Clifford Ang, Cfa, Avia
About Clifford Ang, Cfa, Avia
Clifford Ang is an experienced instructor and executive with a strong background in finance and valuation. He currently teaches at DataCamp and serves as Executive Vice President at Compass Lexecon, while also being an accomplished author of finance textbooks.
Work at DataCamp
Clifford Ang has been an Instructor at DataCamp since 2017. In this role, he contributes to the development of online courses focused on finance and data analysis. DataCamp is a leading platform for data science and analytics education, providing interactive learning experiences for users. Ang's expertise in finance and valuation enhances the quality of the educational content offered on the platform.
Current Position at Compass Lexecon
Clifford Ang serves as Executive Vice President at Compass Lexecon, a position he has held since 2005. Compass Lexecon is a prominent economic consulting firm based in Oakland, California. In this role, Ang specializes in the pricing of hard-to-value assets and the analysis of complex financial statement issues, leveraging his extensive knowledge in finance and valuation.
Educational Background
Clifford Ang studied at Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Finance from the University of the Philippines from 2002 to 2004. Additionally, he pursued a Ph.D. in Finance at Washington University in St. Louis from 2004 to 2005.
Teaching Experience
Clifford Ang has held various academic positions throughout his career. He worked as a Lecturer at the University of the Philippines from 2002 to 2003 and at Ateneo de Manila University from 2003 to 2004. He also served as an Adjunct Professor of Finance at DePaul University from 2009 to 2013. His teaching roles reflect his commitment to educating future finance professionals.
Publications and Authorship
Clifford Ang is the author of two notable textbooks in the field of finance. He published 'Analyzing Financial Data and Implementing Financial Models Using R', 2nd edition, in 2021 through Springer. In 2023, he released 'Applied Valuation: A Pragmatic Approach' published by Degruyter. These works contribute to the academic literature in finance and provide practical insights for practitioners.