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Accounting News
10/4/2018
Department News
Accounting Students in Demand for Tax Season
Accounting Students in Demand for Tax Season
Accounting students from the Manning School of Business met with two dozen firms that were on campus to recruit for co-ops, internships and full-time jobs at the annual Accounting Career Fair.
10/4/2018
Department News
10/3/2018
Department News
Accounting Grads Make the Grade on CPA Exam
Accounting Grads Make the Grade on CPA Exam
Accounting graduates from the Manning School of Business who took the CPA exam for the first time this year had a 59.7 percent pass rate, which ranks eighth out of 33 colleges and universities across the commonwealth.
10/3/2018
Department News
9/27/2018
Department News
RSM Ramps Up Recruiting Efforts at Manning School
RSM Ramps Up Recruiting Efforts at Manning School
Accounting alum Chris MacKenzie ’84, office managing partner at RSM, Boston, met with Manning School of Business faculty and students to ramp up recruiting efforts at the audit, tax and consulting firm.
9/27/2018
Department News
8/28/2018
Eagle-Tribune
In The News
Nudging Students into the Accounting Profession
Nudging Students into the Accounting Profession
Hoping to increase the pool of people who choose accounting as a profession, a trade group is launching an early college academy at Haverhill High School that will enable students to earn up to 12 college credits through UMass Lowell.
8/28/2018
Eagle-Tribune
In The News
5/22/2018
Department News
Manning School Celebrates Grad Students’ Success
Manning School Celebrates Grad Students’ Success
At its annual Hooding Ceremony, the Manning School of Business celebrated students who earned advanced degrees, including the inaugural graduating class of the Master of Science in Business Analytics program.
5/22/2018
Department News
5/18/2018
Department News
Data Analytics Students Shine at Research Symposium
Data Analytics Students Shine at Research Symposium
Junior business major Tyler Murphy and Master of Science in Engineering Management students Vignesh Shenbagarajan and Preeti Deshpande won for their oral presentations at the 21st annual Student Research & Community Engagement Symposium.
5/18/2018
Department News
5/11/2018
Department News
Manning School Inducts 45 Students into Beta Gamma Sigma
Manning School Inducts 45 Students into Beta Gamma Sigma
Forty-five undergraduate and graduate students from the Manning School of Business, along with three faculty members, were inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma international business honor society.
5/11/2018
Department News
4/11/2018
Department News
Accounting Program Earns IMA Endorsement
Accounting Program Earns IMA Endorsement
The Manning School of Business’ accounting program was endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants IMA, joining Babson College as the only institutions in New England to earn the recognition.
4/11/2018
Department News
3/5/2018
Department News
Business School’s New Associate Dean Takes Interdisciplinary Approach
Business School’s New Associate Dean Takes Interdisciplinary Approach
One of Jennifer Percival’s first initiatives this year as the new associate dean of the Manning School of Business has been to coordinate a call for mini research grants for interdisciplinary projects between faculty from the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences and the Manning School.
3/5/2018
Department News
2/28/2018
Department News
Manning School Partners with Global Accounting Organization
Manning School Partners with Global Accounting Organization
The Manning School of Business has received accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), which means accounting students now receive exemptions from nine of the ACCA’s 14 qualifying exams.
2/28/2018
Department News
9/26/2017
Featured Story
Career-Minded Students Get Their Hands on Salesforce
Career-Minded Students Get Their Hands on Salesforce
The Manning School of Business joined the Trailhead for Students Program, giving UML students from all disciplines free, hands-on experience with Salesforce customer relationship management software – and a leg up on the job market.
9/26/2017
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9/8/2017
Department News
Manning School Brings Corporate Leaders Together in Boston
Manning School Brings Corporate Leaders Together in Boston
The Manning School of Business hosted the Boston chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ annual meeting this summer at the UMass Club.
9/8/2017
Department News
5/19/2017
Department News
Graduate Business Students Honored at Hooding Ceremony
Graduate Business Students Honored at Hooding Ceremony
The Manning School of Business’ annual Hooding Ceremony honored scores of students receiving their advanced degrees, including the first cohort of Ph.D. graduates.
5/19/2017
Department News
5/11/2017
Featured Story
Manning School Graduates First Ph.D. Cohort
Manning School Graduates First Ph.D. Cohort
The first six graduates of the Manning School of Business’ Ph.D. program are starting their professional careers as tenure-track assistant professors at institutions around the world.
