Emerging Trends in Accounting Education

November 5, 2024

Three college accounting educators – who are also CPAs – discuss the state of accounting education today. They cover enrollment trends, shifts in curriculum, accommodating varied learning styles, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce, alternative pathways to CPA and more.

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      Barry R. Palatnik

      Barry R. Palatnik

      Dr. Barry R. Palatnik, Ed.D, CPA, MBA, is an associate professor of accounting at Stockton University. He is a member of the NJCPA and serves as president of the Atlantic/Cape May Chapter.

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      Don  Meyer

      Don Meyer

      Don Meyer, CAE, is the chief marketing officer of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, where he is responsible for setting the vision, strategy and direction for the organization’s marketing, communications and membership campaigns and for driving the success of a deep and broad swath of organizational initiatives. He can be reached at dmeyer@njcpa.org.

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      Sarah L. O'Rourke

      Sarah L. O'Rourke

      Sarah L. O’Rourke, CPA, is an assistant professor of professional practice in the Department of Accounting & Information Systems at Rutgers Business School-New Brunswick. She is a member of the NJCPA.

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      Steven J. Budryk

      Steven J. Budryk

      Steven J. Budryk, CPA, MS, is a senior accountant at Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors. He is a member of the NJCPA Emerging Leaders Interest Group and Student Programs & Scholarships Committee. He can be reached at steven@tfgllc.com.

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