Accounting educators seek help from business sponsors

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Large classes and a lack of business funding for quality university accounting staff in research and teaching lead to low teacher morale, sub-standard teaching methods, and lower-level students. Lecture halls often accommodate up to 500 students, requiring teaching methods such as multiple choice at the expense of communications skills and face-to-face interaction. Faculty raises are now about 1-2% However, some universities are fighting the lack of funding with year-round teaching and more emphasis on broader business skills and consultant roles.

United States, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Finance, Universities and colleges, Accounting, Education, Study and teaching, Education, Higher, Higher education, Accountants

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Lateral thinkers move north to form new relationships

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Australia's William Buck, a sub-business caterer, is expanding its market reach by extensive client networking. From service and manufacturing joint ventures and alliances in Asia, the firm developed business relationships that broadened into widespread, long-term partnerships. Plans for future growth include Russia, Africa and Japan.

Management, Australia, International business enterprises, Multinational corporations, William Buck

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Consolidators start to move in Britain

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Tenon Group, Britain's first consolidator of accountancy firms, floated in March 2000 and aims to achieve 260 million Australian dollars in fees within three years. Acquisitions and merger broker Jobtel plans to float, aiming for 400 million Australian dollars fees within five years.

Securities, Accounting firms, Accounting services, Jobtel, Tenon Group

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