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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.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL
Teaching courses in accounting with a focus on data analysis and visualization.
DataVinci.io •
Co-founder and chief data officer at a data analytics company.
New York State Department of Transportation •
Oversaw data initiatives and analytics.
Rice University •
Taught courses in management accounting.
Georgia State University •
Responsible for various accounting courses and research.
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