Business

The peer-reviewed international research journal, Insurance Markets and Companies: Analyses and Actuarial Computations, has accepted for publication Dr. Lawrence “Lars” S. Powell’s paper, “Collateralization of International Reinsurance Liabilities in the U.S. Insurance … Powell’s Paper on Insurance Liabilities Accepted

After receiving an accounting degree from UALR, Kevin White created a “To Do” list: get a master’s degree, pass the CPA exam, get into law school. Now he’s ready to … Business Developer Heads to Peace Corps

A team of UALR students will represent the United States at the World Imagine Cup Finals sponsored by Microsoft Corp. in Warsaw, Poland, July 3 to 8.

Robert L. Bandy Jr. of Little Rock, a senior management major in the UALR College of Business, placed fifth out of 224 worldwide teams in the Foundation International Spring 2010 … Management Major Places in Top 2 Percent in International Contest

Dr. Rolf T. Wigand, Maulden-Entergy Chair and distinguished professor of information science and management, will present on “Taming the Social Network Jungle: From Web 2.0 to Social Media” with Dinah … Wigand Presents on Social Media at Lima Conference

Dr. Gary Geisler and Dr. Steve Edison, both professors of marketing and advertising, were accepted to make a presentation in the Cengage Pride/Ferrell Innovations in Teaching Competition at the Society for … Two from UALR Accepted for Innovation Competition

Dr. Stephanie Farewell, associate professor of accounting in the College of Business, co-wrote a paper, “Attesting Adios! Airways’ XBRL Filings: A Case Study on Performing Agreed-upon Procedures,” that has been accepted … Farewell Paper accepted for Accounting Conference

UALR’s College of Business Beta Gamma Sigma has named certified public accountant Michael Shelley, president for U.S. Bank in Arkansas, its Chapter Honoree for 2010. The presentation was made May … Beta Gamma Sigma Honors U.S. Bank President

Dr. Gary L. Geissler, professor of marketing, won the 2010 Harper W. Boyd Jr. Professor of Excellence Award at UALR’s College of Business’ 33rd Annual Honors and Awards ceremony May … COB Honors Geissler

The Institute for Economic Advancement (IEA) at UALR’s College of Business announced today the release of new preliminary* data showing a 2.4 percent increase in Arkansas’ taxable sales over the … First Quarter Arkansas Taxable Sales Up 2.4 Percent