Marriott School of Business. School of Accountancy
In 2017, the School of Accountancy was affiliated with the newly renamed the Marriott School of Business. Directors of the program included Jeff Wilks (2017-2019) and Douglas Frank Prawitt (2019- ).
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Variant Names
BYU Marriott’s School of Accountancy
School of Accountancy at BYU Marriott
School of Accountancy at BYU Marriott School of Business
School of Accountancy at Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business.
Description
Established: 2017
Location: Provo, Utah (2017- )
Functions
The school teaches students what they term the "language of business"--controlling, analyzing, and reporting the financial resources of a company. Students may receive a BS in Accounting as undergraduates, and Masters of Accounting in Professional Accountancy or in Tax.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The School of Accountancy is administered by the school director, under the direction of the Marriott School dean.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Marriott School of Business (2017- )
Earlier unit: Marriott School of Management. School of Accountancy (2017)
Sources
Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2006-2007: p. 79 (Kevin D. Stocks (2006-2007); functions)
Brigham Young University 2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog WWW Site, 30 March 2010: School of Accountancy page ("Accounting has been called the language of business in which accountants control, analyze, and report the financial resources of an enterprise. A good understanding of accounting principles and practices can serve as the basis for a career in any business field"; offers BS in Accounting, MAcc in Professional Accountancy, and MAcc in Tax)
Brigham Young University 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog WWW Site October 6, 2022: School of Accountancy page
Marriott School website, via WWW, Sept. 4, 2013 (Jeff Wilks succeeds Steve Glover as director of SOA; Glover appointed in 2012; Wilks begins service Aug. 1, 2013) http://marriottschool.byu.edu/soa/news/article?id=879
Brigham Young University Marriott School Website, via WWW, August 30, 2017 (BYU Announces Business School Changes, Marriott School of Management to Marriott School of Business) https://marriottschool.byu.edu/news/article?id=1255
Brigham Young University Marriott School Website, via WWW, October 6, 2022 (Doug Prawitt Named School of Accountancy's New Director) https://marriott.byu.edu/acc/news/article?id=1592
Marriott School of Business, via WWW, Feb 29, 2024 (Editing & Usage Guide) https://marriott.byu.edu/media-resources/styleguide/
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00369
LCCN: no2008002941
Creator: RSP