A GIFT FOR EDUCATION
Horne , LLP , recently announced plans for a significant new investment in accounting education at Mississippi State . The CPA and business advisory firm has pledged $ 75,000 over the next three years for the Adkerson School of Accountancy .
“ Horne LLP is proud to partner with the College of Business and the Adkerson School of Accountancy ,” says Horne Partner John Scott , a 1982 alumnus . “ We have many successful team members from MSU and look forward to many more joining us in the future .”
Horne ’ s John Scott ( right ) with ASAC Director Shawn Mauldin
The contribution will support ASAC ’ s mission in three areas : undergraduate scholarships , graduate scholarships and the newly created Horne Strategic Initiative Fund . The fund will serve as a flexible resource to support high impact programs and various needs .
Recognition Board to hosting recruiting events for high school students interested in MSU . Scott is a member of the ASAC Advisory Council , and the firm often provides speakers for events .
Horne has long been involved with the Adkerson School of Accountancy . Over the years the firm has established several graduate and undergraduate scholarships . It has partnered with the school in other ways , ranging from sponsoring the school ’ s Horne LLP Interactive
The firm has also developed a presence in Starkville with the acquisition of Horne Cyber Solutions , a subsidiary providing cybersecurity and other information technology services for clients . The Jackson , MS-based firm has 17 locations , primarily in the Southeast .
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