Allen Jinnette

Allen Jinnette is a Professor of Accounting at Trevecca Nazarene University, part of the School of Business Administration. With over 20 years in higher education, he teaches at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and certified global management accountant (CGMA), and holds certifications from Ernst & Young and Maximus management consulting. His professional memberships include Beta Gamma Sigma, American Accounting Association, AICPA, Tennessee CPA Society, and Tennessee Society of Accounting Educators.

Education:

• BBA, Middle Tennessee State University
• M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
• MPA, Georgia State University
• Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Research & Professional Contributions: His work bridges accounting practice and ethical business frameworks, with publications in the Journal of Biblical Integration in Business and American Accounting Association Proceedings. His research interests span auditing methodologies, fiscal policy analysis, and the intersection of faith-based ethics with corporate governance.

Awards:

• Trevecca Excellence in Teaching Award
• Two-time Excellence in Teaching Award (Division of Management and Adult Studies Graduate Program)

Professional Experience: Prior to academia, he served as an auditor at Ernst & Young, LLP, and fiscal analyst at Maximus. He also contributed to nonprofit finance committees, applying his expertise in budgeting and financial stewardship.