Former music composer Mari Funabashi pursues ASU master’s degree in taxation to pivot career
Mari Funabashi (MTax '25) previously worked as a film composer in London. She knew she wanted to undertake a career change, and a side job revealed a passion for accounting and taxation. She was able to pursue her MTax degree at W. P.
Master’s student Davis Taylor found passion for accounting through real-world projects
Finding their field of passion is the goal of most students when they enter college. Davis Taylor (BS Accountancy '24, MACC '25) discovered a passion for accounting as an undergraduate at ASU’s W. P.
Accounting alumnus Tate Dale credits graduate education, faculty relationships for professional growth
After earning a bachelor's degree, graduates have many options in front of them. Some may choose to enter the workforce right away. Others, like W. P. Carey alum Tate Dale (BS Accountancy '23, MACC '24), instead choose to continue their education and gain deeper knowledge in a targeted field.
Tech Tuesday: Infrastructure modernization in federal, state, and local governments
An accounting expert discusses the archaic technology and obsolete programming language used by the IRS.
Caught cheating: When sin taxes forge unforeseen fallout
From sugar to cigarettes, raising taxes on certain products is intended to discourage unhealthy or undesirable behaviors. These taxes — called sin taxes — may be effective in reducing the use of those products, but is that the only consequence?
Employee performance: Sharing it may boost motivation
According to research conducted by Associate Professor of Accountancy Pablo Casas-Arce, the words, “You can do better,” affects employees.
Master of accountancy student overcomes adversity with persistence and assistance
John Irish (BS Accountancy ’20) received help from his father and faculty. Now he’s on the verge of graduating with his Master of Accountancy and beginning the job of his dreams at Deloitte.
Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) provides investor value after all
For investors, how important are mandated internal control audits? Assistant Professor of Accountancy Phillip Lamoreaux and his co-authors are the first to investigate this in a new study.
Why are analysts almost always wrong about Apple?
Even though the financial professionals have access to the most advanced and costly algorithms and predictive models, their forecasts are usually off, and research shows why.
Beyond bonuses: A simple business tool to further long-term goals
Is there anything companies can do to overcome the short-term bias inherent in incentive pay? Yes, there's more than one way says Assistant Professor of Accountancy Pablo Casas-Arce.