Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC has promoted Manuel E. Pravia (MST ’92) to principal. He previously served as a director in the firm’s tax and accounting department. Kaufman, Rossin & Co. has named Carlos A. Somoza (BACC ’93) international tax principal. He was previously a senior tax manager with BDO USA. The Greater Miami […]
There are new faces in the Department of Finance and Administration as well as familiar ones in new positions. Sara Tippit is associate director. Sara Tippit (MSF ’12, BBA ’05) is new to the position of associate director of finance in the College of Business’ Department of Finance and Administration, but she has a long […]
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Daniel Zamora (BACC ’10) on August 4, 2012. Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador on January 9, 1989, he had just completed the Master of Accounting (MACC) program in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU). A posthumous award of his graduate degree will […]
Kaufman Rossin promoted William Shearman (BACC ’01) to director. He has been manager of risk advisory services since joining the firm in 2007. Kaufman Rossin promoted Maria Toledo (MST ’06, BACC ’04) to manager. She was promoted from supervisor to manager in the firm’s tax department; she joined the firm in 2007.
CareCloud founder and CEO Albert Santalo (MBA ’97) was among the Startup America business leaders at the White House to watch President Obama sign the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act into law on April 5, 2012. Also, CareCloud was singled out for praise during a Twitter Chat with former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh […]
How has corporate social responsibility been sustained within developing countries in Asia and Latin America in the face of drastically reduced outside sources of funding after 2008? This question set the foundation for the thesis presented by Carlos Gomez (BBA ’12) to Florida International University (FIU)’s College of Business Administration and Honors College. The thesis […]
When student Quy Van prepared a tax return for a Haitian nurse, Van needed a translator because of the man’s limited English. But the appreciation the nurse felt needed no translation. He gave Van a big hug for a job well done. Handshakes, hugs and profound gratitude were the order of the day as, once […]
More than 1,100 students in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) graduated in Spring Commencement ceremonies on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. In the afternoon, 746 business students received their bachelor’s degrees; 411 graduate students, two of them new PhDs, graduated in the evening. Four new Worlds Ahead Graduates come from FIU […]
Growing up as a foster child is never an easy path. Then comes turning 18—and the challenges that come with aging out of the system. Thanks to the help of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami program and dedicated team members like Yolanda Rodriquez (MBA ’10, BS ’07), assistant director, operations, advancement, alumni […]
The true development of human beings involves much more than mere economic growth. At its heart there must be a sense of empowerment and inner fulfillment. -Aung San Suu Kyi Living and working in Akpap Okoyong, Cross River State is enriching my life immensely and continues to teach me about myself and the world in […]
