Claudia Torres

Claudia Torres is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Accounting & Finance department at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Charlton College of Business. She concurrently serves as a Senior Tax Associate at CohnReznick LLP, blending industry expertise with academic instruction. Her educational credentials include a BS in Accounting (2019) and an MBA in Business Analytics (2020) from UMass Dartmouth, where she passed the CPA exam in 2021.

Torres specializes in accounting systems, federal taxation frameworks, financial ethics, and data-driven business analytics. Her pedagogical approach integrates real-world tax computation methods and research skill development, emphasizing standardized financial documentation practices. Courses taught include Principles of Accounting I, Taxation, and internship coordination.

As a first-generation alumna, Torres championed student success initiatives including Beta Alpha Psi (which achieved historic 'superior status' under her presidency) and created departmental study programs. She maintains active industry engagement through CohnReznick, enhancing curriculum relevance.