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MU Professor Finds Accounting Practices Ultimately Affect Global Economy

Posted: 5/15/2008
COLUMBIA, Mo. – How much a particular hill of beans is worth may depend on who’s counting the beans. When it comes to accounting standards in the business world, every bean counts, but the quality of financial reporting differs from country to country. In a recent study, a University of Missouri researcher found that uniform and strict auditor enforcement may be more important than a country’s accounting standards, and the quality of reporting can affect the whole economy.

IBM Helps MU Mirror Real-world Security Threats and Improve IT Auditing Curriculum

Posted: 4/11/2008
ARMONK, NY–April 14, 2008 – As part of its ongoing commitment to build 21st century skills, the University of Missouri (MU) has teamed with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to arm its students with the latest IT security and compliance training. This training will help Columbia-area students acquire expertise required to help reduce the risk of financial losses caused by non-compliance, a key challenge faced by global businesses today. 

School of Accountancy Ranks 9th Nationally in Faculty Productivity

Posted: 4/2/2008
The School of Accountancy at MU’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, ranked ninth in the nation in faculty productivity, according to Academic Analytics.  To compile the rankings, the company reviewed 375 institutions and more than 160,000 faculty members. Their method, they say, is “the only objective measure of faculty productivity.”

Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business Improves in BusinessWeek Rankings

Posted: 3/31/2008
In BusinessWeek’s recently published annual rankings, the University of Missouri’s undergraduate business program in the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business took a step up from last year. The BS BA program was ranked #76 among undergraduate programs, compared to #84 in the previous year. Mizzou’s program is in the top one-fifth of all accredited programs in the U.S., is #34 among public universities, and ranks fourth among Big 12 institutions.

Emerging Issues and Trends in Real Estate Forum

Posted: 3/19/2008

Jeffrey E. Smith Institute of Real Estate 

The Emerging Issues and Trends Forumis an educational conference held by MU’s Trulaske College of Business and sponsored by Jeffrey E. Smith Companies.  Students and members of the commercial real estate industry will have an opportunity to interact, as well as learn from industry experts and professionals through lectures and breakout sessions. 

Add Polish to your Presentation and Interviewing Skills

Posted: 2/13/2008
Attend one of the several Business Career Services (BCS) events in the next few weeks.

Students and Mentors Honored for Spirit of Service

Posted: 2/13/2008
Six students of the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business received the 2008 Mizzou ’39 Award at a ceremony Feb. 8.

UM Curators Pick Forsee as President

Posted: 12/19/2007

Punter Performs on the Field and in the Classroom

Posted: 12/12/2007
When punter Adam Crossett boots the football against Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl Jan. 1, it will culminate his dream to excel, both in the classroom and on the field.

Light Humor in the Workplace is a Good Thing, says MU Business Professor

Posted: 10/30/2007
It is commonly believed that kidding around at work isn't a good thing. Well, it is, says a University of Missouri researcher, who has examined how workplace humor affects the working environment.

 

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