Volume 67, Issue 8

New Accounting Requirements to be
Instated in the Fall of 2004
by Omid Balakhaneh

The fact that many states have already increased the mandatory number of college credits undergraduates must fulfill in order to be eligible for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) was something students just had to accept. But, the fact that many more states are set to follow suit has precipitated considerable attention.

Delta-Northwest-Continental Plan
by Noah Davis

From the very beginning, the airline industry has never been able to deliver the sweet profits to its investors.  Recently, United Airlines and U.S. Airways have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  In addition, most brokers will not encourage their clientele to buy the battered stocks.

One-on-One with Dean Snow
by Evan Zisholtz

A lot can change in a year and a half.  At least that’s what students of the Sy Syms School for business are saying about their business school.   According to many of its students, Dean Charles Snow has a very definite goal for his school: excellence – nothing more and nothing less

Economics vs. Finance
by Isaac Sassoon

How similar is the economics major to the finance major? Surprisingly, the economics major could be viewed as the Yeshiva College equivalent to Sy Syms School of Business’s finance major. Whereas finance is rooted in the analysis of balance sheets to project future cash flows, economics is a science that looks to find similar situations to predict what will occur in a given situation.

The Art of Avoiding Income Tax
by Ari Yasgur

Often considered the greatest obstacle to living the “American Dream,” federal income taxes are a sad reality that all American residents must abide by. No person should be subject to a greater tax liability than the law requires. For this reason, many individuals use legal tax loopholes in order to avoid paying income taxes.  And, every year in April, loopholes become the talk of the town.  

The Israeli Economy through the eye of a tourist
by Richard Silverman

During winter break, I had the unique opportunity to visit Israel for 10 days.  Most of my time there was spent either learning at my alma mater, Yeshiva Derech Etz Chaim, or visiting my brother (conveniently, also at Derech Etz Chaim!).  I did, however, manage to get out a bit and see the beautiful country itself.  I would like to offer an evaluation of the economic situation in Israel at the time.

MIS Exposed
by Albert Babayev

Thinking of choosing MIS as your major? Think again.
Management Information Systems (MIS) – a Business Administration concentration in the Sy Syms School of Business – is too often the default path selected by many undergraduate Yeshiva students.

Gabe’s Column
by Gabriel Jacobson

As the spring semester is under way, while most are returning, many students are coming to YU for the first time. Regardless of your tenure at YU, this time of the year is a very exciting one. Specifically, now is when summer plans are formed, developed, and finalized.

The Value of an Entrepreneurial
Education at the Undergraduate Level

At Sy Syms, supplementing entrepreneurship courses that cover the basics, specialized courses such as franchising and licensing, growing the business and entrepreneurial finance are made available. Additionally, the entrepreneurial learning process includes classroom practice in the preparation and use of effective business plans.  Whether this component is incorporated into one of the core entrepreneurial courses or offered as a separate course in business plan development, educators can prepare students for early entrepreneurial efforts by challenging them to conceptualize a business opportunity. 

What do you think? Click here to send a letter to the editors.
All content is copyright © Yeshiva University Commentator.