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Fraud detection is a critical yet challenging aspect of auditing and financial oversight. With the support of the ACFE Research Institute, researchers like Assistant Professor Ivy Munoko are working to uncover insights that can enhance fraud prevention and risk assessment.

In an interview, Munoko explains her investigation into the characteristics that influence auditors’ ability to detect fraud, as well as the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in corporate fraud detection. Through her work, she aims to provide valuable insights for regulators, auditors and fraud examiners navigating an increasingly complex landscape.

Wall Street is gearing up for another wave of blank check companies from seasoned and first-time sponsors, showing the staying power of the vehicles to take companies public — and setting up expectations of more deals. Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter shares his insights.

Last year, we saw continued improvement in the initial public offering (IPO) market, explains Nasdaq Chief Economist Phil Mackintosh. There were more IPOs, more special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), and IPOs raised more money than in both 2022 and 2023. Looking at the data, supplied in part by Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter, we see a consistent improvement in not only the number of IPOs but also their returns as we head into 2025.

Brokerage tools with stimulating colors, digital confetti position trading as entertainment. Cordell Eminent Scholar Jay Ritter comments on the trend.

Students like recent UF graduate and Raymond James data scientist Lauren Truong draw numerous Florida companies to UF every year, as recruiters look for exceptional business graduates with the ability to problem solve, think strategically, and lead with excellence and innovation. Over the past four years, more than 1,600 Warrington graduates have joined companies in Florida in some of the state’s growing industries – including financial services, energy, and real estate – throughout Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Jacksonville.