Daniel J Ragone

Center for Excellence in Accounting

Save the Date: Nov 19 – Ragone Center Conference

Bridging the Gap: AI, Generational Change, and the Future of Accounting

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We are pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual Ragone Center for Excellence in Accounting Conference, co-sponsored by the NJCPA, will take place on Thursday, November 19, from 5:30–7:30 PM.

The format will include networking (5:30–6:00) over hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments followed by a panel discussion with both professionals and academics (6:00–7:30). The event is eligible for 1.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit.

The conversation will address the following topics:

How AI is transforming the accounting profession
Communication and collaboration across generations
Expectations of Gen Z and emerging accounting professionals
Balancing technology, mentorship, and human expertise
Building an accounting culture that thrives through change

See the NJ CPA website website for more details.

This is a wonderful opportunity to network. Students can introduce themselves to firms who are looking for the next generation of professionals to staff their organizations. For professionals, this is an opportunity to not only meet students in the pipeline but also provides you the opportunity to share your experience to aspiring accounting professionals in a mentorship capacity.

Look forward to seeing you on November 19^th.

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BLDP Application

The Spring 2023 Application is now open!

Priority will be given to applications received by November 18. Applications are accepted until all seats are filled. Space is limited, so apply early!

The seminar application process is our gateway for entry into the program. Upon acceptance into BLDP, students will be emailed their acceptance letter plus a special permission number allowing registration for the BLDP seminar.

Requirements

Seminar applications are solicited each semester and require the following:

Completed application form (at the bottom of this page),
For students with GPA 3.0 – 3.49, two (2) letters of recommendation (one academic; one other)

Rutgers-Camden students are invited to apply to apply for enrollment in the BLDP seminar. All applicants are expected to meet both of the following selection criteria: (1) have sophomore standing or above and (2) have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. First-semester transfer students will be evaluated based on their GPA earned at Rutgers. Students who fail to meet these admission criteria may still be allowed to apply for (and possibly enroll in) the BLDP seminar, but they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The director balances evaluations to make final decisions on people accepted for the seminar (up to a maximum of 15-20 each semester).

Students who are admitted to the BDLP are required to adopt the BLDP Code of Conduct. A signed contract is required from each student.

Students may count activities toward “leadership units” that were initiated prior to taking a seminar, as long as those activities occured primarily during their enrollment in their academic program.

Application for Admission to BLDP Seminar

Applications for the BLDP Seminar will be ongoing until class is filled.

BLDP Program Application

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