Andrew Felo, associate professor of accounting at 体育买球官网 University’s Sigmund Weis School of Business, was recently appointed to two national roles within the Institute of Management Accountants.
Felo was appointed to the IMA’s committee on ethics, which maintains thought policies, thought leadership and intellectual property related to IMA’s Statement of Ethical Professional Practices. The committee also provides input on ethical issues in professional development and commentary on draft pronouncements by regulatory bodies and other organizations.
Felo’s second appointment was to IMA’sresearchfoundation advisory board, which reviews research grant applications to improve accounting and financial management.
“As a professor, maintaining professional affiliations is essential for staying current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices. These connections not only enrich my teaching but also help me guide students toward meaningfulcareeropportunities,” Felo said. “One of the most important things about being an IMA member is adhering to the IMA Statement of Ethical Professional Practice. As a certified management accountant, I am required to complete 30 hours of continuing professional education each year, which also helps me stay up to date on current practices in the field.”
Emma Fleck, interim dean ofSigmund Weis School of Business, said Felo’s appointments benefit 体育买球官网’s business school students.
“When our professors maintain active professional membership, they bridge the gap between theory and practice,” Fleck said, “ensuring that students receive up-to-date industry insights and real-world applications that enhance their career readiness.”
As a result of his IMA membership, Felo has received grant funding to conduct academic research and develop future research ideas as well as full access to its data collections for studies. He will also be granted free access to case studies to teach in his classes at 体育买球官网.
Felo earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bucknell University before going on to earn his master’s and doctoral degrees in accounting from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He holds credentials as a certified management accountant, certified finance manager and certified fraud examiner.
Founded more than 100 years ago, the Institute of Management Accountants is the worldwide association of accounting and finance professionals. With about 140,000 members in 150 countries, the organization’s mission is to provide a forum for research, practice development, education, knowledge sharing and advocacy of the highest ethical and business practices in management accounting and finance.
