Julia Fiedler ’21, ’22 M.S. grew up around Syracuse University’s Whitman School. Long before she decided to attend Whitman and pursue a career in accounting, she could often be found hanging out in the office of Professor of Accounting Practice…
Whitman School of Management Announces STEM-Designation for Master’s in Professional Accounting Program
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management announced that its master’s in professional accounting program has now received STEM-designation. The class of 2022 will be the first to graduate with this new STEM certification. “We have made notable innovations…
Two Degrees in Four Years, Student Able to Accelerate Professional Goals
Though she is only in her third year at Syracuse University, Haley Francois ’22 will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting this spring. However, she will return next fall – but this time as a graduate student to…
Internship Experience Confirmed Real Estate Career Path
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 reflect on their internship experience over the last year. Name: Caroline GreenwoodGraduation Year: 2022Majors: Accounting /…
Student Finds Her Path Through Internship Experience
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 reflect on their internship experience over the last year. Name: Juliana CirilloGraduation Year: 2022Majors: Finance /…
Orange Accounting News 2020-21
Orange Accounting News 2020-21 I am sure that the last year is one that we will all remember. Through it all, our students, faculty and staff have done a remarkable job keeping everything moving forward. The first step was that…
Accounting Student Finishes Her Master’s Degree While Preparing to “Break into the Stratosphere”
When Emily Woodilla ’20, ’21 M.S. was a little girl, her mother bought her a calculator because she just wanted to push the buttons. Since then, Woodilla pushed all the right buttons, it seems, as she works towards a master’s…
First in his Family to Graduate, Whitman Accounting Major is on the Fast Track to Success
As Joseph Colon graduated with the Syracuse University Class of 2021, he not only celebrated earning two bachelor’s degrees and landing a great job at a New York City accounting firm, but he had the honor of being the first…
Lihong Liang: Study on FASB Reporting Suggests Investors Have Different Perspective Than Standard-Setters
The United States differ significantly from the rest of the world in how investment properties are valued in financial statements. Investors, however, appear to favor the international standards, according to “Market Perceptions of Fair Value Reporting for Tangible Assets” by…
Accounting Stars Program Introduces Students to the “Language of Business”
Accounting Stars Program Introduces Students to the “Language of Business” When Professor of Accounting Practice MaryAnn Monforte ’95 MBA, asks students in her Introduction to Financial Accounting class what majors they are considering, too few answered “accounting.” She set out…
Student Continues Education at Whitman with M.S. in Professional Accounting
When Emma Tangel ’20 G’21 graduated from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management in spring 2020, she decided that couldn’t be the end of her time in Syracuse. “After completing my undergraduate education at Whitman, I knew returning would…
Whitman Accounting Majors Honored to be Selected as 2021-22 Remembrance Scholars
Whitman Accounting Majors Honored to be Selected as 2021-22 Remembrance Scholars Jack Ramza ’22 Though he is about to enter his senior year at the Whitman School at Syracuse University, Jack Ramza’s connection to the Remembrance Scholar program began when he was…
Willie D. Reddic ’13 Ph.D.: Back on Campus to Share a New Perspective on Accounting
After nearly a decade, Willie D. Reddic G’12 (MAX), ’13 Ph.D. is happy to be back on campus at the Whitman School and eager to show the next generation of students all the possibilities that accounting has to offer. After…
#WhitmanWatch: Nick Andrade ’22
Can you start solidifying your career path as a first-year college student? Nick Andrade ’22 proves that with Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management connections and resources, it certainly is possible. Andrade, a double major in finance and…
Whitman Team Places Third in National Deloitte FanTAXtic Case Study Competition
Whitman Team Places Third in National Deloitte FanTAXtic Case Study Competition In January, a team of five students from Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management placed third in the 20th national FanTAXtic case study competition presented by Deloitte. This year’s case challenged teams to advise…
Student Profile: Ying Zhang ’21
Student Spotlight: Ying Zhang ’21 Hometown: Xi’an, China Degree: Ph.D. in Accounting Before deciding to earn her Ph.D., Ying Zhang ’21 already knew she had a keen interest in financial research. After completing a bachelor’s degree in China, Zhang continued…
Jeff Grasso ’09: Funding the Making of Stand-Out Job Applicants
Jeff Grasso ’09: Funding the Making of Stand-Out Job Applicants Building a successful career in real estate is all about forming relationships. It’s a lesson Jeff Grasso ’09 learned during his days as a double major in finance and accounting…
Whitman Team Named Regional Winner of Deloitte FanTAXtic Tax Case Competition
Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management team of five accounting students was named as one of nine regional winners of Deloitte FanTAXtic, Deloitte’s student Tax Case Study Competition designed to help students gain real-world business experience. Nearly 55 teams representing more…
Internship Experience: John McCabe, Assurance Services Intern at EY
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: John McCabeGraduation Year: May 2021Major(s): Professional…
#WhitmanWatch: Mitchell Gordon ’22
Mitchell Gordon ’22 left his tight-knit family in Santa Clarita, California to join a second one at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He recalls one of his most memorable days yet as a student; “The biggest memory…
#WhitmanWatch: Charlie Naples ’21
As a triple-major at Syracuse University, Charlie Naples ’21 is steadfastly working towards degrees in finance and accounting at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and Spanish at the College of Arts and Sciences, while serving as a leader of several student organizations, gaining…
What Specialties Can You Study Within Business?
