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Accounting Strategy 2010–2014
Accounting professor W. Steve Albrecht was recently recognized as one of the top 50 corporate directors of 2013.
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.
BYU surged four spots to 27th among undergraduate business programs, while also posting strong marks in accounting.
Professor Robert Gardner was honored with the 2013 Outstanding Educator award from the UACPA.
Jeff Wilks has been appointed as the new chair of the Brigham Young University School of Accountancy.
Steve Glover and Doug Prawitt to receive the Wildman Medal for their contribution to public accountancy.
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.
The third annual competition will teach students how to apply ethical standards in their future professions.
The VITA lab opens this week to provide free tax assistance to the community and hands-on training to student volunteers.
The details made the difference at the inaugural Walmart Business Case Competition held at BYU.
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.
BYU Professor Jeff Dyer's new book helped Forbes to rank the world's most innovative companies.
With laptops charged, whiteboards cleared, and markers ready, it’s now up to the Executive MBA students’ careful positioning and strategic thinking to navigate the intricacies of a simulated marketplace. 
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.
Three members of the Marriott School's faculty and staff were honored at BYU's annual University Conference.
Steven M. Glover received the funding grants from the Center for Audit Quality to create academic research articles.
Signs mark the entrance: Production Area, Authorized Personnel Only. Inside, observers stand behind a line of caution tape, taking notes intently. In front of them a rumbling machine shuffles orange, green, and yellow balls along conveyor belts, through tubes, and down ramps.
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.
A Marriott School accounting team recently earned 2nd place and a $5,000 prize at the Deloitte National Audit Case Competition.
BYU's Marriott School announced the 2012 Bateman Awards—the only school-wide awards selected entirely by students.
Steven M. Glover succeeds Kevin Stocks as chair of the BYU School of Accountancy beginning May 1.
Bruce Hymas and his teammates had sixteen connectors, fifty-four sticks, and three minutes. The task: build a tower that holds up a golf ball—and make the tower taller than everyone else’s.
A recent statistic reveals that BYU is doing this better than any of the other top-10 accounting programs.
James D. Stice received the 2012 Outstanding Faculty Award and 15 others were also honored.