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

Learn about Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and more through Villanova in the Valley! Info Session Friday 9/13

Interested in entrepreneurship, venture capital, or private equity? Seeking to explore career paths and learn about tech innovation? The Villanova in the Valley program provides students from across Villanova’s campus the opportunity to engage with the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Silicon …

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Sophomore Programs and When to Apply

Sophomore programs are programs created specifically for first-year and sophomore students and are typically targeted towards under-represented groups such as racial minorities, the LGTBQ+ community, students with disabilities, veterans, etc. but anyone can apply.

Students who participate in these programs …

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Don’t Miss the Big 4 on Campus!

Connecting with employers in person is a great way to increase your chances of landing an interview at an accounting firm. If you are interested in pursuing the Big 4 there is good news, they will be on campus multiple …

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Industry Resources and 101 Guides

Sophomore Programs

Sophomore programs are programs created specifically for first-year and sophomore students and are typically targeted towards under-represented groups such as …

Career Readiness Resources



Skill Building Courses

Financial Accounting Part 1

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

Marketing Analytics: Decoding the Conversion Funnel for Revenue Growth

Taught by Deborah O'Malley
This course equips you with an essential toolkit to find and fix the leaks in your sales funnel. You’ll get…

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 Earl 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

Taught by Earl 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 Earl 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 Earl 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 Earl 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 Earl 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 Earl 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…

Alumni Connections

  • New York, NY
  • Senior - International Tax EY
Meet Mason >
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • Liberty Mutual
Meet Priyanka >
  • New York, NY
  • Managing Director Deloitte & Touche LLP
Meet Erica >
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Project Manager - International Projects Holtec International
Meet Brian >
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Senior Brand Strategist Team Lead Woden
Meet David >
  • Boston, MA
  • Assurance Associate PwC
Meet Noah >
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Audit Associate PwC
Meet Kyle >
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • CEO & Founder The O'Connor Group
Meet Marcia >
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • FAAS Manager EY
Meet Eric >
  • Chesterbrook, PA
  • Finance and Accounting Professional Quest Diagnostics
Meet Greg >
  • Reston, VA
  • VP, Finance and Operations Andrews & Cole, LLC
Meet Jonathan H. >
  • Bryn Mawr, PA
  • Senior Financial Analyst Aqua America
Meet Nameer A. >

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