Expanding Horizons: Diverse Career Paths with an Accounting Degree

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Expanding Horizons: Diverse Career Paths with an Accounting Degree

23 January, 2025, 12 PM-1 PM

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Today’s businesses are increasingly looking to accounting experts for services beyond accounting, auditing, and compliance. This webinar will explore non-traditional career paths of accountancy alumni. Led by Gies accountancy faculty, Brian Hamm, we will discuss opportunities beyond public accounting and how to chart a course that builds a purposeful, satisfying career.

Faculty Moderator:

Brian Hamm, Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy

Alumni Panelists:

Sunder Reddy, CFO at LaserAway
Troy Oder, Managing Director at Golub Capital
Colin Hamm, Manager at PWC Deal Advisory Group
John Malito, Investment Executive at State Farm

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