Whitman Professor Firmly Grounded in Syracuse University and the Community John Petosa L’95 jokes that he is “a kind of Swiss army knife” of teaching at the Whitman School. Indeed, since 2003 the professor of practice has led classes in…
AACSB Accreditation
AACSB Accreditation Accreditation, the lifeblood of an academic institution, is an ongoing process. Every five years comes the reward, extension of accreditation, in the case of the Whitman School from AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.…
How to Negotiate Salary
Whether you are applying for your first job or seeking a new one, you should always be prepared to negotiate your salary. Kara Primrose, director of career services and John Petosa L’95, professor of practice, at Syracuse University’s Martin J.…
What to Do with Your Stimulus Check?
Millions of Americans are starting to see Economic Impact Payments – otherwise known as a stimulus payment – deposited directly into their bank accounts. According to the IRS, they have worked with the U.S. Department of Treasury to send tens…
WHITMAN RESEARCH NEWSLETTER – Fall 2019
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 Ph.D. programs. Awards and Honors Suho Han, assistant professor of…
Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony
Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony Several members of the faculty and staff of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University were honored at a ceremony May 14, including: STAFF AWARDS RISING STAR AWARD Daniel J.…
Whitman Students Compete at UB MBA Case Competition
This past weekend, MBA students from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University presented their case analysis at the University at Buffalo School of Management MBA Case Competition. In the case competition, teams of students from top…
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…
Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony
Several members of the faculty and staff of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University were honored at a ceremony May 15, including: Whitman Research Awards Whitman Research Fellow Award Erasmo Giambona Associate Professor of Finance Falcone Chair in Real Estate…
Spending Tips for Valentine’s Day
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…
MS Reflections: Vatsal Popat ’17
In this “MS Reflections” blog post series, we will be featuring the profile and thoughts of a select few Whitman MS students graduating in 2017. Name: Vatsal Popat Hometown: Bilimora, India Major: M.S. in Business Analytics (December 2017) Background: MBA…
What Business Owners Should Know About Credit Cards
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…
What to Know to Stop Your Date from Breaking Your Bank
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…
Whitman Research Newsletter – Spring 2017
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 Erasmo Giambona, the Michael Falcone…
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 School Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Prep
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…
A Whitman Family Wedding
When MBA student, Kaitlynn Harvester ’16, now Kaitlynn Ihrke, met John Petosa, professor of accounting at Syracuse University‘s Martin J. Whitman School of Management, she knew that he would be one of her favorite professors. However, what Harvester didn’t know…
Alumni, Faculty and Staff Honored at the Whitman School Annual Awards Ceremony
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University honored Deborah Leone ’86, ’87 MBA with the Jonathan J. Holtz Alumna of the Year Award, the highest honor given to graduates of the Whitman School, during a ceremony Sept. 15.…
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…
What You Need to Know Before Making the Mad Dash to File Your Taxes
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…
Tax Tips and Insights for Small-Business Owners
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…
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…
Professor John Petosa Shares Spending Tips Just in Time for the Holidays
Ever cringe when looking at your bank account after doing your Holiday shopping? You’re not alone. Overspending during the holiday shopping season is an all too common habit. But this year, that doesn’t have to be the case. Professor John…
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…
Video: IMPRESS First Annual Field Day Results
On Friday, September 25, the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University held the first ever Field Day as part of its Goodman IMPRESS program. The four houses competed for the grand prize of 1,000 IMPRESS points. Since…
IMPRESS: Find Your Social Style
On Sept. 18, Associate Dean Amanda Nicholson hosted an IMPRESS event for the “Alpha” students of the Whitman School of Management. The term “Alpha” was given to the current sophomore class, as they were the first class to implement the…