Todd Roberson 
Senior Lecturer of Finance | Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Indianapolis, IN, UNITED STATES
Todd Roberson regularly offers live and written commentary and insight into a variety of economic, business, financial and social issues.
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Secondary Titles (3)
- Kelley Indianapolis Assessment Coordinator
- Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator
- Business Foundations Coordinator
Biography
Todd Roberson teaches upper-division courses in Corporate Finance, International Finance, Strategic Business Analysis and Valuation. Prior to his academic career, he was the Creative Director and CFO of a large advertising and communications agency located in Denver, Colorado. He studied Finance at Indiana University Bloomington, Management at Indiana Wesleyan University, and Mathematics and Education at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. He and his wife are co-owners of Kaleidoscope of Art, a visual and performance art studio located in Fishers, IN. Professor Roberson has taught entrepreneurship and finance in Kenya and has developed learning programs for international students and Executive Ed programs. He plans to return to Kenya in the fall of 2018 for more collaboration with Kenyan peers.
Areas of Expertise (11)
International Finance
Corporate Finance
Personal Finance
Valuation
Tax Policy
Economic Growth
Fiscal Policy
Social & Commercial Entrepreneurship
Publicy Policy & the Role of Business
Business & Culture
Mentoring Youth for Business
Accomplishments (2)
Trustees Teaching Award (professional)
Indiana University
Otteson Award for Teaching Excellence (professional)
Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
Education (3)
Indiana Wesleyan University: MS Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver: BaS Mathematics & BS Education
Indiana University: BS Finance
Links (1)
Media Appearances (11)
Impact of the impending tax plan
WISH TV tv
2017-12-20
Todd Roberson, a senior lecturer in finance at IU’s Kelley School of Business, stopped by Daybreak to discuss the potential impact of the new tax reform plan.
Prepping for Black Friday shopping
WISH-TV tv
2017-11-20
With Black Friday just days away, shoppers have already begun preparing to get a head-start on deals. Todd Roberson from the IU Kelley School of Business stopped by our studios Monday to discuss one of the biggest holiday shopping days of the year.
Black Friday and the demise of big-box retailers
ROI Podcast online
2017-11-20
For years people have shopped 'till they dropped when it came to Black Friday. But with shifts in consumer's shopping preferences, Black Friday is evolving. Could these changes be the last straw for brick and mortar retailers? Kelley School of Business senior lecturer in finance Todd Roberson weighs in on the "new" Black Friday.
Breaking down Pres. Trump’s tax reform proposal
WISH TV tv
2017-09-28
Todd Roberson, a senior lecturer in finance at IU Kelley’s School of Business in Indianapolis, stopped by Daybreak to break down the president’s proposal.
Mandela Fellows visit Indianapolis
Indianapolis Recorder online
2017-07-27
“I love that these young leaders are so engaged in our discussions and conversations about business. I learn as much from them as they do from me,” said Todd Roberson, senior lecturer of finance at the Kelley School. The Fellows had a two-day workshop at Kelley.
Money-saving tips for the upcoming holiday season
WISH TV tv
2016-11-21
24-Hour News 8 talked to Todd Roberson with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business about how shoppers can keep their budget on track during the holiday seasons.
Payday loan rules could stop 'debt trap' in Indiana, advocates say
Indianapolis Business Journal print
2016-06-03
Todd Roberson, a senior finance lecturer at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, said he believes payday lenders should be required to disclose what these loans cost as an effective annual rate.
Twinkie's Miracle Comeback: The Untold, Inside Story of a $2 Billion Feast
The Money Street online
2015-04-17
“How many companies come out of bankruptcy with more debt than when they went in?” says W. Todd Roberson, a professor at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business who has studied Hostess’ operations. “They were buying time for the status quo and failed to address the real issues with the company.”
New credit card rules mean changes for consumers
WTHR tv
2010-02-17
Todd Roberson, a senior lecturer in finance at the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI, discusses new credit card rules and what they mean for consumers
Consumers see hike in credit card rates
WTHR tv
2009-11-11
Todd Roberson told Eyewitness News, the flurry of rate hikes shouldn't come as a surprise. They kick in just before the new credit card law takes effect in February. That law limits interest rate hikes, provides more time to pay bills and requires payment amounts over the minimum be applied to high-interest rate balances.
Remove barriers to lower costs
Indianapolis Business Journal print
2009-06-01
Todd Roberson, senior lecturer in finance at the IU Kelley School of Business at IUPUI, writes a guest column for the Indianapolis Business Journal, focusing on Indiana's residency requirement: that liquor distributors must be Indiana residents.
