Department Spotlight: Paul Wayvon

Professor Wayvon joined the BU Accounting Department in 2004 after gaining 24 years of experience in public accounting and industry (particularly in consumer products, manufacturing and healthcare). He received his B.S. in  Accounting from the University of Detroit and his M.B.A. from Michigan State University.

Aside from staying current in the industry by working with businesses on their financial, strategic and operating problems, with an emphasis on start-up and turnaround enterprises. Professor Wayvon enjoys bicycling, running and playing racquettball. He is also an avid hockey fan, especially when it comes to supporting his sons' teams.

Professor Wayvon stays active with a number of projects, organizations and research endeavors. Currently, he is working with some Foster College of Business (Bradley University) students to develop a social media presence for the Accounting Department.

Visit Professor Wayvon's page on the BU Accounting Department website (http://www.bradley.edu/academic/departments/accounting/faculty/profile.dot?id=112359) to learn more about his experience and the classes he teaches at Bradley University. Also, feel free to contact him by email, pwayvon@bradley.edu, or phone, 309-677-2292, to ask questions or just to say "Hi!"

Accounting on the Go

Software manufacturer Intuit has released design updates for QuickBooks Mobile for Android, according to Accounting Today's Seth Fineberg.  The company has seen a surge in adoption rates among Android users versus iPhone users, so the updates should be greeted with much positive receptivity.

This update (http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/QuickBooks-Mobile-Now-Optimized-for-Android-Tablets-64818-1.html) brings to light the impact mobile devices have had on a number of industries. Do you think mobile devices and software will have a big influence on the accounting industry? How exactly would you classify that influence? Feel free to share your opinions, as well as other updates on mobile technology being used in accounting, in the comment space below.