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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- ).

Variant Names

SOA

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)

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

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00369

LCCN: no2008002941

Creator: RSP