Dr. Ronald Guymon

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Biography

Ronald Guymon is a senior lecturer in Accounting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Since joining the university in 2018, he has focused on teaching courses related to data in accounting. Guymon earned his PhD in Accounting from the University of Iowa in 2008 and holds both a Bachelor and a Master of Accountancy from Brigham Young University, obtained in 2002. His teaching emphasizes the application of analytical software to explore and visualize data, equipping students with essential skills for modern accounting practices. Guymon has extensive experience in several industry positions, including roles as Chief Data Officer and Senior Lecturer at various organizations. He actively participates in educational workshops and serves on committees related to data analytics in accounting. His research interests include data visualization, Python business analytics, and understanding the impact of task interdependence on group performance. Guymon has been recognized with several awards, including the Dean's Impact Award in 2024 for his contributions to teaching and learning in business education.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching courses in accounting with a focus on data analysis and visualization.

Chief Data Officer

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

DataVinci.io •

Co-founder and chief data officer at a data analytics company.

Chief Data Officer

2019-01-01 — 2019-01-01

New York State Department of Transportation •

Oversaw data initiatives and analytics.

Lecturer

2019-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Rice University •

Taught courses in management accounting.

Clinical Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Georgia State University •

Responsible for various accounting courses and research.

Awards

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Dean's Impact Award

2024-01-01
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Teaching and Learning Faculty Innovation Scholar

2023-01-01
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Yellowdig Award winner Community Health

2023-01-01
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Anita Feller Memorial Award

2023-01-01
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RC Evans Data Analytic Scholar

2022-01-01

Courses

Data Driven Decisions (ACCY 569) Preparation Accounting (ACCY 576) ACCY Analytics Application -1 (ACCY 578) Intro Applied Business Analytics (MBA 561) Data Toolkit (MBA 563)

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.