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Accounting & Management Online Speaker Series


The Accounting & Business Management Department will be hosting speakers to share their knowledge and experience with students. From marketing to supply chain management, students will be able to learn more about the different areas within the industry! All students are welcome to attend these events online via Zoom.

Unable to attend the webinar? Don't worry! Links for recorded Zoom meetings will be posted the day after the scheduled event.

ACCESS Accommodations

To request reasonable disability related accommodations, please contact us at least five (5) business days in advance of the event.

Accounting Focused Webinars

    • October 29 at 1:00 PM | Online via Zoom | Managerial Accounting & Operational Finance
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      Mario Domico | Northrop Grumman Corp. | Finance Director

      • Date: October 29 at 1:00 PM
      • Location: Online via Zoom
      • Class: Principles of Accounting - Mangerial/Financial (BUSA 7/BUSA 8)
      • LinkedInMario Domico
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      Mario DomicoMario Domico

      Mario Domico is the Senior Finance Director at Northrop Grumman and has over 35 years of experience in the finance and accounting industry, working for various companies within the aerospace and telecommunications industry. These companies include GKN Aerospace (Financial Controller), Motorola (Operations Controller), Raytheon Systems (Plant Controller), Hughes Aircraft (Finance/Cost Manager), General Dynamics (Financial/Cost Analyst). He has extensive and comprehensive experience directing financial, cost management and accounting functions.

      In addition to his background in industry, Mario Domico is a formerly faculty member of Mt. San Antonio College, teaching Managerial and Cost Accounting Courses, and serves on the Advisory Board for the Accounting and Management Programs.

      Specialties: Supply chain management, competitive analysis, cost accounting, cost management, financial planning & analysis, earned value management systems, IRR/NPV investment analysis, inventory control, ERP systems and database management, staff development and motivator, cross functional team leader
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      Education & Certification
      Master’s in Business Administration, Cal Poly, Pomona
      Bachelors in Accounting, Cal Poly, Pomona
      UCLA Anderson School of Management financial management certification
      Six Sigma Green Belt
      Institute of Management Accountants (IMA): Professional Membership
    • November 5 at 2:00 PM | Online via Zoom | CFP Careers & Value Based Tax/Financial Planning Strategies
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      Bryan Hopkins, CPA, CFP | Hopkins Wealth Management Group | Founder & President

      • Date: November 5 at 2:00 PM
      • Location: Online via Zoom
      • Class: Principles of Accouting - Finanacial / Personal Financial Planning (BUSA 7/BUSA 71)
      • LinkedIn: Bryan Hopkins
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      Bryan HopkinsBryan Hopkins

      Bryan Hopkins was born and raised in Whittier California. As a southern California native Bryan enjoys the outdoor lifestyle particularly snow skiing, waterskiing and scuba diving Bryan was married to Melessa in 1992 and has two sons Austin who is 25 and Shane who is 23. Bryan begin his professional education at Cypress College and went on to California State University Fullerton where he graduated with a bachelors degree in accounting from the school of business and economics. Bryan begin his career in public accounting in 1989 working in downtown Los Angeles. Shortly thereafter he made the decision to join the ranks of the self employed at the ripe old age of 28 where he started a small certified public accounting firm with his former business partner Ross Bonnie. Ross and Bryan enjoyed growing a boutique firm together from 1993 to 2013, at which time the firm was amiably dissolved. Today Bryan is the sole shareholder of Hopkins Wealth Management Group a five employee tax and financial planning firm that understands the fundamentals; which are a relentless pursuit for the best possible tax and financial solutions and that service is what separates them from their competitors. Bryan is a CPA as well as a Certified Financial Planner.

      In an effort to give back to the community Bryan is a member of the finance committee at his church, a mentor in the school of business at cal state Fullerton, an active member of Change for a Cure, which supports the American Cancer Society and is a volunteer ski patroller.

    • November 9 at 1:00 PM | Online via Zoom | Payroll Careers & Current Trends
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      Ronda Shutt | Mt. SAC | Professor

      Ronda ShuttRonda Shutt

      Ronda Shutt began her professional career in 2002 after providing her three children a solid foundation as a full-time mother during their formative years. Ronda worked in public accounting conducting both financial and compliance audits, completing corporate and personal tax returns, and performing bookkeeping and payroll services for a diverse clientele. She became a Certified Public Accountant and joined Mike Demerjian at his CPA firm in 2005.

      When Mike sold the CPA practice in 2007, Ronda made the move to Payroll Link. Her accounting and analytical background complemented the existing workforce. Ronda's “can-do” attitude exemplifies the Payroll Link service goal of 100% satisfaction. She is a key player in keeping clients informed and educated on relevant payroll topics and am a presenter at Payroll Link seminars.

