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Arizona State University (W.P. Carey)

Graduate School (Business) • Tempe, AZ •  

Graduate School (Business) • Tempe, AZ

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Arizona State University (W.P. Carey) Business School Overview

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University (W.P. Carey) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting, consulting, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, general management, health care administration, international business, leadership, marketing, management information systems, production/operations management, organizational behavior, portfolio management, real estate, sports business, supply chain management/logistics, quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research, tax, technology, and transportation. Its tuition is full-time: $29,376 per year (in-state); full-time: $51,290 per year (out-of-state); part-time: $28,626 per year (in-state); part-time: $28,626 per year (out-of-state); executive: $43,876 per year (in-state); executive: $43,876 per year (out-of-state); specialty master's: $29,376 per year (in-state); and specialty master's: $51,290 per year (out-of-state). At graduation, 83.70 percent of graduates of the full-time program are employed.

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Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Specialty Masters, Executive MBA, Online Programs

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Where access meets excellence

The W. P. Carey School is home to 29 departments ranked top 30 by U.S. News — this is truly where access meets excellence. With connections to proud alumni and partnerships with institutions in countries on six continents, the impact of W. P. Carey extends into every corner of the world. More importantly, because of the reputation of the W. P. Carey School — and the quality of our academic departments and students — companies nationwide recruit our graduates and work alongside our faculty members to deliver key insights into our curricula and research.

We're redefining academic research

The W. P. Carey School is home to more than 20 research centers and labs, working with government agencies, regulatory bodies, public and privately held firms, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to study economies, benchmark industry practices, and identify emerging business issues that affect productivity and competitiveness.

We're reengineering business education

A commitment to a small, tight-knit community. The resources of America’s largest university. World-renowned faculty whose research reframes the way we think about business. Each year, the W. P. Carey School of Business welcomes thousands of students from nearly 100 countries. Their diversity, passion, and global thinking will drive new ideas for decades to come.

To meet the demands of our students and the marketplace, we constantly evaluate and introduce degree options and flexible formats to ensure that a quality business education is always within reach. And we leverage ASU’s approach to interdisciplinary education, tapping into the expertise of schools and colleges across the New American University — engineering, law, design, communication, sustainability, and more.

We're meeting students — and careers — where they are

Because of their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and achievements, W. P. Carey students are highly sought after by regional, national, and international corporations. Their foundational knowledge, flexibility, leadership development, and drive—combined with world-class, innovative resources from the W. P. Carey Career Services Center — help deliver one of the highest employment rates for new graduates among U.S. business schools. Our alumni network spans the globe with more than 100,000 alumni who represent highly regarded companies from diverse industries, including manufacturing, technology, retail, banking, accounting, entertainment, and food, as well as smaller entrepreneurial firms and respected nonprofit organizations.

At the W. P. Carey School of Business, we don’t just ask “What’s next.” We answer it.

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MBA Program Rankings

• # 32 in Best Business Schools  (tie)
• # 28 in Part-time MBA  (tie)

Business School Specialty Rankings

• in Accounting
• in Business Analytics
• in Entrepreneurship
• in Executive MBA
• # 6 in Information Systems
• # 8 in International
• in Management
• in Marketing
• # 11 in Production / Operations  (tie)
• # 9 in Project Management
• in Real Estate
• # 3 in Supply Chain / Logistics

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• accounting consulting
• economics entrepreneurship
• ethics finance
• general management health care administration
• international business leadership
• marketing management information systems
• production/operations management organizational behavior
• portfolio management real estate
• sports business supply chain management/logistics
• quantitative analysis/statistics and operations research tax
• technology transportation

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Arizona State University

The W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University is one of the largest business schools in the United States with nearly 20,000 students pursuing undergraduate, master's, and PhD degrees.

Solutions for the planet mean developing problem-solvers from around the globe. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to thousands of outstanding students who join us every year from around the world, the W. P. Carey School welcomes diversity and encourages global thinking.

Because of the reputation of the W. P. Carey School — and the quality of our academic departments and students — companies nationwide recruit our graduates and work alongside our faculty members to deliver key insights into our curricula and research.

The W. P. Carey MBA is available in five distinct formats, depending on when and where you’ll learn — Full-time, Part-time, Online, Executive — meets students where they are to propel their future careers. Our specialized master’s programs bring forward the resources of America’s largest university to give you the choice of degrees across business industries. Choose from degrees in accountancy, business analytics, finance, global logistics, information systems management, real estate development, and taxation — or choose for the two newest specialized master’s degrees, in economics or supply chain management, recruiting for the inaugural cohort this year.

