager), Cara Samz (ESG senior manager), Gloria Liu (ESG staff), Katherine McGinn (ESG staff), and Blake Smith (assurance staff).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Ballou-Brian-O19323.jpg\" alt=\"Brian Ballou\" class=\"wp-image-1392 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Ballou-Brian-O19323.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Ballou-Brian-O19323-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In August, Professors Jon Pyzoha, Brian Ballou and Dan Heitger visited KPMG Cincinnati to advance their understanding of audit technologies and ESG audit methodologies in the quickly evolving audit landscape.&nbsp;They spent a day with a number of KPMG professionals in audit technology and ESG methodology, including Brian Foster (audit technology business office lead partner), Carl Gerber (audit chief data officer), Paige Wolfenden &#8217;10 (ESG professional practice director), and Katelin Gruver &#8217;10 (audit managing director). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In September, the three faculty members also had an in-depth virtual discussion with Steve Hajdukovic (U.S. audit learning leader), Allison Nucerino &#8217;94 (audit learning &amp; development director), and Lisa O\u2019Donnell (instructional design director) to discuss how the firm is using automation to better determine risks of material misstatement to identify audit risks to test, and how the Firm is approaching the learning and development of new hires and more senior auditors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These efforts were supported by the 2023 Summer Curriculum Grants from the Farmer School of Business to incorporate new developments in auditing and audit technologies and develop scaffolding in the financial statement audit (ACC 453\/553) and graduate assurance (ACC 653) courses<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/10\/Dan-Heitger-professional-head-shot-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Dan Heitger\" class=\"wp-image-337 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/10\/Dan-Heitger-professional-head-shot-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/10\/Dan-Heitger-professional-head-shot-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/10\/Dan-Heitger-professional-head-shot-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/10\/Dan-Heitger-professional-head-shot.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dan Heitger redesigned ACC 222 from scratch for a small-section environment (as opposed to one with several hundred students in the auditorium). The new approach this fall appears to be working well, with sophomore students from 14 different majors who are interacting energetically with one another on case assignments, group projects, and impromptu classroom debates. &#8220;I am very much enjoying working with these students,&#8221; Professor Heitger said.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/stoelmd.jpg\" alt=\"Dale Stoel\" class=\"wp-image-1408 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dale Stoel researched success factors for students taking ACC 222 and worked on developing curriculum for small-section delivery. Curriculum development focused on attempting to define key business questions students would understand and expect to see in an organization, and developing ACC 222 materials based on those conversations. Focusing on business activities and clarifying the business terminology used will allow students to connect what they learn in class to their other courses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Pyzoha-Amanda-O60216_.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda Pyzoha\" class=\"wp-image-1410 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Pyzoha-Amanda-O60216_.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Pyzoha-Amanda-O60216_-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amanda Pyzoha is working on completely revising three courses: (1) ACC 490D, ACC&#8217;s winter term trip to New York and DC: As several organizations that have long been included in the program are no longer open to visits, new potential sites, cities, and alumni contacts are being developed for this program. (2) ACC 490D will also be adding an optional one-credit add-on course that incorporates material from ACC 256 (Accountancy Career Exploration and Planning). (3) ACC 256 is being redesigned to attract more majors and refine the course learning objectives. Changes include a shift to a different delivery model (a shorter class period, using case studies, more group work, integration of different skills, skills workshops, and a  focus on the role of accounting in different industries (rather than careers across industries).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gd9020021d0df\"><strong>Miami Memories \u2013 John Camm \u201976: <\/strong><em>\u201c<strong>Accounting is Truly in My Blood\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, alumnus John Camm \u201976 spent time with us to share some memories of his Miami days and his continued enthusiasm and passion for the accounting profession. To send us your stories, email <a href=\"mailto:accdept@miamioh.edu\">accdept@miamioh.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/miami-memories-john-camm-76\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/10\/John_web.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of John Camm\" class=\"wp-image-1477 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/10\/John_web.