5/11/2017
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4/24/2017
Featured Story
Manning School’s New ‘Dream’ Home Open for Business
Manning School’s New ‘Dream’ Home Open for Business
The Manning School of Business begins a new era with the opening of the $47 million Pulichino Tong Business Center.
4/24/2017
Featured Story
1/17/2017
Department News
Manning School Welcomes 10 New Faculty Members
Manning School Welcomes 10 New Faculty Members
The Manning School of Business was proud to welcome 10 new faculty members — including eight assistant professors — this fall.
1/17/2017
Department News
12/21/2016
Department News
Pulichino Tong Business Center Nearing Completion
Pulichino Tong Business Center Nearing Completion
With construction almost complete on the $47 million Pulichino Tong Business Center, the Manning School of Business will begin to migrate to its new home this spring.
12/21/2016
Department News
9/27/2016
Featured Story
Richtermeyer Leads Manning School into 'New Era'
Richtermeyer Leads Manning School into 'New Era'
With more than 25 years of higher education experience, Sandra Richtermeyer is ready to lead the Manning School of Business into the future as its new dean.
9/27/2016
Featured Story
5/9/2016
Featured Story
And in this Corner: A Reality TV Star
And in this Corner: A Reality TV Star
Business student by day, professional wrestler by night, Cameron Zagami competes for $250,000 prize on Fox reality TV show “American Grit.”
5/9/2016
Featured Story
3/16/2016
Department News
Profs. Oztekin, Karim Recognized for Research Work
Profs. Oztekin, Karim Recognized for Research Work
Manning School of Business Profs. Asil Oztekin and Khondkar Karim were recognized for their outstanding contributions at the 2016 Faculty Research and Creative Work Symposium.
3/16/2016
Department News
2/11/2016
Featured Story
6 Taxing Questions for Accounting Prof
6 Taxing Questions for Accounting Prof
With tax season upon us, Janie Casello Bouges, an associate professor of accounting in the Manning School of Business, shares some words of wisdom on what to keep in mind when filing returns.
2/11/2016
Featured Story
1/28/2016
Featured Story
Bloomberg Finance Lab Open for Business
Bloomberg Finance Lab Open for Business
The Manning School of Business’ new Finance Lab and Trading Room connects students to Bloomberg’s powerful global network of real-time financial data, news and research tools.
1/28/2016
Featured Story
11/5/2015
Department News
Karim Balances the Books
Karim Balances the Books
As the newly appointed editor of a leading international research journal, Accounting Department Chair Khondkar Karim is helping boost the stock of the Manning School of Business.
11/5/2015
Department News
11/4/2015
Department News
Accounting Society Right at Home in Community
Accounting Society Right at Home in Community
Accounting Society gives back to the community by organizing volunteer days for students and faculty through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell.
11/4/2015
Department News
10/20/2015
Featured Story
SAP Alliance Gives Manning Students Edge
SAP Alliance Gives Manning Students Edge
As part of the SAP University Alliances Program, Manning School of Business students will be able to apply theoretical concepts to real-world cases using SAP’s leading global software.
10/20/2015
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5/15/2015
Featured Story
From Commencement to Work
From Commencement to Work
As nearly 3,800 graduates embark on the next chapter of their lives, many already have full-time jobs waiting for them following Commencement. Here’s a look at how a few of them did it.
5/15/2015
Featured Story
4/22/2015
Department News
Online Accounting Master’s Program Earns Notice
Online Accounting Master’s Program Earns Notice
4/22/2015
Department News
4/16/2015
Featured Story
Shining the Spotlight on Women in Business
Shining the Spotlight on Women in Business
The new Women in Business Speaker Series is designed to help strengthen the connection between female students in the Manning School of Business with successful alumnae.
4/16/2015
Featured Story
12/1/2014
Lowell Sun
In The News
Her Own Story to Tell
Her Own Story to Tell
For hardworking Nigerians, giving up on dreams isn't an option. Just as Monica Swaida put herself through a bachelor's program at UMass Lowell in three years after immigrating at the age of 18 to eventually become a Lowell business owner, Nigerians strive for success. And along the way, they make their feelings known loudly and clearly.
12/1/2014
Lowell Sun
In The News
11/19/2014
Department News
Ethics in the Workplace
Ethics in the Workplace
Craig Brown '00 gives his advice on the difference between success and failure in the financial industry. He suggests having strong moral principles, along with professionalism and honesty, to provide a framework for developing technical, leadership and people skills.