A more connected network of alumni and peers, a thriving business landscape powered by the entrepreneurial spirit — ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business offers not just a world-class business education, but one you can match with your passions and goals.

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Accounting services.

We provide accounting services for general operating, local, auxiliary, restricted, custodial, clearing, technology and research initiative funds. We also handle external financial reporting, including preparing ASU's annual audited financial report. If you have questions about the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report or audit, email  Financial Services Accounting or call 480-965-7236. 

Main office: Call 480-965-3601 or fax 480-965-2683.

Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable processes payments to university suppliers for goods and services. In addition, reimbursements are processed to students, faculty and staff for certain purchases made for ASU business purposes. 

Mail Code: 5912 Contact 480-965-3511 or fax 480-965-1661

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Debt and Plant Fund Accounting

The Debt and Plant Fund Accounting area manages the issuance and administration of the university's long-term debt, bonds, certificates of participation, capital leases and purchases. We monitor all plant fund accounts and those from debt-financed construction proceeds to ensure timely, appropriate use of the proceeds. The DPFA monitors all capital assets and provides the depreciation expense information in the university’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

The FMS is the financial system of record for the university, encompassing accounting and procurement activities. Visit the FMS webpage  for a project description, FAQs and more information.

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PhD in Accountancy

Be among the best in the nation.

Consistently ranked in the top 20 by Public Accounting Report, the PhD program in Accounting offers world-class faculty and exceptional doctoral education.  The purpose of our PhD program is to train and prepare students for academic careers at institutions having research and teaching missions.  We focus on training students for state-of-the-art archival research, and we encourage joint research projects with our faculty.  The program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours of graduate work beyond the baccalaureate degree. The typical time to complete the degree is four to five years.

Students are admitted to the PhD program in Accounting on a full-time, residential basis only. Students typically work 20 hours per week as a research assistant or teaching assistant during the academic year and receive a financial package that includes a stipend of at least $35,000 per year, full tuition waiver, health insurance subsidy, and professional development funds. Contact Professor Ken Shaw , School of Accountancy Director of Graduate Studies, for more information on the financial support package and application process. 

Degree Requirements

Prerequisites for admission to the PhD program are a minimum of two calculus courses (and preferably three), an introductory statistics course, and intermediate-level microeconomic theory. Students typically enroll for ten hours a semester, and the course work requirements are completed in two and one-half years (five semesters). The sixth semester (winter of the third year) is spent preparing for and taking the comprehensive written examination, and the fourth year in writing the research thesis. The University of Missouri requires 72 total hours of course work beyond a baccalaureate degree. Specific course work requirements are: 18 hours in doctoral-level accounting research courses; 15 hours of course work in supporting theoretical fields; 18 hours of course work in research tools (statistics, research design, quantitative methods); A minimum of 14 hours enrollment in ACCT 9090: Research in Accounting.

Accounting Requirements

Students are required to take five research seminars: accounting research methods (ACCT 9460); financial accounting (ACCT 9466); auditing (ACCT 9444); international accounting (ACCT 9419), and tax accounting (ACCT 9457). In addition, students enroll in ACCT 9401 while completing the first-year summer paper (see below).

Supporting Field Requirements

Students are required to take 15 hours in supporting fields. There is flexibility in tailoring each student's program, though generally the choices come from the fields of economics, finance, organizational studies, or cognitive psychology.*

*All programs of study must be approved by the student’s doctoral committee.

First-Year Summer Paper

During the summer after their first full year in the program, students work on an original research paper under the direction of a faculty mentor.  Students enroll in ACCTCY 9401 for three credit hours. Students identify a research topic and obtain approval from a faculty mentor by June 1. Students must present their papers to School of Accountancy faculty and PhD students by September 30 of their second year of the program.  The School of Accountancy PhD Policy Committee evaluates the paper and presentation as either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.  Students who do not complete the first-year paper and presentation will be dismissed from the program.

Satisfactory completion of the first-year summer paper and its presentation are not contingent on obtaining statistically significant results . However, these papers must contain the elements of top-tier academic research: Development of a research question and its importance, an in-depth literature review, research design, and empirical results. 

