The allegations of corruption on display in open court for weeks on end could shake the perception that the NRA is a strong organization, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.

Central Ohio's top 25 accounting firms saw a 10% drop in certified professional accountants this year, according to data compiled by Columbus Business First, as the industry overall navigates a similar drop. Mark Wilson, senior director of recruiter relations at Fisher, says while the decline isn't a crisis, it's certainly reflected in the business student population at Ohio State.

Using artificial intelligence in the classroom is not without concerns. But Vince Castillo, assistant professor of logistics at Fisher, writes that the technology can also offer supply chain students access to and experience using an increasingly critical tool in the industry.

As part of the Honors Cohort Impact Challenge, a team of Fisher students is helping a longstanding Columbus charity raise awareness and funding to help children facing clothing insecurity.

Rising construction costs, work-from-home policies, high vacancy rates and banks’ reluctance to lend have left the market in a state of flux. The issues facing the Columbus-area market aren't too different than the challenges faced nationally, says Donald Sheets, executive director of the Ohio State University Center for Real Estate.

Fisher's Specialized Master in Business Analytics (SMB-A) was named a top-25 program in U.S. News & World Report's more recent ranking of online programs.

Revenue from membership dues has fallen, while the organization's legal costs have risen, a scenario that is hard to reverse, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting.

Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate dean for graduate programs and executive education at Fisher, details how the college's commitment to continuous innovation is positively impacting its Full-Time MBA program.

Keely Croxton, professor of logistics and associate dean for undergraduate programs, says consumers might not see a major short-term increase in product cost because the Suez Canal trade route only provides about 15% of goods to the United States.

Inventory levels that surged during the pandemic are down and companies are reluctant to build new stockpiles. Terry Esper, a logistics professor at Fisher says companies are now better able to predict shopper demand and feel they can hold leaner inventories amid moderating spending growth and fewer supply-chain disruptions.

As students seek more flexibility and specialization, business schools are responding with online offerings, as well as focuses in analytics and diversity. At the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, “we had a strategic plan for online,” says Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate dean for graduate programs and executive education. “The pandemic just accelerated it.”

The NRA's financial performance and lack of diversity within its revenue portfolio has been a part of the organization's tailspin, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.

Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, provides guidance into when to consider a business credit card that carries with it steep annual fees.

Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc helps answer the question, "What do people need to know about behavioral finance?"

Different factors, including inflation, could play a role in whether insurance rates continue to rise in 2024, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher.

A military-focused charity whose main source of income is donations is set to write the largest check in its history to its supplier — a company owned by the founders of the charity. While not illegal, the appearance of a conflict of interest and concern for maintaining public trust should give both organizations pause, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher.

From strongman to collaborative, experts say what we expect of leaders has changed significantly over time. Timothy Judge, executive director of the Fisher Leadership Initiative and chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources, says the public nature of many leadership positions is driving the recent push for integrity among leaders.

Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management, shares insights into his view of the labor market and their impact on items such as personal finances.

Some companies are trying to prevent costly returns by providing detailed product information and experimenting with virtual try-ons, says Terry Esper, professor of logistics at Fisher.

The group is slowly abandoning its original mission to teach Americans how to handle guns. Spending on these programs has dropped 77 percent in less than a decade. The trend, says Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, can impact membership, which in turn leads to questions about the long-term future of the organization.

Top cities such as New York and San Francisco will continue to see growth, says Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate at Fisher, but there are other markets around the country that are emerging with affordability and robust job growth. 

Donald Sheets, executive director of The Ohio State University Center for Real Estate, discusses the federal ruling   against the National Association of Realtors and multiple real estate companies for colluding to inflate commissions, and its impact on the residential real estate market in Ohio.

Self-checkout was the next big thing in retail sales, but now, after years of long lines and finicky machines, its efficacy is in question. As new forms of advanced checkout are tested in stores across the country, Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics, joins the discussion about taking deeper look at self-checkout.

A collaboration among two of Fisher’s Centers of Excellence and Ohio State’s East Asian Studies Center put global trade dynamics and supply chain resiliency in the spotlight. The Global Supply Chain Forum connected the Ohio State community with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai and Harvard Professor William Kirby.

Evaluating a charity can be tough. Doing “good” can be highly subjective. But there’s still a lot you can do to avoid scams and be a smart donor. Brian Mittendorf, the H.P. Wolfe Chair in Accounting at Fisher, says dealing directly with a prospective charity can help protect personal data and prevent unsolicited calls from other organizations that utilize telemarketers.