The Gatton College of Business and Economics proudly acknowledges Frank C. Parker III and Deborah Burden as recipients of the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Awards. The awards were presented at the 33rd annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards Luncheon hosted by the University of Kentucky Alumni Association and the UK Office for Community Relations. The luncheon took place on October 11, 2024, at the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom.
Stephen Lusch has been appointed as an editor at Accounting Horizons. Effective June 1, 2024, Lusch will serve a 3-year term. Accounting Horizons is one of three association-wide journals of the American Accounting Association and is the second most downloaded journal of the AAA's family of seventeen journals.
Duke Ferguson's paper, "Raising the Stakes: How Progressive Tax Rates Affect Risk-Taking by Pass-Through Businesses" was accepted for publication in the journal, Contemporary Accounting Research.
Monika Causholli has joined the editorial board of Accounting Organizations and Society
Research from the Von Allmen School of Accountancy faculty, (Brian Bratten, Monika Causholli, Tyler Kleppe and Hong Xie), were cited in two proposed rule changes by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The PCAOB is the top auditing regulator in the U.S. and is responsible for regulating audits of public companies in the U.S.
In a significant recognition of academic achievement and impact, the Gatton College of Business and Economics proudly reveals the recipients of its Teaching and Research Excellence Awards. These distinctions underscore the Gatton College's commitment to fostering a learning culture and advancing knowledge in the business and economics.
The Teaching Excellence Awards commend individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in educating and inspiring students. The 2024 recipients include:
LEXINGTON, Ky., (April 16, 2024) —The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics recognized five remarkable alumni at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame. This prestigious lifetime award recognizes Gatton alumni who have earned exceptional career and community success.
