Understanding Blockchain Technology

Dr. Sheldon’s professional background includes working in academia as well as in public accounting. He started his career working for PwC in the Risk Assurance practice, with a focus on auditing the information technology environments used to generate financial statements along with attestation work of third-party service organizations (i.e., System and Organization Control (SOC) reports). 

When working at Virginia Tech and John Carroll University, he taught accounting undergraduate/graduate courses on Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Accounting Information Systems and Information Systems Control and Assurance. His academic research focuses on the impact of blockchain on the accounting profession, assurance of non-financial information, and codes of professional conduct. 

Education

• Miami University
  • BS in Accounting
  • Master of Accountancy
• Virginia Tech
  • Ph.D., Accounting and Information Systems

Licenses & designations

• CPA
• CISA

Teaching & instruction

• John Carroll University, Boler College of Business
• Becker
  • Technology ABCs: Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity
  • Understanding Blockchain Technology
  • The Oracle Problem: When Blockchain Smart Contracts Rely on External Data

Organizations

• American Accounting Association
• ISACA
• Accountancy Board of Ohio
• Beta Gamma Sigma

Publications

• The Importance of Accounting Program Student Trips, Journal of Accountancy

Awards & recognitions

• Wasmer Award for Teaching Excellence, John Carroll University (2018, 2024)
• Favorite Faculty Award, John Carroll University (2020)

What do you love most about Becker?

"The ability to quickly develop and deliver relevant and timely content."

What would you tell an accounting student today?

"Embrace emerging technologies. Accounting is not being automated away. In fact, automation is creating additional areas of risk that accountants will need to address. Grow with the profession and allow technology to augment your work, but don't let it intimidate you." 

Becker fun fact

"I've solved some of my most complex technical challenges while letting my mind wander during a workout. 

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