UW accting dept. picks up support

<p>Ernst & Young LLP and the Ernst & Young Foundation today announced a donation of $840,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to create a new Accounting Student Computer Lab in the School of Business and complete the funding of the Ernst & Young endowed chair in the accounting department.</p>

<p>Ernst & Young said it actively recruits from UW each year for positions throughout the firm. Because of the focus on recruiting at UW, Ernst & Young has a network of Wisconsin alumni who hold leadership positions at the national, regional and office levels.</p>

<p>According to U.S. News and World Report, the Wisconsin School of Business, which includes the accounting program, ranks 13th overall among business schools. </p>

<p>Ernst & Young will present the check today at the School of Business</p>