Fall 2019 Newsletter

Message from the Chair

Laurel Franzen, Ph.D.

The 2019-20 academic year is off to a great start and I am excited to begin my tenure as chair of the LMU Department of Accounting. I hope you enjoy reading our first-ever digital issue filled with the latest accounting news and highlights. We look forward to another successful year ahead! More

Accounting alumnus of the year

Michael J. Good '96

Mike shared some valuable career advice and life lessons with students at the Accounting Banquet that have served him well throughout his accomplished career at CohnReznick. More

giving back

Alan Cherry Legacy Continues After Retirement

Five years have passed since Alan Cherry retired from LMU, yet he continues to make an impact on the university through his scholarship fund and planned gift. More

new faculty spotlight

Anthony Menendez

Tony joined LMU this fall as the George A. Dasaro Clinical Assistant Professor of Accounting where he teaches auditing and fraud examination courses, two areas in which he has extensive experience. More

student spotlight

Jessica Ashley Dy

Senior accounting major Jessica Ashley, or "Jashley" as she's known across campus, has been making her mark both inside and outside the classroom. Find out why her family inspired her to pursue a career in accounting. More

Leading Experts Examine Top Issues in Accounting

The Department of Accounting brought in three distinguished guest speakers during the 2018-19 academic year who shared insights on professional skepticism, California taxes and doing business with purpose. Video replays available. More

professor of the year

James Plečnik, Ph.D.

Though the subject matter of his courses can be dense, James has quickly earned a reputation for being an attentive instructor who cares deeply about the success of his students. Now he takes on a new role as advisor to the Accounting Society. More

in memoriam

R. Chad Dreier '69

Highly regarded as one of LMU’s most successful alums, Mr. Dreier passed away on Dec. 29, 2018, succumbing to cancer at the age of 71. He is remembered for his many philanthropic efforts to his alma mater. More

Upcoming Events

paul a. grosch lecture series

Innovating the Future of Audit

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019
7:15 p.m. in Hilton 100

Artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics, machine learning, and robotic process automation are trending buzzwords at the moment, but what do they mean for auditors and accountants? Andrea Schulz, an audit senior manager in KPMG’s Silicon Valley Office, will explore the emerging technologies that are poised to transform the profession. More

Webinar

M.S. in Accounting Info Session

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

Prospective M.S. in Accounting students are invited to participate in an information session via webinar to learn more about our top-ranked program, including curriculum, admission requirements and application deadlines. RSVP

save the date!

Accounting Society Spring Banquet

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Marina del Rey Marriott

A date has been set for the 2020 Accounting Society Spring Banquet! Please mark your calendars for Thursday, April 23. An official invitation will be sent out in the spring. Hope to see you there!

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