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.
Darshak Patel and Gail Hoyt's paper, co-authored with Gatton alum Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani, "Facilitating Authentic Practice & Content Acquisition Through Competition: The Econ Games" has been published in The American Economist.
Nicholas Relich graduated in May 2024 with a double major in Economics and Political Science and a minor in Mathematics. This year, he was awarded the prestigious Nate Morris Fellowship, an opportunity he learned about through Gatton College’s communications and his professors.
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is pleased to announce the Haywood & Staff Service Awards. The event took place on April 25, 2024. The following staff celebrated the following years of service:
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, 10 April 2024; As another academic year draws to a close, Gatton College of Business and Economics is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of its students, faculty, and staff members. Each year, the annual student awards day takes place in the spring before graduation to honor those who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, leadership, and service within the Gatton community.
According to recent research from Gatton doctoral student Mark Cheng, climate risk disclosures are informative. Working with Gatton Professor Brian Bratten, Cheng studied how managers’ disclosures about climate risks in conference calls are incorporated by investors.
How will SEC regulations impact company performance? The Security Exchange Commission (SEC), which makes rules for businesses, has a new rule. It says companies must tell everyone how much carbon they produce.
We are excited to announce the Gatton College of Business and Economics hosted its Fifth Annual Sales Competition. This competition allowed students to engage in 20-minute sales scenarios, where they showcased their skills to pitch Dell Small Business products to corporate buyers in simulated role-plays. A panel of corporate sales professionals evaluated contestants based on their sales techniques, communication skills, and overall performance.
