Christopher Maxwell

Christopher Maxwell serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Accounting Department at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado at Boulder. With over 25 years of professional accounting experience complementing his academic career, he brings real-world expertise to the classroom.

• BS in Business Administration (Accounting emphasis), Colorado State University

Professor Maxwell specializes in practical accounting education, drawing from his extensive career in public accounting and corporate finance. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate accounting courses, executive MBA programs, and professional development courses. His industry experience includes complex financial reporting, auditing standards, and corporate financial management, which he integrates into his pedagogical approach to prepare students for professional practice.

• Certified Public Accountant (Colorado)
• Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Professor Maxwell has served in leadership roles for professional organizations including as Past Director, Treasurer, and Executive Committee member for Advocates for Children. His commitment to the accounting profession extends beyond the classroom through ongoing engagement with industry standards and practices. He has taught at multiple universities since 2016, maintaining connections between academia and the professional accounting community.

His professional background includes significant leadership positions at major accounting firms, providing students with insights into partnership dynamics, regulatory compliance, and ethical decision-making in complex financial environments.