Student and faculty spotlights from the Accounting DEI Taskforce Committee
Haoyu received his undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, and Operations Management from Kelley in 2023. Haoyu is currently a Masters of Science student at Kelley and expects to graduate in Why did you choose to major in accounting? I chose accounting because it is the language of business. It provides crucial knowledge for interpreting business… Read more »
Thomas received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Kelley in 2023. Thomas is an Incoming Audit Associate at Grant Thornton LLP in their Chicago office. Why did you choose to major in accounting? I think Accounting is the major at Kelley that gives you the most flexibility in your career. Accountants are needed everywhere, and… Read more »
Tiffany is an undergraduate student majoring in Accounting and LEAD (law, ethics, and decision-making) and will graduate at the end of this semester in May 2023. What is your favorite part of being an accounting student at Kelley? My favorite part of being an accounting student at Kelley is taking courses with our brilliant accounting… Read more »
Alejandro is finishing up his Master’s in Accounting with Data Analytics (MSADA) at Kelley and will graduate at the end of this semester in May 2023. Alejandro also received his undergraduate degree in accounting from Kelley in 2022. What is your favorite part of being an accounting student at Kelley? My favorite part of being… Read more »
Professor P.J. Hoffman is a faculty member in the Accounting Department at Kelley. What classes do you teach/have you taught at Kelley? I teach intermediate and advanced financial courses to accounting and finance majors. In the undergraduate program, I teach Intermediate Accounting I (BUS-A 311) to accounting majors, Management Decisions and Financial Reporting (BUS-A 310) to… Read more »
Aramide Ogunmekan is an undergraduate student majoring in Accounting and International Business with a Minor in Music. Aramide expects to graduate in May 2024. What is your favorite part of being an accounting student at Kelley? My favorite parts of being an accounting major are the variety of unique opportunities available. I’ve been able to… Read more »
Professor Christina Paparcuri is a faculty member in the Accounting Department at Kelley. What classes do you teach/have you taught at Kelley? I teach BUS-A329 Taxes and Decision Making. What do you enjoy most about interacting with Kelley students? My students in A329 consistently impress me with their thoughtful questions about tax law in general… Read more »
A “Seat the Table” aims to introduce a diverse group of students to accounting. The event on February 9th will welcome 10-12 professionals and 40-50 students, to “sit at the table” with their peers, faculty, and professionals for a light meal and a discussion of the exciting career opportunities that await students in the field… Read more »
Tarrek El-Saadi is an undergraduate student triple majoring in Accounting, Economic Consulting, and Operations Management at the Kelley School of Business. Tarrek previously served in the United States Marine Corps. What is your favorite part of being an accounting student at Kelley? My favorite part about being an accounting student at Kelley is that instead of… Read more »
Amber Champion earned a Master of Science in Accounting (2019) from the Kelley School of Business. Amber currently works in Atlanta, GA, as a Senior Technology Risk Consultant in the Business Consulting practice of Ernst & Young. Why did you choose to major in accounting? Becoming an accountant was something that I’ve always envisioned for… Read more »