Front cover of the 2025 edition of Iowa Ledger.

Leader of the Pack

Steven Bahls (BBA76) explores wolf country.

Cover story

Elisha Smiley with waffle cones at her gelato shop.

From crunching numbers to churning gelato

By Tory Brecht

Dig into the delicious world of Elisha Smiley (BBA01/MAc02).

Wolfe Tone silhouette

Who is Wolfe Tone?

By Amanda May

Revolutionary? Singer? Restaurant owner? Let's get to the bottom of this.

Green curtain with a spotlight in the center.

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain

By Tom Snee

When firms release their quarterly earnings reports, it can be like The Great Oz speaking the truth to investors and analysts.

Two Lego people.

This is my well-being Lego

By Lindsey Giardino and Tory Brecht

Deloitte made headlines this year after announcing an expanded list of approved well-being expenses. One interesting addition? Legos.

Movie theatre seats illustration

Accountants on the big screen

By Amanda May

Tippie Young Alum of the Year Santino Morena (BBA17) reviews five movies where accounting takes center stage.

Robotic hand reaching on a blue background

Is AI coming for my job?

By Tory Brecht

Tippie experts say you should focus less on fear of replacement and more an adaptation.

CPA graphic showing Iowa #22 out of 204 programs

A new CPA exam

By Tory Brecht

How the evolution of the test is shaping education, and how Tippie students are performing.

Kerry Buchar

Seeing beyond the numbers

By Lynn Anderson Davy

Kerry Buchar (BBA93) helps clients face the future with confidence.

Illustration of colored arrows

Catch us if you can

By Tory Brecht

Tippie's Accounting Writing & Communications Program is way ahead of the game.

Terry Warfield

Paying it forward

By Tory Brecht

Badger accounting legend Terry Warfield (PhD89) recalls his Hawkeye start.

Hawkeye Pride

Being a Hawkeye is a way of life. It means kindness and joy, but also serious dedication and hard work, putting one foot in front of the other.”

Ethan Dabareiner (BBA24)
Iowa cheerleader 2021-2024
Current MAc student and Financial Accounting TA

See more alumni notes from this issue

Ethan Dabareiner in Kinnick Stadium.
In memoriam

In Memoriam

Remembering those we have lost.

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