Accounting

Welcome to the Accounting Industry Connections Community!

Explore your interest in the accounting industry through this page’s various tools and resources. Check out the Accounting 101 resources which provide Villanova-specific information and links to the Firsthand Vault Guides which give a more thorough overview of the accounting profession. The jobs and internships featured on this page are just a sampling of what is posted on Handshake, so log in to view more! To connect with additional alumni involved in accounting, check out the Nova Network.

Villanova Accounting Events & Programs

Opportunities to engage with firms looking to hire students with accounting skills pop up all throughout the semester. Continually check Handshake and newsletters for the most up to date information.

  • Accounting Fall Forum (Fall)
  • Careers in Corporate Finance and Accounting (Fall)
  • Demystifying the Big 4 (Spring)
  • Employer Information Sessions and Events (Ongoing)
  • Society Events (Ongoing)

Preparing for a Career in Accounting

Do you need to be an accounting major, have 150 credits, or get your CPA to work in accounting? It depends on the type of work you are going to do. Review the website of the Accounting and Information Systems Department at Villanova and the CPA Associates website to learn more.

Audit in Action: Black History Month Feature: Yousdad Celne

Published on February 28, 2024

Article Pulled from CAQ

For Black History Month, get to know some black accountants from the auditing profession. Meet Yousdad Celne, Associate at PwC US.

What led you to choose a career in accounting?

My parents are Haitian immigrants and …

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Forensic Accounting: Definition and Overview

Published on August 8, 2023

Forensic accounting is a type of accounting that “follows the money” and analyzes financial information to look for evidence of potential financial misconduct. Forensic accountants investigate companies’ and people’s financial records and use accounting and legal skills to interpret and …

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How to Choose an Accounting Career Path

Published on June 27, 2023

With so many different paths to take in accounting, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. We’ve broken down some of the most common career paths to give you a sense of what each job …

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Alumni Connections

Chuck McHugh

  • Marlton, New
  • Project Manager C.Mchugh General Contractor
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Eric Braun

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  • Boston, MA
  • Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence Aetion
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Christopher Zellman

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  • West Chester, PA
  • Director of Finance Corporation Service Company
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Kirk Youngman

Alumni
  • Erie, CO
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Ava Lala

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  • Denver, CO
  • Ava Lala Coaching
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Kari Pawasarat

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  • California, USA
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Pearl Mensah

Alumni
  • Greater Philadelphia
  • Founder/CEO Pearl's Sales & Marketing Consultancy
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Tina Sabunas

Alumni
  • South Plainfield, NJ
  • High School Mathematics Teacher Edison Township Public Schools
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Scott Juba

Alumni
  • Braintree, MA
  • Amazon Reseller Self Employed
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Andrew Paciocco

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Regional Director of Client Development Northern Trust Corporation
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David Stauffer

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  • St Augustine, Florida
  • Senior Vice President, Technology and Cyber Risk Oversight Citi
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Matthew Daniels

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  • New York, NY
  • Digital Video Editor The Children's Village
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Skill Building Courses

Financial Accounting Part 1

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Anyone who needs to interpret financial statements or communicate financial results needs a solid understanding of financial accounting. This comprehensive,…
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Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Cash Flow

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Artificial intelligence beyond engineering (Beta)

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Please note that this is an experiment using AI-generated audio for this course, which was originally produced in Spanish. This…
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Freelancing and Consulting in User Experience

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Freelancing provides you with the freedom to choose your clients and UX projects, and—as you enjoy this increased flexibility—it can…
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Business Math

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If you lack a zest for numbers, you may have been tempted to disregard math after wrapping up your formal…
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Finance and Accounting Tips

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Are you curious about the financial details of big companies like Walmart and Boeing, but shy away from further investigation…
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Financial Forecasting with Big Data

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Big data is transforming the world of business. Yet many people don’t understand what big data and business intelligence are,…
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Managerial Economics

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Managers can use economics to strategize and solve a variety of business problems, from the mundane to the mission critical.…
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Finance Foundations: Business Valuation

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Do you know the value of your business? Business valuation is critical when selling a small business, bringing on a…
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Running a Profitable Business: Calculating Breakeven

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Starting a business can be pricey. Breakeven analysis and cost-volume-profit analysis will help you understand when—and if—your business will start…
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Taxes and Accounting for Music

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Most musicians count themselves lucky to make money at a career they love. But income means taxes, and taxes can…
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Financial Analysis: Making Business Projections

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Estimating future financial performance plays a big part in the life of start-ups and corporations large and small. By looking…
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Running a Profitable Business: Revenue Recognition

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Revenue recognition determines when a sale should be recorded: This month or next month? This year or next year? This…
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Accounting Foundations: Managerial Accounting

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Managerial accounting helps managers make decisions using an organization’s financial data. An understanding of managerial accounting helps you figure out…
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Finance for Non-Financial Managers (2015)

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If you’re looking to grow your career and take on greater responsibility within your organization, you’ll need to demonstrate a…
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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…
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Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Financial Ratios

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Financial ratios—such as ROI (return on investment) or ROA (return on assets)— are a valuable tool for measuring a company’s…
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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…
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The Making of Amsterdam Mist: The Structures

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