Mary Cole, Cpa
About Mary Cole, Cpa
Mary Cole is a CPA and the Director of Editorial Learning at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2019. She oversees a team that manages a learning library for CPAs and has a background in commercial real estate and financial accounting.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Mary Cole has been serving as the Director of Editorial, Learning at Thomson Reuters since 2019. In this role, she manages a team that oversees a comprehensive learning library specifically designed for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). Her responsibilities include analyzing resource needs, such as personnel and capital, to ensure the library meets the educational demands of professionals in the field. Prior to her current position, she held various editorial roles at Thomson Reuters, including Executive Editor from 2015 to 2019 and Senior Technical Editor from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Mary Cole earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from Angelo State University, where she studied from 1990 to 1993. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in the accounting and finance sectors. Cole has developed expertise in commercial real estate, focusing on profitability and cash flow analysis, which enhances her contributions to the learning resources provided for CPAs.
Background
Before her tenure at Thomson Reuters, Mary Cole worked as a Financial Accounting Manager at Crescent Real Estate from 1999 to 2007. This role contributed to her understanding of financial operations within the real estate sector. Additionally, she held various editorial positions at Thomson Reuters, including Technical Editor from 2008 to 2013, where she developed her skills in technical writing and content management.
Professional Experience
Mary Cole has accumulated significant professional experience in editorial and accounting roles. At Thomson Reuters, she progressed through several positions, starting as a Technical Editor and advancing to Senior Technical Editor and then Executive Editor. Her diverse roles have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of CPAs and the resources necessary to support their professional development.