Category Archives: Accounting

Accounting Assets – Accounting Chair of the Month, Steve Hirsch

Steve Hirsch I am the Accounting Program Chair on the Blaine campus.  I have an Associates Degree in Law Enforcement (Normandale Community College), a Bachelors in Accounting and Finance Administration (Minnesota State University – Mankato), and will have my Master … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets – Standing Out in a Crowd

Kathy Lavinder has some worthy tips for standing out when applying for a job. I would add to do a thorough research on the company you are applying to. You might uncover something that fits your skills or ties you … Continue reading

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Top 2 Majors That Will Pay Off in 2012

Not sure on your major yet? CNNMoney recently released an article with the top two most in demand majors for 2012. Can you guess which two they are? The overall highest in demand major with an increase of 69% is … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets – Accounting Chair of the Month, Thomas Kenney

Thomas M. Kenney, CFE I am the Program Chair of Accounting at Globe University’s flagship Woodbury campus. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2001, 2002) and Master’s … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets: 10 Ways to Prepare for an Internal Investigation

Synopsis: Helping firms (specifically audit committees) investigate allegations related to the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program Focus: 10 Tips on handling an investigation 1) Prepare investigative protocols · These preparations can ensure that you operate within pre-established bounds and establish roles and … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets – CPA Exam Success

CPA EXAM SUCCESS Phil Pagel, a Minnesota School of Business-Rochester Alum, passed the Certified Public Accountant Examination in late 2011.  Phil graduated from MSB Rochester Early Fall, 2010, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.  Phil Pagel is currently employed with … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets – Carter’s Fraud

Federal prosecutors charge another former Carter’s Inc. executive with fraud  By Associated Press, Published: March 20, 2012 ATLANTA — Another high-ranking executive of kids’ clothing maker Carter’s Inc. is facing fraud charges after federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged the former … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets – Program’s First Internship

Accounting Program’s First Internship  The Accounting Program in Shakopee successfully completed its first Internship during the Winter Quarter of 2012. Our successful Intern was Danielle Engrav; Danielle interned at H&R Block in Shakopee and graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting on … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets – Wacky Tax Deductions

WACKY TAX DEDUCTIONS  The Minnesota society of CPAs recently listed some of the most outrageous tax deductions their clients had suggested. Here are a few. You can see them all at http://www.accountingtoday.com/gallery/Wackiest-Outrageous-Tax-Deductions-61797-1.html Deceased Hunting Dog One client wanted to depreciate … Continue reading

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Accounting Assets – Accounting Chair of the Month, Ron Myszkowski

Ron Myszkowski

Ron Myszkowski I am the Chair of the Business and Accounting Programs on the Plymouth Campus. I graduated from The University of Michigan when Bo Schlembechler was still coaching football there. I actually played football at Michigan, albeit it was with … Continue reading

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