Currently working as: Associate Professor of Accounting and
Finance, Simon School of Business at Maryville University
Resides in: St. Louis, Missouri
Education: Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas
State University; Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
from University of Missouri-Columbia
Expertise: Accounting, Corporate Finance, Economics,
Financial Planning, Fintech, Foreclosure, Investing, Mortgages, Personal
Finance, Retirement, Taxes, Technical Analysis, Trading
Certifications: CPA, CFE, CGMA
Experience
Somer G. Anderson has been working in the accounting and
finance industries for over 20 years as a financial statement auditor, a
finance manager in a large healthcare organization, and a finance and
accounting professor. Over that time, she's earned a doctorate in personal
financial planning and her CPA, CGMA, and CFE certifications.
She has a passion for increasing American's financial
literacy in everyday areas like banking, lending, and credit cards, and has
published her related research in peer-reviewed publications such as the
Journal of Financial Planning, Financial Services Review, Journal of Family and
Economic Issues, Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning, and Family of
Consumer Sciences Research Journal.
As a professor of finance and accounting, Somer provides her
students with insight into a wide range of topics, including accounting,
auditing, and taxes, and career advice for those interested in becoming a CPA
and working in accounting.
Her experience in professional and academic settings has
furthered Somer's standing as an expert in a wide range of financial topics including
accounting, banking, bankruptcy, corporate finance, financial planning,
insurance, taxes, and accounting.
She is also featured on: Investopedia - The Balance - Annuity.org
Social Media: LinkedIn
