In recent years, esports competitions have become more popular, drawing competitors from around the world. As this growth has continued, new competitions have emerged in unexpected fields, with one providing a unique opportunity for business professionals and students—Microsoft Excel competitions. Spreadsheets are not exactly synonymous with esports and competitions, but Excel competitions have found their… Read more »
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Accounting Department Hosts Open House for Students
In the spring of 2023, Senior Lecturer Diane Biagioni invited her students to stop by and chat with her and their fellow classmates at an informal open house, which she called “Meet, Greet, & Have a Treat.” The idea was to give students an opportunity to make connections with one another, which is important in… Read more »
So Many Options: Intro to Careers in Accounting Helps Students Find the Right Job for Them
When Professor Dave Greene originally created the A313 Intro to Careers in Accounting class, the fundamental idea was to make sure students understood that there is no linear path to a career in accounting. “This class shows them that they have many choices beyond simply two or three areas and that an accounting degree opens… Read more »
New Rising Leaders Board Connects Recent Graduates with Current Students to Help Them Envision Future Career Paths
In February 2024, Kelley’s accounting department launched the Rising Leaders Board to connect former students who graduated from 1 to 10 years ago. This timeframe ensures that these board members will be 35 years old or younger. Targeting this demographic is important because these are the people launching their careers. If they work for public… Read more »
Undergraduate Accounting Certificate Program is Hugely Beneficial to Students
Every year thousands of undergraduate students hope to be admitted into the Kelley School of Business. Unfortunately, there is only room for roughly 2,500. For those who are not in that initial group of direct admits but are interested in business education, they often pursue majors in the Luddy School of Informatics or the O’Neill… Read more »
Accounting Spotlight March 2024 – Mia Furnanz
Mia Furnanz received her degree from Indiana University in Accounting and Law, Ethics and Decision-Making (LEAD) in 2022. Why did you choose to major in accounting? When I first started at Kelley, I decided to major in Finance because I thought it would lead to more career opportunities for me. However, once I had taken… Read more »
Accounting Spotlight March 2024 – Kaitlyn Selfridge
Kaitlyn Selfridge received her degree in Accounting from Indiana University with a co-major in Digital Technology Management in 2023. Why did you choose to major in accounting? The biggest reason I picked accounting as my major was because I liked that it left a lot of doors open after graduating. Accounting lends itself to such… Read more »
Accounting Spotlight February 2024 – Diego Ortiz
Diego Ortiz is receiving his graduate degree from Indiana University in Accounting and in 2024. His undergraduate degree was also at IU in Finance and Accounting in 2023. Why did you choose to major in accounting? Everyone tells you accounting is the language of business, but it’s not until you have some real-world experience that… Read more »
Accounting Spotlight February 2024 – Sara Stelter
Sara Stelter is receiving her graduate degree from Indiana University in Accounting and Data Analytics in 2024. Her undergraduate degree was also at IU in Accounting in 2023. Why did you choose to major in accounting? I decided early in high school that I wanted to go into business, but I wasn’t sure what specific… Read more »
Accounting Spotlight October 2023 – Haley Polk
Haley received her undergraduate degree (double major) in Accounting and Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation in 2022 from Kelley. Haley also received her graduate degree in Accounting at Kelley in 2023. Why did you choose to major in accounting? When I first came to IU, I was just majoring in entrepreneurship. I wasn’t entirely sure what… Read more »