accounting

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. 

Aug 26, 2010

Beasley Receives Research Award

The American Accounting Association honored professor Mark Beasley with its Distinguished Contributions to the Accounting Literature Award. 

Apr 21, 2010

Business, Accounting Accredited

The College of Management earned continuing accreditation for business degree programs and first-time accreditation for accounting programs. 

Aug 13, 2009

Professor Appointed to Federal Board

D. Scott Showalter, teaching professor in the Department of Accounting and retired partner at KPMG LLP, was appointed to a five-year term on the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. 

Jun 15, 2009

Planting for the Future

Brent Droege, a senior in NC State's College of Management's bachelor of accounting program, is working to help troubled youth in his community begin to realize their potential by giving them real-life work experience. Droege recently launched a seasonal lawn care business – The Agape Lawn Company – to help young people between 14 and 22 develop landscaping skills, earn money and get a taste of entrepreneurship.