Alter Everything 197: How Alteryx Empowers Students and Educators
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Nov 5, 2025 In this discussion, Ashley Davis, an accounting professor at the University of Oklahoma, and Ahmet Kurt, Bentley University's vice chair of accounting, explore the integration of Alteryx in accounting education. They highlight the importance of data analytics and automation in preparing students for the future. Real success stories illustrate how Alteryx skills have led to internships and job placements. The professors also offer practical advice for educators on implementing Alteryx and emphasize the growing role of AI in transforming accounting practices.
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Student Demo Sparked Ahmet's Aha Moment
- Ahmet saw a former student's Alteryx workflow at an event and was impressed by its clarity and lack of coding.
- That demo convinced him Alteryx could bridge his coding background and classroom teaching.
Leverage Community Learning Paths
- Use Alteryx Community learning paths so faculty can assign tutorials without being experts.
- Let students learn from guided modules and apply that exposure in class exercises.
Alteryx Feels Familiar To Excel Users
- Students transition quickly to Alteryx because it mirrors familiar Excel operations like VLOOKUP.
- That similarity reduces friction and accelerates adoption in accounting courses.