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Emerita Instructor of Practice – Accounting

Cindy Melis spent several years working in both public and private accounting with the desire to eventually teach future professionals at the college level. After earning her MBA, Cindy joined ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ in 2000. She enjoys teaching the required accounting courses to sophomores in the College of Business. Her biggest challenges in the classroom are motivating non-accounting majors by convincing them of the importance of accounting in their chosen field of study and stimulating interest in a topic that many perceive to be boring. Her most rewarding work is found in the time spent outside of class advising students as to their academic and career paths.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting from University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

Master of Business Administration from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Professional Interests

Student awareness of CPA exam and other professional designations and changing requirements.

Honors and Awards

• Certified Public Accountant
• As faculty advisor to Beta Alpha Psi, Cindy takes great pride in her students’ accomplishments. Under her guidance, the chapter has achieved Superior Status each year.  The chapter has won the KPMG Gold Challenge Award, and Cindy has encouraged Beta Alpha Psi students to participate in the Moss Adams Project Run-With-It competition where 2 students in the past 3 years have been on a winning team.

Personal Interests

Cindy enjoys being involved in her church as a Youth Group leader. She is an avid supporter at her children’s sporting and academic events. She also loves to run and bike.