Today, we proudly welcome Michele M. Meyers as Coursera’s Chief Accounting Officer. Michele brings over 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and SEC reporting to Coursera. She has spent much of the past decade serving as a Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at publicly traded companies. Most recently, Michele served as Chief Accounting…
When you think about the FBI, you might imagine stereotypical “feds” from movies busting down doors and arresting dangerous mobsters. You might also imagine agents infiltrating terrorist organizations in daring undercover operations. One thing that might not come to mind: accountants! In truth, accountants with specialized expertise have played a central role in the FBI’s…
The economy is changing at a dizzying pace, but one rule is constant: money makes the world go ‘round. In fact, macro trends such as globalization and increasingly complicated regulations are making financial accounting skills more in demand than ever. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that accountant and auditor jobs will grow 10%…
The evolving field of accounting presents new opportunities for data-savvy students Data science is changing the skills required to be a successful modern-day accountant. The University of Illinois’ online MSA program (iMSA) helps those interested in an accounting or finance career master new tools and capitalize on the exciting opportunities created by this evolution. Accounting…
Brian Hamm is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy for Gies College of Business. His journey has truly come full circle. He is an alumnus of the University of Illinois, earning his Bachelors of Science degree in Accountancy in 1995. Brian began his professional career with PricewaterhouseCoopers and has worked at some of the top…
From the rise of blockchain to the demise of Blockbuster, technology is disrupting every major industry. Accounting is going through a transformation that is shifting traditional roles. Industry professionals will need cutting-edge data analytics skills to thrive in this changing landscape. Traditionally, data analytics have been associated with the technology industry. Today, all industries are…