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College of Business Advisory Board Member Karen Shaw Named 2021 CFO of the Year

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Arkansas Business has named College of Business Advisory Board member Karen Shaw as the 2021 CFO of the Year.

Shaw serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Citizens Bank and is responsible for the financial management of the bank. She has over 25 years of banking experience and oversees the Bank’s Investment and Asset Liability Committee, Policy Committee, and development of financial planning and budgets to guide the Bank’s future business growth. She is also a certified public accountant.

“I loved numbers from a very early age, and my accounting classes came natural to me even though I was constantly a creative thinker. Over the years I developed a love for mentoring others and desired to use my talents and leadership skills to develop, empower and manage a team of financial professionals,” said Shaw in her Arkansas Business spotlight.

Among other public service activities, Shaw is a member of the board of directors of the University of Central Arkansas College of Business Advisory Board and the co-founder of POWER (Professional Organization of Women Empowering Relationships). She is also a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with the Highest Honors in Accounting.

Join us in congratulating Karen on an honor she very much deserves!

Posted in: COB News

COB Professor Yao Contributes Expertise to WalletHub in Totaled Car Guide

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Professor Haibo (Stephen) Yao recently contributed his expertise for WalletHub as part of a panel of experts in the Totaled Car Guide: Key Things to Know in 2021.

“A totaled car is a car that would cost more to fix than it is worth, or a car that cannot be repaired safely or cost-effectively,” stated author McKayla Girardin.

The article goes on to explain the process of what happens when a car is declared a total loss and what to do. Yao gave his advice on the following questions:

  • Should drivers ever consider keeping a totaled car?
  • How can drivers get the most from their insurance companies after their car is totaled?
  • What is the most important thing to do after your car is totaled?
  • When should a person get extra insurance to protect against the possibility of a totaled car?

Check out Professor Yao’s advice here.

Haibo (Stephen) Yao serves as an Assistant Professor of Insurance & Risk Management in the College of Business Department of Economics, Finance, Insurance & Risk Management at the University of Central Arkansas.

Posted in: COB News

PRMIA Risk Management Challenge – Student Teams Needed by Nov. 20

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We have the opportunity to put together a team to compete in the PRMIA Risk Management Challenge. This is a case competition offering the ability to apply risk management concepts using knowledge, critical thinking skills, leadership and presentation abilities. One winning team will be chosen to win up to a $10,000 cash award.

The case study will be released in early December 2021. The team would need three or four members. The Insurance & Risk Management program will cover the $100 registration fee (if registered by December 1). After December 1 the fee will be $200.

This competition is for current students across the fields of finance, economics, mathematics, business or commerce, accounting, marketing, or insurance & risk management.

Please contact me no later than November 20, 2021 if you have any students who are interested. A brochure is attached.

 

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Cynthia L. Burleson, AIDA, MBA, CRM, CPCU, CIC, ACP

Lecturer/Director of the Center for Insurance & Risk Management   |   University of Central Arkansas

201 Donaghey Ave., COB115G | Conway, AR 72035

501-852-2360 | cburleson3@uca.edu | http://uca.edu/insurance

Acxiom Intern – Business Solutions Analyst

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Acxiom Intern – Business Solutions Analyst – Conway

The Intern – Business Solutions Analyst partners with multiple areas of the business/IT to identify and develop continuous improvements that help resolve specific business problems with the Workday platform. This role will help with support for our end users, work closely with team members on projects and help with reporting in Workday.

Internship details:  [Read more…] about Acxiom Intern – Business Solutions Analyst

Senior Technology Analyst | Post Closes 11/7/21

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The Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) has a job opening we are trying to fill on our technical team. Full details can be found at https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/.  I am building a really strong technical team of ten, which is the largest team we’ve ever had here at ADHE. Any questions can be sent to me at Sonia.hazelwood@adhe.edu.

SENIOR TECHNOLOGY ANALYST

Location:  Little Rock, AR, US, 72201  (This is NOT a remote/work from home job)

Category:  DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION (ADHE) located in downtown Little Rock

Starting Salary Range:  $57,755 – $66,418

Position Number: 22104437
Posting End Date: 11/07/2021

This position is primarily a software developer working with a senior-level experienced software developer to build SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) packages for the Arkansas Higher Education Information System (AHEIS). AHEIS is a mature data system holding over 27 years of data submitted to ADHE by all Arkansas colleges and universities. A desire to learn and willingness to improve one’s skillset is necessary. Maintaining good communication with team members and stakeholders is critical. Other skills include:

  • MSSQL T-SQL, stored procedures, indexes, joins, functions, data types
  • Knowledge of C# or similar language
  • Familiarity with Visual Studio and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) experience would be fantastic
  • A desire to work as a team and follow management’s lead

Landmark (Little Rock & more) • Accounting Staff (public accounting)

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Landmark (Little Rock & more) • Accounting Staff (public accounting)

Landmark, with office in Little Rock, Fort Smith, Rogers, and Russellville, is looking for entry-level new hires for full-time positions after graduation. If you are interested in a career in public accounting, send your resume to Mike Pierce at mpierce@landmarkcpas.com

Wilf & Henderson (Texarkana) • Entry-level staff (public accounting)

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Wilf & Henderson (Texarkana) • Entry-level staff (public accounting)

Seeking entry-level staff for a combined audit and tax position. The firm’s location is in Texarkana, Texas.  They offer a variety of services, including preparing payroll for small client, payroll tax reports, and employee benefit plan audits, but specialize in tax preparation, tax planning, governmental auditing, construction contractors’ audit and tax, not-for profit auditing and tax, and car dealership taxes.

More Information for Staff Accountant Position

To apply: email resume to carol@wilhen.com

Acxiom (Conway) • Tax Analyst Intern for Spring 2022 (industry acct)

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Acxiom (Conway) • Tax Analyst Intern for Spring 2022 (industry acct)
The Tax Analyst Intern assists with preparation of tax returns and reports involved with federal, state, local, and other tax liabilities. You will develop knowledge of all tax laws affecting the company, assist with information gathering for tax audits, and meet all scheduled targets for projects. You will also be involved with tax implications of mergers and acquisitions or other structuring or special tax projects.

Apply link: https://acxiomllc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AcxiomUSA/job/Conway/Intern—Tax-Analyst_JR008622

UStorage (Conway) • Part-time Bookkeeper (industry acct)

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UStorage (Conway) • Part-time Bookkeeper (industry acct)

Amazing opportunity for a young accounting student (freshman/sophomore) to master the fundamentals of accounting. Train under current UCA intern Macy Dillard. Bookkeeping, inventory, payroll, payable, and more. Starting about 10 hours a week; can grow to more hours and a full-time job.

To apply: send resume to mdillard@cub.uca.edu.

Dassault Falcon Jet (Little Rock) • Accounting Interns (industry acct)

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Dassault Falcon Jet (Little Rock) • Accounting Interns (industry acct)
Dassault Aviation, maker of Dassault Falcon business jets, is widely regarded as the world’s most technologically advanced aerospace company. Our Falcon business jets are renowned for their quality, performance and efficiency and represent over 50% of the company’s revenue. These two accounting internship position are related to airplanes. They are looking for an accounting major and the ideal candidate is minoring in Data Analytics. There are two jobs; apply for either one.

To Apply: https://www2.appone.com/Search/Search.aspx?ServerVar=dassaultfalconjet-littlerock.appone.com

>Select Category: Accounting/Finance

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