Accounting Faculty
To learn more about Lakeland's accounting faculty, follow the link associated with their name.
Joseph Botana
Joseph Botana brings a wide range of skills and experiences, along with a good dose of enthusiasm, into his classroom. Joe joined Lakeland College in 1986 after working several years in the...Read more about Joseph Botana
James Kudek
Mr. James Kudek, Associate Professor of Business Administration, has been a member of the faculty since 1982. He teaches courses in business administration and accounting and is especially...Read more about James Kudek
Abe Qastin
Mr. Abdul Qastin, Bemis Professor of Accounting, joined the faculty in 1985. Qastin participates regularly in the International MBAA conference. In his spare time, he volunteers at his church and...Read more about Abe Qastin
J. Garland Schilcutt
Dr. J. Garland Schilcutt, Professor of Business Administration, holds the distinction of Lakeland's longest-serving faculty member, with a tenure of over fifty years. Schilcutt, or "Prof" as he...Read more about J. Garland Schilcutt
Best In The Nation
2005 Reports Commentary regarding student performance on the CPA revealed the following:
- Lakeland is #1 in the nation in pass rates on three of four parts of the exam.
- Lakeland is #2 in the nation for first-time candidates passing exactly three parts of the exam.
- Lakeland is #4 in the nation for all candidates at a college or university passing at least three parts of the exam (first time testers and repeat testers)
- Lakeland is #6 in the nation for first-time candidates passing at least three parts of the exam.
- Lakeland is #9 in the nation for first-time candidates passing at least one part of the exam.
Lakeland's program is among the best in the nation.
