Missouri State University’s College of Business and School of Accountancy continue to meet standards of excellence. The result of that is an accreditation extension by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. According to Dr. David Meinert, College of Business interim dean, the accreditation extension in business and accounting affirms … [Read more...] about Striving for excellence pays off
Claiming dependents on your federal income tax return can help lower your tax bill. But what qualifies as a dependent and who can you claim? CPA Dr. Sandra Byrd, faculty emeritus at Missouri State University, provides some information to Credit Karma. … [Read more...] about What to know about claiming dependents on your taxes
It’s tax season, and Missouri State University accounting students are preparing their calculators. They are helping Community Partnership of the Ozarks and Across the Life Span (ATLS) with its free tax preparation clinics between now and mid-April. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic dates are available online. Students will help individuals prepare and … [Read more...] about Students volunteer at free tax clinics
Six Missouri State University students brought home first and third place awards recently at the Beta Alpha Psi national competition in Anaheim, California. Community outreach Senior Erin Eckels and graduate students Zach Herbert and Amanda Wieberg placed first in the community outreach category of the best practices competition. The trio created a presentation to teach the … [Read more...] about Accounting students find success at national competition
Filing taxes is often not an easy process and for college students who are filing for the first time, it can seem downright intimidating. CPA Dr. Sandra Byrd, professor of accounting at Missouri State University, highlights a few tips to Credit Karma that students should keep in mind. … [Read more...] about Helpful tax tips for college students