11/19/2014
Department News
11/19/2014
Department News
UMass Lowell Students Rank High in CPA Exam
UMass Lowell Students Rank High in CPA Exam
UMass Lowell students and alumni ranked at or above the level of private institutions in Massachusetts on the CPA exam, according to the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy.
11/19/2014
Department News
5/14/2014
Featured Story
Class of 2014 Gets Ready to Launch
Class of 2014 Gets Ready to Launch
With Commencement approaching, several graduating seniors reflect on their experiences at UMass Lowell, how they've changed and what comes next.
5/14/2014
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3/21/2014
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Grad Student Helps Locals with Tax Prep
Grad Student Helps Locals with Tax Prep
Summer Zhou, who is earning a master’s degree in accounting, is a tax assistance volunteer, helping local residents file their income taxes while getting valuable professional experience.
3/21/2014
Featured Story
11/22/2013
Featured Story
MSB Students Accounting Their Blessings
MSB Students Accounting Their Blessings
Accounting students pitched in at a Habitat for Humanity site in Lowell, helping with the final stages of four newly built new homes.
11/22/2013
Featured Story
11/13/2013
Featured Story
Manning School Launches Ph.D. Program
Manning School Launches Ph.D. Program
The Manning School of Business new Ph.D. program is off to a strong start, with enrollment exceeding expectations.
11/13/2013
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6/21/2013
Featured Story
Partnerships Bring International Students to Campus
Partnerships Bring International Students to Campus
Partnerships with universities in China and India are attracting new students to UMass Lowell.
6/21/2013
Featured Story
3/27/2013
Featured Story
Co-op Experience Provides Job-Search Edge
Co-op Experience Provides Job-Search Edge
A growing number of business students are getting professional experience through the co-op program and gaining an edge in the job market.
3/27/2013
Featured Story
3/1/2013
Featured Story
MSB Alum: Pursue Happiness Over Money
MSB Alum: Pursue Happiness Over Money
Fidelity exec Laura Pollard, MSB ’89, advised students to pursue happiness over money, to get professional experience as undergrads and to seek a balance between their professional and personal lives.
3/1/2013
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2/12/2013
Featured Story
Students Study International Business in Spain
Students Study International Business in Spain
Manning School of Business Asst. Prof. Silvia Salas led a two-week study abroad program in Barcelona, Spain over winter break during which students explored international management, collaborated with business students from across the globe and learned about the city’s unique cultural heritage.
2/12/2013
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12/10/2012
Featured Story
Former Apple Exec Advises Students on Careers, Life
Former Apple Exec Advises Students on Careers, Life
Ken Ratcliffe, an alumnus and former Apple executive, returned to campus to share his insights on careers and the business world as part of the Robert J. Manning Speaker Series.
12/10/2012
Featured Story
12/6/2012
Featured Story
Accounting Alums Give Students Career Tips
Accounting Alums Give Students Career Tips
More than 100 students from the Manning School of Business learned about accounting careers from successful alumni at the Accounting Forum.
12/6/2012
Featured Story
10/16/2012
Featured Story
Accounting Master’s Program Off to Strong Start
Accounting Master’s Program Off to Strong Start
Enrollment in the Manning School of Business’ newly launched Master of Science in Accounting program has exceeded expectations.
10/16/2012
Featured Story
9/17/2012
Featured Story
Business School is Booming
Business School is Booming
Enrollment in the Manning School of Business is growing, several new faculty members have been hired and planning for the new Pulichino Tong Business Building is ramping up.
9/17/2012
Featured Story
9/17/2012
Featured Story
Student Investors Beat the Street
Student Investors Beat the Street
The Manning School’s Student Managed Fund is up nearly 65 percent over five years while giving students exposure to real-world investing.
9/17/2012
Featured Story
5/30/2012
Featured Story
Class of 2012 Jumps Into Job Market
Class of 2012 Jumps Into Job Market
Many members of the class of 2012 have landed their coveted first post-college professional jobs.
5/30/2012
Featured Story
5/15/2012
Featured Story
Business Students Find Success in Campus Clubs
Business Students Find Success in Campus Clubs
Students in the Manning School of Business are getting hands-on experience and making professional contacts through campus clubs.
