Ryan Appel
About Ryan Appel
Ryan Appel is a Technical Accounting Manager at Mesa Airlines, Inc., with a background in accounting and auditing. He has held various positions at EY and the University of Arizona, and he holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona.
Work at Mesa Airlines
Ryan Appel has been serving as the Technical Accounting Manager at Mesa Airlines, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technical accounting matters and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. His position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he contributes to the financial operations of the airline. His expertise in accounting supports the company's financial reporting and strategic initiatives.
Experience at EY
Ryan Appel worked at Ernst & Young (EY) in various capacities. He began as an Assurance Intern in 2014 for two months in Phoenix, Arizona. Following this, he served as an Assurance Manager from 2015 to 2021, accumulating six years of experience in the Phoenix, Arizona area. His roles at EY involved providing assurance services and managing audit engagements, enhancing his technical accounting skills.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Appel holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting from the University of Arizona, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Accounting from the same institution, completing his studies in 2015. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his career in technical accounting and assurance.
Previous Roles in Academia
Ryan Appel has experience in academia, having worked at the University of Arizona as a Graduate Program Coordinator from 2014 to 2015 for ten months. Additionally, he served as an Adjunct Lecturer for one month in 2015, where he contributed to the educational development of students in the accounting program.
Internship Experience
Before his tenure at EY, Ryan Appel gained practical experience as an Audit Intern at Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC in 2013. This internship lasted four months and took place in Tucson, Arizona. His early exposure to audit processes helped shape his understanding of the accounting field.