Trillions of dollars may be missing from U.S. government coffers due to widespread corporate tax evasion and criminal money laundering strategies, according to Florida International University College of Business professor John Zdanowicz. The Department of Finance professor conducted an analysis of 12 years’ worth of U.S. Customs data and found that abnormally priced goods imported […]
The College of Business welcomed its supporters back to campus in late June to thank them in a unique way. The Beyond Giving event, a first for the college, aimed to foster an awareness of how many ways community, alumni and donor support contribute to student achievement at the college. The event was held June […]
School of Accounting Jimmy Carmenate, clinical instructor, has been named Outstanding Faculty Advisor of the Year by the national office of Beta Alpha Psi, the honor society for accounting, finance and information sciences students. Carmenate serves as faculty advisor to the FIU student chapter, which recently achieved Gold Chapter status for two consecutive years. Department […]
Alffredo Rossano (BBA ’02) has been named vice president and corporate lender at BankUnited. He was previously first vice president at SunTrust. Thaymell Martin (BBA ’05) has been named senior vice president/brand business development manager. Martin’s previously served as senior vice president/ market manager at Total Bank. JeanCarlo Pallais (MSF ‘14), the former senior associate […]
School of Accounting Antoinette Smith, associate professor, is the author of “Insider Secrets to College Classroom Success,” a guide to best practices that will help make college students more successful in the classroom. She was recognized at the FIU Book Authors Recognition Reception. David W. Barman, instructor, served as a guest judge at the Florida […]
The quest for the win is on. FIU students and alumni competing in the annual Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge recently pitched their ventures live before a panel of judges. They included e-commerce ventures, health and wellness platforms and a web-based debt negotiation service. Now through May 1, community members can visit miamiherald.com/challenge to watch […]
The lines were long, the conference rooms filled to capacity and attendees buzzing with activity, all of it pointing to increased opportunities for both students and employers participating in the College of Business’ annual career fair. For FIU students, the career fair is a first step in their transition into the working world while top-name […]
Alfredo Ferrer (BBA ’81) has been hired as security director for Swire Properties, and will supervise Brickell City Centre operations. Ferrer was formerly a director of PortMiami Seaport Law Enforcement. The Health Law Practice Group at Broad and Cassel has added Joseph C. Picone (BBA ’82) as their newest associate. Eileen Martin (BBA ’91), previously […]
Department of Marketing Ronald Mesia, instructor and director of the Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management, and Anthony D. Miyazaki, chair and professor, were quoted in an article entitled “Rise of Logistics Technology – Florida International University” by Eric Williams and Robert Christensen, which appeared in the Summer 2015 edition of Cargo Focus, the official […]
School of Accounting David W. Barman, instructor, has been named to 2015 Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine. This was based on nomination and voting by attorneys who are members of the Florida Bar. Department of Finance Marcos A. Kerbel, participating adjunct professor, has been named as the dean of the education committee of […]
