However, in our discussion with other faculty and prospective employers we noted several problem areas. The PFP area had been developed predominantly by the finance faculty. This includes the teaching and staffing of the courses. Because of the nature of the field, PFP, more than any other discipline, should probably be a joint effort between several of the typical school of business departments. PFP is currently offered at both levels.
More study is necessary.
However, at a minimum, PFP can be introduced at the undergraduate level and students counseled to take related courses as electives. The joint effort between finance and accounting departments is probably the ideal solution. Here again, the question needs further study. It is unclear at this time, however, if faculty are beginning to show interest in PFP as a field of teaching, research and publication. It is still too early to determine what employer expectations will be for entry level staff.