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Apr 17, 2023
Prepare for CFA Institute Research Challenge
CFA Institute Research Challenge:
The CFA Institute, one of the leading global organizations for finance professionals, organizes the CFA Institute…
Feb 28, 2023
AEF Faculty Research
Government contracts and audit fees
Government contracts have recently attracted much attention from researchers and the public because of the US…
Feb 13, 2023
AEF Faculty Research
The Creation of One Truth: Single-Ledger Entries for Multiple Stakeholders Using Blockchain Technology to Address the Reconciliation Problem.
Gomaa, A.,…
Feb 08, 2023
AEF Faculty Research
The Creation of One Truth: Single-Ledger Entries for Multiple Stakeholders Using Blockchain Technology to Address the Reconciliation Problem.
Gomaa, A.,…
Jan 17, 2023
Two teams from UIS participate in the CFA Institute Research Challenge Competition
Two teams from UIS participate in the CFA Institute Research Challenge Competition
Students took a special topics class centered around the competition…
Jan 17, 2023
UIS sponsors students to the Community Bank Case Study Competition
UIS sponsors students to the Community Bank Case Study Competition
In collaboration with INB, Office of Engaged Learning, and AEF Faculty members Dr.…