Voices of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
In this “Internship Experience” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of our students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management as they return from summer internships. Name: Mark WeissGraduation Year: May 2021Major(s): Accounting / FinanceHometown: Bethel, ConnecticutIntern Company/Title: PepsiCo– Accounting…
Name: Nicklaus Brincka Graduation Year: May 2020 Majors: Accounting (CPA Track) Hometown: Sacramento, California Nicklaus Brincka ’20, a United States Army veteran, wants to continue serving his country in addition to pursuing a degree. “My grandfather had always pushed me…
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management (Whitman School) has added three faculty members to its team for the 2019-20 academic year. Michael Chin is a tenure-track assistant professor of accounting. Prior to joining Syracuse University, Chin was an…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff 2019 Whitman Scholars Each year, Whitman Scholars are chosen from the senior class through a competitive selection process. To be considered, students must have a minimum GPA of 3.65 and a…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Graduate Student Spotlights: Class of 2019 Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management offers a variety of graduate programs that prepare students to become exceptional business leaders and professionals. Learn more…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman By the Numbers: 2019 Graduates Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management educates students to become successful business professionals prepared for a world of accelerated change. The Whitman School offers…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman at Work: Kathy Cody Kathy Cody ’87 When Farmers Insurance Group asked Kathy Preli Cody ’87, an alumna of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, if she wanted…
Research and innovation are integral components of the strategy of Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Read the Spring 2019 Research Report to learn more about what Whitman School’s talented and renowned faculty are researching. Extending Entrepreneurship Research…
Marketing textbooks recommend that firms target profitable customers and induce greater selling efforts as a way of charging higher prices and earning superior profits. However, according to a recent publication by Alex Thevaranjan, associate professor of accounting at Syracuse University‘s…
Recently, there has been an increase in concern over the substantial pension benefits that strong public unions are able to obtain from state governments and the level of reported funding. Joe Comprix, chair of the Martin J. Whitman School of…
HomeExperiential LearningClass of 2019Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFaculty & Staff Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest Two seniors from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, Linqing Lily Li and Samuel Hirsch,…
You’ve finally received your long-awaited tax refund now the question is what to do with it? You could go shopping, perhaps treat yourself to the latest gadgets with the hopes that something new and improved doesn’t come out to make…
In January, a team of nine students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management won third place in the 18th annual Deloitte FanTAXtic Tax Case Competition. The competition began with 72 teams from over 40 colleges and universities across…
Hometown: Somerset, New Jersey Majors: Finance and Accounting Of note: Carl is a certified scuba diver. Carl MacEwen remembers touring the Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Ballentine Investment Center while he was in high school and learning about Whitman…
Some mistakes can haunt businesses long after the mistake is made. Here are some of the worst mistakes that hindered prominent companies: Kodak’s Refusal to Go Digital In the mid-1970s, Steven Sasson, an engineer for Kodak, created the first portable…
Dorothy Deng ’20 is a current student at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management majoring in finance, accounting and entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises. During her time at the Whitman School, she has learned many valuable skills inside and…
Name: Ivana Bolfarini Graduation Year: Spring 2018 (M.S.), Spring 2017 (B.A.) Major(s)/Minor(s): M.S. in Professional Accounting B.A. in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Women and Gender Studies Hometown: Weston, Connecticut As an undergraduate student Ivana Bolfarini ’18 originally…
Valentine’s Day is next week and for those who will observe the loving occasion, it means shelling out some cash. While Americans will not spend as much as they do during the holiday season, Valentine’s Day still ranks among the…
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s undergraduate business program is ranked #43 by Poets&Quants for Undergrads, the leading online publication for undergraduate business education news. The website released its second annual Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2017 ranking Dec.…
Each year, Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management enrolls a new class of accomplished students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Get to know this year’s incoming class. Embed Code <blockquote class=”embedly-card”><h4><a href=”http://voices.whitman.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/WBTN_Fall2017.jpg”>null</a></h4><p>null</p></blockquote> <script async src=”//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/platform.js” charset=”UTF-8″></script>
On Nov. 4 the Martin J. Whitman School of Management Tax Team placed first in the annual Deloitte FanTAXtic regional competition in Boston, Massachusetts. The students, Yonglin Wang ‘19, Leanne Paddock ’20, Jonathan Gauthier ’20, Yue Lei ’18, Ryan Houck ’20, Michael Leong…
Name: Caitlin O’Hara Graduation Year: May 2018 Major(s)/Minor(s): Finance/Accounting Hometown: Merrick, New York According to Caitlin O’Hara, a finance and accounting double major at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman of Management, leadership has always come naturally to her. Growing up as a triplet, she…
Football, basketball and baseball careers can be lucrative but shortlived and challenging to obtain. However, at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, a career in accounting is a sure bet and doesn’t mean you’ll lose out on the…
How important are credit cards to new business owners? Credit cards are important for new business owners because they can save a business from dire straits, but they can also (unfortunately, more often than not) put a small business in…
Networking has been an invaluable part of Dan Griffin’s life, from “networking” at Syracuse University where he met his wife, Lili Sutton Griffin A&S ’07, to continuing to remain active on the Whitman Accounting Alumni Council, to his current professional…
