Sharon LassarSharon Lassar, Ph.D., C.P.A., is the John J. Gilbert Professor and director of the School of Accountancy at The University of Denver. Dr. Lassar earned her doctorate at the University of Southern California, her M.S.T. at Bentley University and her BS.B.A. from West Virginia University. Prior to joining the University of Denver, Dr. Lassar was the director of the School of Accounting at Florida International University. She also previously served on the faculties of Florida Atlantic University and the University of Arizona. Dr. Lassar began her career with a Big Four firm and has served the profession in many ways, most recently as a member of AICPA Council. Dr. Lassar is a past president of the Accounting Programs Leadership Group and past chair of the Colorado Society of C.P.A.s. Dr. Lassar also served on the Accounting Accreditation Task Force of AACSB International, whose work resulted in new standards for accreditation that fully engage practitioners in the accreditation process. Read More Read Less