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Study Finds 'Big 4' Auditing Firms Respond to Negative News Coverage
Negative news caused the four largest firms to increase audit attention and improve audit quality. A study confirms the media’s watchdog role.
Former Accounting Department Chair James Modisette Dies at Age 88
James P. Modisette, former chair of the accounting department who had a 33-year career at the University of Arkansas, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Fayetteville. He was 88.
Walton College Chapter, Students Win Awards at Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting
Students from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas won several awards and recognitions at the annual Beta Alpha Psi national meeting held this month.
Data Science Bachelor's Degree First of Its Kind at University of Arkansas
The program will give students the chance to study with faculty from three colleges — the College of Engineering, the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Waller to Receive Supply Chain Distinguished Service Award
Walton College Dean Matthew Waller will receive the industry’s highest honor during the CSCMP EDGE 2020 Live Conference in September.
Seven Faculty Members Selected to Participate in Paid Course Conversion Program
Jennifer Beasley, Myra Haulmark, Lynn Meade, Laurie Apple, Claretha Hughes, Sheila Smith and Jonathan Marion will participate in the paid Open Educational Resources Course Conversion Program.
Three New Business Graduate Degrees Created to Meet Industry Demand
Master’s degrees in professional accounting, applied business analytics and supply chain management will be offered this fall.
Webinar to Recruit Peace Corps Volunteers for Multiple U of A Graduate Programs
A Zoom information session scheduled for Friday, May 1, will provide general information about graduate programs in more than 15 academic areas for returning Peace Corps volunteers.
Accounting Department Named for William Dillard
Department of Accounting in the Sam M. Walton College of Business named for Dillard’s Inc. founder.
Accounting Team Invited to Prestigious Deloitte Audit Innovation Challenge
Will Spense, Katie Teal, Tayler Wickman, Shalu Jivan, Hayden De Voe and Braxton Barker represented the university at the competition.