Black Diamonds: Q&A with Vail Resorts Accounting Manager Wynn Tan (BBA18)
Q&A with Vail Resorts Accounting Manager Wynn Tan (BBA18)
Hitting all the fairways
The University of Iowa’s strengths in accounting, writing, and athletics provided Stephanie Herzog (BBA21) the perfect place to succeed as a student, creative writer, and Hawkeye golfer.
Financial sleuth: Shawn Fox always finds the money
Shawn Fox (BBA96) is glad he was an attentive student. Advice from now Emeritus Associate Professor Richard Tubbs not only saved him from possible prison time, but set him on track for an exciting career, one in which he often plays the leading role in courtroom drama and fraud investigations.
Working behind the scenes to get you Clorox wipes
Meet Ling Yan, Clorox's director of international tax and M&A
Before her time: A deep dive into the epic history of Mary E. Murphy (BSC27)
The story of Mary Elizabeth Murphy (BSC27) is one of family, wanderlust, and success. It’s a story as old as Iowa City itself and a testament to where higher education can take you. But above all, it’s a story of firsts—including her becoming the first woman CPA in the state and the first accounting Fulbright Scholar in the world.
Chris A. Cox named 2021 Outstanding Accounting Alumnus of the Year
Chris Cox (BBA89) is as Iowa as it gets. He grew up on a farm in south central Iowa near Van Wert and is still active in the family farm. He is also a high-level accounting executive who stays connected with his alma mater and the winner of the 2021 Outstanding Accounting Alumnus of the Year award.
How Henry and Patricia Tippie Met
Proof that true love isn't always love at first sight.
Three keys to a successful company leadership transition from Kum & Go
For 17 years, Kum & Go's CEO was Kyle Krause (BBA85), son of Kum & Go co-founder W.A. (Bill) Krause. In January, Kyle Krause handed over leadership of the company to Tanner Krause, one of his five children. Kyle is now focusing on management of the Krause Group, the parent company of Kum & Go, which is comprised of 10 other businesses, including two wineries and a professional soccer team in Italy. To help others with management transitions, they agreed to talk about the experience and share a few tips.
Matthew Obinna Nwaneri (MBA19): Nigerian oncologist on global stage
Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, brought up in Lagos State and in his hometown, Umuezeala-Ehime, Ehime, in Ehime-Mbano local council of Imo State, where he lived with his grandparents after his secondary education, Dr. Matthew Obinna Nwaneri (MBA19) is not bashful of change.
3 People / 3 Questions: Eden Simmer, Lisa Stange, & Lu Li
Each year we ask three people connected to the Department of Finance: What are you reading, who is inspiring you, and what is the best part of your day?