Associate Professor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Southern Wesleyan University; M.S., Purdue University; D.B.A., Ph.D., 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 an M.B.A. in Business Administration, an M.S. in Forensic Psychology, a D.B.A. in Accounting, and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her academic and professional focus centers on accounting, business management, and the study of human nature. She is passionate about preparing students to pursue God’s will for their lives through ethical accounting practices, including the principles outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct: responsibilities, public interest, due care, integrity, objectivity, independence in practice, and understanding the scope and nature of services (American Institute of Certified 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).
Gibson, Mary Robinson, “Examining the Relationship Between Dark Triad Personality Traits and Career Paths” (2026). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 8349. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/8349
Conference Presentation
- SCAAE (SC Association of Accounting Educators)- Presenter, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, Topic: Teaching GenAI, February 2026.
- 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).
Ongoing Projects
- Accounting and Biblical Integration
Experience
Dr. Gibson’s professional background spans all aspects of accounting, including profit and nonprofit accounting, governmental accounting, and business management. She has served in a wide range of roles, from managing high-volume treasury operations involving millions of dollars daily to providing individualized, one-on-one training and development. This scale of experience has equipped her with both strategic and hands-on expertise across diverse financial environments.
Personal Interests
Gibson joined Due West ARP, 2026.
She and her husband Steve enjoy attending sports events and activities involving their children. They also enjoy taking educational and fun family trips, including camping at the beach and encountering bears in the mountains. Gibson also enjoys trying different cooking recipes.
