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Alumni Notes: June 2011

Alumni Notes: June 2011

Gary Opper (MS ’83), CPA and managing member of Levie-Opper, LLC, was interviewed by Belkys Perez on Coral Gables Now. His topic was “How a Small Business Can Create Value.” The interview begins at 14:21 …

Faculty Notes: June 2011

Faculty Notes: June 2011

School of Accounting
C. Delano Gray, instructor, was the first College of Business Administration professor to be the grand marshal for the College of Law commencement. The event took place on May 27, 2011 in the …

MBAF’S Frank Gonzalez appointed president of the South Florida Banking Institute

MBAF’S Frank Gonzalez appointed president of the South Florida Banking Institute

Frank Gonzalez, CPA/ CFF, principal in the Audit Department at the nationally recognized public accounting firm Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLC (MBAF), was recently appointed president of the South Florida Banking Institute (SFBI) for …

Officials from China’s Qufu Normal University visit FIU.

Officials from China’s Qufu Normal University visit FIU.

A delegation from Qufu Normal University, a major university in China’s Shandong Province, visited Florida International University (FIU) on June 18, 2011. It was the first time representatives from the two institutions had met.
One of …

South American trip opens doors, insights to business and culture in the region.

South American trip opens doors, insights to business and culture in the region.

Rio de Janeiro. Buenos Aires. Santiago. While the itinerary may at first read like a grand vacation tour of South America, the professors traveling in May on this year’s 15th Annual Faculty Development in International …

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, June 20-24, 2011

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, June 20-24, 2011

Greek Austerity Package Continues To Worry; Falling Italian Bank Stocks Overshadowed By Positive U.S. Economic Data
On Friday, the stock market was down as it saw a seventh weekly drop in eight weeks amid continuing world …

Lewis Davidson honored at retirement party.

Lewis Davidson honored at retirement party.

After a career long enough to have taught approximately 15,000 students, Lewis Davidson retired from the School of Accounting at Florida International University (FIU).
Forty-four friends, colleagues, former students and family gathered at the College of …

Accounting students pitch in to help with tax returns for low-income earners.

Accounting students pitch in to help with tax returns for low-income earners.

For some, preparing their tax return is a simple, albeit not enjoyable, exercise. For other people, help is sorely needed.
This past tax season once again, accounting students from the College of Business Administration …

South Florida real estate paradox: High volume cuts inventory but prices stay low

South Florida real estate paradox: High volume cuts inventory but prices stay low

South Florida’s logic-defying housing market continued to embrace peculiar trend lines in May — sales soared, slashing down the inventory even further, but overall prices fell once again.
Market trends in Miami-Dade and Broward counties diverge …

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, June 13-17, 2011

State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, June 13-17, 2011

Dow and S&P Enter Seventh Consecutive Week Of Losses
In the midst of high U.S. unemployment, pessimism over the U.S. economy, and worries of the possibility of Greece defaulting on its government debt, the DJIA and …

Current and future accountants celebrate accomplishments.

Current and future accountants celebrate accomplishments.

Almost 200 people, about half of them from area accounting firms and companies, enjoyed the festivities at the Second Annual School of Accounting Awards Banquet, held April 30, 2011 at the Doral Golf Resort & …

Restaurant owner gives half his business to employees

Restaurant owner gives half his business to employees

For Francis Marincola, giving part of his business to four of his long-term employees is the path to success.
The 72-year-old only needs to spend about 10 hours a week at his Delray Beach Italian restaurant, …

The impact of South Florida's global impact expands

The impact of South Florida's global impact expands

South Florida’s global impact expands
Since the days of Ponce de Leon, South Florida’s economy has largely hinged on geography.
Beaches, warm winter temps, proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America continue to be critical factors. But …