Jason W. Matthews

Jason W. Matthews is a faculty member at the University of Georgia, affiliated with the J.M. Tull School of Accounting within the Terry College of Business. He holds a PhD in Accounting from the University of Georgia (2012), an MAcc from North Carolina State University (2006), and a BS in Finance from Missouri State University (2000).

Teaching Awards:

• Percy B. Yeargan Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year (2023, 2021, 2018)
• Hugh O. Nourse Outstanding MBA Teacher Award (2020, 2017)
• Instructional Excellence Award (2018)
• Outstanding Teaching Recognition (2015)

Professional Background: Before academia, he served as Chief Financial Officer at United Coal Company (2004–2005), Oculan Corporation (2000–2004), and Interim Chief Financial Officer at Roark Capital Group (2007–2008). His research interests align with Accounting, Finance, and Corporate Financial Management.