Accounting

Welcome to the Accounting Industry Connections Community!

Use the Accounting Industry 101 guides to learn more about the pros and cons of the industry, typical roles, and more. Consider joining the Accounting Society or National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Need help figuring out how to become a CPA? Check out the Accounting Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosure and the AICPA website for more information.

Accounting Events:

  • Fall Semester: Accounting Society Fall Forum, Fall Career Fair, VSB O’Donnell Center: Careers in Corporate Finance and Accounting
  • Spring Semester: Liberal Arts and Business Career Fair

Resource Spotlight: Sophomore Programs in Accounting, Consulting, and Finance

Are you a First-year or Sophomore student trying to figure out more ways to engage with employers? Do you want an experience on your resume, but can’t get an internship? If so, you should consider applying to a First-year and …

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Accountant vs. Auditor: What’s the Difference?

Businesses rely on both accountants and auditors to create and review financial statements. The main difference between accountants vs. auditors is accountants focus on compiling financial data and crafting reports. On the other hand, auditors review financial information to ensure …

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The Villanova in the Valley program provides students from across Villanova’s campus the opportunity to engage with the innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem of Silicon Valley.

Over a six-day period, participants develop …

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Skill Building Courses

Financial Accounting Part 1

Taught by Kay Stice
Anyone who needs to interpret financial statements or communicate financial results needs a solid understanding of financial accounting. This comprehensive,…

Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Cash Flow

Taught by Kay Stice
The cash flow statement is one of the three primary financial statements, but because it has only been around since…

5G Connectivity, Retainability, and Integrity KPI Engineering and Optimization

Taught by Rahul Kaundal
This course delivers a focused deep dive into 5G performance management, specifically targeting the critical areas of retainability and integrity.…

Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience

Taught by Cory Lebson
Freelancing provides you with the freedom to choose your clients and UX projects, and—as you enjoy this increased flexibility—it can…

Business Math

Taught by Kay Stice
If you lack a zest for numbers, you may have been tempted to disregard math after wrapping up your formal…

Finance and Accounting Tips (2018)

Taught by Kay Stice
Are you curious about the financial details of big companies like Walmart and Boeing, but shy away from further investigation…

Financial Forecasting with Big Data

Taught by Michael McDonald
Big data is transforming the world of business. Yet many people don’t understand what big data and business intelligence are,…

Managerial Economics

Taught by Stefan Michel
Managers can use economics to strategize and solve a variety of business problems, from the mundane to the mission critical.…

Finance Foundations: Business Valuation

Taught by Kay Stice
Do you know the value of your business? Business valuation is critical when selling a small business, bringing on a…

Running a Profitable Business: Calculating Breakeven

Taught by Kay Stice
Starting a business can be pricey. Breakeven analysis and cost-volume-profit analysis will help you understand when—and if—your business will start…

Taxes and Accounting for Music

Taught by Richard Stim
Most musicians count themselves lucky to make money at a career they love. But income means taxes, and taxes can…

Financial Analysis: Making Business Projections

Taught by Rudolph Rosenberg
Estimating future financial performance plays a big part in the life of start-ups and corporations large and small. By looking…

Running a Profitable Business: Revenue Recognition

Taught by Kay Stice
Revenue recognition determines when a sale should be recorded: This month or next month? This year or next year? This…

Accounting Foundations: Managerial Accounting

Taught by Kay Stice
Managerial accounting helps managers make decisions using an organization’s financial data. An understanding of managerial accounting helps you figure out…

Finance for Non-Financial Managers (2015)

Taught by Earl Stice
If you’re looking to grow your career and take on greater responsibility within your organization, you’ll need to demonstrate a…

Planning a Web Design Portfolio: Growing Your Freelance Business

Taught by Lauren Bacon
A great portfolio can make the difference between landing a new client and losing a sale. In this course, you’ll…

Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Financial Ratios

Taught by Kay Stice
Financial ratios—such as ROI (return on investment) or ROA (return on assets)— are a valuable tool for measuring a company’s…

QuickBooks: Advanced Bookkeeping Techniques

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
View Bonnie’s LinkedIn Newsletter Master tricky income, expense, and banking transactions in QuickBooks with these tips and techniques from Bonnie…

The Making of Amsterdam Mist: The Structures

Taught by Bert Monroy
Bert Monroy creates digital paintings that fool the eye and delight the senses. And he’s been at it for over…

Financial Analysis: Analyzing the Top Line with Excel

Taught by Rudolph Rosenberg
Learn how to analyze the top line (or revenue) of your company and identify areas of under- or overperformance with…
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Alumni Connections

Jay Reitzes

Alumni
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Consulting Reitzes Consulting, Inc.
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Robert LaClair-Jr

Alumni
  • Downingtown, PA
  • Director of Finance Archimedic
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Dorothy Bieter

Alumni
  • Drexel Hill, PA
  • Director, Operational Expense Management Merck & Co., Inc.
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Lawrence Lucillo

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Associate Director; Human Resources MUFG Americas
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Anthony Essis

Alumni
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
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James Hesler

Alumni
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Appeals Policy Analyst Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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Nicholas Consiglio

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
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Alex Raborn

Alumni
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Fund Controller Barings LLC
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Kyra Moulton

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Associate Andersen Tax, LLC
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Nicole Sweeney

Alumni
  • Darien, CT
  • Sr. Director, Digital Product Management Gartner, Inc.
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Milves Teresa

Alumni
  • Reading, PA
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Emma McGill

Alumni
  • Louisville, KY
  • MSAA student University of Louisville
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