Sarah Palmer

Sarah Palmer serves as Visiting Professor of Accounting at East Texas Baptist University's Fred Hale School of Business, bringing over 20 years of professional accounting experience and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification to her Christ-centered teaching environment. A Marshall native, she focuses on developing students' technical accounting skills while emphasizing ethical integrity in business contexts.

Education

• Bachelor of Accounting, Texas A&M University, 2000
• Master of Accounting, Texas A&M University, 2000

Her professional identity centers on integrating Christian principles with accounting education, particularly through the lens of being "Salt and Light" in business environments. This manifests in teaching foundational accounting concepts alongside ethical frameworks for professional conduct, with strong emphasis on CPA preparation and moral leadership development. Her approach bridges technical competence with spiritual formation for future business professionals.

Professor Palmer actively mentors accounting students within ETBU's faith-based academic setting, guiding their academic progression and professional formation through personalized advising that connects classroom learning to real-world business challenges.