Accounting
Read about BYU Marriott's School of Accountancy, the students in our accounting programs, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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Business Study Abroad Programs Highlighted in Kick-off Events
Students at BYU's Marriott School are gearing up for study abroad programs hosted by the Global Management Center.
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BYU Accounting Professor Recognized By National Association of Corporate Directors
Accounting professor W. Steve Albrecht was recently recognized as one of the top 50 corporate directors of 2013.
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Balancing Human Capital in the Office and at Home
When Sandy Wight earned a MAcc in 1990 and started her career with Arthur Andersen, she had no idea she would become a partner. “My goal was to get a job and have two years of experience on my résumé,” she says. Twenty years later Wight is still gaining experience for her résumé—as a partner in the human capital practice of Ernst & Young.
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BYU Joins Elite Company in Latest U.S. News Rankings
BYU surged four spots to 27th among undergraduate business programs, while also posting strong marks in accounting.
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BYU Accounting Professor Named Outstanding Educator
Professor Robert Gardner was honored with the 2013 Outstanding Educator award from the UACPA.
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School of Accountancy Names New Chair
Jeff Wilks has been appointed as the new chair of the Brigham Young University School of Accountancy.
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BYU Accounting Professors Awarded Wildman Medal
Steve Glover and Doug Prawitt to receive the Wildman Medal for their contribution to public accountancy.
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Accounting Grad Rewrites His Story
Whether it’s the crisp binding of a book straight off the press or the vibrant design of an e-book, 1999 MAcc graduate Brad Farmer loves all aspects of his job in the publishing industry.
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Bateman Awards Celebrate Outstanding Students, Professor and Organization
The Marriott School honored the winners of the 2013 Bateman Awards, the only school-wide awards selected by students.
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Beta Alpha Psi to Host Third Annual Ethics Case Competition
The third annual competition will teach students how to apply ethical standards in their future professions.
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BYU VITA Lab Provides Students and Community Members with Free Tax Assistance
The VITA lab opens this week to provide free tax assistance to the community and hands-on training to student volunteers.
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Taking His Skills on the Road
It takes a special kind of person to compare his job to a high school field trip and enjoy it. Such is the case for 1997 masters of accounting graduate Travis Nielsen, whose consulting firm has him on the road every dayyellow school bus not included.
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Sunny Side Up
Chances are the origins of your morning omelet were influenced by a BYU grad. After all, Craig Willardson oversees twenty-five million laying hens and is doing all he can for the incredible, edible egg.
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Marriott School Professor Presented with BYU’s Top Award
Three members of the Marriott School's faculty and staff were honored at BYU's annual University Conference.
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BYU Accountancy Professor Receives Two Research Grants
Steven M. Glover received the funding grants from the Center for Audit Quality to create academic research articles.
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International Success, One Step at a Time
A world away from his home in Utah, 1989 master of accountancy graduate Phillip Hutchings is climbing a ladder to global success and sharing his knowledge with Marriott School students.
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Accounting Students Take Second at Deloitte National Case Competition
A Marriott School accounting team recently earned 2nd place and a $5,000 prize at the Deloitte National Audit Case Competition.
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Bateman Awards Honor Students, Professor and Organization
BYU's Marriott School announced the 2012 Bateman Awards—the only school-wide awards selected entirely by students.
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