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/10\/John_web-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"g9c8a42385b18\"><strong>EY Student-Scholar Bridget Schaber and Professor Tim Eaton Publish ESG Reporting Article in <em>New Accountant<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Bridget_web-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bridget Schaber photo\" class=\"wp-image-1444 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Bridget_web-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Bridget_web-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Bridget_web-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Bridget_web.jpg 934w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are pleased to share that <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/bridgetschaber\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bridget Schaber<\/a> (Class of 2025) and Professor <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/fsb\/directory\/?up=\/directory\/eatont\" target=\"_blank\">Tim Eaton<\/a> have published a paper titled \u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7102644626502688768\/\" target=\"_blank\">ESG: What Accountants Need to Know<\/a>\u201d in the 792<sup>nd<\/sup> issue of the <em>New Accountant<\/em> magazine. This paper, written as part of a summer research grant project supported by EY, explores the implications of the rising ESG movement in business and its reporting implications for accountants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/ey-student-scholar-bridget-schaber-and-ey-teaching-scholar-tim-eaton-publish-esg-reporting-article-in-new-accountant\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gbe220279b60d\">Research and Publications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jon Grenier (with Brian Goodson of Clemson University and Eldar Maksymov of Arizona State University) published &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0361368222000666\" target=\"_blank\">When law students think like audit litigation attorneys: Implications for experimental research<\/a>&#8221; in <em>Accounting, Organizations, and Society.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michele Frank, Jon Grenier, Jon Pyzoha, and Natalie Zielinski published &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/publications.aaahq.org\/cia\/article\/17\/1\/P11\/10094\/Implications-of-Enhanced-Cybersecurity-Risk\" target=\"_blank\">Implications of Enhanced Cybersecurity Risk Management Reporting and Independent Assurance<\/a>&#8221; in <em>Current Issues in Auditing.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jon Pyzoha&#8217;s work with the Auditing Standards Committee of the American Accounting Association led to the publication of comment letters on several proposed amendments to PCAOB Standards: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/publications.aaahq.org\/cia\/article\/doi\/10.2308\/CIIA-2023-011\/11337\/Comments-of-the-Auditing-Standards-Committee-of?searchresult=1\" target=\"_blank\"><em>General Responsibilities of the Auditor in Conducting an Audit<\/em><\/a>, <em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/publications.aaahq.org\/cia\/article\/doi\/10.2308\/CIIA-2023-005\/11114\/Comments-of-the-Auditing-Standards-Committee-of\" target=\"_blank\">A Firm\u2019s System of Quality Control<\/a><\/em>, and <em>Aspects of Designing and Performing Audit Procedures that Involve Technology-Assisted Analysis of Information in Electronic Form<\/em> (forthcoming).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider has-arrows-outside has-dots-outside\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-pause-hover=\"true\" data-arrows=\"outside\" data-dots=\"outside\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/10\/brinkwd.jpg\" alt=\"William Brink\" class=\"wp-image-320 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">William Brink&#8217;s summer research grant focused on the impact of graph distortion and vividness on nonprofessional investors&#8217; ethical perceptions of management and their willingness to invest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firm management often uses various techniques to attract investors. Two common techniques are (1) distorting graphs and (2) using vivid presentations to present data in a favorable light that seems to bias investor decision making. In this study, we utilized a 2&#215;2 experimental design and captured the singular and joint effects of distortion and vividness on nonprofessional investors&#8217; perceptions of the firm and the ethicality of the firm ethics. The joint presence of distortion and vividness leads to nonprofessional investors perceiving the company has a stronger future earnings growth potential, which leads to a stronger perception of the ethicality of the graphical presentation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Grenier-Jon-O03811.jpg\" alt=\"Jon Grenier photo\" class=\"wp-image-1454 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Grenier-Jon-O03811.jpg 451w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Grenier-Jon-O03811-226x300.jpg 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jon Grenier&#8217;s summer grant research examined the importance of one of the major determinants of auditor liability in cases involving technology, consensus of the technology&#8217;s use by other auditors.&nbsp; He also examined other characteristics unique to the technology: length of use, investment level, and developer. The results of two experiments provide evidence validating consensus as a major determinant of auditor liability and show that investment level and developer can lead to different levels of perceived liability, but that length of use offers little in terms of predicting liability. The study also documented a first-mover disadvantage when it comes to incorporating technology into the audit process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-getwid-content-slider-slide__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"160\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/10\/eatont.jpg\" alt=\"Tim Eaton photo\" class=\"wp-image-328 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Tim Eaton worked on a project with Professor Natalie Churyk, AAA Vice President-Education and PWC Professor at Northern Illinois University on a project providing a comprehensive literature review of pedagogical research in the five leading education journals in the last year.&nbsp; This is particularly important with the recent changes impacting accounting education including the pandemic, the increase of virtual teaching and challenges facing the accounting student supply chain.&nbsp;The goal of this research, which included reviewing dozens of papers, is to provide a resource for faculty to understand the most current innovations in accounting education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gb40d834e0afe\">AAG Member Profile: Kyle Bickhart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Kyle-Bickhart.