Grace Paterson

Grace Paterson serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting within the Department of Accounting at Dallas Baptist University's Don and Linda Carter School of Business. She holds both a Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) and Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Baylor University, where her academic journey inspired her career path in accounting education.

Her educational foundation includes:

• M.Acc., Baylor University
• B.B.A., Baylor University

Professor Paterson specializes in Accounting and Taxation with a distinctive focus on Christian Business Leadership and Professional Ethics. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes how accounting principles open diverse career pathways while preparing students to excel competitively in business markets. She actively contributes to strengthening DBU's accounting program to address the rapidly evolving business landscape.

Prior to her academic appointment, she gained professional experience as a private wealth tax consultant at Deloitte and maintains an active CPA license. Her background uniquely bridges practical industry experience with academic instruction.

Professor Paterson is deeply committed to mentoring students in professional development, emphasizing how accounting education fosters both career opportunities and personal connections - including meeting her husband in undergraduate accounting classes at Baylor.