Department of Accounting and Finance News
Accounting Senior Wins $15,000 PCAOB Scholarship and Lands Internship at Grant Thornton
East Texas A&M University accounting senior Kay-Marie James has been named a 2025–2026 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholar, earning a prestigious $15,000 scholarship from the board.
Leading with Purpose: ETAMU’s Estefania Olivas Gearing Up for Second Term as Student Body President
Current SGA President Estefania Olivas is taking the role in stride as she enters her second term in the 2025-26 academic year.
Beta Alpha Psi Honors Founding Advisor Dr. Bobby Carmichael and Celebrates New Foundation Gift
The College of Business at East Texas A&M University recently welcomed back Dr. Bobby Carmichael, Professor Emeritus of Accounting, for a special visit in April, 2025.
Finance Student Secures Internship with Toyota
Mariah Dempsey, a Finance major at East Texas A&M University set to graduate in May 2026, recently secured a coveted internship with Toyota—an opportunity that will allow her to deepen her understanding of the auto and mobility industry while working with one of the world’s most respected companies.
Finance Students Gain Real-World Insight from Veteran Mortgage Broker at ETAMU Session
An event hosted by the Finance Society at the East Texas A&M University College of Business on March 18 attracted approximately 20 enthusiastic students eager to gain insights from a seasoned financial expert.
Finance Society Hosts Insightful Session with Raymond James’ VP of Wealth Management
The Finance Society in the East Texas A&M University College of Business recently hosted an engaging and informative session with guest speaker Jeff Olsen, Vice President of Wealth Management and Financial Advisor at Raymond James – a leading financial services…
The Accounting and Finance Department Hosts Successful Mentorship Socials to Jumpstart Student Success
The Department of Accounting and Finance at Texas A&M University-Commerce successfully hosted two mentorship socials on September 9 and 10, aimed at providing students with the tools and connections they need to thrive both academically and professionally.
These engaging events,…
The Finke Finance Labs at TAMUC Invest in Student Success
The Finkes’ $1 million endowment provides invaluable resources for business students.
Showcasing Scholarship: Highlights from TAMUC’s Annual Research Symposium
TAMUC students present innovative research projects to the university community and industry leaders.
Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted its Annual Research Symposium on April 17, 2024, at the university's Rayburn Student Center. The symposium showcased undergraduate and graduate research projects, providing…
A&M-Commerce Accounting Faculty Published by Online Journal, Podcast
Dr. James Hamill, Associate Professor of Accounting at Texas A&M University-Commerce, had an article recently featured in an online publication and made a guest appearance on a podcast to expound on his article. Hamill’s piece, “The Corporate Transparency Act May…
A&M-Commerce Offers Free Tax Filing Services Through IRS VITA Program
The College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce is simplifying the tax filing process for many Northeast Texas residents with its renewed participation in a federal assistance program.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is a grant-funded initiative from…
Wilfrid Zoungrana’s Triumphant Journey: From Three Degrees to VP of Finance
When Wilfrid Zoungrana embarked on his academic journey at the Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business in 2010, little did he know he would finish with three degrees, meet his wife at school, start a family and land a job…
TAMUC Student Receives $10,000 Scholarship from PCAOB
Alejandro Garcia, an Accounting major at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has been selected as a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholar, receiving a prestigious $10,000 scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The A&M-Commerce College of Business was invited by the…
TAMUC Faculty Published in American Banker Magazine
Texas A&M University-Commerce Regents Professor Dr. Srinivas Nippani was published in a recent issue of American Banker magazine. Nippani’s piece titled “Recent bank failures point to the need for a ‘conduct risk’ authority in the U.S.” asserts that more regulation…
Ernst & Young Accounting Town Hall
The Accounting and Finance Department at A&M-Commerce hosted its semi-annual Accounting Town Hall Meeting on March 23, with panelists Xavier Spencer and Chris Mitchell from Ernst & Young.
With almost 50 students attending in person and via Zoom, faculty, staff…
Vice President at PNC Bank Joins TAMUC Finance Society for ‘Work-Life Balance’ Seminar
The Finance Society at A&M-Commerce held a seminar on work-life balance featuring Vice-President – Senior Scrum Master and Business Systems Lead at PNC Bank, Seema Aswal on February 15, 2023.
Under the direction of Regents Professor of Finance Dr. Srinivas…
A&M-Commerce Faculty Featured in WalletHub ‘Ask the Experts’ Series
Dr. Michael Opara, associate professor of accounting at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently featured by personal finance website WalletHub in one of its “Ask The Experts” entries on its website. Opara was asked to give his expertise regarding the topic…
LPGas Magazine Highlights TAMUC Alum Duncan McMurchie
A recent article in LPGas magazine reports that A&M-Commerce alumnus Duncan McMurchie has been hired as a new associate at financial advisory firm Cetane Associates, headquartered in New Milford, Connecticut.
In the article, Cetane managing director Barrett Conway states, “We…
College of Business Student Awarded TXCPA Scholarship
Texas A&M University-Commerce student Quyen Duong was recently awarded an Accounting Education Foundation Scholarship from the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). Duong will receive $2,500 for the academic year, which will assist her in covering the CPA exam…
One Big Lion Family: Four Relatives Attend TAMUC at the Same Time
Texas A&M University-Commerce prides itself on creating an atmosphere where Lions feel like family. Currently, a quartet of university students share the Lion family dynamic more literally than most.
