Jacob Shortt

Education

• Virginia Tech University 
  • BS in Accounting and Information Systems
  • Masters of Accounting and Information Systems

Licenses & credentials

• CPA

Teaching & instruction

• Virginia Tech University (Accounting and Information Systems)
• Artificial Intelligence for Accountants
• Data Privacy Regulations and Risk Assessment Frameworks
• Tableau for Excel Users: Creating Reports
• Introduction to SpreadJS: The Excel Alternate for the CPA
• Data Visualization
• Storytelling with Data

Achievements & awards

• 2019 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching in Accounting and Information Systems Award
• 2022 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching Award at University Level
• 2023 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching in Accounting and Information Systems Award
• 2024 Virginia Tech Pamplin Dean's Faculty Fellow Award

What do you love about Becker?

"The variety and depth of material."

What would you tell an accounting student today?

"I tell them to always be willing to learn and grow. Our industry is about flexibility and adaptability."