5/15/2012
Featured Story
4/18/2012
Featured Story
Young Professionals Offer Guidance to Business Majors
Young Professionals Offer Guidance to Business Majors
More than 100 students heard about strategies for building a successful career from three members of the Young Professionals of Greater Lowell at a recent Manning School of Business seminar.
4/18/2012
Featured Story
12/20/2011
Featured Story
Co-op Program Expands
Co-op Program Expands
UMass Lowell’s co-op education program has expanded, offering more students opportunities for professional experience while they pursue their degrees.
12/20/2011
Featured Story
7/1/2011
Featured Story
Business Professionals Honor Accounting Majors
Business Professionals Honor Accounting Majors
Three College of Management majors were recently honored by the Boston chapter of Financial Executives International.
7/1/2011
Featured Story
10/6/2010
Featured Story
Getting a Jump on the Competition
Getting a Jump on the Competition
If you’re an accounting major graduating this spring and you haven’t already started your job search, look out.
10/6/2010
Featured Story
6/23/2010
Featured Story
Business Majors Capture Honors
Business Majors Capture Honors
Three College of Management students were recently honored for their academic excellence by the Boston chapter of Financial Executives International.
6/23/2010
Featured Story
5/26/2010
Featured Story
College of Management Recognizes This Year’s Best and Brightest
College of Management Recognizes This Year’s Best and Brightest
The UMass Lowell chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society recognizing business excellence, recently inducted 33 new members.
5/26/2010
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1/13/2010
Featured Story
Rethinking the Responsibilities of Management Accounting
Rethinking the Responsibilities of Management Accounting
George Joseph, who teaches students accounting, contends that accounting shouldn’t just be about the financial bottom line: sustainability must also be factored into the strategic goals of a company.
1/13/2010
Featured Story
8/19/2009
Featured Story
Students Receive Second Chance at Calculus
Students Receive Second Chance at Calculus
Incoming freshmen received an opportunity to improve math skills and enter calculus.
8/19/2009
Featured Story
6/17/2009
Featured Story
Students, Alum Recognized by Professional Groups
Students, Alum Recognized by Professional Groups
College of Management students and one alum were recently honored by professional organizations for their achievements.
6/17/2009
Featured Story
3/25/2009
Featured Story
Bone Marrow Drive April 14, 15
Bone Marrow Drive April 14, 15
Prof. J. Stephen Collins shares how two bone-marrow donors saved his life to encourage UMass Lowell community to participate in drive.
3/25/2009
Featured Story
9/17/2008
Featured Story
Prof. Researches Indian Company's Sustainability Practices
Prof. Researches Indian Company's Sustainability Practices
Asst. Prof. George Joseph will research how Tata Steel can expand sustainability efforts using management accounting.
9/17/2008
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5/14/2008
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Professional Group Honors Management Students
Professional Group Honors Management Students
Three College of Management students were honored by Financial Executives International.
5/14/2008
Featured Story
2/20/2008
Featured Story
Gift Helps Accounting Department
Gift Helps Accounting Department
Jim Powers ’78 and Rich Sullivan’79, from the accounting firm of Powers and Sullivan, donated $37,500 to build a discretionary endowment for the Accounting Department.
2/20/2008
Featured Story
8/24/2006
Featured Story
UML’s Environmental Expertise Tapped by Wal-Mart
UML’s Environmental Expertise Tapped by Wal-Mart
UML’s Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) recently participated in Wal-Mart’s Earth to Earth workshop held at its Bentonville, Arkansas headquarters.
8/24/2006
Featured Story
6/21/2006
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Steve Collins Talks of IV Poles, Bathroom Tissue and Skimpy Gowns
Steve Collins Talks of IV Poles, Bathroom Tissue and Skimpy Gowns
“I brought my sense of humor and some patience, but left my dignity at the door..." This is one of Steven Collins’ many observations, recollections and reflections regarding his two-and-a-half-year ordeal with myelodysplasia.
6/21/2006
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3/8/2006
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Thompson Wins Top Spot in Delegate Caucus
Thompson Wins Top Spot in Delegate Caucus
Accounting Prof. Charles F. Thompson, a Methuen resident, was elected at that town’s February party caucus to a delegate’s seat representing the Methuen Democratic Party.
3/8/2006
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12/14/2005
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Alumni Share Insights on Accounting Law
Alumni Share Insights on Accounting Law
In the first Senior Executive Forum, two alumni accounting experts talked about the effect of the Sarbanes-Oakley law on the accounting profession.
12/14/2005
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