Donald R. Compton

Donald R. Compton is a Professor of Practice at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, Department of Accounting and Information Systems. With a 33-year career in public accounting, he holds a M.S. from Virginia Tech and is a licensed CPA in North Carolina. His expertise spans taxation compliance, planning, research, and financial statement auditing with significant international experience in Russia, China, and Switzerland.

• Teaching Roles: Careers in Accounting (introductory), undergraduate tax courses, graduate-level Multi-jurisdictional Tax Concepts, and Individual Taxation for Certified Financial Planning.
• Professional Background: 20 years as a Partner in public accounting, specializing in taxation and auditing across global jurisdictions.

Research & Practice Focus: International tax systems, cross-border tax compliance, and advanced tax planning strategies. His work integrates real-world accounting challenges with academic instruction.

Awards: None explicitly listed.

Grants & Labs: No specific grants or labs mentioned. Advises through course instruction and professional mentorship.