Whitman School accounting students have myriad opportunities to engage in experiential learning and mentoring outside the classroom through internships and well-established participation in professional organizations. One of those is the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), founded in 1969 as…
Love may be priceless but dates often aren’t. Between the restaurants, tips, movie tickets and popcorn, the cost of a date can quickly add up. According to DailyMail, the average American spends more than $20,000 on dates over a five-and-a-half-year…
As students took their seats on day one of Business Essentials (BUA 201), many were surprised by the attire of one of the instructors. Professor Alex McKelvie stood before them in gym shorts and a T-shirt emblazoned with the word…
Academia wasn’t the initial profession the Whitman School’s Joe Comprix pursued, but he would come to realize it was the one for which he was best suited. Scores of students and a list of accolades bear evidence. “When I was in my…
For Samantha Pupatelli ’17, an accounting and retail double major, two separate internships at TJX Companies have helped gain a tremendous amount of insight and knowledge about how accounting impacts planning and buying. Pupatelli’s first internship was in buying, specifically…
The Joseph I. Lubin School of Accounting was pleased to recognize these students at its annual spring banquet in April. Student Recognition Institute of Internal Auditors Award Kelly Benjamin NY State Society of CPAs Career Preparation Award Undergraduate: Whitney Harrigan…
Name: Anthony Pegues Graduation Year: 2017 Major(s)/Minor(s): Accounting Hometown: Montclair, California While studying accounting at a community college, Army veteran Anthony Pegues ’17 realized that in order to be successful in today’s competitive marketplace he would need to further his education. Pegues…
At Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School, students can meet and network with students and professionals who share their business and entrepreneurial interest. With approximately 12 undergraduate student clubs and organizations, Whitman students are provided a chance to learn from professionals and…
Bill Walsh, professor of accounting practice and director of the graduate accounting programs, had a couple of chances to teach at the Whitman School but each time, he found a reason not to. Now, after 22 years, he can’t imagine…
Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management offers a wide variety of opportunities for students interested in accounting, including a professional certified public accountant (CPA) track, an M.S. in accounting degree program, the AMP Accelerated Program and a Ph.D. degree program. Whitman is also…
WhiTAX, a student-run accounting firm in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management is offering free tax preparation this tax season. The firm, operating as a chapter of the AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, includes undergraduate and graduate accounting students who provide…
Class of 2018 Majors: Finance and Accounting Hometown: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisondittrich Harry Dittrich’s father helped shape his interest in business from a young age. The decision to apply to Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management came easy. “One of…
As 2016 comes to a close, we are taking a look back at all the faculty profiles throughout the year. Here are the faculty profiles of 2016: EEE Ken Walsleben, Professor of Entrepreneurial Practice: http://bit.ly/2982ghx Alexandra Kostakis, Sharing Real-Life Entrepreneurial…
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management combines the resources of a large university with small class sizes and highly individualized attention to offer students the best possible learning experience. Students study under the leadership of exceptional faculty members as…
After earning her master’s degree from Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management in 1998, Susan Albring, associate professor of accounting, knew what to expect from Whitman students. “I chose to teach at Syracuse University because of the high…
How does a certified public accountant go from working in audit and tax to investing $150 million as a corporate money manager to market research and strategic planning? It’s a long and winding road! MaryAnn Monforte was a jet-setter, one…
The Whitman Research Newsletter highlights awards, honors, new research and more from Whitman’s research faculty. It is published bi-monthly. Send your research inquiries/highlights to: Michel Benaroch, associate dean for research and doctoral programs. Awards and Honors Ravi Dharwadkar, chair and professor of…
As a tax manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City, Amy Bacon’s job changes nearly every day. She currently works in the firm’s private company services group and is responsible for managing tax compliance, reviewing tax provisions and providing tax…
When Ginger Wagner first came to Syracuse University she studied Russian language and linguistics and had a plan to achieve her Ph.D. in Slavic linguistics. She loved the language and everything about it. But when the Berlin Wall fell, everything…
Class of 2016 Major: Accounting Minor: Economics Hometown: Somers, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrondelarosa Fun Fact: “I am a first-generation college student.” Byron Delarosa chose to attend Syracuse University for the many opportunities offered at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management…
When businesses make praised, innovative decisions, the media will cover it in a story, maybe two. When businesses make mistakes, the media will keep the company in headlines for weeks as people try to make sense of the situation. Whitman…
Class of 2016 Master’s of Accounting Hometown: Dobb’s Ferry, New York LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-longworth-67186aa6 When Scott Longworth transferred to Syracuse University as a sophomore, he immediately had his sights set on Whitman’s Joseph I. Lubin School of Accounting. He felt that the reputation…
The tax season ends soon. Have you filed yet? If you are one of the 25 percent of taxpayers scrambling to file taxes before the deadline, remain calm. There is still time to learn what to look for when filing…
Being a small-business owner can be challenging, especially during tax season. Whitman School of Management Professor of Accounting Practice John Petosa offers tips for small-business owners filing their taxes. 1. Put aside enough money to pay all the required taxes such…
By Syracuse Staff Golf has long been deemed the sport for business. A favorite pastime of the world’s elite, today it remains the top-cited hobby among senior executives. In fact, a recent study found that CEOs who regularly play golf are paid 17 percent more…