The due date for applications and supporting materials is December 1 for admission in the following fall semester. Earlier applications are strongly encouraged, and applications will be reviewed as they are received. While applications received before the deadline will receive first priority, we will continue to accept applications after the deadline. Admission to the PhD program in accountancy is highly selective. Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of academic accomplishment, intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm for discovery, and a general understanding of the demands of a doctoral program. Prior academic coursework, research experience, and employment activities in accountancy are encouraged but not required.

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TEACHING ASSISTANTS: ORAL-ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

All PhD students are evaluated annually to assess their progress in the program. The evaluations for first- and second-year students are conducted by the PhD program coordinator. The evaluations for dissertation-stage students are conducted by their dissertation committee chairs.

During the academic year, students are assigned to work as research assistants for faculty members in the department. These assignments allow students to develop proficiency in research methods and often lead to coauthored projects with faculty. 

Another important objective of the PhD program is to provide candidates with the opportunity to develop classroom instructional skills. To achieve this objective, doctoral students are assigned first as teaching assistants and then later as instructors to teach undergraduate courses. These assignments require candidates to plan, conduct, and administer one course section per semester. During their time in the PhD program, students typically have the opportunity to teach two times. To prepare for the teaching experience, doctoral students attend various teaching-related events sponsored by the School of Accountancy, the Trulaske College of Business, and the University of Missouri.

Accountancy Research at Mizzou

Research workshop.

The School of Accountancy has a weekly research workshop that meets on Friday mornings to discuss current research-in-progress presented by faculty and PhD students, and by invited faculty from other universities. Attendance is required at these seminars, and written critiques of selected papers may also be required.

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Sample plan of study.

A sample plan of study is provided below. This sample is for a student who takes 15 “supporting field” credit hours in finance and economics.  Other supporting fields and courses are possible.  Students must also take 18 credit hours in “research tools” in the fields of statistics and economics.

All ACCTCY, ECONOM, FINANC, and STAT courses are 3 credits each, except for ACCTCY 9090.  The number of credits for each occurrence of ACCTCY 9090 is shown in parentheses in the sample plan below.

Year 1: Fall Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1)
• ACCTCY 9460 OVERVIEW OF ACCOUNTING RESEARCH
• ECONOM 7370 QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS
• STAT 7150 APPLIED CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS 
• STAT 7510 APPLIED STATISTICAL MODELS 1

Year 1: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9466 SEMINAR IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING RESEARCH
• ECONOM 7371 INTRODUCTORY ECONOMETRICS
• ECONOM 7340 INTRO TO GAME THEORY 

In the summer following the first year of study, students will take ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1) and ACCTCY 9401 DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN ACCOUNTING (1st year summer paper).

Year 2: Fall Semester

• ACCTCY 9444 SEMINAR IN AUDITING RESEARCH
• ECONOM 8473 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS
• ECONOM 9446 ADVANCED EMPIRICAL METHODS

Year 2: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9401 SEMINAR IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RESEARCH
• ACCTCY 9419 SEMINAR IN INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING RESEARCH     
• FINANC 9100 SEMINAR IN CORPORATE FINANCE

In the summer following the second year of study, students will take ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1).

Year 3: Fall Semester

• STAT 7110 STAT SOFTWARE & DATA ANALYSIS
• STAT 7870 TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
• FINANC 9200 RESEARCH IN CORPORATE FINANCE

Year 3: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (2)
• COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
• DISSERTATION DEVELOPMENT

In the summer following the third year of study, students will take ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (1).

Year 4: Fall Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (5)
• DISSERTATION PROPOSAL DEFENSE

Year 4: Spring Semester

• ACCTCY 9090 RESEARCH IN ACCOUNTING (6)
• DISSERTATION DEFENSE

Note: The sample above is for a student who takes 15 “supporting field” credit hours in finance and economics.  Other supporting fields and courses are possible.  Students also must take 18 credit hours in “research tools,” in the fields of statistics and economics.  Listed above are common research tool courses; alternatives are possible with prior approval of the School of Accountancy Director of Graduate Studies.  Students continuing through a 5th year should consult with the School of Accountancy Director of Graduate Studies.

By the Numbers

Over the past five years, total enrollment in the PhD program in accountancy has ranged from 8 to 9 students.  We graduate between 1 and 2 students per year on average, and our placement rate is 100%.

Most graduates accept initial positions as tenure-track faculty members at research universities. Student placements over the last five years follow below.

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City of Keene, NH

Accounting and fund manager.