Like most students applying to college, you want a degree that offers flexibility and prepares you for success in the field. You probably desire something that aligns with your skills and interests, but simultaneously may boost your earning potential. We…
Orange Accounting News 2019-20
Orange Accounting News 2019-20 The Whitman School’s 100th academic year was one for the record books. We began the year with a re-articulation of the school’s core values – inclusion, integrity, collaboration, innovation and excellence. And we ended the year…
Winnie (Uyen) Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S.
Like many international students, Winnie Nguyen ’12, ’13 M.S. had few connections in the United States upon starting her college career. However, in coming to Syracuse, she quickly discovered her passion for accounting, and has been working in Public Accounting…
Robert Spichiger ’19, ’20 M.S.
Like most students, Robert Spichiger ’20 stumbled upon his major, and later career path, through trial and error. In doing so, he discovered his love for accounting and tax, a passion almost comparable to his love of swimming. Spichiger chose…
Julia Fiedler ’21: Close to Home, Close to Opportunity
When it came time for Julia Fiedler ’21 to search for a college, she didn’t bother. She knew Syracuse University was the place for her. “Syracuse University and the Whitman School have always been close to home for me, both…
Accounting Students Network Virtually with Professionals at EY
As Syracuse University students, faculty and staff have moved to online learning and remote work, many have found ways to use virtual tools to their advantage. With the help of technology and the importance of networking opportunities at the Martin J. Whitman School…
New Accounting Course Introduces Advisory Practice Area
In January 2020, students had an opportunity to study the fastest growing practice area in accounting professional services through the new Accounting Advisory course, offered as part of the “Janmester” session in New York City. Taught by Kofi Appiah Okyere,…
Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest
Two Martin J. Whitman School of Management seniors, Ryan Houck and Kristen Wong, were selected by Poets & Quants for Undergrads to be highlighted in its annual “best & brightest undergraduate business majors” feature. Each year the publication seeks to honor…
New Accounting Electives Now Being Offered
The field of accounting includes many specialized areas of interest to undergraduate and master’s students. The Whitman School curriculum allows students to customize their degree by including electives from which they can choose. Three electives became available this past academic…
Love at First Bite, A Whitman Valentine’s Day Story
The holiday season filled with flowers, heart-shaped candies and sweet chocolates is right around the corner, but for Ryan ’11 and Christie Novak ’11, Valentine’s Day means much more than one day out of the year for a few reasons. …
Unsung Hero Award Winner Grateful for Dual Degree Opportunity
Jack Ramza ’22 is almost halfway through his time at Syracuse University and has already achieved great success. Ramza was recently honored with an Unsung Hero Award at the 35th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. These awards are given annually…
A Champion of Truth in an Artificial World
Some might call Michael Chin an auditing cheerleader – he scoffs at the idea that it’s boring and has embraced the transparency and truth that it brings to organizations. Originally a public accountant at EY, Chin’s curiosity led him across…
Among Boards of Directors Abusive Accounting Policies Can Be Contagious
A study published in Review of Accounting Studies finds that it’s possible for manipulative accounting policies to be transmitted between firms. The common denominator is found within the Audit Committee of a company’s board of directors. “We find that members…
Internship Experience: Emma Tangel, Multistate Tax Intern at Deloitte
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: Emma Tangel Graduation Year: May 2020Major(s): Accounting / FinanceHometown: Westport, CT Intern…
Internship Experience: Mark Weiss, Accounting Control Intern at PepsiCo
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Nicklaus Brincka ’20
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 Whitman School Welcomes New Faculty
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…
2019 Whitman Scholars
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…
Graduate Student Spotlights: Class of 2019
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…
Whitman by the Numbers: 2019 Graduates
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…
Whitman at Work: Kathy Cody
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…
Whitman Research Magazine Spring 2019
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…
Solutions to the Problem of Sales Spilling over to Unprofitable Customers
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…
State Pension Accounting Estimates and Strong Public Unions
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…
Whitman Seniors Highlighted on Poets & Quants for Undergrads List of Best & Brightest
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,…
Four Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund Wisely
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…
Whitman Students Compete in the 18th Annual Deloitte FanTAXtic Tax Case Competition
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…
#WhitmanWatch: Carl MacEwen ’19
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…
Five Terrifying Mistakes That Haunted Businesses
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…