Case Study: UC Davis enhances financial reporting education with Reach Reporting

UC Davis uses Reach Reporting to streamline reporting with 4 courses

UC Davis Professor Eric Johnson sought a tool to teach his students practical financial analysis that went beyond the standard reports available in platforms like QuickBooks and Xero. He wanted to demonstrate how professionals use third-party tools to create granular, board-ready visuals and dynamic reports for real-world decision-making, moving students beyond static spreadsheets.

The solution was Reach Reporting, which provided granular gross margin tracking, custom sheets to replace manual Excel work, and error detection through data visualization. This gave students hands-on experience with a live, professional-grade tool, enabling them to instantly visualize trends and spot data inconsistencies. As a result, Professor Johnson's students gained a practical understanding of how powerful third-party reporting tools extend the functionality of traditional accounting software, preparing them for their future careers.

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