Dr. Beyene has over 25 years of extensive experience in management, accounting, finance, and taxation, gained through roles in corporate, government, and international settings. His expertise in tax accounting and the structuring of complex financial instruments was honed during his time with the State of Illinois Department of Revenue and the IRS Financial Products Specialists division.

In addition to his practical experience, Dr. Beyene is an accomplished academic, serving as an adjunct professor at numerous universities, including UCLA, APU, STU & PSU, where he teaches accounting, tax, finance, and economics courses. He is also involved with the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM), where he teaches and serves as a chief nominator for North America and Africa.

Dr. Beyene holds a PhD in Applied Management & Decision Sciences with a concentration in Accounting, as well as an MBA with dual concentrations in Accounting & Finance. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Illinois, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. He is a fellow and member of the AAFM and holds the Certified Chartered Economist and Chartered Wealth Management certifications. Furthermore, he is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (UK). His professional affiliations also include the AICPA, AAA, and NACM, where he holds the Credit Business Associate certification.

Dr. Beyene is also an author, having written “Personal Finance Demystified” and co-authored “Financial Markets, Institutions & Regulations, Money, Capital, & Derivative Markets.