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…
#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…
Internship Experience: Sarah Ferranti, Core Assurance Intern at PwC
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: Sarah Ferranti Graduation Year: May 2020…
Beta Alpha Psi to Revamp Recruitment and More
Like many members of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP), Ryan Houck ’19 first heard about the organization during his first year accounting course. Upon hearing that BAP is an international honor society for students studying accounting, finance and information systems, his…
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…
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…
College Students and Taxes
It is that time of year when two things are sure – tax returns need to be filed and most college students are broke or in need of money for spring break. After preparing the tax return for my children,…
Whitman Accounting Students Gain Real World Experience While Making a Difference Through WhiTax
During the tax season, Beta Alpha Psi, the accounting honors society at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management, has created a student-run accounting firm, WhiTax. The purpose of the program is to give back to the community and gain…
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…
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 Beta Alpha Psi spring banquet in April. STUDENT RECOGNITION INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS AWARD Manisha Maroo NEW YORK STATE SOCIETY OF CPAS CAREER PREPARATION…
What can I do with an Accounting Major?
If you love numbers and have a knack for details, a degree in accounting could be a great fit for you. But accounting doesn’t mean that you have to sit at a desk all day, crunching numbers—today’s accountants are involved…
Beta Alpha Psi Sets Up Students for Success
When senior year rolls around, comparing your own resume to several different job descriptions can be nerve-wracking. Do you have the skills they’re looking for? Did you do everything you could to set yourself up for a full-time position? To…
Faculty Spotlight: John J. Petosa, Professor of Practice
John Petosa is the perfect example of how a golf game can influence a career. Nearly 12 years ago, while on the golf course with Professor of Accounting Practice Bill Walsh, Petosa first considered being an adjunct professor of accounting. Professor Walsh thought he’d…
#WhitmanWatch: Ola Adenekan
Class of 2016 Majors: Accounting and Finance Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/ola-adenekan/8a/126/901 When Ola Adenekan came to the United States three years ago, his plan was to live the proverbial “American Dream” by maximizing his academic opportunities and developing himself…
Settled In, Getting Involved
As students settle in to the third week of classes, they might start looking for things to break up the routine. Getting involved with a student group at Whitman is one way to do this, and there are plenty that are looking…
Whitman School’s Accounting Students Offer Free Income Tax Assistance April 3
Accounting students at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will offer free income tax assistance to all Syracuse University students, faculty and staff on Friday, April 3, between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in Flaum Grand…