Husband Jacob Cuevas, wife Hermila Cuevas, daughter Angelica Cuevas and niece…
TAMUC Alumnus Establishes Accounting Scholarship for First-Generation Students
The new James Earl Estes Endowed Scholarship in Accounting offers financial support to first-generation students who major in accounting at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Mr. Estes, a graduate of East Texas State University (ETSU), generously provided the funds for the endowment.…
Accounting Town Hall
On March 31, 2022, the Accounting and Finance Department held its semi-annual Accounting Majors Town Hall Meeting where faculty, staff and students discussed various aspects of the accounting major.
During the Town Hall, students networked with faculty and staff to…
NABA-DFW Outstanding Faculty Advisor Announcement
Terry Brawand has been selected as the NABA-DFW Outstanding Faculty Advisor for the year! During her time as advisor, Terry brought in a new generation of members and was tireless in contacting both students and professionals to build our NABA…
TAMUC’s First African American Female Graduate of Accounting Establishes Scholarship Endowment
Distinguished Alumna Zenetta Strong Drew made history in 1974 as the first African American female accounting graduate from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce). At the end of last year, she extended her legacy through the Zenetta S.…
Inaugural Accounting Town Hall
On October 28th more than 50 accounting students and 14 faculty attended the first-ever face-to-face College of Business (COB) Accounting Major's town hall. The purpose of the town hall was for students, faculty, and COB advisors to get acquainted post-pandemic,…
Meet the Firms
Event offers students the opportunity to network and explore future careers
On November 4th, 2021, the Finance Society, Beta Alpha Psi and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) hosted Meet the Firms, an event sponsored by Becker.
Meet the…
A&M-Commerce Faculty Member Featured on WalletHub.com
A faculty member at Texas A&M University-Commerce was recently tapped to provide insight in an “Ask the Expert” article hosted on personal finance website WalletHub.com. Vicki Stewart, an instructor of accounting at A&M-Commerce, was featured in an article discussing credit…
A&M-Commerce Department Head Featured in WalletHub’s Ask the Experts
WalletHub recently featured A&M-Commerce Professor Jim Hamill in the Ask the Experts section of their “Corporate Tax Rate Report.” Hamill, who serves as the department head of finance and accounting at A&M-Commerce, answered several questions about the corporate tax structure…
College of Business Alumnus Provides Gift to Establish Funderburk Scholarship
Professor Emeritus Dale Funderburk created a legacy of excellence in the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce during his 52-year teaching career. A new scholarship in his name will memorialize his impact.
The Dr. Dale Funderburk Honorary Scholarship will…
A&M-Commerce Accounting Professor Featured in Online Publication
James Hamill, associate professor of accounting and head of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Texas A&M University-Commerce, was recently featured in an article on wallethub.com regarding important information about tax day in the United States. Hamill provided answers…
A&M-Commerce College of Business Receives Prestigious Recognition with IMA Endorsement
Texas A&M University-Commerce's Department of Accounting and Finance received prestigious recognition after its course offerings were endorsed by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) as an IMA endorsed program.
The IMA is an international association of management accountants and financial…
Alum Jim Larimore Appointed Chief Officer of Riiid Labs
A&M-Commerce alum Jim Larimore was recently appointed as chief officer for Equity in Learning at Riiid Labs in San Ramon, California. A recent article in AZCentral states:
“Jim has distinguished himself as an education pioneer and catalytic innovator for more…
Accounting Student Receives Noteworthy PCAOB Scholarship
Dr. Jim Hamill, head of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Texas A&M University-Commerce, recently announced that accounting student Maxwell Perez has received a $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
The PCAOB is a non-profit…
College of Business Offers Graduate Certificates and Programs to Enhance Workforce Marketability
With much of the workforce in doubt or on hold amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Business at Texas A&M University-Commerce is offering graduate certificates and programs designed to enhance workforce marketability.
Dean Mario Hayek emphasizes that now is…
Dr. Jared Pickens, certified financial planner, shares expert tips
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As a community of scholars and research experts, Texas A&M University-Commerce is a rich source of knowledge on a range of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Subject-matter experts at our university are always ready to share their evidence-based…
Chatting with Dr. Dale Funderburk about economics of COVID-19 outbreak
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As a community of scholars and research experts, Texas A&M University-Commerce is a rich source of knowledge on a range of topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Subject-matter experts at our university are always ready to share their evidence-based…
A&M-Commerce students shine at SAEA Quiz Bowl
Nine students from Texas A&M University-Commerce showed their smarts in economics at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association's annual Quiz Bowl in Louisville, Kentucky, in February.
The team, which consisted of members
Shayna Cooper, Emily Jennings, Haley Marshall, Kelley Smith, Emma…
College of Business Offers Rural Economic Development Training Sessions
The Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business
will serve as an important resource for rural economic development in Northeast
Texas with the help of a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The
grant will enable the College of…
Virginia and Harry Fullwood Establish The Fullwood Family Professorship of Accounting
Professor Virginia Fullwood and former faculty member Dr. Harry Fullwood have graciously donated $100,000 to establish an Endowed Professorship in Accounting.
The Fullwood Family Professorship of Accounting will be the first fully funded professorship established specifically for the Accounting Department.…
Online Master’s in Accounting Program Ranks in the Top 45
The Accounting Degree Review ranked Texas A&M University-Commerce online master's in accounting degree as the #5 school in the Top 45 Online Master's in Accounting Programs 2015-2016.
“We are very pleased with this recognition for our Master's in accounting degree…
University Ranks in Accounting Path’s List of Best Online Accounting Schools
The Accounting Path has placed Texas A&M University-Commerce on the Best Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accredited Online Accounting Degree list.
“It is an honor to be recognized for the work that we do. We always want…