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Accounting Department
Isenberg-educated accountants help businesses make informed, data-driven financial decisions. Our graduates are valued advisors who diagnose the health of a business, shielding it from competitive traps and unlocking new growth opportunities.
Degree Options in Accounting
Degree Options in Accounting
At Isenberg, students experience exceptional exposure to real-world accounting challenges. Isenberg accounting students join a community of nearly 10,000 Isenberg graduates in the accounting profession. They have a commanding presence in Greater Boston and New England, where Isenberg grads excel at Big 4 and other public accounting firms.
AACSB Accounting Accreditation
AACSB Accounting Accreditation
AACSB represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Isenberg is part of the one percent of the worlds' 13,000 business programs that have earned this recognition. AACSB-accredited schools produce highlight skilled graduates valued by employers over graduates from non-accredited schools. Isenberg is proud to have this distinction.
Our undergraduate and graduate programs in accounting prepare students to be strategic leaders in their careers. Faculty leverage their professional experiences and their academic research to deepen classroom discussions and foster critical thinking. Our graduates are prepared to effectively interpret financial data in order to make well-informed decisions in a competitive, global marketplace.
Bradley Bennett
Department Chair & Ronald C. Mannino Faculty Fellow
Recent Accounting Faculty Publications
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Christopher P. Agoglia
Richard Simpson Endowed Professor
Orhan Akisik
Senior Lecturer II
Bradley Bennett
Department Chair & Ronald C. Mannino Faculty Fellow
Kerri Bohonowicz
Senior Lecturer
William D. Brown Jr.
Senior Associate Dean, Finance, Operations, and Strategic Initiatives, Clinical Professor
Graham Gal
Associate Professor
Rob Jennings
Visiting Assistant Professor
Yoon Ju Kang
Associate Professor and Richard Dieter MS ’66 and Susan C. Dieter Endowed Faculty Fellow
Andrew R. Kitto
Assistant Professor
Catherine West Lowry
Senior Lecturer II
W. Timothy Mitchell
Clinical Associate Professor
David Piercey
John F. Kennedy Endowed Professor
Jennifer Roy
Associate Chair, Department of Accounting | Graduate Faculty Director, MS Accounting | Lecturer
Lynda Schwartz
Professor of Practice, Director of Forensic Accounting and Data Analytics Curriculum
Matthew G. Sherwood
Assistant Professor
Pamela Trafford
Senior Lecturer II
Silvia Triani
Lecturer
Sean Wandrei
Senior Lecturer
Elaine Wang
James P. O’Connell Endowed Professor
Yao Yu
Associate Professor
Accounting Department News
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Student Spotlight: Wellsley Da Silva '28
Student Spotlight: Wellsley Da Silva '28
Wellsley Da Silva is a sophomore accounting major from Brockton, MA, who expects to graduate in the spring of 2028. Da Silva recently had the
Student Spotlight: Wellsley Da Silva '28
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Student Spotlight: Catherine Wang '26 MS in Accounting
Student Spotlight: Catherine Wang '26 MS in Accounting
Catherine Wang is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Accounting program, from which she expects to graduate this coming May. Originally
Student Spotlight: Catherine Wang '26 MS in Accounting
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Isenberg Welcomes New PhD Candidates
Isenberg Welcomes New PhD Candidates
The 10 new PhD candidates represent several countries and academic backgrounds, and they are excited to contribute to the Isenberg community through
Isenberg Welcomes New PhD Candidates
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Alumni Network
Our department relies on the Accounting Advisory Council to assist with strategic planning and program evaluation. The members serve as a vital link to the developing needs of the profession. We are grateful for their hard work, wisdom and guidance.
To learn more about the Accounting Advisory Council click here.
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Meet @[Evan Stotsky](urn:li:person:SoSujXbO5V) ’26 from Newton, MA! This senior management major interned last summer in DC with Congressman Jake Auchincloss, supporting media research, legislative memos, and communications. At Isenberg, he’s a Business Ethics Team consultant, tackling real-world ethical challenges and presenting policy solutions.
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We’re proud to recognize Dusty Rhodes, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring her dedication, innovation, and leadership in creating a lasting impact on the hospitality industry.
Dusty has shaped Boston’s global presence through iconic events, from international competitions to beloved community festivals.
Join us in celebrating Dusty at the HTM Annual Awards Dinner. Register now to attend!
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Congrats to Valerie Mei for landing this incredible opportunity and earning our March #IsenbergWorks Shoutout! 🏆
Winners must contact the Office of Career Success to claim their prize at careersuccess\@isenberg.umass.edu.
Share your story with #IsenbergWorks for a chance to be featured next and win a special prize! Let's celebrate your journey and inspire the Isenberg community together.
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Isenberg is aiming to reach 800 gifts during UMassGives 2026—and we need YOU to make it happen. 🤝 Every gift brings us closer to our goal and helps unlock nearly $500,000 in challenge funds, multiplying your impact and directly supporting Isenberg students.
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Department of Accounting
Room 232
Isenberg School of Management
121 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
413.545.5657