03/09/26 — Lynn Pippenger, 87, served as CFO of Raymond James Financial before retiring in 2012. She gave a $10 million gift in 2015 for the naming of the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy and $5 million for the naming of the Lynn Pippenger Hall at the university’s St. Petersburg campus.
Prospective Students
The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy offers programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. All of our programs provide students with accounting and business knowledge that will serve as a basis for careers in industry, government, non-profit organizations and public accountancy. In addition, master's degree program may be structured to satisfy the requirements to sit for the CPA Examination in °®ÎÛ´«Ã½.
Current Students
The Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy offers a rich, supportive environment designed to help current students thrive academically and professionally. Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate degree, advancing your expertise through the Master of Accountancy program, or engaging in doctoral research, you'll find comprehensive resources to guide your journey—from career preparation and certification pathways to student organizations that foster connection, leadership, and professional growth.
Employers
Employers want to become connected with students, faculty, staff, and student organizations in the USF Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy! Among its many advantages, building connections with USF and its region-wide accounting programs helps:
- create relationships that lead to recruitment
- increase brand presence
- increase involvement in student projects
- ensure participation at career events
- promote hands-on research
External Partners
Accounting Circle
Organized in 1990 to help the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy achieve its goals, the Accounting Circle represents a partnership among the school's faculty, students, and alumni and friends. The mission of the Accounting Circle is to enhance student professional development and promote student and faculty success through opportunities that engage the Tampa Bay business community.
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council channels communications among the faculty of the School of Accountancy and the professional community that the school serves. Members of the Advisory Council have extensive knowledge and experience in the accounting profession and a strong interest in supporting and promoting the USF Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy.
