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Feb 4, 2019

Gap Between Corporate Earnings, Non-Financial Measures Affects Forecasting

The larger the disconnect between a company’s earnings and its non-financial measures, the more the company overestimates its actual performance. 
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Jun 19, 2018

Study: Tax Havens and Limited Regulation Increase Risk for Shareholders

Some publicly held companies are incorporated in tax haven countries, ostensibly to increase value for shareholders. But new research finds that this can lead to practices that benefit executives at the cost of shareholders. 

Jun 29, 2017

Global Survey: Execs Reporting Significant Risks – But Less-Than-Robust Efforts to Address Them

A global survey of executives finds that most view the world as increasingly risky, but most report their organizations are not developing more robust risk management processes. 

Mar 16, 2017

Survey: Corporate Risks Rising – But Risk Management Efforts Not Keeping Pace

New research finds most executives see risks increasing in both number and complexity – but those same executives say their organizations’ risk management efforts may not be staying abreast of those risks. 

Feb 9, 2017

Poole College Offers Free Tax Sessions

Beginning Saturday, accounting students from the Poole College of Management will provide free tax preparation services for those who have made $64,000 or less during calendar year 2016. Other dates are Feb. 25, March 18 and April 8. 

Feb 2, 2017

Two Pack Grads Playing in Super Bowl LI

Starting offensive guard Joe Thuney and reserve quarterback Jacoby Brissett both earned their degrees from NC State before heading off to play for the NFL's New England Patriots. Sunday, the two rookies hope to help their team win Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons in Houston. 

Jan 18, 2017

Study Finds Current Corporate Sustainability Reporting Misses the Mark

A new study finds corporate sustainability reporting often focuses on issues that are unimportant to stakeholders, and offers specific suggestions to improve the content of future reporting efforts. 

Feb 17, 2016

Accounting for the Arts

Accounting professor Roby Sawyers is a loyal supporter of Arts NC State. 

Jun 29, 2015

Study: Even Fraud-Savvy Investors Often Look for the Wrong Red Flags

Researchers have found that most investors who are vigilant about corporate fraud are tracking warning signs that are only clear after it’s too late to protect their investment. 

Mar 2, 2015

Protections, Not Money, Can Boost Internal Corporate Whistleblowing

New research finds that strong, reliable anti-retaliation policies can encourage employees to notify internal authorities of possible wrongdoing, but that offering monetary incentives does not necessarily influence whistleblowing behavior – or at least not right away. 

May 13, 2013

Profs to Analyze Tax Reform

NC State professors Roby Sawyers and Mike Walden will join a team of experts from the UNC system to analyze and estimate the economic impact of the tax reform plan under consideration in the state Senate. 

May 16, 2012

Williams Receives Fellowship

Accounting professor Paul Williams has been awarded the first Ernst & Young Faculty Research Fellows Award in the Poole College of Management. 

Feb 8, 2012

Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Help

NC State accounting students will provide free assistance with tax returns for students, university employees and local residents who earn less than $49,000. 

Apr 26, 2011

Bye-Bye Balance Sheet

Textiles professor Helmut Hergeth uses a board game to help students visualize accounting principles. 

Feb 15, 2011

Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Help

Accounting students in the Poole College of Management will provide free assistance in completing income tax returns for students, university employees and community members who earn less than $49,000.