Student Seminars 2024-2025
The Accounting Department offers a seminar series for students who are interested in developing a broader understanding of accounting-related business issues. These seminars introduce students to current issues in accounting that may not be included in the regular curriculum. If you would like to suggest a topic or make a presentation, please contact Professor Yongtae Kim. Below is the list of speakers and their presentation topics from the 2024-2025 academic year.
Seminar 1 Topic: Reimagining the Possible with Emerging Technology – Generative AI
Date: October 22, 2024
Speaker: Anna Kajirian, Partner, PwC LLP
Seminar 2 Topic: Sustainability Accounting: What is It, Why is It Important and its Stage of Maturity
Date: October 29, 2024
Speaker: Joe Allanson, Retired Salesforce EVP, Finance ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance); formerly, Salesforce EVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
Seminar 3 Topic: The Business of and Accounting for Our Nation's Not-for-Profit (NFP) Organizations
Date: November 5, 2024
Speakers: Kim McCormick, Partner (retired), Grant Thornton
Seminar 4 Topic: Process Change Management in a Dynamic Business
Date: November 12, 2024
Speaker: Germaine Cota, SVP, Finance & Accounting, Bill.com
Seminar 5 Topic: Internal Audit
Date: December 3, 2024
Speaker: Brigitte Ho, Head of Internal Audit, Rivian