I would like to welcome all of you to this edition of Ledger.
The School of Accounting continues to be one of the most vibrant and dynamic communities of learning within the College of Business. With another successful academic year completed, our undergraduate and graduate students are well-prepared to launch or continue their professional careers. Through partnerships with some of the region’s leading accounting firms, alumni and industry leaders, we create relationships that enhance the educational experience and open doors for our students. In this issue, we highlight the sponsorships and connections that PwC, EY and Kaufman Rossin foster for our students, who are often cited as the brightest and most industrious professionals that accounting firms are privileged to hire.
The faculty at the School of Accounting keeps our students ahead of the game with expert teaching and cutting-edge research. The depth of their research and commitment to the profession inspires both their colleagues and their students. Take a look at some of our faculty publications in this issue to see how their research bridges the world of accounting, finance and management, reflecting how the profession is becoming increasingly collaborative and complex. The addition of a new graduate track in forensics and our planned addition of a joint degree in assurance and business analytics is further evidence that our students will be ready for the challenges of a profession that is continually evolving.
Our focus is always to continue to explore other opportunities to expand the learning environment for the student population. In keeping with our mission to be WorldsAhead, we are especially excited about our ACCA qualification, which is truly a global passport for our accounting students. Ours is an international community, and through this unique collaboration, students have a distinct advantage in into today’s global business environment.
For the College of Business and the School of Accounting to continue to support the growing demand for its programs, it is imperative that all of us, as stakeholders, become involved in this process, in order to ensure that future generations are afforded the same opportunities we have had. Through our participation, we are making an impact by helping FIU to create the future business leaders of the global community.
Yours truly,
Alfredo N. Cepero
Assurance Partner
BDO USA, LLP
