Accounting
Accounting at TCU Neeley builds the foundation for financial decision-making, auditing and business analysis. Faculty research and industry connections prepare students to understand and interpret financial performance across organizations.
About the Department
The Accounting Department is nationally recognized for academic excellence, professional preparation and industry engagement. Faculty advance the profession through research, teaching and service while preparing students for impactful careers in accounting and beyond.
Study Accounting at Neeley
Build a strong foundation in financial reporting, auditing and business analysis. Accounting students develop technical expertise, critical thinking skills and professional communication abilities needed to succeed across industries.
Related Information
Professional Program in Accounting (PPA)
The Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) provides a streamlined path from undergraduate study to a Master of Accounting degree, preparing students for the CPA exam and careers across the accounting profession.
Accounting Student Support
Accounting students have access to free tutoring provided by Master of Accounting students, offering additional support for coursework and skill development.
Faculty
Learn from faculty who bring industry experience into the classroom while contributing research that advances the accounting profession.
Department Highlights
- Amy Allen
Tax Senior Manager
Whitley Penn - Paul Beauchamp
Partner
Deloitte - Anna Brewer
Partner
JTaylor & Associates - Connie Coffey
EVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
GM Financial -
Ben Colodney
Vice President, Financial Reporting
Matador Resources Company - Kelsey Cunningham
Chief Financial Officer
Nolan Brothers of Texas, Inc. - Matt Fisser
Principal, FAS
Embark - Amanda Hartman
Partner
Grant Thornton - Rayford High
Partner
KPMG - Debbie Jackson
VP & Controller
Walmart US - Brian King
VP & Head of Operations
O’Brian Right of Way Valuation - Field Lange
President
Lange & Associates, PC - Robert Loritz
Partner
Weaver - Alyse Miller
Manager
CliftonLarsonAllen - Megan Miller
Partner
Forvis Mazars - Scott Miracle
Partner
Ernst & Young - Tiffany Payan
VP, Fund Controller
Crescent Real Estate - Anthony Placencio
Partner
RSM - Ashley Robb
Senior Manager
BDO - James Stanley
Director, Revenue Management
BNSF Railway - Brent Ward
Sr Director, Accounting & Reporting - Americas
Alcon - Brent Woodford
EVP & Controller
Disney - Scott Wrehe
Chief Financial Officer
Lewisville ISD
Each year, the Accounting Department celebrates outstanding achievements by alumni, students and faculty.
Student Awards (2025–2026)
- Outstanding Scholar in Accounting
Titus Fagan - Senior Accounting Scholar
Jacob Porter - Junior Accounting Award
Lauren Murphy - Distinguished Accounting Scholar Endowed Fellowship
Stephen Midgley - Geraldine F. Dominiak Memorial Inspiration and Leadership Award
Tripp Evans - Texas Society of CPAs Accounting Excellence Award
Katie Adams - TSCPA Education Foundation Scholarship
Ruston Farrington
Alexis Hernandez
Emma Lawson
Katie Adams - PCAOB Scholarship
Katie Adams
Ruston Farrington
Alexis Hernandez - R.J. Schumacher Accounting Scholarship
Freddy Reckling - Financial Executives International Scholarship
Alexis Stanley - Financial Executives International Academic Award
Gavin Showalter - Admire Scholarship
William Nickum
Jacob Porter - Petroleum Society Scholarship
Adrian Lopez - Robin Elise Boyer Memorial Scholarship
Quinn Plunkett - Sally Hewell Brown Scholarship
Adrian Lopez
Quinn Plunkett
Carter Chan
Bryce Linton - Sanoa Hensley Accounting Scholarship
Jacob Carinalli - Outstanding MAc Classmate
Ruston Farrington
Sara Kane - Weaver Endowment: Excellence in Accounting Award
Olivia Lippert
Faculty & Staff Awards (2025–2026)
- Dean’s Teaching Award
Renee Olvera - Faculty Mentor Award
Maia Kelton - Graduate Teaching Award
In-Mu Haw - Neeley Research Award
Jeff Chen - Most Outstanding MAc Professor
Elizabeth Plummer - Vigeland Excellence in Accounting Award
Anne Albrecht
The Professional Program in Accounting (PPA) connects students with industry leaders through panels, seminars and networking opportunities. Students engage with professionals across key areas:
- Advisory
- Audit
- Corporate Finance
- Tax
Representatives from leading firms — including Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC and RSM — interact regularly with students, offering insights into career paths and industry expectations.
We thank our generous donors for supporting the Accounting Department and its students through scholarships, program funding and academic initiatives. Contributors include organizations and individuals such as:
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young Foundation
- KPMG Foundation
- PwC
- CliftonLarsonAllen
- Whitley Penn LLP
- The Dallas Foundation
- Raymond James Charitable
- National Association of Black Accountants
…and many others who contribute to advancing student success and academic excellence.