    • November 12 at 2:00 PM | Online via Zoom | Public Accounting & the CPA
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      Jeffrey Plourde & Tim Mundy | Deloitte and Touche, LLP | Audit Partners

      Jeff PlourdeJeff Plourde

      Jeff Plourde is an Audit Partner in the Los Angeles Office of Deloitte & Touche LLP. He has over 30 years of industry and public accounting experience in various industries including Construction, Hospitality, Real Estate, Gaming and Oil and Gas.  In addition to serving clients, Jeff has worked in Deloitte’s national headquarters in firm operations, technical accounting and Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting matters.  During this time, Jeff consulted on significant regulatory and risk management issues with many of Deloitte’s highest-profile clients. Although Jeff specializes in Companies who deliver their services using long term construction contract arrangements, he has expertise in a variety of service and manufacturing business models.

      Jeff’s cross section of fortune 500 clients have allowed him to serve global public companies with international operations in the world’s leading industrial markets giving him experience working with international service teams in virtually every region of the world.  His expertise includes risk management, SEC reporting, initial public offerings, technical accounting, board development and business advisory services.  Jeff has met with and assisted in the facilitation of the Engineering and Construction industry’s presentation on contract accounting for revenue recognition before the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).  He is a former faculty member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) in construction accounting.

      Representative Clients Served:
      • Tutor Perini Corporation
      • NBC Universal
      • McDermott International
      • Matrix Services Co.
      • Tyco Thermal Controls
      • Caesars Entertainment
      • Las Vegas Sands Corporation
      • VICI Properties Inc, (REIT)
      • Hilton Hotels
      • Igloo Corporation
      Education & Certification
      University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
      Certified Public Accountant – Florida, Connecticut, California, Texas

      Tim MundyTim Mundy

      Tim Mundy has more than 30 years’ of public and private investment management accounting experience, specializing in providing accounting, tax and consulting services to asset management companies. Tim is a National Managing Partner and leads Deloitte’s U.S Firms Private Equity practice which provides assurance and accounting on call services to portfolio companies and the advisors who invest in them. Prior to joining Deloitte in 2001, Tim worked for PFPC Worldwide, Inc, Price Waterhouse LLP and State Street Bank & Trust Co.  In addition, as Deloitte’s West Coast Regional Leader of the Investment Management Services Group, Tim is responsible for the coordination and oversight of the regional practice serving asset managers and their products, including mutual funds, and alternative investments, such as hedge funds, private equity/venture funds. 

      Representative Clients Served:
      • Capital Group Companies
      • Bain Capital
      • KKR
      • VMG
      • FTV
      • Vista Equity
      • DCM
      • PPH Holdings
      • Softbank
      • BlackStone
      Education & Certification
      B.S. Finance, Murray State University
      M.B.A., Sawyer School of Management, Suffolk University
      American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”)
      California Society of CPA’s
      Delaware Society of CPAs
      IFRS Certified

Business Management Focused Webinars 

    • September 28 at 10:30 AM | Online via Zoom | Supply Chain Management
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      Mohib Hamidi | Knock Logistics | Founder & CEO

      • Date: September 28 at 10:30 AM
      • Location: Online via Zoom
      • Class: Supply Chain Management (BUSM 53)
      • LinkedIn: Mohib Hamidi
      • Zoom Recording - Unable to attend? View the recorded session!

      Mohib HamidiMohib Hamidi

      Mohib Hamidi graduated from UCLA with a degree in Political Science in 2009. In 2016, he started National Career Advancement Institute. At NCAI, their aim is to serve as the bridge between education and vocation. They offer accelerated courses designed to jump start the professional lives of young adults ages 18-24, transitional veterans, and individuals from at-promise communities. In 2019, Mohib founded Knock Logistics who is contracted with Amazon. 

    • October 5 at 10:00 AM | Online via Zoom | Business Communication
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      Karen Lucas | Toastmasters/Entrepreneur | Past Director of Top 100 Districts

      • Date: October 5 at 10:00 AM 
      • Location: Online via Zoom
      • Class: Business Communication (BUSO 25)
      • LinkedIn: Karen Lucas
      • Zoom Recording - Unable to attend? View the recorded session!

      Karen LucasKaren Lucas

      Karen Lucas is an experienced Chief Operations Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Radiation Safety, Analytical Skills, Emergency Management, and Health Physics. Strong business development professional with over 13 years as a Caltech trained Project Manager and Infrastructure Liaison Officer.

    • October 12 at 1:30 PM | Online via Zoom | Marketing Management
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      John Welches | Red Mallard | Founder & President

      John WelchesJohn Welches

      John Welches is the founder and president of content marketing firm Red Mallard. After graduating with a degree in creative writing from UC Riverside, John was bound for a career in either teaching or advertising. Against the advice of his loving professors, he chose advertising which was initially a mistake. While he was writing for a living, agency life came as close to Purgatory on Earth for John until he uncovered a passion that would reshape his destiny: developing deep connections with others. This passion helped John discover the cornerstone of effective storytelling and lay the groundwork for a business focused on transforming experts into storytellers. Most importantly, John is the husband of Christine and father to their four growing children. 

Questions? Contact Derek Dokter | ddokter@mtsac.edu