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Apr 18, 2022

Poole Podcast Season 2, Episode 3: Two Masters of Accounting: Christine Holmes and Professor Kathy Krawczyk

In this episode, hear Poole College graduate and Ernst & Young Senior Partner Christine Holmes ('88) and Poole Professor Kathy Krawczyk discuss what drew them to accounting and how the industry has changed over their careers.

Apr 15, 2022

Melissa Hart Shares Advice on Balance Transfer Fees

Melissa Hart, senior lecturer in finance, shares expert advice and answers consumers' top questions about Capital One and the balance transfer fee.

Apr 12, 2022

The Makings of a Good MMA Candidate

What makes for a strong candidate for the MMA program? What kinds of work experience, career goals and personal characteristics should applicants have? MMA program director Rishika Rishika helps prospective students determine whether the program is the right fit.

Apr 11, 2022

Two Ways to Increase Risk Intelligence in an Uncertain World

According to Deloitte, these are two keys to forming a risk intelligent enterprise. And, when implemented together, they help organizations support strategic initiatives, see the risk horizon with a wider lens and weigh the potential impacts of their risk responses.

Apr 8, 2022

Roby Sawyers Explains Potential Difficulties of the Billionaire Minimum Tax

Roby Sawyers, professor of accounting, discusses the problematic nature of the billionaire minimum tax held in the 2023 U.S. government budget proposal.

Apr 8, 2022

Stacy Wood Discusses the Root of Vaccine Resistance

Stacy Wood, professor of marketing, explains that healthcare workers should not take vaccine resistance and hesitation personally because this response to the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic is based on experiences dating back decades into the past.

Apr 8, 2022

Richard Warr on the Federal Reserve Decision to Raise Interest Rates

Richard Warr, professor of finance, explains that while the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates is not likely to cause a recession, an economic slow down or "shallow recession" is possible.

Apr 7, 2022

Companies That Are Aggressive on Taxes Fall Short at Managing Their Workforce

Aggressive companies were more likely to have insufficient staff to operate efficiently.

Apr 4, 2022

Study Finds Empowering Workers Can Backfire

If institutional obstacles make it difficult for workers to thrive, empowering them can lead to unethical behavior.

Apr 1, 2022

Protecting Brand Reputation in the Digital Age

How, in this volatile environment of social media, cancel culture and demanding customers, can brands and businesses protect their reputation?