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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…
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Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management Ranked in Poets&Quants’ Best Undergraduate Business Schools 2017

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.…
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Fall 2017 Incoming Class

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>
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Whitman Accounting Students Place First in Regionals of Annual Deloitte Tax Competition

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…

#WhitmanWatch: Caitlin O’Hara

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…

Longtime Professional Student Organization Expands Reach

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…

Joseph Comprix’s Commitment to Academia Accounts for Student Success Both on Campus and Online

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…
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Annual Beta Alpha Psi Banquet Recognizes Students’ Academic Achievements

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…

#WhitmanWatch: Anthony Pegues ’17

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…

Get to Know Whitman’s Undergraduate Student Clubs and Orgs

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…

Accounting 2015-2016 Year In Review

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…
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#WhitmanWatch: Harrison “Harry” Dittrich

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…
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Whitman Research Newsletter – July/August 2016

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…

Whitman School Professor John Petosa Weighs in on Martin Shkreli and Turing Pharmaceuticals

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…

#WhitmanWatch: Scott Longworth

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…
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Tax Expert Discusses Five Things to Consider Before Filing a Tax Extension

John J. Petosa, CPA, J.D., professor of accounting practice at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, says tax extensions are necessary for many taxpayers. He is available to discuss some of the reasons for filing an extension, including:…

Whitman Accounting Students Compete in Annual Deloitte Tax Competition

On Nov. 7 two teams of five Whitman students competed in the annual Deloitte FanTAXtic competition. The students were Yujing Sun, Zhengliang Peng, April Yunwen Gu, Shuwen Tan, Jiayi Fan, Brett Aston, Lauren Dishman, Rolf Witt, Kirby Corcoran and Catherine…