0. KPMG Programs and Initiatives
Blane Ruschak, KPMG LLP Executive Director of Recruiting, University Relations and Recruiting
Bette Kozlowski, KPMG LLP Area Director of Campus Recruiting Director University Relations and Recruiting

1. Faculty Initiatives and Support
KPMG University Connection (
Audit, Tax, and Advisory case studies, Webcasts, thought leadership, and news and insights including the award-winning Professional Judgment monograph and Faculty Resource CD
Integrated Curriculum Modules for 21st Century Business Challenges by Brian Ballou and Dan Heitger of Miami University
New case study to be released this summer: Rigorous or Not?: A Case of Auditor Judgment for Deferred Tax Issues by Jan Taylor Morris of Sam Houston State University
Coming Fall 2013: modules on fair value, forensics, listening skills, and intermediate accounting video shorts in the style of Dan Roam
The Ethical Compass – A Toolkit for Integrity in Business
Developed by Barbara Porco and Steven D’Agustino of Fordham University in collaboration with KPMG’s Ethics and Compliance
Timely review of issues related to ethical behaviors in business; eight toolkits with interactive learning materials and classroom exercises

2. Faculty Initiatives and Support (continued)
Professor in Residence Program
Opportunity to polish technical skills, increase understanding of workplace/marketplace demands students face
Paid residency, typically three to six months; occasionally one-year sabbatical
Have hosted 22 professors in various functions, practice areas, and offices
Global Classroom Visits
KPMG International offices host student and classroom visits
An excellent way for your students to hear about doing business outside the United States

3. Faculty Initiatives and Support (continued)
KPMG’s National Instructor Program
16 Tax instructors; 28 Audit instructors
Pathways Commission participation
Walt Conn – task force on how timely academic research can impact the profession
James Powell – task force on accounting education
Tim Bell (retired KPMG) – chair of task force on the “practice pipeline” including retired practitioners teaching
Blane Ruschak – chair of task force to develop robust faculty-practitioner internship/externship programs
Multiyear sponsorship of the AAA annual meeting WOW event
This year’s WOW event is being held on Tuesday, August 6, and is an evening of “Accounting with the Angels”
Participation in AAA Executive Affiliate Program
A platform for a bridge between universities with faculty needs and retired/retiring partners interested in teaching opportunities

4. Faculty Initiatives and Support (continued)
Research collaboration with IAAER – for the IASB and the IAASB
Long-standing grant program that promotes research in support of the IASB agenda
In its Fourth Round, each round supports four to five research team projects
Recently launched a similar grant program to support research focused on international auditing standards process
Sponsorship of IAAER Web site and eIFRS database
eIFRS database includes standards, interpretations, supporting documentation, and implementation guidance
Additional research support
KPMG’s Global Services grant program, with the AAA Auditing Section, engages research on current Audit practice issues of interest
Participate in two Center for Audit Quality research programs to provide access to Audit professionals
Directly assist academic research projects by enabling access to Audit professionals for data collection

5. Faculty Initiatives and Support (continued)
KPMG Foundation
KPMG professorships and fellowships
Matching Gift Program
Support of academic conferences
Minority accounting doctoral scholarships
PhD Project
For your students:
KPMG Campus (
Go Magazine
KPMG App

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