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The City of Keene, New Hampshire is accepting applications for an Accounting and Fund Manager ! Keene is known for its sustainable and environmental health and active lifestyles. Keene prides itself on providing access to a variety of mountain bike trails, parks, and a beautiful and walkable Downtown. This position is vital to Keene continuing to provide these amenities to their residents and visitors.

Position Summary

The Accounting and Fund Manager’s primary focus is grants management across all departments within the organization. The position will provide leadership and guidance to departments as it relates to the financial administration of grants in conformance with grantor guidelines and City policies and procedure, including reporting to grantor, preparation, submittal and/or monitoring and follow up as needed of grant reimbursement requests.

They will also work with City departments to develop enterprise, special revenue, internal service, and general fund operating and capital budgets.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting the City financial software systems (Tyler Technologies) and related technologies, preparing financial and single audits of the grant funds and all reports required for reporting to state, federal and other grantor agencies, and provides oversight for payroll operations by reviewing reconciliations and designated fund activities related to payroll transactions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field with knowledge of governmental accounting practices, their financial operations and grants including universal grant guidelines (UGG) plus five to seven years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required certifications and knowledge, skills, abilities are fully outlined in the job description.)

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $74,262- $92,544 . The Accounting and Fund Manager will also receive an attractive benefits package which includes low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance, State of NH Group I retirement, and other benefits such as life, disability, and paid time off!

Ready to apply?

Apply now by visiting https://keenenh.gov/jobs . As part of the application process, you are required to upload your resume and cover letter. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email.

This position will be open until filled and the first review of applicants will be on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Job Description: Accounting/Fund Manager

The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Arizona State wins Pac-12 men's golf championship in commanding fashion

T he Arizona State men's golf has done it again. The Sun Devils are the Pac-12 champion, winning the last-ever tournament title in the soon-to-be-extinct conference and taking it in commanding fashion.

ASU, ranked No. 4 nationally, totaled 27-over 1,447 to outdistance runner-up California by 16 strokes in the 72-hole event held at the par 71, 7,203-yard Desert Forest Golf Club in Carefree. It was the 13th conference title dating back to the Pac-10 era. That's five more than USC, which has won eight.

Defending champion Stanford placed third at 44-over 1,464. Washington and Oregon rounded out the top five, both ending up at 48-over 1,468.

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Stanford senior Karl Vilips was the top individual, finishing at 2-under 282 thanks to a final round of 3-under 68. That bested runner-up Ryggs Johnston, a graduate student from ASU who shot a final round of 2-under 69 to put him at 1-under 283 for the tournament.

Freshman Wenyi Ding of ASU, the No. 5 ranked amateur in the world, tied for sixth at 4-over 288. He was third going into the final hole but had a triple-bogey 7 at the 467-yard, par-4 No. 18.

Freshman Connor Williams was the No. 3 finisher for the Sun Devils, tying for 13th place at 10-over 294. Junior Preston Summerhays tied for 15th at 299 but had a nice comeback, shooting a 5-under 66 which boosted him 28 spots on the individual leaderboard. Summerhays, the No. 6 ranked amateur, was buried in the standings after a second round of 81 Friday.

Arizona started the final round in eighth place but dropped a spot, finishing at 75-over 1,495. Sophomore Zach Pollo and freshman Yannick Malik were the top finishers for the Wildcats, ending up as part of a seven-way tie for 15th place at 11-over 295.

Teams now await their assignments for NCAA Regional play.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona State wins Pac-12 men's golf championship in commanding fashion

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Administrative Appointment: Dr. Ray Wrabley

After the conclusion of the search process, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ray Wrabley, Interim VPAA since August 1, 2023, as our new Vice President for Academic Affairs. After an educational journey that took him to Virginia Tech, where he received his B.A. and M.A., and later Arizona State University, where he earned a Ph.D. in Political Science, Dr. Wrabley has made Pitt-Johnstown his home since 1987. Throughout the years, he has distinguished himself through exemplary teaching, scholarship, and service to the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown. Widely respected and admired, Dr. Wrabley is a very popular teacher, supportive colleague, and valued member of our community.

Faculty, staff, and students were full of praise for Dr. Wrabley during the search process, describing him as an excellent, thoughtful, and caring leader who is passionate about the university and its students and their success:

• "Dr. Wrabley would be an ideal candidate … He is able to work with staff and faculty to solve problems and complete tasks."

