Cooper Gordy, Master of Professional Accounting ’25: Ready for Work
“I chose the MPAcc program because the accounting professors at the U of A are the best in the business.”
06/23/2025 | By Lori McLemore
News: Department of Accounting
Here you'll find a recent archive of news related to the Accounting Department at the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Walton Professor Receives Prestigious Faculty Gold Medal Award
Charles Leflar, clinical professor emeritus of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A, was recently honored with the prestigious Faculty Gold Medal at the annual State and National Awards Reception.
04/24/2025 | By Meghan Perry
Student Spotlight: Sammy Massri
Meet Sammy Massri, a junior accounting major completing his degree online!
03/11/2025 | By Sydney Ford
Accounting Certificate Program Returns in April 2025
The Office of Financial Affairs and the Human Resources Talent Development Team are partnering to present the 2025 Accounting Certificate Program.
03/05/2025 | By Colton Morgan
Walton College Researchers Help Drive Accounting Standards Dialogue
Kris D. Allee and Zac Wiebe, accounting faculty members and researchers in the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A, recently attended an exclusive conference at the Financial Accounting Standards Board headquarters in Norfolk, Connecticut.
02/25/2025 | By Meghan Perry and Jerra Toms
Sanchez Reflects on Study Abroad Experience in Mexico
Christian Sanchez's experience studying abroad in Mexico didn't just make him a better business student — it made him "a better human as well."
02/18/2025 | By John Post
Honors College Celebrates Outstanding Faculty
This year, awards were presented in the Distinguished Leadership and Distinguished Research and Teaching Faculty Award categories.
02/18/2025 | By Shelby Gill and Laurie Marshall
Walton College Online Program Ranked Top 10 in Nation
The Walton College's online bachelor's business degree programs have ascended to No. 8 in the nation, advancing two spots from the previous year.
01/27/2025 | By Meghan Perry and Jerra Toms
An Enduring Legacy: The William Dillard II Leadership Chair
Matt Waller is poised to continue Bill Dillard’s vision for inspiring and influencing the next generation of business leaders.
11/20/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Division of Student Affairs Presents Two Students the Henry Woods Leadership Award
The Division of Student Affairs has awarded two graduating seniors with the Henry Woods Leadership Award.
11/15/2024 | By Scott Flanagin
Student Spotlight: Katie Bailey
Katie gained more than knowledge of accounting processes when she earned an online degree.
07/12/2024
Vernon Richardson Awarded Outstanding Educator by American Accounting Association
"It's an honor to be recognized for my lifetime commitment to students. Adding a small portion to their unlimited potential is what we all try to do in academe."
06/24/2024 | By Meghan Perry
#MyPathToSeniorWalk: Lizbeth Hernandez Finds Her Footing
Lizbeth Hernandez believes students should take advantage of the opportunities they are given.
03/01/2024
Beta Alpha Psi: An Organization that Counts
In October, the chapter organized and facilitated a food drive to benefit those in need in Northwest Arkansas.
09/14/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Three Department Chairs Announced for Walton College
Jonathan Shipman, Shaila Miranda and Alexey Malakhov are Walton College’s department chairs for the accounting, information systems and finance departments.
08/25/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Peters Named Senior Associate Dean for Walton College
Gary F. Peters, chair of the William Dillard Department of Accounting, was named the senior associate dean for Walton College.
07/12/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Gary Peters Receives Joseph Silvoso Faculty Merit Award
Peters was honored by the American Accounting Association in February 2023 for facilitating the merger of two professional groups.
03/01/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Richardson Joins the Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group
Vernon Richardson joins the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group.
12/15/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Richardson, Teeter and Terrell Receive Accounting Education Award
The American Accounting Association presented the 2022 Innovation in Accounting Education Award to Vernon J. Richardson, Ryan Teeter and Katie L. Terrell.
09/14/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Santi’s Spirit of Giving
He was a son, brother, friend and inspiration…missed but never ever forgotten.
05/25/2022
Peters Elected President of Federation of Schools of Accountancy
Gary Peters, professor and department chair of the William Dillard Department of Accounting at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, has been elected president of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy.
08/23/2021
Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Langham
Sarah is a partner in the Fayetteville office of HoganTaylor, which is one of the largest business advisory and public accounting firms in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
November 3, 2022 | By Grant Schol
Santi’s Spirit of Giving
He was a son, brother, friend and inspiration…missed but never ever forgotten.
May 25, 2022
Outstanding Alumni, Students Recognized at Walton Celebration
Three alumni and over 90 students were honored for outstanding achievement in the classroom, in business and in their communities.
May 19, 2022
Accreditation Extended for Walton College and Department of Accounting
AACSB accreditation is a reflection of the national prominence of our accounting faculty, our commitment to students, and the faculty’s team-focused approached to fulfilling our mission.
March 15, 2022
Walton College Boasts Top Researchers According to Research.com
These rankings reflect the influence that our top scholars have in shaping business research around the world. This demonstrates that our most accomplished researchers are true thought leaders.
March 1, 2022
Peters Elected President of Federation of Schools of Accountancy
Gary Peters, professor and department chair of the William Dillard Department of Accounting at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, has been elected president of the Federation of Schools of Accountancy.
August 23, 2021
Recent M.Acc. Graduate Earns Award for Top Scores on CPA Exam
William Martens, a 2019 U of A Master of Accounting graduate, has recently been awarded the Elijah Watt Sells Award for his scores on the four sections of the CPA exam.
May 21, 2021
Student Spotlight: Meet Ryan Decker
Discover Ryan Decker's journey as a standout student at Walton College, excelling in academics and leadership.
March 23, 2021
