Greg Sommers

Greg Sommers is a Full-Time Faculty member at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he serves as a Professor of Practice and Director of the Master of Science in Accounting Program. His academic career spans decades, with a PhD in Accounting from Ohio State University.

• Education: PhD, Accounting, Ohio State University

Dr. Sommers' research focuses on valuation, financial statement analysis, and sustainability. His work explores competitive advantage through accounting ratios, the impact of fair value accounting on cash flow prediction, and the role of corporate cash in free cash flow valuations. Recent publications emphasize practical applications of financial metrics in market-based research.

His teaching expertise includes Financial Accounting, Valuation, and Sustainability courses. Dr. Sommers has co-authored multiple editions of authoritative textbooks like Valuation Using Financial Statements and Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation, which are widely used in academic and professional settings.