KPMG Funds UConn Accounting Professorship, Boosts Local Talent

0:00University of Connecticut's School of Business just landed a $750,000 gift from KPMG to fund a new and doubt accounting, professorship. This cash infusion hits the school's minimum threshold for creating a name position, aimed straight at pulling in top talent and keeping accounting, faculty on board. The first honoree is George Plessco, head of the accounting department. His work dives into corporate tax policy and financial reporting, with past gigs at MIT and the U.S. Treasury. Word on the street from Yukon folks is their accounting program is booming, now packing 455 majors after a big jump over the last year. The big reveal went down at an event in Hartford's Graduate Business Learning Center, with reps from both Yukon and KPMG showing up to celebrate. This move signals KPMG's bet on building stronger accounting pros right here in Connecticut, setting the stage for even more growth down the line. This has been Hartford News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with the story.