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EKU Accounting Meet the Firms 2021

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, EKU's College of Business Accounting Program hosted its annual "Meet the Firms" night.  Held each fall, this networking event provides a venue for students and firms to interact in a professional setting. 

EKU Accounting Program Endorsed by IMA

College Dean, Dr. Tom Erekson, and Dr. Oliver Feltus, Chair

Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Business has announced its accounting program has earned endorsement by IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession.

EKU Hosts IMA Student Night

Vice Atrium filled with students for IMA student night

EKU's School of Business hosted the Blue Grass IMA Student Night on Thursday, February 21. The event was another opportunity for students to engage with industry professionals from around the region. EKU and five other schools in the area were represented by students who arrived to take part in the meeting, held in Vice Atrium in EKU's Business and Technology Center.   

Claude K. Smith Endowed Lecture Series on Accounting | Ginger White

Virginia "Ginger" R. White

The Claude K. Smith Endowed Lecture Series on Accounting is designed to provide Eastern Kentucky University students with the opportunity to hear, meet, network with, and learn from nationally recognized experts in the accounting profession. Additionally, the lecture series will be available to members of the accounting profession and the general community.

EKU Accounting Class Partners with Local Agencies for Free Income Tax Preparation

EKU accounting students work with VITA clients to prepare their tax returns

An Eastern Kentucky University accounting class is again partnering with the Central Kentucky Economic Empowerment Project and Kentucky River Foothills Community Action Agency to offer basic income tax preparation for those making $58,000 or less.

Fall 2018 'Meet the Firms' Slated for September 24

EKU Accounting Program Hosts 'Meet the Firms' night

On Monday, September 24, 2018, EKU Accounting will host its annual 'Meet the Firms' night.  Held each fall, this professional networking event provides a venue for students and firms to interact in a professional setting.

Accounting Degree Now Available Online

EKU Online graphic

Beginning this fall, Eastern Kentucky University will be the first Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International-accredited program in Kentucky to offer a fully online degree in accounting.

"Corporate Whistleblower" Cooper to Speak

Cynthia Cooper

Cynthia Cooper, best-selling author, consultant and internationally recognized voice for ethical leadership, will speak at Eastern Kentucky University on Wednesday, March 28, and on Thursday, March 29.

AFIS selects Tracy Wilkerson as 2018 distinguished alum

Tracy Wilkerson

EKU's Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems, along with the School of Business, is pleased to announce that Ms. Tracy Wilkerson has been selected as their departmental distinguished alum for 2018.

Ms. Wilkerson will be honored during a presentation on Friday, April 13, at the School of Business College to Careers Conference.

Whitehouse Named 2018 AFIS Distinguished Senior

Mr. Timothy M. Whitehouse has been named the 2018 Distinguished Senior for EKU's Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems. He will be honored during a presentation on Friday, April 13, at the School of Business College to Careers Conference.

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