The Ledger

News from the UT McCombs Department of Accounting

Entries from June 2009

Donor Funds Make a Difference on a Personal Level

June 24th, 2009 · Filed under: Uncategorized

Posted by Dorothy Brady

The 2009 Department of Accounting biennial report is now online! If you’ve ever wondered exactly what types of initiatives and programs our donors support, take a few minutes to read these stories. You’ll see how the generosity of our donors and friends make a personal difference in the lives of our students and faculty.
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MPA Students Awarded Prestigious Endowed Presidential Scholarships

June 15th, 2009 · Filed under: Awards and honors · MPA program · MPA students

Posted by Dorothy Brady

Seven MPA students have been awarded Unrestricted Endowed Presidential Scholarships (UEPS) for 2009-10. The students were nominated by the Department of Accounting based on outstanding performance in coursework, extracurricular activities, public service and a personal statement. The scholarships are considered among the most prestigious on campus. A committee appointed by UT President William Powers made [...]

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Prof. Shuping Chen on Tax Aggressiveness in Family Firms

June 10th, 2009 · Filed under: Accounting faculty · Accounting research

Posted by Dorothy Brady

When you think of a family business, your locally owned coffee shop might come to mind. And as you savor a cappuccino there every day, you might begin to feel your investment goes beyond the two dollars and tip you leave on the counter. You might begin to trust the owners as if they were [...]

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MPA Student Basak Torun Receives IIA Scholarship

June 9th, 2009 · Filed under: MPA students

Posted by Dorothy Brady

Basak Torun, MPA ‘09, was awarded the Austin Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a junior, senior or graduate student interested in pursuing a career in internal auditing or a closely related field. It recognizes local students who have excelled in their coursework and have made contributions to the internal [...]

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Tell Us How You Are Changing the World

June 8th, 2009 · Filed under: Accounting alumni

Posted by Dorothy Brady

From McCombs Alumni Network News
Get Your Horns Up (And Say Cheese!)

Is there a rallying cry for the thinkers and doers of tomorrow? A motto that sums up their passion for creativity and their pursuit of discovery? Sure there is: Hook ‘em, Horns. What starts here changes the world.
Submit a profile and picture about what you’re [...]

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