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1457 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Kyle-Bickhart.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Kyle-Bickhart-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Kyle-Bickhart-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/09\/Kyle-Bickhart-200x200.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyle Bickhart &#8217;99 is COO of the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA). In this interview, he describes the career shifts that led to his current position, what he hopes to accomplish within the AAG, the OSCPA\u2019s focus on workforce development, and some Miami memories and fun facts about his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/meet-kyle-bickhart-aag-member-feature\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"g2399b08e87f4\">Good News: New Funds Support the Department of Accountancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeff and Mary Sahlberg and their family have committed $75,000 to establish the <strong>Sahlberg Family Sustainability in Accounting Immediate Impact Fund<\/strong>, which will be used for experiential learning initiatives for students in the Department of Accountancy in regards to sustainability, ESG (environmental, social, and governance concerns), and international accounting at the Farmer School of Business. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They have also pledged an additional $75,000 to establish and supplement the <strong>Sahlberg Family Sustainability in Accounting Endowment Fund,<\/strong> with the available annual distribution to be used for travel expenses and fees associated with the attendance of conferences with topics of sustainability, ESG (environmental, social, and governance concerns), and international accounting for students or professors within the Farmer School of Business Department of Accountancy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Hunkler Family has pledged $50,000 to establish a <strong>Match the Promise Endowed Scholarship <\/strong>(in which the university matches a portion of the donor&#8217;s gift) for one or more students enrolled in the Farmer School of Business, with preference given to students majoring in Accountancy. The Scholarship may be renewed for three subsequent academic years to the same student(s) regardless of program of study provided the recipient(s) remain in good academic standing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Farmer Family Foundation (FFF) has increased their&nbsp;matching&nbsp;grant&nbsp;for the next two years. Double your impact by donating to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/916\/lg21\/form.aspx?sid=916&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=6010&amp;cid=11236&amp;dids=182.7&amp;bledit=1&amp;appealcode=BlogHomeButton\" target=\"_blank\">Accountancy Fund<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cbcdc57d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill no-underline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/916\/lg21\/form.aspx?sid=916&amp;gid=1&amp;pgid=6010&amp;cid=11236&amp;dids=182.7&amp;bledit=1&amp;appealcode=2023FallReport\" style=\"background-color:#ad102a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Give to the Department<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-vivid-red-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-vivid-red-background-color has-background\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gb8985ae7e134\">Message from the Dean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/12\/cropped-20210813_P0422_029-scaled-1-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Dean Jenny Darroch\" class=\"wp-image-687 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/12\/cropped-20210813_P0422_029-scaled-1-704x1024.jpg 704w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/12\/cropped-20210813_P0422_029-scaled-1-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/12\/cropped-20210813_P0422_029-scaled-1-768x1117.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/12\/cropped-20210813_P0422_029-scaled-1-1056x1536.jpg 1056w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/12\/cropped-20210813_P0422_029-scaled-1-1408x2048.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2022\/12\/cropped-20210813_P0422_029-scaled-1.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Accountancy continues its tradition of excellence\u2014in the classroom, in the success of its graduates, and in advancing the field of accountancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should come as no surprise, then, that accountancy is one of the 10 most popular majors at Miami. The fact that the accountancy program is ranked as one of the top 25 public programs in the nation is a reflection of both its stellar reputation and the results its faculty and staff achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The department\u2019s focus on student success is all-encompassing, including continuous curriculum&nbsp;improvement, faculty professional development, significant, relevant research, and faculty and students who are highly engaged and who make a positive impact on the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our alumni continue to excel and to support the department both financially and by giving of their time and talent. We look forward to following the journeys of the accountancy class of 2023. At graduation, 98% had either accepted a position or were continuing their education, with an average total compensation, including bonus, of more than $73,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am immensely grateful to all the students, faculty, staff, and supporters who have contributed to the ongoing success of the accountancy program here at the Farmer School of Business, and I am especially thankful to Interim Chair Professor Annie Farrell for her leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Love and Honor,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"159\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/doamu\/files\/2023\/10\/JD_sig.png\" alt=\"Jenny Darroch Signature\" class=\"wp-image-1563\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jenny Darroch<br>Dean and Mitchell P. 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