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

No Summer Internship? No Problem! Here’s What YOU Can Do Instead

Didn’t land a summer internship? That’s more common than you think and it doesn’t mean this summer has to stall your career. In fact, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore your interests, build new skills, and invest in …

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Apply to EY CHARGE!

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Published: April 14, 2026

As part of CHARGE, students engage in

The program is designed to complement students’ academic and co-curricular experiences and supports leadership development beyond the classroom.

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Students may qualify if they:

Students must …

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25 Best Accounting Firms to Work For in 2026

By: Vault Careers

Published:  March 27, 2026

Today, on Tax Day, we’re extremely excited to release the 2026 Vault Accounting 25, a ranking of the best accounting firms to work for. The ranking is based on our survey of approximately 10,000 accounting …

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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…

Complete Guide to Power BI for Data Analysts by Microsoft Press

Taught by Chris Sorensen
In this course, learn ways to import data from various sources as well as how to transform and cleanse data…

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

Robert Tribuiani

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Managing Director, Head of Business Development Murray Devine & Company
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Felicia Brownell

Alumni
  • Delaware, USA
  • Managing Attorney Brownell Law Group LLC
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Robert McNeill

Alumni
  • Wayne, PA
  • Managing Partner Deloitte & Touche LLP
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Chris Glanzmann, Jr.

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
  • VP - Marketing Strategy Barclays Bank US
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Helena Frazier

Alumni
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Internal Revenue Agent Internal Revenue Service
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Carrie Gizienski

Alumni
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Tax Director CBIZ Advisory Services
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Andrea Jones

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
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Ned Camel

Alumni
  • New York, NY
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Michelle Mendez

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Tax Consultant Deloitte
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Christina Hack

Alumni
  • West Chester, PA
  • CFO National Philanthropic Trust
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Amanda Giordano

Alumni
  • Cherry Hill Township, NJ
  • Partner PwC
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William Gray

Alumni
  • Collegeville, PA
  • President Doctor's Billing Clerk
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