Heather Longfellow

Education

M.B.A. Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois

B.A. Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois

Biography

Heather Longfellow is a licensed Certified Public Accountant who worked in public accounting for twenty years in the areas of audit, tax, and advisory services prior to joining the Bradley faculty.

Heather is a Central Illinois native. After college, she started her professional career at Arthur Andersen in St. Louis. That work experience taught her much about teamwork, auditing, and professionalism. When she moved back to the Peoria area, she began working for a local accounting firm in Pekin, Illinois, Wolf/Tesar & Company. There she was able to work with many regional businesses and develop relationships with their owners and financial professionals. Her work was extensive. She prepared tax returns, performed bookkeeping services, performed payroll services, conducted audits, and performed consulting. Over time, she became a partner in the firm and worked in that capacity for nine years. She served as the audit engagement partner for the firm, specializing in small business, non-profit, and local governmental audits.

Teaching

Heather’s teaching interests are in the areas of audit and financial accounting. As a proud Bradley graduate, Heather is passionate about the institution and the quality of graduates it produces. Accounting is both a science and an art. Heather’s goals are to teach both the technical proficiency required in accounting and the soft skills needed to think critically, communicate effectively, and adapt to change.

Courses Currently Teaching

• ATG 101 – Survey of Accounting
• ATG 157 – Financial Accounting
• ATG 268 – Business Ethics
• ATG 457 – Auditing
• ATG 657 – Advanced Auditing

Service

Heather serves Bradley University by serving on several departmental committees and advising students. She is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Accounting Association. She is a member of the Peoria North Rotary Club and volunteers her time at her church and various local non-profit organizations.