Senior of the Year Spotlight

RILEY ALCORN

The Accounting Senior of the Year is awarded to the student that best exhibits the qualities of academic performance, leadership, and entrepreneurship. It is the highest student award presented by the Accounting and Business Law Department. The Accounting Senior of the Year award is made possible through a gift from Allen and Kathy Lenzmeier.

This year, the recipient of the senior of the year award is Riley Alcorn. Riley participated in the Accounting Club as the Secretary and Treasurer. From these roles, he found a passion for helping his fellow accounting students connect with employers and obtain internships and full-time employment opportunities. Riley interned with CliftonLarsonAllen this busy season as an assurance and tax intern within their construction group. Riley described his internship as a phenomenal learning experience, and he will be returning to CLA in the spring of 2024 for another tax internship. Riley will also intern with Schwan’s Food Company this summer in their accounting department. Riley is graduating in the spring of 2024 and plans to start studying for the CPA exam following graduation. In Riley’s free time, he enjoys golfing and supporting Maverick athletics. Riley greatly appreciates the support that the faculty and other students have provided throughout his time at Minnesota State, Mankato. Riley looks forward to continuing to help students and the accounting department grow in his senior year.