
The Myth of the Obsolete Accountant
There’s a persistent rumor that in the not-so-distant future, technology will replace accountants. Nothing could be further from the truth. By…

The Threat of Exit: How Investors Manage Management
Institutional investors exercise their power behind the scenes, and those private talks come with potent threats. By Steve Brooks On…

CEO Stories
Six McCombs BBA Alumni Share Secrets From the C-Suite. By Chuck Salter Gary Kelly thought he was ready. He’d been…

When the Glass Ceiling Shatters
Companies with women in top leadership see improvements in the bottom line By Steve Brooks Stephanie Paine, BBA ’03, could…

9 Business Tips From Commencement
Take a look at the nine best business tips from a prestigious lineup of speakers including the CEO of Southwest…

The Psychology of Risk and Decision-Making
Regret propels us forward and old habits drag us back, but companies still have to be profitable in the face…

Why Your Close Friends Don’t Buy You What You Want
Registries help make gift-giving easier, but research from McCombs explains why you still might not get what you asked for…

Cybersecurity Conundrum
McCombs experts weigh in on the growing digital threat. By Mary Ann Roser THE NEWS THAT Russians hacked the Democratic National…

Class of 2017: By the Numbers
The McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin has a lot to celebrate this year. The…

Avoiding Catastrophe: A New Way Retailers Can Stock for Hurricanes
McCombs professors have developed a better way to get supplies to customers before the next storm strikes. For retailers with locations…