Mary Barth, professor of accounting at Stanford University, spoke recently at McCombs’ MPA Distinguished Speaker Lyceum. A former member of the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB), she explained how the board evolved, its structure and goals and progress in adopting the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) around the world.
“We live in a global economy and need a [...]
Stanford’s Barth: Accountants Must Understand “the Why” Behind Reporting Standards
November 2nd, 2009 · Filed under: Events · MPA
Posted by Gayle Hight
Tags: · Accounting, finance, GAAP, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, global economy, IASB, IFRS, International Accounting Standards Board, International Financial Reporting Standards, Mary Barth, MPA, Stanford
Strategies on Growing Your Business: Texas Executive Education Conference Wrap Up
September 21st, 2009 · Filed under: Events · Executive Education · Faculty News
Posted by Amber Walkowiak
On Sept. 17 Texas Executive Education hosted a symposium on business growth and how to build brand share overseas. Dave Wenger, director of communications for the McCombs School, blogged from the event, which featured panel discussions from McCombs faculty and industry experts.
A few highlights:
On National Instruments’ long-term approach to business: “Traditionally we’ve had a lot [...]
Tags: · business growth, cash flow, China, continuing education, Dave Wenger, Emerson Process Management, global economy, India, John Berra, John Doggett, John Hanks, marketing recession strategy, McCombs, National Instruments, Raji Srinivasan, Texas Executive Education
