UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Accounting External Advisory Board met early last month to consider issues confronting accounting educators in the Smeal College of Business.
The 20 board members include some of Penn State’s most successful alumni and friends, representing many of the largest employers in the accounting industry. The board meets twice each year to provide perspectives on the curriculum and other aspects of the Smeal experience that affect students’ preparation for their careers.
“The members of our advisory board provide a valued perspective on the curricular innovations, the current needs of employers across many industries, and the skill sets our students must build to meet those demands,” said Steven Huddart, chair of the Department of Accounting at Smeal.
The October meeting’s agenda included a report on the department’s competitive position relative to other top-tier accounting programs across the country and an update on sustainability-related project opportunities for all Smeal students.