• "Dr. Wrabley is a very kind, caring individual. He is highly qualified and knowledgeable…He is always looking for ways [of] improvement and goes above and beyond to listen to people and their concerns. He truly cares about this school and having it succeed… He puts in a lot of hard work and dedication."

• Dr. Wrabley loves UPJ and "takes faculty, staff, and student issues seriously and will listen to input and suggestions…."

• "Ray has done an amazing job in his interim position, and he's tackled many obstacles so far in his short time as interim..."

• "Ray is a fair person. He listens to the needs of everyone and will do what is best for the given situation."

• "Dr. Wrabley has allegiance to the campus and has the campus' best interest as well as the people involved…"

• "Ray would bring to the position experience, knowledge of the campus, and genuine concern for the issues at hand."

• “Dr. Wrabley expressed his clear love for our campus and his understanding of who we are… I have nothing but complementary things to say about him…"

• Dr. Wrabley is a "role model who ‘listens and learns’ from others.”

• "One can tell that he cares about students through his passion [for] learning and ‘being a student’.”

• Dr. Wrabley has a "supportive leadership style, familiarity with procedures and people, [and] proven effectiveness with various constituencies."

• Dr. Wrabley "is trusted by all faculty and staff. Everyone respects him and trust that he will listen and keep their best interests in mind when making a decision. He is approachable, and his door is always open (even when the door is very busy with other things."

• "Ray is informed, thoughtful, trustworthy, and experienced…Ray's institutional knowledge, commitment to UPJ, balanced approach to problems, and easy manner make him an ideal VPAA."

In his prior capacities as Chair of the Social Science, and the Business & Enterprise (B&E), Divisions, Dr. Wrabley has been a highly effective administrator, including most notably his role as the first chair of the newly created B&E division. During that period, he led the creation of several new programs, including Justice Administration, Cybersecurity, and Management Information Systems, to name a few. More recently, Dr. Wrabley served as a Co-Chair of our institutional strategic plan, the Next Level 2023-2030.

Since his appointment as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs in August 2023, Dr. Wrabley has led the Academic Council in efforts to implement Strategic Plan goals on curriculum development, student retention, faculty development, and internationalizing the campus.

An effective advocate for our community, Dr. Wrabley is also playing a key role in our efforts to connect the university to the city, including providing leadership for The Murtha Center, our successful entrepreneurship program and PITTchFest as well as our recent efforts to develop a center for innovation and workforce development in downtown Johnstown.

Finally, let me take this opportunity to thank the members of the campus-wide search committee, so ably led by Dr. Steve Stern, for doing an outstanding job reviewing many impressive candidates from around the country.

Please join me in welcoming our new VPAA, someone who has excelled in numerous leadership roles, especially regarding his commitment to ensuring the success of our students, faculty, staff, and community.

Jem Spectar, PhD, JD, MBA, MA, MAP President

Eller Accounting Professor Quoted in Recent Agenda Weekly Articles

Preeti Choudhary , professor of accounting and Eller Fellow in the Eller College of Management , was recently quoted in two Agenda Weekly articles. One discussing the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent climate disclosure rule, emphasizing the concept of materiality and the other explains that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is making changes to improve how it enforces rules and regulations in accounting but there aren’t enough young people interested in becoming accountants.

The first article highlights the challenge for companies in assessing the materiality of climate risks and suggests a cautious approach of disclosing more rather than less, especially given the evolving nature of climate conditions and regulations."The definition of materiality is not specific to climate change," says Choudhary. "It is a general term that is used basically the same way materiality is used for all other financial disclosures. Companies should use the same thresholds to determine whether a climate risk is material as they use for any other risk." 

In the second article, Choudhary emphasized how stagnant salaries, a lopsided work/life balance and erroneous qualification requirements are among the top reasons why young people are choosing not to study accounting. “Some universities are seeing a 50 percent decline in enrollment in the field,” she says. “And starting salaries have been stagnant since 2008.   No wonder people are not interested.”

Choudhary joined the Eller College as associate professor in 2017. Previously, she was assistant professor at Georgetown University. She earned her PhD in Accounting from Duke University in 2008. Prior to academia, she worked as an internal auditor for The Washington Post and in enterprise risk services with Deloitte. Her research focuses on capital markets financial accounting, financial reporting for taxes, recognition versus disclosure and financial reporting reliability. She is a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group (PCAOB SEIAG) and the leader of the Emerging Issues subcommittee.