197: How Alteryx Empowers Students and Educators

Discover how Alteryx SparkED is transforming accounting education in this episode of the Alter Everything Podcast. Guest host Eric Roy interviews professors Ashley Davis (University of Oklahoma) and Ahmet Kurt (Bentley University) about integrating Alteryx into their accounting curricula. Learn how data analytics, automation, and low-code tools are preparing students for the future of accounting. Hear real-world stories of students landing jobs with Alteryx skills, practical tips for educators, and the impact of AI and automation on the profession. 

Panelists: 

• Eric Roy, Sr. Instructional Program Manager @ Alteryx - @ericroy, LinkedIn
• Ashley Davis, Associate Professor of Accounting @ University of Oklahoma - @adavis1, LinkedIn
• Ahmet Kurt, Associate Professor of Accounting @ Bentley University - @Ahmet_Kurt, LinkedIn

Show notes: 

• Alteryx SparkED Program
• Alteryx Community Learning Paths and Tutorials
• Alteryx Certification Exam

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This episode was produced by Cecilia Murray, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music.