Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Cedar City, UT, UNITED STATES
Specializing in entrepreneurship in rural communities, financial accounting reporting requirements, and the history of accounting principles
Ph.D., Business Administration, Specialization Advanced Accounting
M.A., Accounting
B.S., Accounting
Awarded by Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, 2020
Awarded by Southern Utah University, 2017
Southern Utah University, 2017
Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, 2016
Southern Utah University, 2016
Southern Utah University, 2016
Southern Utah University, 2013
St George News online
2019-08-01
Mary Pearson is the dean of the School of Business at Southern Utah University. She oversees the accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, hotel resort and hospitality management, management, marketing, Masters of Accountancy and Masters of Business Administration programs.
view moreThe Richfield Reaper online
2018-10-31
“We are excited about the opportunities this EDA grant can provide in creating jobs and increasing business productivity and profitability for students and community members in the five-county region,” said Mary Pearson, dean of SUU Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business. “We look forward to working with Dixie State in finding ways to promote and support entrepreneurship in rural Utah.”
view moreKUTV tv
2018-08-27
“We are thrilled to have a new building that will help our programs grow as we continue exploring new opportunities for our business students,” said the dean for the School of Business, Mary Pearson. “The new building will provide needs space for students, professors, and professionals to collaborate and experiment with business ideas, assignments, and projects.”
view moreSUU News online
2017-12-04
After an extensive search, Mary Pearson has been chosen out of a very competitive national field to serve as the Dean of the School of Business at Southern Utah University.
view moreThe Spectrum online
2017-04-27
Southern Utah University broke ground for its new 42,000-square-foot business Thursday. But the start of the construction for the long-anticipated $16 million project wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the community – both in Cedar City and throughout the entire state.
view moreCedar City News online
2017-04-23
“The new building will provide needed space for students, professors and professionals to collaborate and experiment with business ideas, assignments, and projects,” Mary Pearson, interim associate dean for the School of Business, said. “The ceremony will build excitement for the future home of the School of Business at Southern Utah University.”
view moreSUU News online
2018-11-30
“Positive rankings provide recognition and reward for delivery of quality education to students all over the world,” said Mary Pearson, dean of the SUU School of Business. “This ranking showcases the quality students can expect in the program.”
view moreST. George News online
2023-07-15
Pearson’s announcement came just one day after she was promoted to a vice presidential role at Southern Utah University.
view moreThis course provides a thorough study of basic accounting principles. The accounting cycle is introduced using an appropriate mix of conceptual and procedural problems. A real-world problem using computer applications is also covered. This is a basic course, which aids in building a foundation for financial analysis and decision-making.
A study of the accumulation and flow of managerial accounting information and its impact on decisions within a business entity. Emphasizes cost behavior, cost-volume profit analysis, and management’s use of quantitative tools for planning and control.
Study of generally accepted accounting principles, the conceptual framework, and financial accounting reporting requirements. Includes in-depth conceptual analysis of the various financial statement elements.
Continuation of ACCT 3010.
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