2005 Student Writing Competition Winner

Pennsylvania CPA Journal, October, 2005 by Anonymous

The PICPA Student Writing Competition challenges students to write about current business issues and hone their writing skills. The contest is open to undergraduate accounting and business majors attending Pennsylvania colleges and universities, as well as Pennsylvania residents who attend out-of-state colleges.

The topic, "Principle vs. Rule-Based Accounting Standards," inspired 109 students to send entries. The Pennsylvania CPA Journal Editorial Board chose Patrick Mazanec, a senior from Villanova University, as the first-place winner. He received a cash award of $2,000, and Villanova University received $1,000 for his achievement. Jennifer Williams of Delaware Valley College, and Jill Schloesser of LaSalle University, rounded out the top three. They were awarded $1,200 and...

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