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Mazars names five new partners and principals in the US, sustaining the firm's expansion in key service lines

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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"These five exceptional professionals named partners this year are critical to Mazars' continued growth and strengthen our specialization in their respective industries," said Mazars in the US Chairman and CEO Victor Wahba.

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  • "These five exceptional professionals named partners this year are critical to Mazars' continued growth and strengthen our specialization in their respective industries," said Mazars in the US Chairman and CEO Victor Wahba.
  • "Their expertise and leadership contribute to further solidify Mazars' position as a trusted leader and bolster our capabilities across key industries, service lines and markets.
  • Throughout his career, Tom has worked closely with many business owners and other high-net-worth individuals developing tax planning strategies and delivering compliance services.
  • Alexander DeRienzo began his career with Mazars more than nine years ago as part of the Financial Services Tax Practice.

Majority of Black College Students Support Loan Cancellation, as Underfunding of HBCUs Compounds Financial Challenges

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Historic and ongoing systemic racism means these students have less family wealth to draw on, and HBCUs are historically underfunded.

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  • Historic and ongoing systemic racism means these students have less family wealth to draw on, and HBCUs are historically underfunded.
  • Funded by Lumina Foundation, the study compares the financial experiences of current and former black students attending HBCUs with their Black peers at Predominately White institutions (PWIs), as well as with their White peers.
  • Nearly one-third of Black students at HBCUs (31%) received emergency aid from their institution, compared to about one-fifth of Black students at PWIs (21%) and even fewer White students (18%).
  • Black women receive less financial support from family during college compared to Black men, and they tend to struggle more than their male counterparts during repayment.

Majority of Black College Students Support Loan Cancellation, as Underfunding of HBCUs Compounds Financial Challenges

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 9, 2021) More than 87% of Black students who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) strongly support debt cancellation.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 9, 2021) More than 87% of Black students who attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) strongly support debt cancellation.
  • Funded by Lumina Foundation, the study compares the financial experiences of current and former black students attending HBCUs with their Black peers at Predominately White institutions (PWIs), as well as with their White peers.
  • Nearly one-third of Black students at HBCUs (31%) received emergency aid from their institution, compared to about one-fifth of Black students at PWIs (21%) and even fewer White students (18%).
  • Black women receive less financial support from family during college compared to Black men, and they tend to struggle more than their male counterparts during repayment.