The Accounting Advisory Board serves as a vital bridge between the School of Accountancy and the professional community. Composed of distinguished alumni, industry leaders, and experienced practitioners, the Board provides strategic guidance to ensure that the School’s programs remain relevant, rigorous, and aligned with the evolving needs of the accounting profession.
Role and Contributions
The Accounting Advisory Board supports the School in several key areas:
- Curriculum Relevance: Advises on curriculum design and emerging topics to ensure alignment with current professional standards and employer expectations
- Strategic Guidance: Provides input on program development, growth initiatives, and long-term priorities
- Student Success: Supports internships, mentoring, career pathways, and experiential learning opportunities
- Professional Engagement: Strengthens partnerships between the School and the accounting community
- Resource Development: Assists in identifying opportunities for scholarships, funding, and program support
Members
- Principal
- Brown Edwards
- Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
- KPMG LLP
- Chief Executive Officer
- PBMares, LLP
- Class of 2006
- Shareholder
- Eide and Bailley
- Class of 2001
- Eide and Bailley
- Chief Financial & Operating Officer
- Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate
- Senior Tax Manager
- Class of 2014
- Forvis Mazars
- Assurance Partner
- Forvis Mazars
- Campus Recruiting Manager
- Forvis Mazars
- Controllership & Cost Analytics Consultant
- Class of 2018
- Deloitte
- Hampton Roads Market Leader
- BDO
- Audit Partner
- Cherry Bekaert LLP
- Partner
- Cherry Bekaert LLP
- President & CEO
- Virginia Society of CPAs
- Managing Shareholder
- Stewart & Company
- Vice President
- Charles W. Snader, P.C
- Vice President and Principal CPA
- Corbin & Company
- Senior Vice President
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- S. L. Nusbaum Realty Co.
- Principal
- Brown Edwards
- Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
- KPMG LLP
- Chief Executive Officer
- PBMares, LLP
- Class of 2006
- Shareholder
- Eide and Bailley
- Class of 2001
- Eide and Bailley
- Chief Financial & Operating Officer
- Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate
- Senior Tax Manager
- Class of 2014
- Forvis Mazars
- Assurance Partner
- Forvis Mazars
- Campus Recruiting Manager
- Forvis Mazars
- Controllership & Cost Analytics Consultant
- Class of 2018
- Deloitte
- Hampton Roads Market Leader
- BDO
- Audit Partner
- Cherry Bekaert LLP
- Partner
- Cherry Bekaert LLP
- President & CEO
- Virginia Society of CPAs
- Managing Shareholder
- Stewart & Company
- Vice President
- Charles W. Snader, P.C
- Vice President and Principal CPA
- Corbin & Company
- Senior Vice President
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- S. L. Nusbaum Realty Co.