Department of Accounting, Finance, and Business Law
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The Accounting, Finance, and Business Law Department at SBI provides students with the technical expertise and ethical foundation necessary for success across the full spectrum of financial professions—including public accounting, auditing, corporate finance, taxation, government, and the not-for-profit sector. Students gain the ability to interpret complex financial information, manage resources responsibly, and meet fiduciary and regulatory requirements, preparing them for diverse professional roles or advanced graduate study. Through a curriculum integrating accounting principles, financial analysis, and business law, the department ensures graduates are not only analytically strong and financially literate, but also equipped to make strategic decisions, support sound financial governance, and adapt to continually changing economic conditions.
Faculty Spotlight: Innovative Teaching & Student Engagement
Dr. Derek Holloman integrates innovative digital instruction into the Accounting, Finance, and Business Law curriculum to help students develop a strong conceptual foundation in financial accounting and decision-making. Through a structured instructional video series, Accounting Is a Joke, Dr. Holloman presents complex accounting principles in a clear, accessible, and student-centered format that emphasizes real-world application over rote memorization.
Financial Accounting 2026: Why It Matters and How It Shapes Decisions
An introductory overview of financial accounting that emphasizes how accounting information supports business operations, investment decisions, and public accountability.
In Financial Accounting 2026: Why It Matters and How It Shapes Decisions, students are introduced to financial accounting as a decision-support system used by businesses, investors, and government institutions. Rather than focusing solely on technical rules, the presentation highlights how accounting information is recorded, reported, and analyzed to support operational decisions, evaluate financial performance, guide investment choices, and meet regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities.
This approach aligns with the department’s broader mission to prepare students to interpret financial information responsibly, manage resources effectively, and adapt to evolving economic conditions. By connecting foundational accounting concepts to business operations, capital formation, and public accountability, Dr. Holloman’s digital resources reinforce classroom learning while supporting student confidence, engagement, and long-term professional readiness.
To support contemporary learning habits, Dr. Holloman also uses short-form digital instruction across multiple platforms to reinforce key accounting concepts and engage students in accessible, modern learning environments.