The Accounting Hall of Fame announced three inductees for
2004. The honorees are Dennis R. Beresford, E&Y Executive
Professor at the University of Georgia, former chairman (1987–1997) of
the Financial Accounting Standards Board and writer of professional
articles; Gerald A. Feltham, a professor of accounting at the
University of British Columbia and accounting researcher; and William
J. Vatter, an educator and author whose published works include
The Fund Theory of Accounting and Its Implications for Financial
Reports. Established in 1950 at Ohio State University, the hall
of fame recognizes accountants who make significant contributions to
the profession’s advancement.
The Institute is accepting proposals for cases under the
2005 Professor/Practitioner Case Development Program, which promotes
collaboration of accounting educators and practitioners to formulate
realistic case studies for use in accounting education (
www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/ppcdp.htm ). Proposals are
due December 1.
The AICPA invites state CPA societies and individuals to
nominate an accounting educator for the 2005 AICPA Distinguished
Achievement in Education Award (
www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/edu/laaea.htm ). The award
recognizes full-time college accounting educators for excellence in
teaching and national prominence in the accounting profession.
Nominations are due February 1.
