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We invite you to join us on Monday, November 18 to celebrate our incredible alumni! Each year, we set our ledgers aside to honor those among us who lead the industry and support the department during the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting Alumni Awards. Held annually since 2010, the event features a series of awards that recognize emerging leaders, influential professionals, and lifetime achievers. Event Details: Ball State Alumni Center @ 5:30pm, dinner at 6pm See the link below to register and see the 2024 honorees. Please RSVP by November 11! https://lnkd.in/gqyFV4zD Thank you for supporting tomorrow’s accounting leaders through?your sponsorship?of the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting Alumni Awards. Your generosity provides for accounting-specific scholarships and educational opportunities for Ball State accounting students!

As we move toward the 14th Annual Accounting Alumni Awards on Nov 18th, join us as we honor a few our of past award winners and recognize their achievements in a series of Alumni Spotlights. --- Jim earned his BBA and MBA from Eastern Kentucky University. He then joined Ernst & Young, and rose to the position of senior manager. He left Ernst & Young to serve KFC Corp. as Vice President and Corporate Controller. In 1993, he began the pursuit of his PhD from the University of Kentucky, which he earned in 1997. Jim then joined the accounting faculty of Ball State University. He earned tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor, and served on the faculty with distinction until his retirement. Professor Duncan earned many recognitions during his teaching career. He was named Outstanding Teaching Assistant at the University of Kentucky in 1996. At Ball State, Jim was a multiple recipient of the Dean’s teaching award; he received the Miller College of Business Outstanding Teaching award; and he received the Delta Sigma Pi outstanding teaching award for three consecutive years. "I enjoyed my 22 years as a faculty member with the hundreds of students I was blessed to serve in classes, both masters of accounting students and undergraduate students. I also enjoyed my 20 years as faculty advisor to Accounting Club in which I weekly interacted with professionals from accounting firms, companies, and government bodies."

Curious about where a Master's in Accounting (MSA) from Ball State University can take you? Join us on September 11th for an exclusive session! ?? Connect directly with MSA alumni and current students, dive into our curriculum, get introduced to the Accelerated Master's Program (including the 3+1 option), and get all your application questions answered. Don't miss this chance to shape your future with insights from those who’ve been where you are now. See you there!

Kicking off the fall semester with our MSA orientation has been incredible! ?? We had a dynamic and inspiring day featuring a keynote speech by Michael Earley, engaging insights from faculty panelists Reza Espahbodi, Kelsey Brasel, and Nadra Pencle, as well as valuable perspectives from our distinguished alumni—Eric Flueckiger, Justin R. Proctor, and Trent Wilson. We also heard from our promising young alumni, including Ryan McMonagle, MSA, CPA, Deborah E., Keith Hartley, and Jeff Cull Jr.. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this orientation a success! ?? Let’s extend a warm welcome to the MSA Class of 2025! This year promises to be filled with challenges, growth, and learning. Together, we’ll tackle every obstacle and achieve great things. Here’s to a remarkable year ahead! ???? #MSAOrientation #WelcomeClassof2025 #FutureLeaders

It was an honor to be part of the Masters in Accounting Orientation yesterday as both a panelist and a host of the Jeopardy game! I am excited for the experience these incoming students are going to receive from this program, especially considering I was in their shoes just a few months ago! Thank you to Sharon Huang, Ph.D. for inviting me back to take part in this orientation and Jeff Cull Jr. for helping create and host the Jeopardy game! #BSU #ChirpChirp #Accounting

As we move toward the 14th Annual Accounting Alumni Awards on Nov 18th, join us as we honor a few our of past award winners and recognize their achievements in a series of Alumni Spotlights. --- Greg Arnott graduated from Ball State University in 1980. Upon graduation, he joined BKD (now FORVIS Marzars) at their Indianapolis office and worked there through his entire public accounting career, 34 years. During his tenure at BKD, Greg served as lead audit partner on a variety of clients. After retiring from public accounting in 2014, Greg joined the accounting faculty of Ball State University as a full-time instructor because he wanted to give back to the university and share his experience with his students. He served on the faculty with distinction for five years. Greg Arnott has also been honored by the Miller College of Business with an Award of Distinction in 2010, and by the Department of Accounting with an Award of Excellence in 2014. He is a member of the Ball State Beneficence Society and a mentor in the SOAR program. Words of Advice for Ball State Accounting Students: "Be curious and always want to learn more. This is not limited to just accounting, tax or finance but applies to general knowledge, arts, sciences, current events, etc." "Also, be open to opinions and beliefs different from your own. This will help you better understand others and find the best answers to problems and allow for the greatest opportunity to be successful in whatever you do! Be flexible and willing to change." "I love this quote: 'I can't control which way the wind blows, but I can adjust my sails to get to my destination'."

Join us on Monday, September 23rd for an impactful day of learning and networking at the Continuing Professional Education & Accounting Career Fair at Ball State University! Gain valuable insights from Dr. Jim Schmutte, Professor Emeritus of Accounting, as he leads the "2024 Accounting and Auditing Update." This course will cover the latest changes in accounting and reporting, with a focus on their implications for private companies and non-profit organizations. Plus, earn 4 CPE credits applicable to Indiana’s A&A requirements and the GAO Yellow Book! Additionally, the Accounting Career Fair that follows will offer the opportunity to network with peers, faculty, and accounting and business students. Come, socialize, enjoy some food, and meet our students! Schedule: CPE Course: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Student Center, Room 301 Accounting Career Fair: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Student Center, Cardinal Hall RSVP by August 31st to secure your spot! CPE Course: $50 per person Career Fair: $100 per table Reservations made be placed here: CPE Event: https://lnkd.in/gmk2Sgs4 Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your expertise and expand your professional network! ?? For more details or to RSVP, contact the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting at [email protected] or call 765-285-3396.

Each year, we set our ledgers aside to honor those among us who lead the industry and support the department during the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting Alumni Awards. Held annually since 2010, the event features a series of awards that recognize emerging leaders, influential professionals, and lifetime achievers. Support tomorrow’s accounting leaders through?your sponsorship?of the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting Alumni Awards. Your generosity provides for accounting-specific scholarships and educational opportunities for Ball State accounting students. Alumni Awards Event:?https://lnkd.in/gyf3n6gX