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American Accounting Association Recognizes Guido Geerts

By Adam Sexton

- August 17, 2018

The American Accounting Association (AAA) has named Guido Geerts, Lerner College professor of accounting and EY Faculty Scholar, as a recipient of the 2018 AAA Outstanding Service Award in honor of his dedicated service to the education and practice of accounting. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding services to the AAA and is intended only for rare events or milestones achieved. Geerts received his award Aug. 7 at the AAA annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

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