Student Seminars 2022-2023
The Accounting Department offers a seminar series in the Winter Quarter for students who are interested in developing a broader understanding of accounting-related business issues. These seminars introduce students to current issues in accounting that may not be included in the regular curriculum. If you would like to suggest a topic or make a presentation, please contact Professor Michael Calegari. Below is the list of speakers and their presentation topics from the 2022-2023 academic year.
Seminar 1 Topic: Accounting for Sports Franchises
Date: January 17, 2023
Speaker: Kim McCormick, Partner, Grant Thornton
Seminar 2 Topic: Mind the Non-GAAP
Date: January 24, 2023
Speaker: Alan Jones, Partner and National Technology Deals Leader, PwC
Seminar 3 Topic: A Case Study on Activism: Box and Starboard Value
Date: January 31, 2023
Speakers: Jack Lazar, Board Member/Advisor and Former CFO/Operations Executive
Seminar 4 Topic: Your Future in Finance: Building Your Career Beyond Graduation
Date: February 7, 2023
Speaker: Gary Leach, VP of Client Solutions, Robert Half & Protiviti
Seminar 5 Topic: Adding it up: Using Financial Forensics in Investigations
Date: February 21, 2023
Speaker: Bassem Banafa, Forensic Consultant, Bassem Banafa, LLC
Seminar 6 Topic: Global Tax Reform: BEPS 2.0 initiatives under Pillar 1 and 2
Date: February 28, 2023
Speaker: Tai Kimura, Partner, KPMG