Jimmy Barnes

Jimmy Barnes serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting within the E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University. Holding CPA certification and a Master of Accountancy, he bridges academic instruction with extensive professional practice in public accounting.

Education:

• Master of Accountancy, University of Arkansas
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance, Arkansas Tech University
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Arkansas Tech University

His expertise spans Accounting, Finance, and Taxation, informed by active professional practice. With over a decade in public accounting—including roles at King and Godbold LLC, Webster Rogers LLP, and as owner of Jimmy Barnes, CPA, LLC—his teaching emphasizes practical application of accounting principles, audit procedures, and tax compliance within regulatory frameworks. This industry integration prepares students for CPA licensure and careers in corporate and public accounting sectors.

Mr. Barnes maintains dual professional engagement: delivering undergraduate accounting curriculum at Coastal Carolina University while operating his CPA practice. His prior positions as Financial Accountant at Arkansas Western Gas and Tax Accountant at Downing and Associates Inc. provide real-world context for instruction in financial reporting, GASB standards, and complex tax scenarios.