Britannica Money
Nancy Ashburn

Nancy Ashburn

Nancy Ashburn is Financial Writer/Fact Checker at Encyclopædia Britannica.

THE BIG PICTURE

As a 30+ year member of the AICPA, Nancy has experienced all facets of finance, including tax, auditing, payroll, plan benefits, and small business accounting. Her résumé includes years at KPMG International and McDonald’s Corporation. She now runs her own accounting business, serving several small clients in industries ranging from law and education to the arts. She also serves as Director of Finance and Administration for John J. Lothian & Company, an online media and financial services firm.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

AICPA | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member since 1989

Nancy Ashburn Administrative Services
Founder and CEO

EDUCATION

BS, Accountancy | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

IN NANCY’S OWN WORDS ...

As an accountant, business owner, volunteer, and parent, my main goals over decades have been to streamline processes and educate people. Drawing from my own experiences—including trial and error and thorough research—I enjoy documenting information in clear, easy-to-understand language. Although my passions run from home organization to vacation planning to personal fashion and styling, the most important nuggets to pass on to this and future generations are about how to manage money. Britannica Money is a great vehicle to share these insights.