Associate Professor of Business
DBA Associate Professor of Accounting B.S., Southern Wesleyan University; M.B.A Southern Wesleyan University; D.B.A Liberty University
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Guiding Scripture:
Jesus declares, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5 (NIV)
Guiding Quote:
“Those that are connected to Christ bear the fruit of the Spirit and manifest Christ-like qualities, including integrity and honesty.” — Carmelita Troy and LeRoy Ruhupatty, Scriptural Foundations for Accounting
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Profile:
Dr. Mary Gibson grew up in Central/Clemson, South Carolina. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration, an M.B.A in Business Administration, M.S. in forensic psychology, and a D. B. A. in Business Administration with emphasis in accounting. Her academic and professional focus centers around all topics in accounting, business management, and understanding human nature. She is passionate about preparing students to pursue God’s will for their lives through ethical accounting practices: Code of Professional Conduct of responsibilities, public interest, due care, integrity, objectivity and independence in practice, and understanding the scope and nature of services (American Institute of Public Accountants, 2020).
Publications:
Dissertation: Gibson, M. R. (2018). An analysis of fraud prevention and detection in not-for-profit organizations in the state of South Carolina (Order No. 10830584). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global (2089487086).
Conference Presentation:
- American Accounting Association (AAA) – Presenter, 2023 Annual Meeting of American Accounting Association, Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, Denver, CO, August 2023; Topic: Helping to Reduce Accounting Fraud at the Core.
- American Accounting Association (AAA) – Presenter, 2023 Annual Meeting of American Accounting Association, Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center, Denver, CO, August 2023; Topic: Academic Dishonesty and Implications for Disaster (modified).
- Clemson University, Presenter in training event, Summer 2023; Topic: Statement of Cash Flow case study on GAAP and IFRS differences.
- Academy for Business Research (ABR) – Presenter and Session Chair, Conference room at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV, October 2022.
- Academy for Business Research (ABR) – Presenter, Online Conference, August 2021.
Ongoing Projects:
- The Influence of the Dark Triad of Personality Traits and Career Choices of Technology, Business, and Accounting. (Dissertation, forthcoming, 2026).
Experience:
Dr. Gibson’s professional background spans all aspects of accounting, including profit and nonprofit accounting, governmental accounting, and business management.
- Prevent Child Abuse Pickens County (TPP) – managed accounts payable and receivable for organization including federal grant funded projects. Developed and maintained budgets, providing financial planning and analysis. Prepared internal financial reports, identifying trends and insights. Administered payroll and ensured compliance with reporting guidelines.
- Tiger Properties of Clemson (LLC) – managed profit and loss reports for property owners. Oversaw account dispositions, including closing and opening accounts. Handled cash flow management and coordinated with other LLCs for billing, payments, and owner draws.
- Find Great People (Clemson University) – reconciled up to $2 million daily and processed account receivables via wire transfers. Processed accounts payable for travel expenses for faculty.
- Pendleton Oil Mill – managed accounts receivable and payable. Prepared payroll and tax filings (manually). Created seasonal sales forecasts and analytical reports. Prepared governmental contracts/bids for multiple states. Supervised staff and HR functions.
- AT&T (GIS) – supervised production line operations and monitored quality assurance in supply chain management creating reports for senior leadership. Maintained QA and ISO 9000 compliance earning awards for quality and efficiency.
- GMCE – owned and operated a computer repair/sales company after high school until co-owner moved. Ordered products and scheduled work. Prepared financial reports and budgets. Completed taxes and accounts payable/receivable.
- She has also taught accounting at Southern Wesleyan University, Clemson University, and Avila University.
Professional Memberships:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
- South Carolina Association of CPAs (SCACPA)
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA)
Personal Interests:
Dr. Gibson is an active member of Norris First Baptist Church, Norris, SC.
Dr. Gibson and her husband, Steve, enjoy attending sports events or activities that their children – Danny, Kim, Monica, and Katie are involved. Taking education and fun family trips (even camping at the beach and facing bears in the mountains). Enjoys trying different cooking recipes!
