Tag: Banking & Finance

Accounting Majors Surge at UA

Overall majors are up 10 percent from last year, and the department also welcomed its largest ever cohort into the integrated Master of Accountancy program this year.

Accountants, Firms Continue to Flourish

Industry is being driven in part by the arrival of new investors and businesses.

Restoring Professional Ethos (Opinion)

Impact of financial crises and ensuing legislation on American society may never be truly known.

Beall Barclay & Co. Celebrates 50 Years

Events were recently held in Fort Smith and Rogers to mark the occasion.

Accounting, Finance Jobs Among Toughest to Fill

Industry jobs are among the ten toughest for employers to fill, according to the 2013 Talent Shortage Survey.

Comprehensive Approach Still Works Best for Blount

Springdale financial advisor helps clients navigate some of most compelling financial decisions of their lives.

State Board Metes Out Justice

Fayetteville accountants fine earlier this year is an example of tight guidelines administered by the state board.

Forbes Magazine Ranks Nations Richest

Several with state ties are included.

Arvest Building KC Brand

The bank paid an undisclosed amount for the naming rights to the historic Midland Theatre in downtown Kansas City.

Former Bank Employee Sentenced for Theft

Mary Kay Newman was sentenced to 18 months in prison for embezzling $559,000 from an elderly bank customer in 2011.

Report: Simmons Firsts $53.6M Bid for MNB Approved

Thursday’s hearing marked the first time Simmons First’s offer was publicly revealed.

Arvest Bank Bidding for MNB

Metropolitan National Bank is being offered for sale through the bankruptcy of its holding company, Rogers Bancshares Inc.

First Bank Corp. of Fort Smith Announces Planned Merger

The holding company plans to merge its subsidiary institutions with The First National Bank of Fort Smith as the remaining charter.

Legacy Announces Grand Opening Activities at Fayetteville Location

New office represents the fifth branch for the Springdale-based bank.

Fayetteville City Council Approves Taxpayer Bond Issue

Local voters will decide Nov. 12 whether to allow 25 years worth of taxpayer bonds.

Barber Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges

developer faces up to 45 years in prison.

BOK Financial Announces New Chief Executives

Tuesday’s announcement marks the first leadership change at BOK Financial in more than 20 years.

UA Balances Budget for Fiscal Year 2013

Chris Wyrick, who earlier this year inherited a department on track for a $4 million deficit, made the announcement Thursday.

Pennsylvania REIT Takes Abuelos in Deal Worth Nearly $3.5M (REAL DEALS)

Milestone Construction nearing completion of Legacy Bank branch in Fayetteville.

Webb Joins Father’s Company in Fayetteville

After selling his ownership share last summer at IFWORLD, Jeremy Webb has resurfaced.

Health care leaders highlight AI use in health care at Bentonville conference

The Compass Report: Arkansas economy sees ‘balanced growth’ in Q3

Tokusen USA to close Conway plant, exit U.S. market

Energy association appoints Ebony Mitchell to external affairs role