Christopher "Chris" Sherman, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Accounting

My goal is to help each student prepare for and achieve their career aspirations by providing an engaging learning experience. I use my extensive business background to combine conceptual learning with the proper business context as this helps students apply their education to their current/future careers.
- Chris Sherman

Connect with
Chris Sherman

building is Becker Business Building - room is 218
Phone 863.680.4288

E-mail

Biography

Chris is a self-described "accounting nerd" with his three accounting degrees: B.S. (University of Florida), M.S. (University of Colorado @ Denver), PhD (Virginia Tech). In addition to passing the Florida CPA exam, he has extensive experience managing accounting and finance departments for two publicly-traded international companies. He leveraged his accounting knowledge with his business acumen as the COO - North and South America for one of them as well. Additionally, he has experience in evaluating and managing successful business mergers and acquisitions.

Interests

Chris enjoys going to the beach, golfing, sports, etc (basically anything outdoors).

Education

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Spring, Doctor of Philosophy – Accounting, 2020

University of Colorado at Denver, Denver, CO, Master of Accountancy, 2001

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2000